Surrey Dog Photographer | Couple and Dog Photo Session in Epsom
Dog and Couple Photo Session in Surrey - capturing joy
I recently had the absolute pleasure of photographing the sweetest couple and their ridiculously lovable cockapoo. From the moment we met, tit was clear that we were on the same page - enjoying easy laughter, playful banter, and that joyful chaos only a happy pup can bring. This session instantly became one of my all-time favourites.
At Home Dog Photo Session
The couple wanted to have the photo session at home, to have some privacy as well as old memories incorporated into the shoot. We started the season sitting on the grass and giving the pooch some love. I love setting the scene this way, because people have something to focus on, and instantly forget that I am there taking pictures. This lovable cockapoo enjoyed being cuddled so much, she was happy to sit still and receive as many cuddles as were coming her way. I then moved on to a few portraits of the dog, one of her sitting on the patio and one of her framed by the owners, giving a different feel to the photograph.
Creative Dog Photography
The second half of the session ended up being quite creative - trying things that might look really cool - or really rubbish. One of my favourite shots from this session was taken in during this time. I had an idea to take a bird’s eye view shot of the three of them (see the photo above). I found a convenient place to perch on, and asked everyone to move in what looked like a compositionally pleasing frame. It was then a game of get-the- dog’s-attention-without-the-dog-moving which took a few tries but finally managed to get the shot. It was well worth the effort, I absolutely love this shot and I hope you do too.
Action Photography to Capture Movement
Another photo I absolutely love from this session is the photo below of Ella running enthusiastically towards me, and the couple kissing in the background. This was the couple’s idea, they wanted a bit of a laugh and it absolutely worked. The photo portrays absolute joy - ears flapping, eyes wide open, tongue showing, tail up in the air! Such a happy memory!
Have a scroll to see some of the other highlights from this dog and couple photo session in Surrey. If you are a couple who have a puppy or a dog and would like to capture a few memories together, give me a call or contact me through the contact page on my website. I would love to hear from you!
About Me – Your Surrey Dog and Couple Photographer
Hi! My name is Mina. I am a family & pet photographer based in Surrey with a soft spot for storytelling, real connections, and of course, four-legged family members. My sessions are relaxed, candid, and all about capturing the love and laughter that makes your little family you.
Whether you’re newly engaged, celebrating a milestone, or just want to freeze a moment in time, I’d love to help you create something beautiful.
A big thank you to Alex Carlisle for taking this fun shot of me doing what I love - photographing children AND dogs together!
How to Book a Dog and Couple Photoshoot
Booking a session with me is simple:
Get in touch – Head over to the Contact Page on my website or drop me an email.
Pick a date – We’ll find a time that suits you
Session day – We meet at a beautiful outdoor location, relax, and enjoy the shoot.
Gallery delivery – You’ll receive a private online gallery to relive all the magic.
Not sure if your dog will sit still? Don’t worry—most don’t! We’ll go with the flow and have fun with it.
Give the Gift of a Photoshoot – Dog and Couple Session Gift Vouchers
Looking for a thoughtful gift for the dog-loving couple in your life? My gift vouchers are perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, or just because. You choose the amount or package, and they get a custom experience filled with tail wags and happy memories.
To purchase a gift voucher, simply contact me and I’ll send one straight to your inbox (or post a beautifully printed version if you prefer!).
Ready to Capture Your Story?
If you’re a couple with a pup (or two!) and want to capture the love, the chaos, and the real moments in between—get in touch! I’d love to hear your story and help you tell it through beautiful, heartfelt images.
Couple and Dog Photo Session in Greenwich Park
This was a really special couple and pet photo session as it was a surprise birthday present. We arranged to meet early in the morning in beautiful Greenwich park, to avoid the crowds. It was an overcast day in the middle of autumn, so the autumnal colours were on full display - the perfect setting for couple and dog photoshoot. I was eager to capture the bond between this couple and their dog, and also to showcase the stunning backdrop that is Greenwich park.
Couple and Dog Photoshoot
We started the session by taking a few formal portraits on the steps. I use the first 5-10 min of the session to assess the overall energy of the people and animals I am photographing. If everyone has calm energy, we can take it easy and do quite a few sitting down shots. If the energy is on the opposite side of the spectrum, I would change things around and start the session with action shots. This is particularly useful when a high energy dog, like this cheeky cocker spaniel is one of my subjects. I took a few frames of the couple sitting down, but then quickly moved to action photography.
Dog Photographer Taking Action Shots
Photographing dogs in action can be done in many ways, using slow shutter speed or fast shutter speed, dogs running, swimming or jumping. This little lady was really keen to run so I decided to take a few shots of her running right towards me, tongue out and ears flapping in the wind. I love the resulting shots - they are fun and showcase her high energy and fun-loving spirit.
Family Photography with a Dog
Once the dog had a good run around, it was time to regroup. We spent a bit more time in the park, walking around and finding a few more backdrops, initially in the park itself, then next to the cafe. I have really fond memories of this photoshoot, and Greenwich is quickly becoming my new favourite place to photograph couples and their dogs in.
