Dog Photography in Weybridge, Surrey
This couple received one of my pet photography gift vouchers as a going away present from work colleagues. The couple wanted to have some photos of their three dogs in their home before relocating to a different country.
The dogs were all different breeds and looked like a gang of friends from Lady and the Tramp, so I wanted to photograph them both as a group and individually. I also wanted to capture them with their owners.
When photographing multiple dogs, it is worth considering how one could frame prints so I positioned each individual dog for their portrait shot in the same place. That way, if the owner wants to frame their portraits, there will be consistency between different shots.
My favourite photo from this dog photo shoot is of all the dogs running towards the camera. I love the expressions on their faces, each of them revealing a little bit of the dog’s personality.
If you are looking for a dog related present for a colleague, friend or family member, perhaps you would like to consider purchasing one of my one hour or two hour pet photography gift vouchers. The vouchers are valid for one year from the date of purchase and they make a really unique present. Visit my gift vouchers page or get in touch for more info.
Family Photoshoot With Their Dog in Dorking, Surrey
Family photoshoots with dogs are my favourite! I love the sense of adventure I get to experience when both kids and dogs are involved in the creative process. Kids always have amazing ideas about which games to play, suggestions of what would make a fun shot and they love to show off various activities and hobbies. Dogs bring a little bit of extra chaos into the mixture. I never know what is going to happen next!
Back in the autumn when leaves were still on tress in beautiful shades of green, yellow and orange, I photographed a family in Dorking with their pet dog. This was an energetic session from the start. Within the first 15 minutes, there was a race, a hide and seek game amongst the breacon and who can do a highest jump!
In the first half of the sesson, I also wanted to take a family portrait with their dog. This shot took a while to set up and as I called the dog to look at me, he took the decision to actually run towards me. The resulting image is quite comical as it looks like he photo bombed my shot. I love a bit of spontaneity!
Later on in the session, while the kids were climbing a tree, the sun came out and gave the whole scene a beautiful look. The light was fantastic, the colours were vivid and beautiful and I saw the potential to take individual portraits of older children as well as a group shot of the kids. These are my favourite images from the shoot and I hope you like them too.
Looking at the photos, they remind me so much of my own childhood. I used to love spending time in nature with my family and my dog. It always felt like an adventure. I love the energy and free spirit this family brought to the family photo session, and I hope I captured at least a fraction of that!
Please visit my family photo session page for more information, or visit my blog if you would like to browse through the different family and pet photoshoots. Get in touch if you would like to discuss your photoshoot, or visit my store if you are considering purchasing a photography gift voucher for a friend or a family member.
Children and Pet Photography in Surrey
I have been photographing families and pets since 2013. I very much enjoy photographing both subject but most of the photoshoots were either dog photo sessions, focusing on the dog, or family sessions where the main focus is the family. I recently started a personal photography project called “Family Dogs” where I combine my passion for two. I am interested in capturing the relationship families have with their pet dogs and vice versa.
This photography session was for a family of three. A two year old girl, a seven year old rhodesian ridgeback/boxer cross and their lovely mum. We decided to meet at Blackheath Common near Guildford which was the perfect backdrop for outdoor family and pet photography. The two girls had sa very special bond especially when it came down to treat time! The dog loved performing tricks and showing off which commands it can do and was rewarded by the girl with some yummy treats.
Below is a selection of some of my favourite photos from the day - I hope you enjoy viewing them as much as I enjoyed taking them.
If you would like to book your dog photography or family photography ssession, or if you would like to participate in my Family Dogs project, please get in touch!
Dog Photographer in Windsor Great Park
German Shepherd Photography
I’ve never photographed a german shepherd before so I was very excited about this dog photography session!
Outdoor Dog Photo Shoot
My client received a dog photography gift certificate from her brother and sister. After brief email correspondence, we agreed to meet in Windsor Great Park for an outdoor photoshoot. I photographed a couple and their two dogs at the same location a couple of months ago and really enjoyed the experice so I was eagar to go back.
Photographing Dogs and their Owners
Tui was a lovely gentle dog who was a bit shy and nervous of the camera at first. I gave him a bit of time to get used to me and once he started to relax I was able to photograph around him freely. The more I photograph dogs the more I want explore the relationship they have with their owners. I love taking a nice portrait of a dog or an exciting action shot, but for me it is really the connection dogs have with their owners that draws my attention and makes for an interesting and hopefully timeless photograph. So more and more in my dog photography I am trying to include the owners. My hope is that when they look back on the photos in the future, the image will provoke not only the memory of the dog, but also their relationship.
