Usha and Alfie – Sydney Dog Photographer

Usha and Alfie – Sydney Dog Photographer

A billion years ago (give or take) I was asked to photograph a wedding. I wasn't keen but it was at home, they owned a lot of dogs and they paid me a lot of compliments about my work so I said yes. These were very much my people so I was delighted when they recently...

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It’s showtime – Sydney Dog Lovers Show

It’s showtime – Sydney Dog Lovers Show

The Dog Lovers Show is happening in Sydney next weekend (Saturday 4th – Sunday 5th August) and I'll be there for the whole time, at stand R104. It won't be hard to find me, when you come in the main gate go to the building on the left, enter via the second door and my...

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Zidane the Frenchie – Dogs of Sydney

Zidane the Frenchie – Dogs of Sydney

It's time to introduce another star of my #SquishyFaceCrew book – Zidane. He's named after the French soccer player because his people are big fans. The inner-west is his stomping ground so we kept it local for his session. I'm so in love with all the colour in these...

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Sarabi and Astro – Sydney Pet Photographer

Sarabi and Astro – Sydney Pet Photographer

I don't usually shoot in January due to the heat and storms but I make an exception for sick dogs (or puppies). When the message came in asking if I could fit in a session ASAP I dropped everything. Sarabi, her 11yo dog that she'd adopted as a puppy, had been...

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Adopt Me 06.18 – Sydney Dog Photos

Adopt Me 06.18 – Sydney Dog Photos

Apparently mother nature doesn't care if there are adoption photos to be taken. With all the rain last month I only managed to photograph Kalea, Rolex, Kiraz and Irani. Click on the first thumbnail to open the full image and then scroll though the gallery using your...

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Bella & Bruno the Beagles – Sydney Dog Pics

Bella & Bruno the Beagles – Sydney Dog Pics

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of photographing a couple of Beagles, Bella and Bruno, and their people. It was a fabulous Autumn afternoon and everyone was an absolute delight to work with. Bella is 13 and had major spinal surgery just two years ago, but you'd...

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Nori the Frenchie – Dogs of Sydney

Nori the Frenchie – Dogs of Sydney

It's time I introduce you to Nori! She's another star of my #SquishyFaceCrew book project. Nori was one of the first dogs to sign up but then had a freak accident which almost resulted in her leg having to be amputated (always get a second opinion folks!). It was...

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Donny the Saint Bernard – Canberra Dog Photos

Donny the Saint Bernard – Canberra Dog Photos

The day before my last trip to Canberra I received a last minute booking from Donny the Saint Bernard's owners. I only had a very early morning spot left but they didn't mind the 5am start. They were rewarded with a pretty purple sunrise. Donny is six years old....

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Adopt Me 05.18 – Sydney Dog Photographer

Adopt Me 05.18 – Sydney Dog Photographer

I fell in love with a lot of dogs and puppies last month and came very close to living in a five dog household a number of times! Can you guess which ones stole my heart? Click on the first thumbnail to open the full image and then scroll though the gallery using your...

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ARF calendar shoots – Kelpies of Canberra

ARF calendar shoots – Kelpies of Canberra

I hadn't photographed any Kelpies since Tails of Sydney and then suddenly three (and a Kelpie mix) all came along at once! You'll meet Ellu at a later date, because this post is all about Charlie and Shaker, two Canberra Kelpies that are in foster care with ACT Rescue...

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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.