The Perfect Gift with Pet Photography Gift Vouchers
In recent months, I have been doing more and more couple and pet photography sessions. These sessions are really fun and meaningful as they not only offer a unique way to capture your beloved pet, but also your relationship with it. If you are searching for a unique gift for the pet lover in your life, look no further than pet photography gift vouchers. These tokens of affection not only celebrate the bond between pets and their owners but also provide a lasting keepsake that will be treasured for years to come.
A unique Christmas gift
Pet photography gift vouchers offer a departure from the ordinary. Instead of traditional presents, they provide an experience that is both personal and meaningful. In a world inundated with material gifts, a pet photography session stands out as a thoughtful and unforgettable way to show someone you care. The recepient will not only receive a set of beautiful photographs but an experience they will treasure for a lifetime. A perfect Christmas present!
To purchase a gift voucher, please contact me or visit my store.
To see some more photos from this amazing couple and dog photo session, please visit the gallery below.
Couples photo session with dog in Wimbledon Common
Spring Photo Session with Dog In South London
Pets add a different dimension to a photoshoot, and it is no different with couples photography sessions. Whenever there is a dog involved, people and children tend to relax much quicker in front of the camera than in situations without a dog. So, during this spring couples and dog photography session in Wimbledon, we got straight into some loving and relaxed moments. It was an overcast day, which provided even lighting for all my subjects.
Dog and Couple Photography
I quite like to start the session with a together image of the couple and their four legged friend. This can be with a couple having a cuddle with their dog, or walking along a path. I try to observe the interaction and capture genuine moments which grab my attention and catch my eye. This path by a pond with trees scattered around appeared like a great setting for a walking (or running!) shot so we spent some time exploring different angles. This was my favourite image of the lot - I like how the trees in the foreground and background frame the dog and the couple in the distance.
Dog Portrait Photography
After the initial group shot, I move on and take several different dog portrait photographs. During this shoot, a lovely patch of sand by a pond in Wimbledon common caught my eye, so I decided to photograph the dog here. I love how the dog is contrasted by the sand in this portrait, no distractions but looking strait into her beautiful hazel eyes.
Surrey Dog Photographer
I work all across the South East, and have been to many beautiful locations. Surrey offers great locations for pet and couple photoshoots - it has beautiful towns, nature reserves and wooded areas but also has great countryside in the middle of urban areas - like Wimbledon common. This time of year, common gorse is in full bloom and Wimbledon common has plenty of gorse shrubs - a perfect backdrop! Incorporating nature into photoshoots gives a sense of place but also a sesnse of time as you will always be reminded of the time of year the photoshoot took place.
Photographing Dogs In Action
A dog photoshoot wouldn’t be complete without some fun action shots. Photographing dogs in action is great fun and reveals another layer of dog’s personality. Here - a head on action shot taken from a low angle, with three legs in the ear and ears flapping high, it shows the dogs love of running and makes for a really fun image.
Dog Photography Gift Vouchers
If you are thinking of having a couples photography session with your dog, or a family photo session with your dog, get in touch, I would love to hear from you! Alternatively, you can purchase a gift voucher as an alternative gift idea for your friend or loved one. I look forward to hearing from you!
If you’d like to view more photographs from this spring couples with dog photo session, check out the gallery below.
Couples Photoshoot with Dog in Coal Yard Drops, London
I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and happy New Year from me! I hope 2022 brings you joy and happiness, and you manage to cruise through the year with a calm mind, knowing that every challenge is an opportunity to learn and that everything no matter how challenging will pass.
The period just before Christmas is always a busy one for photographers. Lots of photo shoots to fit in, photos to print and packages to post. I have been busy with family photo sessions and pet photoshoots in the run up to Christmas. I really enjoyed the work I did and it was probably my favouirte period so far, working as a professional photographer. I had amazing clients, visited some beautiful places and really enjoyed exploring my new mirrorless Canon EOS R5 which I will write about in a separate post.
This pre-Christmas couples photo session with their dog was actually from last year. The couple wanted a mix of couples portraits, dog portraits and family portraits. Coal Yard Drops in central London was the perfect setting for this set of photographs, providing a mix of backdrops with Christmas decorations, beautiful architecture, clean lines and urban natural spots.
If you are considering London couples photography, or an engagement photo session please drop me a line to discuss your requirements. In addition to photographing couples in London, I work across Surrey and the South East capturing memories for couples, to mark their engagement, anniversiry, wedding or honeymoon.
Couples Photoshoot | Surrey Wedding Photographer
Professional couple photoshoot
I really enjoy photographing couples. A professional couple photoshoot is a great way of exploring a part of town, a park or woods, and getting to know the clients. I strive to provide my couples with a set of beautiful photographs which they can use as part of wedding planning, or simply as a memory of a special time in their life.
Pre-Wedding Photoshoot London and Surrey
Whether you are celebrating your anniversary, you recently got engaged or married, or you are moving to a different country, a couples photoshoot will capture this special time in your relationship.
