Natural and Timeless Maternity Photography Honouring Your Transformation

There’s no wrong time to photograph your family, whether it’s a special occasion, or simply updating your family portraits as your children grow and change. From cosy winter vibes, long summer evenings, fresh spring blooms, or vibrant autumn leaves, every season offers its unique charms and I’m here for all of it!

Because I only take on a limited number of sessions each month, I recommend booking your session at least a few months in advance, especially for peak seasons like spring and autumn. This ensures we have the flexibility to plan your ideal session at the perfect time for your family.

Family sessions typically take place outdoors, where your children have space to move, play, and be themselves. We’ll choose a beautiful natural location together, often close to home, or I’d be happy to recommend one of my many tried and tested locations.

In-home sessions may also be an option for certain families, particularly with younger children or babies. Wherever we shoot, the goal is always the same: a relaxed experience that allows you to simply enjoy time together as a family.

Living in Ireland, we know the weather can be a little unpredictable! If it’s just a light drizzle or chilly, we can often work around it – think cosy knits, boots, and a little extra layering. But if the weather is particularly poor (heavy rain, high winds, or very cold), we’ll simply reschedule for a better day. Your comfort and your family’s enjoyment always come first. In some cases, moving the session indoors to your home may also be an option. However, most families come to me because they have their heart set on an outdoor session, so I always build flexibility into my calendar for exactly this reason.

Please don’t worry – As a mum of three, there is literally nothing I haven’t seen before! Children are unpredictable, and that’s exactly what makes each family sessions so unique. Plus, I never expect perfectly behaved children anyway. I want them to feel comfortable enough to be themselves – that’s when we capture those truly natural and beautiful expressions and moments – a spontaneous laugh, cuddle, or glance. I take a very relaxed, child-led, and playful approach to create space for those moments to unfold and your family’s personality to shine. And if they’re struggling, I have countless tricks up my sleeve to get them on board! So, all you need to do is get them there and leave the rest to me!

Family sessions typically last around 60–90 minutes, depending on your children’s ages, energy, and attention span. I always work at a pace that feels comfortable for everyone, with plenty of breaks and flexibility built in.

We’ll take however long we need to capture the perfect mix of relaxed family groupings, natural interactions, and individual portraits.

What you wear plays an important role in creating timeless, cohesive images, that you’ll want to display in your home. After booking, you’ll receive my full style guide with advice on clothing choices, colour palettes, and how to coordinate without feeling too “matchy.”

In general, I recommend soft, muted tones, a mix of textures, and minimal patterns – clothing that photographs beautifully, without distraction. But most importantly, it should be clothing that feels like you, so be led by your personality. You should feel comfortable, confident, and able to move freely as you move and interact with your children.

I don’t dress you up in flowing gowns, your kids in trending outfits or your baby in cheesy props. I do give you style advice, which I believe makes all the difference to your final images. But I want you to be real. I want you look and feel like yourself. As these are the photos that will mean the most in years to come.

Once your session is complete, I’ll carefully select and edit the best images with great attention to detail and artistic care.

Within three weeks, we’ll schedule your viewing and ordering appointment, where you can see your finished images and choose your favourites. I’ll guide you through options for prints, wall art, and other products, carefully curated to display beautifully in your home and designed to last for generations.