Dog photography Richmond upon Thames /Richmond-upon-Thames Dog Photographer
I was commissioned to take several portraits of two wonderful doggies who were not only very photogenic but also the perfect models! I took several individual and together portraits in their home in beautiful Richmond upon Thames, and then moved outdoors for a few action and scenic shots. My client commissioned me as she wanted to give a memory of photos as a birthday gift to her daughter - a very sweet present which I hope will bring fond memories in years to come. If you'd like to book a pet photography session with me, or purchase a gift voucher for someone special, please contact me.
Jango the Spanish Water Dog at Warwick
The day after Jango's appearance at the Crufts, we went to Warwick to take some more candid shots for Jango's Facebook page and promotional material. It was a lovely warm spring day, Warwick provided some beautiful backdrops for our photo session, and Jango enjoyed having his photo taken and being admired by passers-by. I thoroughly enojoyed this photo shoot and I wish Jango every success in his future show career! For more images from the day, please click on the link below.
Dog photography in Twickenham, South west London _ Dog photographer Richmond, Twickenham, London
Meet Gordon. He is a staffie who was found abandoned and scared on the streets of London. After nobody came in to reclaim him from a council pound, he was taken in by the Mayhew Animal Home. The staff at the centre noticed that he didn't hear them entering his kennel in the morning and after a series of test it was determined that Gordon is completely deaf. Staffies struggle to find a home even if perfectly healthy so Gordon's deafness was another setback in the adoption process. However, the staff at the Mayhew were determined to give him a second chance and they started teaching him sign language, and urging him to use other senses to compensate for his lack of hearing, giving him new tools to communicate with people. He responded really well to training, and soon learned a few commands like sit, stand and stay, and started bonding more easily with people. After 9 months, the wait was finally over - a couple came in to see Gordon and they instantly fell in love with him! Gordon now lives with Josanne and Richard (and a rabbit called Munch), who continue to teach him sign language and train him at Rachel Worley's Reality dog training classes. I photographed Gordon just before New Year, after he won the first prize for best trick at Rachel's Christmas class (he barks when he sees an appropriate sign). It was the first time I ever encountered a deaf dog and I was touched by the special bond Gordon and his owners share. I was also amazed by how many different commands he knew, and how in tune he was with Josanna and Richard. Our photoshoot included a session at home to capture some cozy home moments, and a session outdoors where Gordon enjoyed running around and showcasing his many tricks. This is such a heart warming story, which I hope inspires others to follow Josanne and Richard's steps in adopting a needier dog. You can read more on Gordon's story by following his blog, or reading articles that were published in Brent & Kilburn Times and the Mirror.
Pet photo session in Surrey Hills, near Dorking / Surrey Dog Photographer
I hope these two chaps put a smile on your face and brighten up your mid-week!
Dog photoshoot, Terrace Gardens, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, Greater London
Acer, a lovely grey whippet won overall Best in Show at the St John's Church Fete dog show in Isleworth earlier this summer. I spent the morning with him and his owner Alice enjoying the beautiful Terrace Gardens and the adjecent Terrace Field overlooking the River Thames in Richmond. Alice, who is due in a few weeks time, also wanted a few photos of her baby bump as a memory of this special time. Here are a few photos from the session.
