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HI, I'M MONICA...

I'M A NEWBORN & FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER BASED IN DUNDALK

I love being behind the camera, capturing these precious memories so families can hold onto them forever.

newborn & family photography

newborn & family photography

newborn & family photography

"I have always had a passion for photography and as a mother of two girls I have an appreciation for how quickly they grow and how important it is to capture those moments so in the future we can fondly reminisce on those magical milestones."

newborn & family photography

newborn & family photography

"There is no greater feeling than to be behind the camera providing families with precious & timeless memories, it truly is a rewarding experience to be apart of such a special day."

"I am a naturally creative person so I pride myself on delivering a gallery uniquely tailored to my clients. A photoshoot is an intimate experience and my ambition is always to provide a memorable experience along with a stunning gallery of photos."

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MY SERVICES

Maternity

Newborn

Christening

Cake Smash

Communion

Family Outdoors

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LET'S CAPTURE THESE MOMENTS TOGETHER

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l've booked in so many bumps, and I'm so happy about that - maternity done, a modern way 🤎

l've booked in so many bumps, and I'm so happy about that - maternity done, a modern way 🤎

There is no mistaking how life shifts when you welcome a new baby — especially when there are already little ones keeping you on your toes.

This session made me laugh so much and took me straight back to that season of beautiful chaos with babies so close in age.

An absolutely gorgeous family of six, freezing those fleeting moments within their new normal.

Busy lives, full hearts, and still carving out the time to capture such a meaningful milestone.

Life doesn’t offer many occasions more momentous than this 🤍

There is no mistaking how life shifts when you welcome a new baby — especially when there are already little ones keeping you on your toes.

This session made me laugh so much and took me straight back to that season of beautiful chaos with babies so close in age.

An absolutely gorgeous family of six, freezing those fleeting moments within their new normal.

Busy lives, full hearts, and still carving out the time to capture such a meaningful milestone.

Life doesn’t offer many occasions more momentous than this 🤍

l’ve met so many little loves, and thousands of pictures to share.

What a life this is ✨🤍

l’ve met so many little loves, and thousands of pictures to share.

What a life this is ✨🤍

All it takes is one hour to get the memories you’ll keep for a lifetime 🤍

All it takes is one hour to get the memories you’ll keep for a lifetime 🤍

A love like no other

A love so fresh, so new, yet so sturdy

A version of them, of you - never to be repeated

For each day forward, brings a new challenge, a new depth, a new iteration of both of your souls

One day, that version of you will be a near stranger
That baby, a distant scent, a feeling..

As we move forward with the motion of life, we say many goodbyes

We think we are saying goodnight.. see you tomorrow

But we say goodbye

And we meet them all over again in the morning

Some days with changes so subtle

Others show huge shifts

But time slows for none of us

It’s the inevitable

A fresh start, yes

But a day we don’t get to experience again

They remind of this often

These babies of ours 🤍

A love like no other

A love so fresh, so new, yet so sturdy

A version of them, of you - never to be repeated

For each day forward, brings a new challenge, a new depth, a new iteration of both of your souls

One day, that version of you will be a near stranger
That baby, a distant scent, a feeling..

As we move forward with the motion of life, we say many goodbyes

We think we are saying goodnight.. see you tomorrow

But we say goodbye

And we meet them all over again in the morning

Some days with changes so subtle

Others show huge shifts

But time slows for none of us

It’s the inevitable

A fresh start, yes

But a day we don’t get to experience again

They remind of this often

These babies of ours 🤍

Wrapped up my busiest year yet and feeling so grateful.

Here's to the next year ✨🤍

Thank you all, endlesslyyyyyyy.

2026 is open for bookings

Wrapped up my busiest year yet and feeling so grateful.

Here's to the next year ✨🤍

Thank you all, endlesslyyyyyyy.

2026 is open for bookings

For the lovers of simplicity...

