Dog Photo Session in Wandsworth
I so am behind with my blog posts! This one is from earlier in the summer which seems long long ago. The days are getting short and the evenings are drawing in, perfect time for sitting by the fire and reminiscing about summer photo sessions.
This couple and dog photo shoot took place in Wandsworth, South West London. The photoshoot was a Christmas gift and was meant to be a puppy photo session, but because of puppy health issues we had to postpone. By summer time, the bulldog puppy didn’t quite look like a puppy but it definitely had the puppy spirit about him.
We started the dog photo session in the communal gardens where I took a few action shots and portraits of the puppy alone. We then headed out by the river for a walk, which has some beautiful backdrops which I was keen to incorporate in the portraits of the couple together with their dog. I love including the landscape into the photograph, it gives a sense of a place and reminds the clients of the places they visited or where they lived.
Bulldogs are such expressive dogs and it is great fun and a pleasure to photograph them. Their grumpy face makes for a great pet portrait but they are also playful and cheeky, and some of my favourite photos from this pet photo shoot are the action shots.
Christmas is coming once again. If you need a Christmas gift idea, head over to my gift voucher page where you can find a selection of photography gift vouchers available to purchase. Photography gift vouchers are available for one year from the date of purchase and come with a complementary 8x6’’ print. Please contact me if you would like to add credit towards digital files or prints, or if you would like to have a chat about your photography gift idea.
Puppy Photoshoot in Wimbledon
I have been photographing dogs for a number of years but for some reason I never had a request to photograph a small puppy - until now!
This was my dream job! I could hardly contain my excitment when I first met Wendy. She was sweet and small and soft and so lovely! I probably spent as much time cuddling her as I did photographing her.
For this puppy photography session, I wanted to capture a bit of Wendy’s character and also the first days in her new home. This was a great challange for me photographically because we were contained to a small space - a room and a balcony, so it really pushed me to think creatively. After a few group shots with mum and dad, I let Wendy choose what she wanted to do and followed her around, making sure to capture moments of play, rest, intrigue and exloration. I set myself a challenge to include a few rainy shots as the weather was very autumnal on the day. I had an image in my mind of the dog looking through the window, rain droplets dripping down. I executed this shot by taking a photograph from inside the apartment looking out, and also from outside looking in. I love how moody and sentimental one of the images turned out.
I enjoyed photographing Wendy so much that I started a new photography project called Puppies. The project will exlore the life of puppies with their new families, and try to capture memories in those first few special weeks. If you live in Surrey and own a puppy, please get in touch for more information and possibility to participate. If you own a puppy and don’t live in Surrey then drop a line to book your puppy photo session!
You can also buy a photography gift voucher as a lovely and unique Christmas present for someone who’s recently got a puppy. Please visit my gift voucher page or contact me directly to make a purchase. I offer one hour and two hour gift certificates, and with both you will receive a 8x6 print and a beautifully handwrapped voucher. You can also feel good about your purchase - not only you will be giving a meaningful long lasting present, but a portion of the voucher sale will go towards protecting nature. I will be donating 10% of the sales to WWF-UK. Gift vouchers are valid for one year from the date of purchase and you can also add credit towards digital files or prints.
Surrey Dog Photographer / Windsor Great Park Pet Photoshoot
These photos were taken about a month ago in Windsor Great Park on a beautiful summer evening. It feels like such a contrast to the drippy, grey, cold weather we are experiencing at the moment, and it also feels like much longer than a month since those nice warm summer days.
This lovely family wanted a combination of dog portraits, dog action shots and family group photographs. We started the photoshoot in a woodland area next to the Savill Garden. There was an area of think brackon which framed the dogs nicely, and made for a nice backdrop for a group shot. We then moved on to the large field which is a part of the Guards Polo Club. I noticed a few children playing with the water sprinklers and I thought these would be fun to include in the photographs. They created an amazing spray of water which I used as a backdrop for both the dog action shots and some casual group shots. I love how the water spray created a soft curtain which reflected the sun rays, these are some of my favourite photos from this dog photo session. Finally we went down towards the Obelisk pond and the Savill Garden where I took a few dog portraits against the amazing Savill Garden Kitchen building, and in front of its colourful garden.
I love working as a dog photographer. Not only do I get to meet and spend time with some amazing pooches, I also get to meet their owners and capture moments which I hope will encapsulate the spirit and character of their beloved pets. I want my photos to be timeless remider of the relationship we have with our pets, long after they are gone.
Do you have a pet and would like to get some professional photographs of them? Get in touch to discuss your idea or to arrange a pet photography session. I work as a pet and dog photographer in London, Surrey, Sussex, Kent and also travel further afield at an additional travel cost.
