Maria Rusk Photography

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!

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 ✨

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

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 💗