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Coco and Aria – Sunflowers
It was lovely to photograph Coco and Aria during a beautiful evening at North Farm in Horton. Coco looked perfectly at home among the flowers in her handmade sunflower bandana, while Aria’s striking blue eyes and fluffy coat looked gorgeous in the warm golden light. We captured individual portraits ...
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Ronnie and Reggie – Cats
After photographing their canine sibling Teddy, it was time for Ronnie and Reggie to have their moment in front of the camera. Their owner, Steff, wanted some beautiful photographs of her cats, so we held their session in the familiar surroundings of their own garden. These handsome British Shorthai...
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Wally and Patty in Sunflowers
This was my first time photographing gorgeous Patty and Wally, and they made such a brilliant pair in front of the camera. We met at North Farm in Horton for an evening photo shoot among the sunflowers and wildflowers. The warm golden light created a beautiful setting for a mixture of individual por...
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Arlo in Sunflowers
It was lovely to welcome gorgeous Arlo back in front of my camera after previously photographing him at the beach. This time, we met at North Farm in Horton for an evening photo shoot among the sunflowers and wildflowers. The warm golden light created a beautiful setting for a mixture of natural por...
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Tilly the Assistance Dog
This was my first time photographing beautiful Tilly, an assistance dog with a wonderfully happy and gentle nature. We met at North Farm in Horton for an evening photo shoot, where the setting sun created the most gorgeous golden light across the wildflowers and sunflower field. We captured a mixtur...
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Margot in Sunflowers
Margot is no stranger to being in front of my camera. I’ve photographed this gorgeous miniature dachshund in several different environments over the last year from woodland walks to the beach, but this was our first time among the sunflowers. We met at North Farm in Horton for an evening photo shoot...
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Dickie the Staffy
I recently spent a brilliant evening photographing Dickie the Staffy at Branksome Dene, and he brought plenty of energy with him! From leaping through the air after his favourite ring and charging across the sand to showing off his tricks and sharing some lovely moments with his people, Dickie’s per...
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Property – Brunswick Terrace
I recently had the pleasure of photographing this absolutely stunning Airbnb property on Weymouth seafront — and every room had its own personality. From the calm, natural tones and textured details of the lighter bedroom and bathroom, to the bold teal bedroom with its incredible octopus feature wal...
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Creative Upholstery Classes – Summer Exhibition
I recently had the pleasure of photographing the Creative Upholstery Classes Summer Exhibition, a wonderful event held every two years in a beautiful Dorset countryside setting. The exhibition was a real celebration of the students’ creativity, craftsmanship and individuality, with an incredible col...
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Brothers Farm – Feast in the flowers
What an evening to photograph at Brothers Farm 🌿✨ Their Feast in the Flowers brought guests together around one beautifully styled table, surrounded by blooms and bathed in the most incredible golden evening light. A seasonal three-course feast was served sharing-style, with delicious food, carefull...
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Spring Beach Mini Sessions
I had such a lovely day photographing some gorgeous dogs at my Spring Mini Photo Shoot Day at Sandbanks Beach in May. Each family booked a 20-minute slot with me, giving them the perfect chance to capture some beautiful, natural photos of their furbabies without needing to commit to a full photo sho...
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Creative upholstery classes – CPD
I recently had the pleasure of photographing the Creative Upholstery Classes – Continuing Professional Development, and it was such a lovely session to capture as it always is. The workshop was full of creativity, skill and concentration, with professional upholsterers working on their own pro...
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Dorchester property
I recently had the pleasure of photographing this beautiful character cottage in Dorchester, which is now on the market. From the thatched roof and stone exterior to the cosy interiors, exposed beams and peaceful garden, it was such a lovely property to capture. My aim was to show not just the space...
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Dorset Dog Trainer – Branksome Chine
I had the pleasure of joining Jack from The Dorset Dog Trainer for a separate shoot at Branksome Chine, this time with a completely different group of dogs who I hadn’t met before. Jack runs The Dorset Dog Trainer, where he helps dogs and their owners with training, behaviour, confidence, reactivity...
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Dorset Dog Trainer – Poole Park
I had such a lovely time photographing Jack from The Dorset Dog Trainer, along with some of his wonderful four-legged students at Poole Park. Jack works with dogs and their owners across Dorset, helping with training, behaviour, confidence building and creating a better understanding between dogs an...
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South Coast Pomsky’s
I had the absolute pleasure of photographing the gorgeous Pomsky litter for South Coast Pomsky, and honestly, it was one of the best Sunday mornings I’ve had in a long time. Puppy shoots are always special, but this one felt extra lovely. The puppies were being raised in a beautiful home environment...
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Ralph the Chocolate Lab
I had the loveliest Sunday morning photographing Ralph, a gorgeous chocolate Labrador, at Hengistbury Head. Ralph was absolutely in his element from the moment we arrived — sand, sea, sunshine and his favourite toys. He spent most of the shoot charging in and out of the water, proudly carrying his r...