Newborns captured as they are
No complicated posing
No expectations

Simply them ✨

For the lovers of simplicity...

Newborns captured as they are
No complicated posing
No expectations

Simply them ✨

On the most special day of the year I would like to send out a message with love to all those special people who have shown support, love and encouragement through 2025.

I have met so many wonderful families throughout the year making it a privilege to be apart of your special events and moments ✨️

Perhaps today is the most special for you, preparing dinner for all while secretly wrapping those last few presents or maybe today isn’t so joyful and has memories which dont fill you with joy.

Maybe you are holding tight to your tummy wishing you were wrapping gifts for your little one but rest assured that time will come.

Whatever your situation may be treasure these moments as if they were your last.

Spread love and joy to anyone you encounter knowing that one act of kindness can have a profound effect on someone who may be experiencing a difficult time in life.

Merry Christmas everyone from my family to yours ♥️

On the most special day of the year I would like to send out a message with love to all those special people who have shown support, love and encouragement through 2025.

I have met so many wonderful families throughout the year making it a privilege to be apart of your special events and moments ✨️

Perhaps today is the most special for you, preparing dinner for all while secretly wrapping those last few presents or maybe today isn’t so joyful and has memories which dont fill you with joy.

Maybe you are holding tight to your tummy wishing you were wrapping gifts for your little one but rest assured that time will come.

Whatever your situation may be treasure these moments as if they were your last.

Spread love and joy to anyone you encounter knowing that one act of kindness can have a profound effect on someone who may be experiencing a difficult time in life.

Merry Christmas everyone from my family to yours ♥️

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I’m often asked what it is about newborn photography that makes me love is so much..

Whilst there are many reasons, hope is a one of them.

Being handed a fresh new baby, reminds me of it often.

That there is hope for families, hope for new energy, a new start, a fresh slate.

They represent hope by simply being here & I feel very honored to hold and witness the hope they bring to the their parents, siblings and to our communities.

A time that is so unique to the families journey, the very beginning, full of wonder.

A time to pause & take it in.

It’s magic 🪄

I’m often asked what it is about newborn photography that makes me love is so much..

Whilst there are many reasons, hope is a one of them.

Being handed a fresh new baby, reminds me of it often.

That there is hope for families, hope for new energy, a new start, a fresh slate.

They represent hope by simply being here & I feel very honored to hold and witness the hope they bring to the their parents, siblings and to our communities.

A time that is so unique to the families journey, the very beginning, full of wonder.

A time to pause & take it in.

It’s magic 🪄

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Put a fork in me, I AM DONE 🥹

Newborn sessions, ahhh… I’m addicted.

We have a few spots dotted throughout February, March onwards. And we are booking into April now.

If you’re keen on capturing your freshie, get in touch via the link in my bio, or contact button ♥️

Put a fork in me, I AM DONE 🥹

Newborn sessions, ahhh… I’m addicted.

We have a few spots dotted throughout February, March onwards. And we are booking into April now.

If you’re keen on capturing your freshie, get in touch via the link in my bio, or contact button ♥️

Blessed are the ones who get to capture the moments one may forget

The beauty in their current transition

The golden linings of days full of exhaustion

A gift ✨

Blessed are the ones who get to capture the moments one may forget

The beauty in their current transition

The golden linings of days full of exhaustion

A gift ✨

Sibling love & Christmas magic ✨🎄

Sibling love & Christmas magic ✨🎄

He is their world..

Their newest addition, their new normal, their life changing, earth shattering, heart expanding little guy.

What an incredible impact these babies have on us, what a time warp those early days are.

It’s the biggest pleasure to deliver images like this, to parents who’s life, eyes, hearts and bodies are adjusting...

Images they’ll forever treasure, of a time that can be a blur.

He is their world..

Their newest addition, their new normal, their life changing, earth shattering, heart expanding little guy.

What an incredible impact these babies have on us, what a time warp those early days are.

