Dog Photography Session in Surrey
We’ve been spoiled for beautiful summer evenings this year. I tend to photograph whatever the weather, I really don’t mind a bit of drizzle or even rain but I do love warm sunny summer evenings and the golden light that comes with it.
I photographed these two ladies earlier this summer, when the grass (and days) was still long. When I first started photographing dogs, I focused on getting a nice portrait of a dog, or a great action shot. My dog photo sessions have evolved since then, and in additin to capturng those types of shots for my clients, I also try to capture the relationships dog owners have with their beloved pets. The special bond between these two ladies was apparent from the start which I hope I captured in this set of photographs.
Do you know a dog owner who would love to have the relationship with their dog captured? As a pet photographer, I work across Surrey, London and the South East capturing these relationships. Drop a line if you would like to discuss a pet photoshoot, or if you would like to purchase a dog photography gift voucher.
Surrey Pet Photographer / Documenting Surrey Dogs During Lockdown
I love photographing dogs so it was a such a treat to photograph Luna, a female weimaraner with her owner as part of my community project, documenting how families and individuals spent their time during lockdown. This project was inspired at the beginning of lockdown by the New York photographer Stephen Lovekin who photographed people in his community in New York. His photographs, together with an article describing his community project, have been published in the Independent. I have had an amazining time working on this project, and have met wonderful people (and dogs!) in my community which has been one of the highlights of the last few months.
As London and Surrey pet photographer, I wanted to capture how Luna and her owner spent their days during lockdown. Since these two lovely ladies lead quite an active lifestyle, we split the photoshoot into two parts - one to document their love for long walks in the woods, and the second part to caputre their active lifestyle riding a bike/running alongside it.
On a beautiful summer morning, we ebmarked on a walk into our local woodland for a few portraits and action shots. The rest of this pet photoshoot was taken in the beautiful rhododendron woods, where I wanted to capture some of the blooms but also the amazing shapes and textures of the rhododendon trees. Finally I took a few headshot type photos in front of the local cricket pavillion.
The following session was nearly all about action! I was keen to photograph Luna running and her owner on the bike, and I played around with different types of shots and angles. I really like to experiment with my photography and I thought of using panning for one of the acrtion shots. I love the warm colours and the sense of motion that the photo conveys.
After all that exercise, it was time to relax in the evening light. This is one of my favourite sets of photos - backlit, golden light, summer grasses, and two stunning subjects to photograph. Every photographer’s dream!
If you are considering doing a pet photoshoot with your beloved pet, please get in touch to discuss your idea. I offer 1h and 2h dog photography gift vouchers and pet photography gift vouchers which make a perfect birthday, anniversary or christmas gift. Visit my store to purchase a gift voucher, or contact me to arrange a gift for your loved one.
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.
Pet Photographer Surrey / Leith Hill Dog Photography
Surrey Dog Photographer
It was a gorgeos day which I spent in the company of this fun, energetic black labrador called Pippa and her lovely owners. Her owners received a wedding gift voucher for a pet photoshot, and decided to go for a walk and some photos around Leith Hill. Energetic dogs mean lots of action shots and Pippa was well up for ball chasing and going for a long hike! As Surrey dog photographer I try to capture a dog’s personality but also the bond between dog owners and their pets. There was no doubt that Pippa and her owners were totally in love with each other, and I thoroughlly enjoyed whitnessing and capturing that bond.
Location Pet Photography
My pet photo sessions take place on location - either your home or your favourite walk! I also offer pet photography gift vouchers for anyone who would like to gift a beautiful set of photographs to their family or friends. If you would like to purchase a gift voucher, please visit my store or drop me an email. If you would like to discuss an idea or photographic commission - please contact me, I would love to hear from you!
London Pet Photographer / Surrey Pet Photo Session
I really enjoy the variety of jobs I get commissioned to do. One week it could be a couples photoshoot, next week a wedding, christening, family photoshoot or a newborn photoshoot. Amongst all these great jobs I get to do for a living, I also get commissioned to take photos of people’s pets!
I love speding a couple of hours in the company of our four legged friends, and meeting their lovely owners. Going into a new job, I try to get a sense of a dog’s personality and character. I aim to capture a variety of shots: portraits, action shots and the special bond people share with their dogs. My dog photography sessions are relaxed, fun and generally held outside, in a favourite park or on a favourite walk. However, this recent photoshoot, which involved an elderly greyhound Molly, was done mainly indoors, due to Molly’s old age. This meant that unlike the outdoor sessions where there is lots of walking, ball chasing and running around, this session was more quiet and the majority of it limited to the indoor space. I tend to get a bit more apperhensive about indoor sessions, worrying whether there will be enough ‘stuff’ for creative photography. This concern pushes me to work harder, and to ‘look’ for shots more.
During the photo session, I focused on finding nice natural light and beautiful shapes in Molly’s elegant form. An armchare next to the window provided a perfect perch for Molly, and a quilt thrown on at the back of the chair added a lovely background, and a personal touch. I tried to capture Molly’s expressions, they were full of charm and intelligence.
Working as a pet photographer, I photograph mainly dogs but also cats, horses and even miniature pet headgehogs! You can visit my pet photography page for some more examples of my work. I work across London, Surrey and Sussex but will travel further afield for a photoshoot, or a special event like Crufts. I will ensure you and your pet have a great time during the photoshoot, and will provide a great set of photos for you to treasure in years to come. I also provide pet photography gift vouchers which are a great present for a birthday, wedding or anniversiry, for a friend or a family memmber. If you are interested in purchasing a gift voucher, please visit my gift voucher page, or contact me to discuss your requirements. If you would like to organise a pet photoshoot for your own pet, get in touch to arrange a session!
British Shorthair Kitten Photoshoot / London Pet Photographer
I love my job! I was recently commissioned to take photographs of a silver tabby british shorthair kitten called Izzy. She was so delightful it was hard to focus on taking pictures! Sweet, cuddly, playful, cheeky - she had it all! I worked with Izzy's owner to create a set of playful shots and portraits in their own home which is where cats feel most comfortable. At times, it was a challenge containing Izzy's enthusiasm for chasing her toys but eventually it tired her out for a few relaxing portraits with her owner. Photographing pets is one of my passions, and I work across London and Surrey capturing candid moments of our furry friends. If you have a pet and you are thinking of having some professional photos taken, please get in touch - I would love to hear from you!