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Leonberger Meet Up
There is something very special about photographing dogs together, especially when they are all from the same breed. I recently had the absolute joy of photographing five beautiful Leonbergers — Duckie, Ember, Ozzie, Koda and Alfie — during a dog meet-up photoshoot on the beach. I was joined by all ...
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Mollie & Lola
I had such a lovely time photographing Mollie and Lola the Labradors at Sandbanks Beach. These two were full of happiness from the moment we arrived, and in true Labrador style, we absolutely could not keep them out of the water! Whether they were splashing through the waves, running across the sand...
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Stan the black lab
This was my first time photographing at Middle Beach and honestly, what a beautiful spot. Sand, sea, dunes, dramatic skies… and one very happy black lab living his absolute best life. Stan was such a character. He ran, splashed, posed beautifully with his lovely human, and then showed me one of the ...
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Margot at the beach
Little Margot 🥹🐾 I first met Margot last year for the most beautiful autumn woodland photo shoot, and it was such a joy to photograph her again recently at the beach. This shoot was actually our rescheduled session, after our previous beach shoot had to be cut short because the wind was just too muc...
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Murphy the golden retriever
It was so lovely to photograph Murphy the Golden Retriever at Sandbanks on a beautiful evening. I first met Murphy at my Christmas studio session last year, so it was really special to see him again in such a different setting. Sandbanks was the perfect backdrop for him, with soft sand, sea views an...
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Rafa and Roger
Some dogs arrive at a photo shoot and instantly bring the energy, character and personality. Rafa and Roger, the most fabulous Standard Poodle brothers, did exactly that. I met these two gorgeous boys at Sandbanks Beach for a shoot that was all about showing a different side to them. Rafa and Roger ...
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Tonic Home Staging
I recently photographed a beautifully styled property for Tonic Home Staging, a home staging business focused on creating spaces that sell. The purpose of this shoot was to showcase both the styling work by Tonic Home Staging and the property itself, which will be going up for sale. The images neede...
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Willow
I recently photographed the beautiful Willow during a golden hour dog photo shoot at Sandbanks Beach in Poole. Willow is 14 years old and is a lovely mix of Irish Terrier, Parsons Terrier and a little bit of Border Terrier. She has such a soulful, gentle expression, and her session was all about cap...
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Blue the Frenchie
I recently photographed the very handsome Blue during an evening dog photo shoot at Sandbanks Beach in Poole. Sandbanks is one of my favourite locations for dog photography, especially later in the day when the light becomes softer and warmer. For Blue’s session, we made the most of the beach, dunes...
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Charlies Legacy
Some shoots stay with you. I recently photographed Charlie, a rescue German Shepherd, at a private woodland enclosure in Ferndown. His family booked a legacy session as Charlie is nearing the end of his journey and is due to cross Rainbow Bridge very soon. These sessions are never just about photogr...
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The Dorset Dog Trainer
I recently photographed a lovely group dog shoot at Upton Country Park, booked by Jack from The Dorset Dog Trainer for his competition-winning class. Jack specialises in dog behaviour, training and nosework, helping owners across Dorset with everything from reactivity and anxiety to recall, loose le...
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Primal Paws
I recently photographed a brand and product shoot for Primal Paws, a Poole-based raw dog food business offering personalised raw feeding plans, natural dried treats and nutrition support for dogs. For this shoot, the aim was to create a gallery of images that felt natural, approachable and full of p...
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Leannes Pet Care Services – Products
I recently photographed a new natural dog treat range for Leanne’s Pet Care Services, a Dorset-based pet business offering dog care services and an online shop full of treats, chews and pet essentials. Leanne wanted the images to help enhance the natural feel of the products, so the shoot was styled...
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Saxon the Sheparnese
This shoot with Saxon felt incredibly special for so many reasons. I first photographed him as a puppy at Margaret Green Animal Rescue, where I volunteer my photography services to help capture rescue dogs before they find their new homes. Seeing him again now, happy, settled and so loved, was one o...
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Tora the german shepherd
It was so lovely to meet Tora for the first time and photograph her at Pamphill in the spring sunshine. With the bluebells in bloom, the blossom trees overhead and all the fresh greenery, it was such a beautiful setting for her session. Tora is such a stunning German Shepherd, with the most gorgeous...
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Karma the rottweiler in bluebells
It was so lovely to photograph Karma again, this time surrounded by all the beauty of spring at Pamphill. I have photographed her before, so seeing her again and creating another gallery for her felt really special. Pamphill gave us such a gorgeous variety of backdrops, from the bluebells and wild g...
