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A relaxed family photograph featuring a young baby boy in his mums arms as they walk through the woods- taken by Patrick Duddy Photography

Relaxed Family Photography

Hi, welcome to my interpretation of 'family photography' with a few of my favourite photos from Family Sessions taken over the past few years...
Mum and dad sitting on a fallen tree trunk while two children playing in a wooden den during a relaxed family photo shoot in Derry, Ireland
A family enjoying an autumnal walk in Beech Hill Derry captured by Patrick Duddy Photography during a relaxed family photography session
Adult family members in various funny poses while trying to get the children to laugh and smile during a relaxed family photography session in Derry by Patrick Duddy Photography
A family enjoying the local woods

My Approach To Family Photography​

Like a lot of photographers it was my having my own kids that gave me the impetus to get into 'proper' photography; the gateway into seeing photography as so much more than the traditional snapshot... after the birth of my first I soon abandoned a wee point & shoot camera to replace it something that gave more control & allowed me to add a bit of artistry to my photography while documenting everyday life...
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​From the very start I was just drawn to photographing what might to some seem like the mundane side of life - just photographing the kids being themselves, being able to capture a memory without needing to take them out of their own moment to stop for my photograph... over time I became more aware of the whole documentary side of family photograph & that a white studio background or formally posed shots were far from the only options... Fifteen years of fatherhood, and tens of thousands of photos later it's still the captured little moment that mean the world to me (Family Photography Now published by Thames & Hudson is a great starting point if you're a keen photographer yourself...) 

I really feel for good family photography simplicity is the best approach - I can come to your home, where everyone is comfortable, or we'll head to somewhere with a bit of meaning that the kids enjoy & capture you as you are, and the day as it happens - with the odd stop for a more intentional photo.

I'm very much lead by the kids - it's all about them - if that means needing to give them a wee bit of extra time, space & patience to let them get used to my presence before I even take out a camera then that's what we do... in a previous day job I worked with school kids on a daily basis, and am quite happy to hear them telling me about their favourite Youtubers, or Superheros throughout any sessions...

The bottom line is I'm a parent too - so I know, as well as you do, that the more precise the plans and ideas of exactly what you want the less likely it is that things will turn out that way!! So we can get together for a couple of hours, I'll bring a camera and simply capture you all as you really are...
A portrait of a family on A Donegal beach taken in Donegal by Patrick Duddy Photography during a relaxed family photography session
A colour photograph captured during a relaxed family portrait session featuring two brothers playing on the beach - both digging in the sand with their hands
Mum and son play with the family dog while daughter makes her way towards them captured during a relaxed family photoshoot in Derry, Ireland
Oh, wow!!!! These are just beautiful, Patrick.
You have captured our wee crazy man so perfectly & you are now his new best friend!!
Thanks a million - can't recommend you enough

Ann
A head and shoulders portrait of a young girl taken during a family winter photoshoot by Patrick Duddy Photography - who specialises in relaxed, no-fuss, family photography
a young girl on her dad's shoulders  taken during a relaxed family photoshoot in Donegal by Derry photographer Patrick Duddy
Portrait of a young girl with rainbow face paint looking through rainbow coloured birthday party decorations
These are absolutely amazing Patrick Duddy! You are one talented man. I am in tears. You have captured actual personalities in these photos. And precious, precious, memories
Grainne
a brother and sister climbing on a fallen tree trunk
An informal family portrait with their dog bounding towards them
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A photography taken during a relaxed family photography session of a pink haired mum cuddling her two children - kissing her son on his head, while his baby infant daughter is fed
Mum, Dad, Son & Daughter - with dad looking worried while holding his crying baby girl during a relaxed family photography session in Derry
A relaxed fun family portrait as Dad grimaces as a result of his ears being grabbed during a photography session in Derry with Patrick Duddy Photography
EEEEEEEK! These are so BRILLIANT!! Aw, Patrick, I am so glad you could do this for us, you captured exactly what i want to remember and what I want the kids to remember too!
Cassie
Family fun during an informal portrait sessions in Derry by Patrick Duddy Photography
A young girl smiles for the camera
A young girl holds and looks at a freshly picked daffodil while holding her grannies hand
dad and daughter, in his arms, laughing together
"The photos are absolutely amazing - you are truly a creative genius! You totally captured all the moments. thank you so, so much
​Sinead
At home - black and white shot of a mum feeding her infant daughter on the sofa- while dad watches on while perched on the arm
Two brother chilling on the living room floor during a relaxed family photography session in Derry, Northern Ireland by Patrick Duddy Photography
A young boy is led downstairs by his hand during a relaxed family photography session in Derry
A young boy lying back on the sofa during a family photography session in Derry by Patrick Duddy Photography

First Communion Photography

I find First Communion Photography to be family photography with a difference - one of my big loves of family photography is just letting the kids be kids - that approach doesn't necessarily work when you're wearing a fancy white dress, or a well fitted suit that's somewhat different from your normal get-up! You also might be on a tighter than usual schedule with a dinner booking, or house party to get to...

So things do need to be a bit more formal, and organised - only a bit mind, there's still no need for it to be stuffy, or straight-laced... ideally on a Communion shot we'll head somewhere that has a bit of meaning for the family & we'll just go for a walk - with the odd stop for a photo along the way... click the photo below for a look at some previous shoots... 
A young girl on her the day of her First Communion


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A Few Family Sessions In More Detail

A photography of a pink haired Derry Mum holding her new born daughter while her son plays beside themin Derry, Northern Ireland as captured b Patrick Duddy a Derry, Doengal and Northern Ireland based Wedding Photographer One Year of One Family
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Family Fun @ The Beach
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An Extended Family Trip to St Columb's Park
A photograph of a page boy pulling away and grimacing after his dad, the groom, sprays some aftershave on his during the preparation for the Derry wedding
Simone's Over The Rainbow Birthday Party
Patrick Duddy Photography - Ballyarnett Village, Derry, Northern Ireland
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