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THE LITTLE THINGS

Apr 10, 2019

Mammy and Me session, Cavan

A few weeks ago I had the absolute pleasure of photographing this gorgeous Mama and her two handsome boys. I just have to share some of my favourites! The thing I loved so much about this session was how natural it was, there was just a tiny bit of direction but most of the photographs were capturing real moments and the geniune closeness that this trio have for each other. I think outdoor photo sessions and kids go so well together, it's a memory made, a lovely hour out wit

Rainy Day Family Session! Kingscourt, Cavan

Deirdre Rusk

Apr 2, 2019

Rainy Day Family Session! Kingscourt, Cavan

I think we had the four seasons in the space of an hour! This family were amazing for pushing on despite the weather, and the rain definitely didn't stop those gorgeous smiles. We were lucky enough to capture some gorgeous photographs within the first 20 minutes of the photo shoot before the heavens opened and we whipped out the umbrellas! I think that the rainy weather can make for gorgeous moody photographs, it can make for stunning light when the sun peaks from behind the

Deirdre Rusk

Mar 4, 2019

Let them be little !

If you're a parent, you'll know how difficult it is to get the little ones to sit still for a certain amount of time. You'll probably stress at the thoughts of having a photographer take their portraits, worrying that they may misbehave, or get super shy, or won't smile for the camera. Truth is, a lot of kids would rather be doing something else! And let's be honest, there's a big difference between our kids fake smiles and their gorgeous natural smiles. I don't want your chi

Deirdre Rusk

Feb 7, 2019

What is Lifestyle Newborn Photography?

There are two different types of Newborn Photography, there is the traditional posed Newborn photography, which is usually studio based and uses special posing, bean bags and all sorts of props and cute outfits. Traditional Newborn photography focuses mostly on the baby, and sometimes includes family members. This type of Newborn Photography must take place within the first two weeks of the babies life, and can take hours of careful posing to achieve the beautiful finished pr

Deirdre Rusk

Jan 10, 2019

Second Generation

These photos will be valued so much in years to come, photography is so important, the value of photographs is felt immediately but its true value will show as the memories fade and the subjects age. These will be looked back on and cherished for years to come. This was the street I grew up , and I’m not kidding , even though these photos took place within 2 minutes , they mean so much to me, the second generation ! Me and my brother used to play in this exact spot when we we

Deirdre Rusk

Dec 17, 2018

What a wonderful 6 months of Family Photography and Portraits!

I officially opened my Family Photography business in May. Since then I’ve met so many wonderful people around Cavan, Meath, Monaghan and Dublin, I've witnessed so many beautiful moments , have had so much fun , gotten plenty of exercise 😂, captured laughter , love and emotion , and made some friends along the way ! I am so so grateful to everyone I have photographed ! I love photography and it’s the best feeling in the world to give photographs that people will genuinely c

Photographing my children on a rainy day

Deirdre Rusk

Dec 4, 2018

Photographing my children on a rainy day

We were driving home from Baileborough, Cavan and the fog was dense and it was a miserable day! But I had my camera with me and it doesn't take long to create gorgeous photographs especially if the models and the location is just right! We parked the car and stepped out on the Baileborough mountains for literally 10 minutes where I managed to capture these of my eldest two. The youngest was fast asleep :-) Here is some moody rainy day photography of my beautiful children, unp

Stunning Outdoor Family Photography Session, Meath

Deirdre Rusk

Dec 4, 2018

Stunning Outdoor Family Photography Session, Meath

The weather forecast was for rain and cloud, but what does the weather forecast know? We were blessed with the most beautiful sunny autumn day for this outdoor family photo session in Meath. We took some birthday photographs for the gorgeous baby and got some natural happy smiles with a beautiful flowery backdrop, who needs boring white backgrounds when everything you need is often in your own back garden? :-) The kids laughed and played and ran around in the sun. We got gro

Deirdre Rusk

Nov 29, 2018

Beautiful Family Session, Kingscourt, Cavan

This session just went to prove that you don't need sunshine and perfect weather to make beautiful photographs, all that matters is that you are you, and with the ones you love. I'm so happy that this family braved the freezing cold damp weather for their family session in kingscourt, cavan. We walked, we talked, the children played and we got some amazing photographs that will be cherished for years to come. Definitely a session I will remember xxx #qualifiedphotographer #au

Deirdre Rusk

Nov 28, 2018

Newborn Lifestyle Photography, Dublin

I have to say this was one of my favourite sessions this year. Theres nothing more beautiful than newborn babies, their little wrinkly hands, their funny expressions, their cute yawns, cries and movements. I'm a mother of 3 and photographing newborns just brings me back there, to those first few weeks when you bring them home, the love you feel is overwhelming, everything is overwhelming! And the time just flies by so quick and before you know it they're running around, wreck

5 min spooky Halloween photo session, Meath :-)

Deirdre Rusk

Oct 25, 2018

5 min spooky Halloween photo session, Meath :-)