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Teddy the cockapoo in the bluebells
Teddy is a dog I have had the pleasure of photographing a few times before, so it was really lovely to see him again for a spring session at Pamphill amongst the bluebells. Pamphill is always such a beautiful spot at this time of year, and Teddy looked completely at home there. His soft apricot coat...
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Finn the golden mountain dog
I have photographed Finn before at the beach, so it was really lovely to see him again for something a little different this time. Instead of sand and sea, Finn joined me for an evening at Pamphill, and it suited him beautifully. Pamphill gave us such a gorgeous mix of backdrops, from the bluebells ...
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Luna and Neville
This photo shoot felt especially special because I have photographed Luna a couple of times before, including her very first walk at Pamphill when she was just 12 weeks old. It is always such a lovely feeling to see a dog again as they grow, but returning to the very same spot with Luna and meeting ...
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Berry the Bernese Mountain Dog
Berry the Bernese Mountain Dog was an absolute joy to photograph on the beach. She is actually the first Bernese I have photographed, and safe to say I am completely in love with the breed. I loved her so much that I can already say I would absolutely love to own one myself one day. Berry is only 1 ...
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Alfie the Leonberger Puppy
Alfie the 15 week old Leonberger puppy was an absolute dream to photograph in his beautiful Dorset garden. At such a young age, he was already full of personality, with the biggest paws, the fluffiest coat and the sweetest face. One minute he was posing so beautifully amongst the plants, and the nex...
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Koda and Cosmo
It was so lovely to photograph Koda the Leonberger and Cosmo again at Hengistbury Head at the end of March. I have photographed this duo a few times before, and every session with them feels just as special as the last. Hengistbury Head was the perfect setting, with the reeds, shoreline and soft eve...
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Maya
Maya’s photo shoot was a very special one, planned carefully around her needs so that she could stay safe and comfortable throughout. She has a rare condition that causes her to faint in warm temperatures, so her owner asked for an early morning session while it was still cool. It was such a thought...
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Cartoon Dog Oreo
Oreo’s golden hour photo shoot at Sandbanks Beach was so wonderful and having photographed Oreo a few times before it was even more special seeing his playful beach side this time around! He is not quite as mobile as he once was, but that did not stop him from enjoying his time at the beach. The mom...
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Olive
Olive’s photo shoot was such a lovely one from start to finish. She’s a beautiful rescue Cretan Hound cross with the sweetest face, so much expression, and such a fun, playful spirit. From the moment we set off, she brought so much personality to the session. We walked from Hengistbury Head to Mudef...
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Lola the Poochon
Beautiful Lola, a poochon who I was lucky enough to photograph at Sandbanks to celebrate her 12th birthday. 🐾 Her owner booked this photo shoot as a birthday gift for her, which made the session feel even more special. Lola was such a lovely girl to photograph — sweet, calm and full of charm. I alwa...
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London Boy Teddy
I recently had such a lovely photo shoot with gorgeous Teddy and his wonderful pawrents at Sandbanks. Teddy had travelled all the way from London for his session, which honestly means so much to me. I never take it for granted when clients travel for me to photograph their dogs, and I always feel in...
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Perdy and Pongo
When I first met Pongo and Perdy at Sandbanks Beach, Perdy wasn’t quite sure what to make of me… or my camera. 🐾📸 Some dogs take a little time to decide whether the strange human pointing a big black object at them is trustworthy, and Perdy was definitely in that camp at first! So we took things slo...
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Golden Retriever Puppies
Oh my goodness… puppy heaven 🥹🐾 I had the absolute joy of photographing a beautiful litter of 6 Golden Retriever puppies this week — and they were only 4 weeks old! Honestly the tiny paws, sleepy cuddles, the adorable little play fights and just the sweetest little faces… adorable doesn’t even cover...
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Skippy’s farewell session
This morning I had the honour of photographing beautiful Skippy. Nineteen years old, rescued at just 2, and loved with every ounce of his family’s hearts ever since. For 17 years, Skippy has been a constant in their lives – always there, always part of the family. His family reached out because Skip...
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Tempest & Nova
Tempest & Nova – double the chaos and double the fun! We headed out to explore a brand new Dorset location together and it was one of those shoots that feels like a proper little adventure. The views were stunning, the light was soft, and the scenery was giving moody countryside perfection...
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Red the Cavapoo
Just before Christmas, I had the absolute pleasure of photographing Red — a gorgeous Cavapoo with the sweetest little face — down at Sandbanks. And this shoot was extra special because it wasn’t just a photo session… it was a surprise. The plan was to create a set of beautiful images that could be g...
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Teddy the Cockapoo
A lovely stroll from Hengistbury Head all the way over to Mudeford Spit with Teddy the cockapoo and his owner Steff… and honestly, Teddy is always such a dream to photograph. 🐾 We had everything you could want in one shoot — soft coastal light, puddle reflections on the path, windswept grassy dunes,...