If you would like to find out about my dog photography sessions, please have a look on my website.
Dog Photography Gift Vouchers
Gift vouchers are a great gift for any occasion - birthday, anniversary, wedding or christmas. If you are thinking of purchasing a dog photography gift voucher for your friend or a family member, please visit my store or get in touch. I would love to capture some memories for you.
Family Dogs / Surrey Family and Pet Photographer
Family Dogs
I love taking family photographs and I also love photographing dogs. That is why I recently started a personal project called Family Dogs, with an aim to document the relationship families have with their pet dogs. To kick start the series, I photographed a gorgeous cocker spaniel Lexi with her human family. We arranged our dog and family photo shoot near Leith Hill as the family lived close by and one of their favourite things to do in spare time was to go on long country walks.
Family portraits with pets
It was a warm summer day in late summer, with sunshine coming through the clouds but with rain looming in the distance. We started our walk at the bottom of the hill, walking up the gentle slopes, sun coming through the trees. This first part of the session provided some great opportunities for group shots, the colours of the dead leaves on the ground matching Lexi’s coat. It was lovely to work with the earhy colour palette. A part of the route up towards Leith Hill has some impressive tree roots which form an amazing pattern on the ground. I knew I wanted to include these in the photographs, so I positioned Lexi for a few dog portraits. I particurlarly like black and white versions of these photographs, the textures and patterns really come through. Once we were on top of the hill, I looked around for nice spots for some more family shots. The heather was in bloom and I wanted to include it in the photos. Often when photographing families with dogs, there is quite a bit of arranging going on. Either the dog doesn’t want to sit still, the kids want to run around or both things happen making it nearly impossible to take a group shot! On this occasion, by some miracle, the family set down and just as they did so (while also looking at the camera), Lexi came from behind and poked her head through a little hole in the middle. This is one of the rare unposed, unplanned photos which just happened and turned out amazing! It is one of my favouirtes from this family and pet photo session, probably because it was so spontaneous!
Dog Portraits
Finally, a dog photo session with an energetic dog like Lexi wouldn’t be complete without a few action shots. I got Lexi to run along the paths amongst the heather and she did so with such speed that my auto focus struggled to keep up. I love taking a variety of different shots which capture memories of our pets in different situations - while frantically running around, chasing a ball, playing with another dog or a family member, or having a quiet moment. Different moments take us back and awaken memories we thought we lost.
Family Photography with Dogs
If you live in Surrey and are interested in participating in my Family Dogs photography project, please get in touch - I would love to hear from you and photograph your family and your dog(s)!
Dog Photography Gift Vouchers
If you are looking for a different kind of gift for someone’s birthday, anniversary or Christmas present, then a photography gift voucher may be the answer. I offer 1h and 2h dog photography gift vouchers. You can add extra credit to the gift certificate, which can go towards digital files or prints, or leave it up to the receipient to choose what they’d like at the end of the photoshoot. Get in touch if you have any questions!
Dog Photoshoot in Surrey / Surrey Pet Photographer
This sweet female dalmatian called Polka was the winner of a local dog show, where she won the prize for a one hour dog photoshoot with me. I visited her and her owner at their home, a beautiful farm house in Surrey.
As Surrey dog photographer, I look to capture a dog’s character, their favourite surrounding and their relationship with their owner. The owner of this lady only wanted portraits of Polka and her enjoying her surrounds.
Here are a few photos of her - looking not best pleased with me in some of the photos!
Dog Photography as a Gift
I offer 1h and 2h pet photography and dog photography gift vouchers. You can purchase the vouchers in my on line store here, or you can contact me to arrange purchasing a voucher with photo credit. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss your idea.
I work in London, Surrey, Sussex and the South East as a pet photographer, and travel further afield at an additional cost.
For more information od dog photography, go to my dog photography page.
Dog photoshoot, Sutton, Greater London
At a recent family photo session in Sutton, Greater London, I couldn't resist to take a few photos of the family's gorgeous show cocker spaniel. He was natural in front of the camera, which I hope these few images show.