It’s the biggest pleasure to deliver images like this, to parents who’s life, eyes, hearts and bodies are adjusting...

Images they’ll forever treasure, of a time that can be a blur.

And then there were three ✨✨✨

And then there were three ✨✨✨

#christmasmagic✨

#christmasmagic✨

A newborn session is an invitation to observe

Slow down

Unplug and take in what you’ve created

It’s about images and documenting

But many couples tell me it’s their first moment out of the house to just be

Come just BE, with me. With your baby. The studio slows us down 🤍

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#newbornphotography #newbornportraits #newborndetails #babyshowergiftideas #irishmammy

A newborn session is an invitation to observe

Slow down

Unplug and take in what you’ve created

It’s about images and documenting

But many couples tell me it’s their first moment out of the house to just be

Come just BE, with me. With your baby. The studio slows us down 🤍

Comment NEW for more information

#newbornphotography #newbornportraits #newborndetails #babyshowergiftideas #irishmammy

A moment for these three 🤍

A loved up, blown away, tired, grateful & fresh new family.

Their session was filled with so much beautiful energy & pinch me moments and they soaked in their long awaited little boy.
#babyshowergiftideas #irishmum #newbornsession #newbornphotography #bestnewbornphotographer

A moment for these three 🤍

A loved up, blown away, tired, grateful & fresh new family.

Their session was filled with so much beautiful energy & pinch me moments and they soaked in their long awaited little boy.
#babyshowergiftideas #irishmum #newbornsession #newbornphotography #bestnewbornphotographer

I’m absolutely over the moon to share that I’ve been selected as a Finalist for Newborn Photographer of the Year in Ireland 🤍

A heartfelt thank you to the amazing judges from IPPVA @i.p.p.v.a for this honour, and to my wonderful clients for trusting me to create something truly special for their families, in my own way.

Roll on the Awards Gala next month — what an exciting journey! 🥂

I’m absolutely over the moon to share that I’ve been selected as a Finalist for Newborn Photographer of the Year in Ireland 🤍

A heartfelt thank you to the amazing judges from IPPVA @i.p.p.v.a for this honour, and to my wonderful clients for trusting me to create something truly special for their families, in my own way.

Roll on the Awards Gala next month — what an exciting journey! 🥂

🎅✨🎄

🎅✨🎄

Don’t you think these teen tiny memories deserved to be remembered?

Don’t you think these teen tiny memories deserved to be remembered?

There are just 6 weeks left of 2025 and I am going to sound old when I say this but, it goes faster and faster the older I get

With just a handful of newborn sessions left for the year, I wanted to invite you to enquire about your own

At times a phase of life we overlook

They’re so tiny, they don’t look like much, or themselves.. etc

But truly, they are nothing but themselves

Never this tiny, never this version again

Perhaps the most temporary of all the phases
Just a few short week, and they’re a baby, not a newborn

The phase we heal and yawn through, impossible to remember every detail

But one we long to revisit

Dm me the word newborn and l’ll send you some more information

Let create a collection of images worth revisiting for many years to come

There are just 6 weeks left of 2025 and I am going to sound old when I say this but, it goes faster and faster the older I get

With just a handful of newborn sessions left for the year, I wanted to invite you to enquire about your own

At times a phase of life we overlook

They’re so tiny, they don’t look like much, or themselves.. etc

But truly, they are nothing but themselves

Never this tiny, never this version again

Perhaps the most temporary of all the phases
Just a few short week, and they’re a baby, not a newborn

The phase we heal and yawn through, impossible to remember every detail

But one we long to revisit

Dm me the word newborn and l’ll send you some more information

Let create a collection of images worth revisiting for many years to come

& thats a wrap on this years Christmas Minis!
I had so much fun It was so lovely seeing familiar faces & previous clients. 80% were previous clients & I LOVE that! Thank you for all of your love & support O
Here are some cutttteeeee snapshots of BTS I got.
Sorry if I forgot to film your little ones.

