Ruthless Photos 2016 compilation

Click the HD button for a nicer viewing experience. It's not news to anyone that 2016 was widely considered to be godawful and most people couldn't wait for it to end. I, on the other hand, got to meet all these (and many...

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The dog previously known as Flatley | Dog Photos Sydney

The dog previously known as Flatley | Dog Photos Sydney

If you've followed me for a while you might remember a couple of years ago, when I was a founding member of Team Dog, we went to Renbury Farm Animal Shelter to set up an enrichment program for the dogs. I met an incredibly gorgeous blockhead there who did the most...

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New stuff all ’round | Sydney dog Photography

New stuff all ’round | Sydney dog Photography

Bruno and I both got new things when I returned from my trip – I got a lovely new/old floor in my workspace (good riddance revolting carpet, thanks Daveless!) and my boy got a toy that makes him sad because no one wants to steal it from him. I decided to lose the toy...

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Peityn, Kai and Zari | Pet Photography Sydney

Peityn, Kai and Zari | Pet Photography Sydney

If you're a long time follower and you're thinking to yourself that you recognise these dogs, you're not mistaken. This shoot was Peityn's third time in front of my camera and Kai and Zari's second. They weren't planning on booking me so soon after their last shoot...

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Vale Jackson | Sydney Dog Photography

Vale Jackson | Sydney Dog Photography

When I was overseas I heard the really sad news that this guy passed away from cancer last year. We fostered Jackson for about six months in 2013 and if we didn't already have four dogs at the time we would have kept him for sure. His temperament was so good he was...

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Uncle Bruno’s halfway house | Sydney Dog Photographer

Uncle Bruno’s halfway house | Sydney Dog Photographer

Happy New Year everyone! I actually started this blog post on Christmas Eve but there came a time when I had to silence my inner workaholic and step away from my computer. It seems like a lifetime ago since these puppies were here. I've since been to the US and back...

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adopt me 10.16 | rescue dog photography

adopt me 10.16 | rescue dog photography

It's definitely worth celebrating that all but one of these puppies spent Christmas with their new families. I got to see photos of those festivites too and it was very heartwarming. Little Sashi (second from the end) is still available and with a smile like that I'm...

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Tali, Peaches and Wilson | Sydney Pet Photos

Tali, Peaches and Wilson | Sydney Pet Photos

Meet Tali, Wilson and Peaches! I didn't start the shoot with a group photo but I'm going to start the blog post with it. I began the session with about 15-20 minutes of getting the dogs to trust me. (While sitting in pee, this is such a glamorous job!) 13 year old...

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Ava the Beagle mix | Sydney Dog Photographer

Ava the Beagle mix | Sydney Dog Photographer

Some time ago Ava's people entered a draw at the Vitapet stand at The Dog Lovers Show. The prize was a Ruthless Photos voucher and they were lucky enough to win it. Being a busy family it took a few attempts to schedule the shoot and when the time came I was in the...

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Sleepy puppies | Sydney Puppy Photographer

Sleepy puppies | Sydney Puppy Photographer

I was asked to do a pro-bono job for Sydney Dogs and Cats Home recently. The brief was to create minimal studio images which could be used on promotional material for an upcoming gala event. Since I love working with puppies I asked them to send a couple my way. I was...

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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.