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Dublin based lifestyle portrait photographer, specialising in newborn, family and personal branding.

For more information please visit my website www.mariarusk.ie or don't hesitate to get in touch directly!

06/02/2026

Business owners, does your online presence truly reflect your brand?

When you have clarity on your brand values, your mission and vision, and the kind clients you want to attract, you can grow your business in a way that feels truly aligned and that inspires you to thrive… And the good news is, all of this forms the basis of how we design your brand photo shoot 🥰

When you book a brand shoot with me, I don’t just show up and take photos. Instead, you’ll first receive a brand questionnaire designed to help you define what your brand represents and and so much more. We then schedule an in-depth consultation, where we collaborate together to plan your shoot, so on the day, you can relax and enjoy the experience, and I can create a suite of beautiful, authentic images that fully reflect who you are, what you do, and speak to your dream client 💞

Here’s a small selection from a brand shoot last year with the wonderful ladies We had so much fun creating these images to support their re-brand and to build their new website and I loved every minute of it!
Here’s what one they had to say –

“We had a fantastic experience working with Maria for our company photoshoot. From our first interaction to final delivery her process was thought through, professional, engaged, and friendly. She took an interest in understanding who we are and what we're trying to achieve, helped us carve out what we need and put our nerves at ease on the day of the shoot. We liked her flexibility, her warm, friendly demeanour and her professionalism. We are very happy with the final result and would recommend her wholeheartedly!”

Check out their fab new website at www.insideoutconsulting.ie 🤩

If you’re ready to schedule an enquiry call, simply get in touch through my website contact form (link in bio). I can’t wait to hear how we can work together!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone x

26/01/2026

It’s been a long time coming, but I am beyond THRILLED to launch my shiny-new website 🎉

It has truly been a labour of love (any of you who have ever been involved in building a new website for your business, you’ll understand what goes into it!) Almost a year in the making, but a reflection of the many years of hard work before that in building my business and brand to this point… finally replacing the previous website my brand had long outgrown 🥺

Huge shout out to my web designer Lee Fletcher I couldn’t recommend him more for his incredible talent, knowledge, and patience. An absolute pleasure to work with and I’m so delighted with the end result!

I also need to pay tribute again to my amazing brand designer Roberta who worked her magic a couple of years ago to truly understand the essence of my brand and I feel she captured it to perfection 🥰

So, my website coming together so beautifully with my brand in this way feels like a very happy (if slightly delayed) marriage!

Here’s a few screenshots. You can find it at https://mariarusk.ie (link in my bio).

I’d love for you to take a look and let me know what you think 💗

Have a wonderful week x

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20/01/2026

Hello IG friends, I hope your January has gotten off to a great start... or you're getting through it at least!

Things have been busier than ever at this end. I stepped back from social media for a while last year as I realised it had become a real drain of my energy. And I gotta say, it felt good! And it allowed me to tune back in to myself and make space for more of what brings me joy 💗

But I’m still very much here and shooting away. And I plan to share some of my favourite work from last year over the next little while. Starting with this beautiful in-home newborn session...

I honestly feel so lucky that I get to work with the loveliest people – it’s more like spending a couple of hours with friends 🥰 Capturing some of your most precious memories will never get old.

That said, I will be taking on less this year to give more time to new ventures, so please be sure to get in touch if you’d like to explore the possibility of a newborn, family or brand shoot in 2026!

I’d absolutely love to hear from you!

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas from our home to yours 🎄

And introducing the latest addition to our family, our little Cosmo 🐶🥰

I took a complete break from posting on here earlier this year, redirecting my energies towards some exciting changes. It’s been busier than ever on many fronts, including building a shiny new website, which I can’t wait to launch in the New Year…

But for now, I just want to say a HUGE thank you to all of my wonderful clients who put their trust in me this year (and in years gone by). It is an immense privilege to capture your precious family memories and the essence of your brands, and I’m forever grateful to have been able to call this my job for the last 8 years ❤

Wishing each and every one of you a peaceful Christmas and love, health and happiness for 2026 ✨

28/04/2025

Putting the finishing touches on a gallery from the most beautiful, heart-felt extended family session, bursting with love and personality! It's been a while since I shared a sneak preview, but I couldn’t resist on this occasion 💕 I can’t wait for the full reveal with my clients this evening at their viewing session!