LOVE!
Until next year ♥️

& thats a wrap on this years Christmas Minis!
I had so much fun It was so lovely seeing familiar faces & previous clients. 80% were previous clients & I LOVE that! Thank you for all of your love & support O
Here are some cutttteeeee snapshots of BTS I got.
Sorry if I forgot to film your little ones.

LOVE!
Until next year ♥️

My 2025 Christmas Minis were an absolute vibe ✨

My 2025 Christmas Minis were an absolute vibe ✨

If this doesn’t make you smile, absolutely nothing will! The most beautiful baby girl ♥️

#newbornphotography #newborn #babygirl #8dayold #mommytobe

If this doesn’t make you smile, absolutely nothing will! The most beautiful baby girl ♥️

#newbornphotography #newborn #babygirl #8dayold #mommytobe

And while you rest, new life enters.

While you race, a mother sits in stillness with her new baby.

While we wish the time away, a new mum prays for it to stand still.

While we sit at traffic lights, brush our teeth, fill the car with petrol, the most incredible miracles are happening.

The most joyous and the most mundane, the most blissful and the most heartbreaking moments have occurred simultaneously since the beginning of time.

This is my daily reminder, that this life is such a circle of ins and outs, ups and downs, beginnings and ends.

Spending my career hearing birth announcements and pregnancy joy is a wonderful way to spend my working days..

We can forget what a privilege it is to have that constant reminder of all that is good. And all that is good, to me, is the wonder and innocence of a fresh start, new life.

So for those not in the field, I encourage you to remember in your hard moments, someone is experiencing their best.

It makes me feel lighter, the moment of mine less heavy, knowing that a new life is here, and they could change the world

A very warm welcome to the little girl featured inside this belly, a new daughter for Mary .days now earthside, Congratulations

And while you rest, new life enters.

While you race, a mother sits in stillness with her new baby.

While we wish the time away, a new mum prays for it to stand still.

While we sit at traffic lights, brush our teeth, fill the car with petrol, the most incredible miracles are happening.

The most joyous and the most mundane, the most blissful and the most heartbreaking moments have occurred simultaneously since the beginning of time.

This is my daily reminder, that this life is such a circle of ins and outs, ups and downs, beginnings and ends.

Spending my career hearing birth announcements and pregnancy joy is a wonderful way to spend my working days..

We can forget what a privilege it is to have that constant reminder of all that is good. And all that is good, to me, is the wonder and innocence of a fresh start, new life.

So for those not in the field, I encourage you to remember in your hard moments, someone is experiencing their best.

It makes me feel lighter, the moment of mine less heavy, knowing that a new life is here, and they could change the world

A very warm welcome to the little girl featured inside this belly, a new daughter for Mary .days now earthside, Congratulations

What amazes me, an occasionally makes me feel old 😅

Is the huge shift in the dads I see during my sessions, and just how involved they are 🤍

When I first started out, 6 years ago, some Dads didn’t come to the sessions for more than a family photo - before running back to work, if they even came at all.

Some had never held the baby before holding them for their photo, many had never changed a nappy or dressed their newborn.

Now, I’m just as likely to get the last feed time from Dad, as I am from mum.

Dads are dressing, settling, changing and rearranging work to be present at the session, soaking them up and telling me all the details they have seen over her first few weeks of being a dad.

They may not be the ones sourcing the photographer, they may still come feeling unsure about the process, they may think it’s a bit ‘extra.. but I know for sure, they melt as much as our mumma hearts do when they see images like this.

We’ve still got a way to go, but goodness it is heartwarming to have worked throughout this drastic shift in the role of dads, and I’m here for it 🥹

I’m excited to see how things shape up over the next 6 🥰

What amazes me, an occasionally makes me feel old 😅

Is the huge shift in the dads I see during my sessions, and just how involved they are 🤍

When I first started out, 6 years ago, some Dads didn’t come to the sessions for more than a family photo - before running back to work, if they even came at all.

