Donut worry, be happy – launch party

Donut worry, be happy – launch party

On Saturday I threw a donut themed party to launch my #SquishyFaceCrew book, my 2019 calendars and diaries and my xmas cards. Chopper and Bruno had the important job of sticking their heads through the donut holes for a promo photo. They take their modelling duties...

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Taco, Gucci & Prada – Squishy Face Crew

Taco, Gucci & Prada – Squishy Face Crew

I met Taco, Gucci and Prada at the Dog Lovers Show in August. I had Tor the Frenchie puppy at my stand all weekend and they couldn't resist stopping to squeeze his cheeks! We got talking about my #SquishyFaceCrew book project and they were keen to take part and, as...

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Holiday with the ruthless rat pack at Culburra Beach

Holiday with the ruthless rat pack at Culburra Beach

Earlier in the year I clicked on the 2018 folder of photos of our dogs and was horrified to find nothing in there. I thought I'd accidentally deleted the contents so I went about searching my backup drives for the files. Then it dawned on me ... I hadn't taken a...

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Photoshoot with our dogs at Jerrymara Estate

Photoshoot with our dogs at Jerrymara Estate

I don't know how it came about that Kate from Jerrymara Estate and I set up a mutual appreciation society on Instagram but it's been a lovely journey. I suppose the main thing we have in common is our love for rescued blockheads – her gorgeous 11yo blockhead Jetty is...

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2019 fundraiser calendars, diary and Christmas cards

2019 fundraiser calendars, diary and Christmas cards

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas ... Well, it is for me anyway because my Squishy Face Crew book and all of these other fundraising publications have gone to print, woohoo! The following points apply to everything I'm about to show you: – 100% of the money...

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Adopt Me 09.18 – Sydney Pet Photos

Adopt Me 09.18 – Sydney Pet Photos

Time for another round up of my recent adoption photos. Please feel free to share this post with anyone you know who's looking to adopt a dog. Click on the first thumbnail to open the full image and then scroll though the gallery using your arrow keys or the arrow...

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R U OK? My PMDD journey.

R U OK? My PMDD journey.

Today is R U OK day. Every year I put up a post, every year people ask me if I'm ok and every year I say yes. I've been conditioned since childhood to say I'm ok, even if I'm not. (Even though I'm the worst pretender in the whole history of pretending!). I've...

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Bruno the Dog’s Embark DNA test results

Bruno the Dog’s Embark DNA test results

Just over seven years ago, while adding listings to my Bullbreeds in Need page, I saw this little face looking up at me. I actually gasped. I decided that I had to drive to the pound straight away to meet him. Dave arrived home as I was rushing out the door and I...

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Toby wan Kenobi – Dogs of Sydney

Toby wan Kenobi – Dogs of Sydney

I first met Toby when he crashed his brother Noah's Tails of Sydney photoshoot when he was just a baby puppy. When I announced that applications were open for my #SquishyFaceCrew book he was one of the first to sign up. I love this family and was excited to be working...

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Adopt Me 07.18 – Sydney Dog Photos

Adopt Me 07.18 – Sydney Dog Photos

While I wrap up shooting on my 2018 fundraiser projects my time for adoption photos is limited but I've been able to squeeze some in along the way and I'm pleased to say that all but Kasal have now been adopted - happy feels. Click on the first thumbnail to open the...

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about ruth

Based in Sydney, Ruth O’Leary, is one of Australia’s most sought after dog photographers. She takes colourful and emotive photographs of dogs in stunning locations. Since the launch of Ruthless Photos in 2008 her images have brought tears of joy to hundreds of loving pet owners across the globe.

If you’d like to find out more please contact Ruth today.

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About Ruth

Based in Sydney, Ruth O’Leary, is one of Australia’s most sought after dog photographers. She takes colourful and emotive photographs of dogs in stunning locations. Since the launch of Ruthless Photos in 2008 her images have brought tears of joy to hundreds of loving pet owners across the globe. If you’d like to find out more please contact Ruth today.