We spent the morning pumpkin carving, it was a horribly dull day outside- perfect for Halloween themed photographs! I grabbed the nephew, and the sister in law and took a quick detour on the way to the shop. We found an overgrown field by the side of the road, and jumped out to get some lovely halloween type photographs. This wee photography session was over in 5 mins. Short and sweet. I also grabbed a couple of sweet photographs including Mammy. Mothers spend waaaay too much

Those Autumn Vibes, family photosession, Monaghan

Deirdre Rusk

Oct 22, 2018

Those Autumn Vibes, family photosession, Monaghan

I loooove this time of year for photographs. The colours that nature provides for outdoor photography are so stunning. The children love to jump up and down in the crunchy leaves, or pop on their wellies and wrap up warm. My favourite thing about Autumn is the early setting sun. The sun begins to set earlier in the day, so on those sunny Autumn days if we have an afternoon session, gorgeous lighting is a definite.Earlier sunsets are great because the kids aren't so sleepy eit

Beauties in Saint Ann's Park , Family photo session , Dublin

Deirdre Rusk

Jul 17, 2018

Beauties in Saint Ann's Park , Family photo session , Dublin

Over a month ago I photographed this beautiful trio in Saint Anns Park, Dublin. The location could have been anywhere though, because all that is really required for a family portrait session is some of natures beautiful backdrops. Its not always necessary to travel to a wild and stunning location (although this is awesome!), sometimes even a corner of a garden, an empty spot on the beach, a tiny field beside the road, anywhere with a bit of greenery, flowers, texture or colo

Getting Creative!, portrait session , Cavan

Deirdre Rusk

Jul 4, 2018

Getting Creative!, portrait session , Cavan

Photography is an art, a beautiful art! I love nothing more than to get a bit creative on photoshoots and when the opportunity presents itself there's nothing better. Photographs that capture natural smiles, natural laughs, emotions and gestures are what I aim for. That's not to say that a big part of me absolutely loves moody photography. Poetic and serious, this type of photography never fails to stir emotion. I love it! I had a gorgeous family session a while ago, the you

Photographing Toddlers and Babies, Baby photography , Meath

Deirdre Rusk

Jun 22, 2018

Photographing Toddlers and Babies, Baby photography , Meath

Basically there's no simple recipe for photographing toddlers and babies. They generally don't take direction, they don't stay still, they make strange, and sometimes they don't want their photo taken at all. The most important factor for me when photographing these little ones, is to make sure that they have fun and to bring props and toys for them to interact with and focus on. If the photo-shoot has a fun atmosphere and the toddler is allowed to be themselves and run aroun

Deirdre Rusk

Jun 12, 2018

History obsessed little man, Cavan

Location scouting yet again we went to the Deer Forest Park in Virginia. We skipped stones, collected rocks and climbed trees. We discovered an old boat house with the beautiful Lough Ramor behind it, we wandered through the forest and picked wildflowers, Deer Forest Park is a beautiful location for outdoor photographs. Thunder storm abrewing, we then headed to the Cavan Musuem in Ballyjamesduff, where my history obsessed little man was in his element. He was dressed in his f

The Magical Unicorn, Children’s photography, Meath

Deirdre Rusk

Jun 8, 2018

The Magical Unicorn, Children’s photography, Meath

It seems summer is finally here! Ive become so accustomed to taking photographs in dull light that having the sun make an appearance can be a challenge sometimes! But I love a challenge :-) I shoot only in manual, which means every time the sun goes behind a cloud- I have to re-expose, every time I move from light to shade, I have to re-expose, every time I re compose I have to re expose , you get my drift! A couple of weeks ago I was asked to do a photoshoot for a couple of

Harsh Light, lets be havin ya! Gorgeous communion photography , Malahide, Dublin

Deirdre Rusk

May 31, 2018

Harsh Light, lets be havin ya! Gorgeous communion photography , Malahide, Dublin

A couple of weeks ago I had a wonderful Communion Session. Now in hindsight I can admit that I was TERRIFIED about this photosession- the reason?, it was at 1.30, on one of the sunniest days of the year. In Ireland we have few sunny days so I was a little nervous. The sun would be at the highest spot in the sky, not a cloud in sight- and what does this mean in photography terms?- it means unflattering shadows and blown out highlights. Nightmare!!! I spent the night previous r

Location Scouting, photography locations , Meath

Deirdre Rusk

May 25, 2018

Location Scouting, photography locations , Meath

A lot of preparation goes into finding the right location for your photoshoot! This makes each session a unique experience that produces original and individual photos! The locations preferably have to be easy to reach, wild, but not tooo wild, be free from nettles and cattle! They have to contain plenty of shaded areas and places to hide from the sun! I have my little helper to come with me when we scout for pretty locations! Here are some photos of our little adventure two

Deirdre Rusk

May 21, 2018

Outdoor Photography love! Cavan

I absolutely love photographing outdoors. The backdrops that nature provides are countless! You just have to open your eyes to imagine the possibilities ! Last weekend I photographed 3 amazing children. Our session took place in the local park, its kind of bland, not much to it. Here is the location: With a bit of imagination, good light and lovely models, even the most mundane location can be made magical! Check out the results of this photoshoot! I absolutely love them! xxx