Some had never held the baby before holding them for their photo, many had never changed a nappy or dressed their newborn.

Now, I’m just as likely to get the last feed time from Dad, as I am from mum.

Dads are dressing, settling, changing and rearranging work to be present at the session, soaking them up and telling me all the details they have seen over her first few weeks of being a dad.

They may not be the ones sourcing the photographer, they may still come feeling unsure about the process, they may think it’s a bit ‘extra.. but I know for sure, they melt as much as our mumma hearts do when they see images like this.

We’ve still got a way to go, but goodness it is heartwarming to have worked throughout this drastic shift in the role of dads, and I’m here for it 🥹

I’m excited to see how things shape up over the next 6 🥰

Some behind the scenes from yesterday ♥️

Some behind the scenes from yesterday ♥️

Day 3 🙈

Day 3 🙈

Our babies slow us down, but isn’t that the whole beautiful point 🤍
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Our babies slow us down, but isn’t that the whole beautiful point 🤍
#newbornportraits #newbornphotography #newbornsession #simplicity #timeless #babyshowergiftideas #pregnancy #dundalknewbornphotographer #irelandnewbornphotographer

🎄 Christmas Minis — Day 2, that’s a wrap! ❤️

Didn’t get to film much today (it flew by! 😅), but I’m so thankful for all the lovely families who came.

From the bottom of my heart thank you 🙏

🎄 Christmas Minis — Day 2, that’s a wrap! ❤️

Didn’t get to film much today (it flew by! 😅), but I’m so thankful for all the lovely families who came.

From the bottom of my heart thank you 🙏

Day 1 of Christmas sessions was pure magic! ✨

It was so lovely seeing so many of my past clients again and meeting new families too — everyone showed up on time, the kids were amazing, and the Christmas spirit was definitely in the air! ❤️

Thank you all for making today such a fun and smooth start to the weekend. I had the best time capturing all the festive moments (and some cute behind-the-scenes too 😉).

Can’t wait for day 2! 🎅📸

Day 1 of Christmas sessions was pure magic! ✨

It was so lovely seeing so many of my past clients again and meeting new families too — everyone showed up on time, the kids were amazing, and the Christmas spirit was definitely in the air! ❤️

Thank you all for making today such a fun and smooth start to the weekend. I had the best time capturing all the festive moments (and some cute behind-the-scenes too 😉).

Can’t wait for day 2! 🎅📸

🎄✨ A little behind-the-scenes chaos before the Christmas magic begins! 😅 The studio’s all set now and ready for all the lovely families this weekend ❤️

I recorded a bit of the setup — it was definitely a festive workout 😂 but totally worth it! Can’t wait to see you all and capture those cozy Christmas smiles! 📸🎁

🎄✨ A little behind-the-scenes chaos before the Christmas magic begins! 😅 The studio’s all set now and ready for all the lovely families this weekend ❤️

I recorded a bit of the setup — it was definitely a festive workout 😂 but totally worth it! Can’t wait to see you all and capture those cozy Christmas smiles! 📸🎁

In ten years time, that fancy pram that you had to have will be in landfill.

The dozens of newborn outfits that were too cute not to buy, they’ll be long gone too.

The carefully curated nursery that cost you a small fortune and months of planning, will be a dumping ground for school bags and snack crumbs.

Your photos though, will be worth more to you than you could have ever imagined.

When you look at your child and wonder how time has passed you by in what feels like a blink, those newborn photos will be priceless.

In ten years time, that fancy pram that you had to have will be in landfill.

The dozens of newborn outfits that were too cute not to buy, they’ll be long gone too.

The carefully curated nursery that cost you a small fortune and months of planning, will be a dumping ground for school bags and snack crumbs.

Your photos though, will be worth more to you than you could have ever imagined.

When you look at your child and wonder how time has passed you by in what feels like a blink, those newborn photos will be priceless.

