Maternity Archives | Aurelie Lenoir Photography Dublin Family Photographer Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:14:25 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://aurelielenoirphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cropped-favicon_aureliel-1-32x32.png Maternity Archives | Aurelie Lenoir Photography 32 32 Outdoor Maternity Photos in Dublin With a Toddler https://aurelielenoirphotography.com/outdoor-maternity-photos-in-dublin-with-a-toddler/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:07:30 +0000 https://aurelielenoirphotography.com/?p=7744 Being pregnant when you already have a little one at...

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Being pregnant when you already have a little one at home is such a unique season of life.
You’re not quite a family of four yet… but you’re no longer just three either. As a family, newborn and maternity photographer in Dublin, I know how meaningful it is to document this moment before everything changes.

Your days are still filled with toddler energy: snacks, cuddles, little hands reaching for you… While at the same time, you’re quietly growing a new life.
And yet, this in-between often goes undocumented.
When people think of maternity photos, they often imagine calm, posed moments focused only on the baby bump. But when you already have a child, the story is so much richer than that.
It’s in the way your toddler leans against your belly, in the spontaneous hugs, the running around, the little moments that feel ordinary now… and will mean everything later.

  • family dancing and playing in a park
  • pregnant mum cuddling her toddler girl at the park for a photo session

Can you really have maternity photos with a toddler?

This is one of the first questions many mums ask.

And the answer is: absolutely! But not in the way you might expect.

A maternity session with a toddler isn’t about getting your child to sit still or smile on command. Rather, it’s about letting them be exactly who they are at this stage: curious, playful, sometimes a little unpredictable.

That’s why outdoor maternity photos in Dublin work so beautifully for families with young children. A park gives them space to move, explore, and feel free. And when they feel relaxed, connection happens naturally!

pregnant mum posing with her toddler for Outdoor maternity photos in Dublin
mum and little girl at an outdoor park for Outdoor maternity photos in Dublin

How do you include your toddler in maternity photos naturally?

You don’t need to plan anything complicated.

In fact, the simplest interactions are often the most meaningful:

  • walking hand in hand
  • reading a story together
  • sitting down for a cuddle
  • your child resting against your belly

There’s no need for perfect poses or instructions.

Even toddlers can be part of your maternity session in their own playful, curious way.
They’re already connected to this new chapter in their own way, and that’s what we’re capturing.

  • family walking hand in hand at the park
  • mum playing with toddler at the park

The best locations for outdoor maternity photos in Dublin

Dublin offers such a beautiful variety of natural settings for maternity sessions: soft light, open spaces, and a calm atmosphere that works perfectly with children. With all its lush green spaces, it’s the perfect backdrop for this season of your body growing a new little human.

Whether it’s a quiet park, a familiar green space near your home, or a place your family already loves spending time in, the setting becomes part of your story.

And most importantly, it allows your session to feel like a gentle moment in your day… rather than something staged.

If you’re wondering where to go for your outdoor maternity photos in Dublin, here are some beautiful and easy-to-access locations that work particularly well with young children:

  • St Stephen’s Green Park
  • St Anne’s Park
  • Iveagh Gardens
  • Phoenix Park
  • Irish National War Memorial Park
  • Trinity College Rose Garden
  • Sandymount Beach
  • National Botanic Gardens
  • Burrow Beach – Howth
  • Blackrock Park
family walking at the park on a sunny day
mum posing with her baby bump and toddler for Outdoor maternity photos in Dublin
family sitting and playing with toddler outside

Why is it worth documenting this stage of your family life?

Because this moment is fleeting.

Very soon, your family dynamic will shift.
Your toddler will become a big sibling.
Your days will look different.

These photos become a way to remember:

  • what it felt like to carry your baby while holding your first child close
  • the bond that already existed before the baby arrived
  • the quiet anticipation mixed with everyday life

They’re not just maternity photos, they’re part of your family’s wonderful story.

mum posing for maternity pictures
little girl playing at the park on a sunny day
family smiling and playing in the park

If you’re thinking about booking your own maternity session in Dublin, this is your sign.

If you’re expecting and already have a little one, this is such a beautiful time to document — just as it is.

No pressure, no perfect behaviour required.
Just your family, your lovely bonds, and this fleeting in-between.

If this approach speaks to you, I’d love to help you plan a session that feels easy, natural, and completely yours. Learn more about Family Sessions Pricing and get in touch with me! I can’t wait to meet you.

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