Are you waiting for the perfect time to book your family photo session? Let me tell you, there is never a more perfect time than now. Since we're not looking for perfection, just the little moments of shared joy and love between your family, just as you are 🥰

This time in your life won't come again. Get in touch and let's chat about how we preserve it in beautiful images that you will enjoy forever x

16/04/2025

When you book a personal brand shoot with me, one of my top priorities is ensuring you feel 100% confident – confident in your own skin on the day, and confident knowing we’ll create a suite of images that truly reflect you 🙋‍♀️

Because when you have photos of yourself that you love, that feel aligned with your personality and brand, you’ll feel so much more confident showing up and getting visible for your business. Crucial for connecting with your dream clients. And just think of the time and stress you’ll save, knowing you’ve got beautiful, on-brand images ready to go, whenever you need them!

✨ But great brand photos don’t just happen on the day. It all starts well beforehand, with a detailed planning consultation, where I help you to get really clear on your brand and what you want your images to say, and so we can properly connect before shoot day too ✨

Here’s a small selection from my brand shoot with Tracey .ie – it was such a pleasure getting to know Tracey and creating images to help her grow her business. This shoot incorporated three different locations, including the lovely offices 🥰

📷 If you’re hoping to level-up with your own brand shoot in 2025, or you’re just curious to learn more about what’s involved, get in touch!

P.S. If a full brand shoot feels too much right now, but you could use some fresh, professional portraits to boost your brand, my simpler headshot package might be just what you need! Click the link in my bio to get in touch 💗

08/04/2025

This week has really been giving us the summer vibes ☀

And I'm looking forward to hitting the beach for more gorgeous sessions like this one!

When you book a session with me, location is one of the things we’ll discuss, to make sure that the photos (and the experience) perfectly suit your family’s personality.

Whether it's in your own home, on the beach, in the park, a field, or granny and grandad’s garden (the options are endless!) the location can really help reflect your story and who you are as a family. Every family is unique, so of course your images should be too 💗

Where would be your ideal location for your family photos?

Get in touch to plan your session and let's capture some timeless memories of your family this summer 📷

28/03/2025

Worried a brand shoot means endless photos of just you? Think again!

A solo business owner recently asked me how we could create variety in a brand shoot when it’s just them in all the photos. Clearly not relishing the idea!

And I totally get it. Putting yourself out there can feel daunting. You’re busy doing what you love, and professional photos? That often gets pushed to the bottom of the list... or avoided altogether.

✨ But here’s the good news: Your brand shoot doesn’t have to be ALL photos of you.

A headshot session is just you. But a brand session is your whole story. Yes, you’ll be in the photos, but so will all the thoughtful details that make your business unique: details that reflect your purpose, your mission, and values, as well as those that reflect your workspace, tools, the atmosphere you create, and the things that inspire you.

✨ And the best part? These photos give you a versatile suite of content to use across your website, social media, and other marketing platforms, to help you attract and connect with your ideal clients effortlessly.

Isn’t that a relief?

So, business owners, what are the props, colours, textures, settings, tools, or other elements that tell your story? Let’s chat about how we can bring them into your next brand shoot.

Drop a comment or get in touch via the link in my bio. I can't wait to connect 💗

19/03/2025

Communion season is fast approaching! ✨

Weekend dates in May are already filling up... so if you've been thinking about hiring a photographer for this special milestone, now's the time to book.

If you love natural, outdoor images like these, that beautifully capture your child and your family in an authentic and relaxed way, then consider this your sign!

📩 Get in touch to secure your date and to avoid disappointment (link in my bio) x

17/03/2025

Another year, another tri-colour 🇮🇪

Swipe left to see them shrink back to 2020, when we first started our Paddy’s Day photo tradition… that year when we were all locked down. Isn’t it crazy it’s been 5 years already?!

Never the intention to make it a tradition, but this portrait has become an incentive each year to give the front door a little spit and polish, and to dress it up again with a few spring flowers… in turn it’s come to represent a true turning point in our house from the cold winter to the warmer, brighter days ahead ☀

(It’s also the one time each year that they are surprisingly willing to pose for me - for 5 minutes anyway!)

Watching these three grow is the greatest gift, although looking at these photos really brings home how fast the time is going 🥹 So soak it all up, the hard times and the good - it’s all fleeting!

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh go léir ☘

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