Dear Mamas,

The newborn days are raw and real, but they are also over before you know it. In the middle of the chaos, it can be so hard to stop and take it all in. That’s why photos are SO important. I’m here to capture all the little moments and details that you’ll look back on and miss, so you can come back to it all whenever your heart needs to remember. And trust me, it will.

Yours truly,
A Mama who wishes she’d taken more photos of AND with her own babies xx

Dear Mamas,

The newborn days are raw and real, but they are also over before you know it. In the middle of the chaos, it can be so hard to stop and take it all in. That’s why photos are SO important. I’m here to capture all the little moments and details that you’ll look back on and miss, so you can come back to it all whenever your heart needs to remember. And trust me, it will.

Yours truly,
A Mama who wishes she’d taken more photos of AND with her own babies xx

What an honour to have client’s that return again and again. I can’t express how much I love watching you all grow, thank you brona for the most beautiful morning ✨

What an honour to have client’s that return again and again. I can’t express how much I love watching you all grow, thank you brona for the most beautiful morning ✨

They'll Never Be This Small
Again 🥹🤍

They'll Never Be This Small
Again 🥹🤍

Owryn is the sweetest little ones to visit the studio - he came, he slept, he made mum & dad feel so lucky.

Owryn is the sweetest little ones to visit the studio - he came, he slept, he made mum & dad feel so lucky.

I am ready for you, Christmas 2025 ♥️✨🪄

I am ready for you, Christmas 2025 ♥️✨🪄

Their first baby, our first session & a family I won’t forget anytime soon ♥️

A delight to capture. Their gorgeous Shea Diarmuid at only 8 days old 🥹🤍

Their first baby, our first session & a family I won’t forget anytime soon ♥️

A delight to capture. Their gorgeous Shea Diarmuid at only 8 days old 🥹🤍

Blessed are the ones who get to capture the moments one may forget

The beauty in their current transition

The golden linings of days full of exhaustion

A gift ♥️

Blessed are the ones who get to capture the moments one may forget

The beauty in their current transition

The golden linings of days full of exhaustion

A gift ♥️

I hope your weekend was magic ✨

Here’s to a new week & fresh energy 🫶🏼

I hope your weekend was magic ✨

Here’s to a new week & fresh energy 🫶🏼

Just want to thank all the people who are engaging/connecting with me on the daily, supporting me and helping this small business of mine be seen and grow ♥️

Just want to thank all the people who are engaging/connecting with me on the daily, supporting me and helping this small business of mine be seen and grow ♥️

Just want to thank all the people who are engaging/connecting with me on the daily, supporting me and helping this small business of mine be seen and grow 🫶🏼✨🤍

Just want to thank all the people who are engaging/connecting with me on the daily, supporting me and helping this small business of mine be seen and grow 🫶🏼✨🤍

What a privilege to be trusted again and again

To hold these chapters for you

To pause the rush of years

And to show you how beautiful this family you have built really is

Three babies

Three seasons of becoming

One family story I will never tire of telling

What a privilege to be trusted again and again

To hold these chapters for you

To pause the rush of years

And to show you how beautiful this family you have built really is

Three babies

Three seasons of becoming

One family story I will never tire of telling

“To be soft is to be powerful” - Rupi Kaur

And power you are. The mother ✨

“To be soft is to be powerful” - Rupi Kaur

And power you are. The mother ✨

#newborn #newbornphotography #details #babyshower #babyshowergiftideas #newbornportraits #momtobe #newparents #lifestylephotography #simplicity #newborndetails #dundalknewbornphotographer

#newborn #newbornphotography #details #babyshower #babyshowergiftideas #newbornportraits #momtobe #newparents #lifestylephotography #simplicity #newborndetails #dundalknewbornphotographer

If you’ve had a newborn shoot
What would you tell someone who
was unsure about it? ✨

If you’ve had a newborn shoot
What would you tell someone who
was unsure about it? ✨

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