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Natural Newborn, Family and Wedding Photography Ireland

30/10/2026

Did you know that photography literally means ‘drawing with light’?

When we’re shooting outdoors, golden hour will always be my go to for the soft, warm, even light it brings…

But when it comes to indoor sessions, I love spaces with an abundance of natural light spilling into the room, and neutral tones in the background for it to bounce off ❤️

I’m always looking for light that flatters your skin tones, brings out the little details and creates a softness to your images, without ever overpowering the people in them 🌿

And this is one of the reasons I put so much thought into choosing locations for our sessions. A beautiful space is one thing, but the light is just as important.

If you’re hoping to have an indoor session but aren’t sure whether your home is suitable, don’t worry. I’ll always talk you through this when we’re planning our time together. We’ll find the best light, wherever this might be ❤️

Swipe for the sweetest family and the cutest faces 🍎😍

Family Photography Ireland

26/10/2026

Family portraits down by the river to mark one year of their beautiful little girl ❤️ A sweet morning session with this gorgeous family in Meath last month 🌿

Family Photography Ireland

23/10/2026

2026 Christmas Portraits ✨

This year I wanted to create something really timeless and beautiful that focuses on the kids and capturing the real magic and emotion of Christmas that we, as parents, want to hold onto for as long as possible! ❤️

No overwhelming props, just a simple hand painted backdrop and some subtle nods to Christmas…

My Christmas Portrait Sessions will take place in my studio in Manorhamilton, with one date in Dublin, and a limited number of sessions will be available only.

My email subscribers will receive private early access to booking before dates are opened ✨

If you’d like first choice of dates and times, make sure you’re on my mailing via the link in my bio ❤️

Christmas Photos Ireland 2026

21/10/2026

Just one of those sessions that was good for the soul ❤️ Indoors, barefoot, running through hallways, climbing, playing, loving 🥰

Always so grateful for the amazing families I meet along the way and getting the privilege of documenting a little part of your life at this time and stage, whatever that may be ❤️

Family Photographer Ireland

19/10/2026

If I could hop back to any period in my life, I’d probably return to expecting my first..sickness and all…I loved every minute of it and especially all the anticipation of who they would be and who I would be with them ❤️ I always see maternity photos as a way of capturing not only the beauty of a mother to be, but all of the incredible emotions that come with this time ❤️

Captured at our Motherhood Workshop last month alongside the most inspiring and talented group of Female Photographers ❤️

Newborn, Maternity & Family Photography Ireland

09/10/2026

Hello!

I’m doing a terrible job at being “visible” online and if I’m honest it’s so not me. I love interacting with people and anyone who has worked with me will hopefully know that but social media is not somewhere I’d find myself if it wasn’t for my work! But when my beautiful and very talented photographer friend offered to capture some headshots for me, I jumped at the opportunity so here I am!

I’m Eimear. I live in County Leitrim, on the west coast of Ireland, in the same little town I grew up in. I somehow convinced my Limerick husband to move here too, and spend a good portion of my time fantasising about travelling or living somewhere else for a few years, no doubt much to his annoyance! 🫠

I have four children, which probably explains both why I’m very comfortable around chaos and why I can get through a family session without blinking when you feel like your children are absolutely not cooperating!🙈

I love people. I love hearing their stories, asking questions and getting to know a little bit about their story. I adore talking and sharing with other mums and bonding over the stage of life we are in! Learning from them and sharing experiences (I think you’re all amazing by the way) ✨

And actually, I think this is one of the things I love most about what I do.

It’s why I’m so drawn to photographing people and why I want your photographs to feel like you, not just beautiful photographs for the sake of being beautiful, but photographs that capture a little bit of who you all are and what this particular chapter of your life actually felt like❤️

I’m constantly reminded of the importance of photographs, of documenting motherhood, family life and the people who matter most to you. Life is so fickle and fleeting and photos play such an important role in pausing time and bringing us back to some of the happiest days of our lives ❤️

If you’ve followed along here for a while now, thank you! And if you’re new, hello! I am really glad you’re here ❤️

Photo credit European Portrait Photographer

Family Photographer Ireland

07/10/2026

One of the most dreamy backdrops along Dublin’s Coast, stretching out the last of this years late sunsets last month with this beautiful family and the sweetest boy 🌿

Howth Cliff Walk for Family Portraits 🌿

Family Photographer Ireland

05/10/2026

I photographed most of my babies as newborns myself. And whilst I still adore the photos and they truly do bring me back to that time ❤️ It makes me sad that I’m not in them…

I was worried about how the older kids would behave..that baby might be unsettled and not cooperate…that I wouldn’t have the time to get myself ready..how I looked. All of these things stopped me from hiring a professional to be the one behind the camera. And they’re also all of the reasons I prioritise giving you time and making you feel comfortable, safe, beautiful during your newborn session ❤️

This is such a sensitive and fleeting time, and without getting into all the details…all you need to do is email me and show up, and I’ll look after everything else and allow for plenty of time for feeding, holding and resting along the way ❤️

Trust me when I say these are the photos you want to be in ❤️

Newborn Photography Ireland

Address

77 Clooneen Park
Manorhamilton
F91F5W4

Website

https://eimearodonnellphotography.com/contact-me/

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