Natural Couples Photo Sessions
My couples photography sessions take place outdoors and last roughtly 2h during which time we can take photos at a variety of locations. I try to arrange photographing couples in their faviourite locations, as well as using nature and natural elements as backdrops. I try to keep the sessions relatively informal to create a friendly and relaxed atmosphere during the photoshoot. I will work with you to suggest poses and suitable backgrounds, but will also seek to capture more 'spontanious' moments which have a candid feel.
Surrey and London Engagement Photographer
I work across Surrey and London and can suggest different locations, depending on your personal preference and style. I have photographed couples on the streets of Dulwich and Peckham, as well as in more natural settings like Richmond park.
If you are planning a wedding, and would like to arrange an engagement photoshoot, please get in touch. My wedding photography packages start from two hours and go up to full day photography coverage. Have a look here for more information.
Surrey Wedding Photographer | Post Wedding Photo Session at Wotton H
Wotton House Wedding Venue | Surrey Wedding Photographer
Wotton House is a stunning country estate hotel nestled in the beautiful Surrey countryside. This elegant country estate combines history, beauty and a sense of quiet grandeur that makes it a joy to photograph. Surrounding the house are Grade II listed Italian gardens, so picturesque and beautiful they invite you to pause, breathe and enjoy the surroundings. Wotton House is one of the most elegant Surrey wedding venues I had the privilege to work in, capturing moments of love and connection between two people in such timeless surroundings.
Outdoor Wedding Portraits
Wotton house was the perfect setting for a recent post-wedding photoshoot, a quiet and romantic continuation of this couple’s wedding story. Just a few days before, the couple got married in an intimate, private ceremony in London, and took a short break following their wedding at this picturesque and serene spot. The couple was interested in doing a post-wedding photo session to mark this special time in their lives, and to capture memories of their stay at Wotton house.
The entire session was held outdoors as the gardens provided so many beautiful backdrops for photography. It was an overcast spring day, slightly grey and misty but the light was perfect - even and soft. We started the session in the Grade II listed italian gardens, by one of the majestic temples, incorporating beautiful stone sculptures into the photographs.
We continued our walk through the gardens, exploring little corners and spaces, taking our time and enjoying the process. As a professional wedding photographer, I often find post-wedding sessions to be especially meaningful. Free from the pace of a wedding day, there is space for deeper connection, for unhurried moments and natural emotion to shine through.
Wedding Portrait Photography
We next came to a section of the garden called the Fernery or Grotto. This site was nearly demolished in early 2000s but luckly English Heritige and Mole Valley County Council stepped in to ensure that this space would be restored. And what gorgeous addition to the garden it is, making it a perfect backdrop for our couple portraits. For these portraits, I gently posed the couple, and asked them to have a chat about something they remember from their wedding day. I love how relaxed and happy they look, remembering some of the details of their wedding day.
Walking further along the gardens, I spotted a picturesque bridge I wanted to incorporate into the portraits. The Tillingbourne river is an important part of Wotton House history, as back in the day it used to power more than 20 mills along the stretch running through the estate.
The second part of the photoshoot was spent in a quiet corner of the house, next to a pond backing to some caves, allowing me to use natural shapes to frame the photographs and saturating the frame with the most gorgeous of green shades.
A quick outfit change for a few more casual shots around the gardens.
Finally, we couldn’t finish the couple photo session without incorporating Wotton House itself into the photographs. For this last set of photos, I positioned the couple in front of the house using an old oak tree to frame the couple and took a few images there. These are some of my favourite photos from the shoot, they both look very relaxed, happy and in love! The perfect ending to a wonderful stay at this finest of wedding venues in Surrey.
Wotton House Wedding Photogaphy
Although this wasn’t a typical wedding photography coverage, it was a genuine pleasure to spend time with this couple, wandering the grounds and sharing in their quiet joy. As a Wotton House wedding photographer, I was struck again by the elegance of the venue, from the soft light falling through the garden’s archways to the peaceful atmosphere that surrounds the estate. It is truly one of the finest wedding venues I’ve had the privilege to photograph in Surrey.
Secret Surrey - Wotton House on the BBC
To hear more about the beautiful Wotton House gardens, the myth of the kangaroos and more of the house’s curious past, please listen to this short BBC Sounds programme.
Surrey Wedding Photographer
Working as Surrey wedding photographer, I photograph not only weddings but couples who wish to document their engagement, holiday, an anniversary or another important date in their relationship. If you wish to have a couples photoshoot, an engagement photoshoot or would like to discuss an upcoming wedding, please get in touch. I would love to hear from you! I work across Surrey, London and the South East and also travel further afield. I look forward to hearing from you!
Photography Gift Vouchers
Looking to get a meaningful gift to a newly wedded couple? Look no further! My photography gift vouchers make wonderful gifts for any occasion! Gift the newleyweds a gift that will be meaningful and one they will treasure in years to come! Contact me or go to my gift vouchers on line store to learn more.