Caroline Smyth Photography

Caroline Smyth Photography is a Larne-based specialist in family photography, devoted to creating natural, relaxed and timeless portraits that families in Northern Ireland cherish. Caroline describes her work as being “in the Business of Love” — she doesn’t just make pretty pictures, she creates memories that become part of a family’s story. As an adoptee, Caroline understands firsthand how powerful and priceless photographs can be, and that empathy shapes the sensitive, patient way she works with every family. Whether you choose the warmth of her Co. Antrim studio or prefer an outdoor session across Northern Ireland, Caroline’s aim is the same: to put you at ease and capture authentic moments. Her approach is conversational and gentle — she guides rather than directs, creating an atmosphere where laughter, small details and honest connections show through. Families who consider themselves camera-shy find her sessions surprisingly easy and even enjoyable; toddlers and children respond well to her playful, calm manner, and she has a gift for coaxing real smiles and interactions rather than forced poses. Caroline specialises in full family portraits, newborn and baby sessions and children’s photography as part of her family offering. Studio sessions often include thoughtful props and styling (her fairy shoots and themed sessions are popular for little ones), while outdoor shoots make the most of natural light and coastal or countryside backdrops. Every session is tailored — Caroline listens first, then plans a relaxed flow that suits your family’s rhythm, whether that means lots of fleeting candid images or a few classic posed portraits for the wall. The experience extends beyond the camera: Caroline believes in kindness, care and clear communication so clients feel supported from enquiry to final images. Her aim is to deliver photographs that feel timeless and real — pictures that transport you back to a moment, a laugh, a look. If you want a family photographer in Larne who treats your story with warmth, empathy and calm professionalism, Caroline Smyth is a specialist who will help you create portraits to treasure for generations.