The Dog Coach | Sydney Dog Photographer

The Dog Coach | Sydney Dog Photographer

Last week I had the very fun job of taking photos for The Dog Coach's new website (it's still under construction, but you can bookmark it for later and in the meantime check out their Facebook page here). You might recognise these two lovely ladies – Aggy was AJ's Dog...

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Izabela the Samoyed | Sydney Dog Photographer

Izabela the Samoyed | Sydney Dog Photographer

This is Izabela. She's 13.5 years old, almost deaf, eyesight not the best and has severe hip dysplasia. She belongs to the director of Arctic Breed Rescue and her shoot was a birthday present from some ABR volunteers. Don't you just want to cuddle that big fluffy...

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Fonzie and Luna | Sydney Dog Photographer

Fonzie and Luna | Sydney Dog Photographer

As I was driving to Centennial Park last week for Fonzie and Luna's session, I got a text from their owner to say they were early and the dogs were having a run. I was going to reply asking her not to wear them out, but I was behind the wheel so I hoped for the best....

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Renbury Farm enrichment

Renbury Farm enrichment

Last week I went to Renbury Farm Animal Shelter with the other members of Team Dog – Darren and Mel – and we enriched the shelter using many tried and tested methods. These included: • Clicker training the dogs so that they remain quiet and calm when people are coming...

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whippet good | canberra dog photographer

whippet good | canberra dog photographer

On the Queen's Birthday long weekend I escaped the rain in Sydney and drove to Canberra for a couple of shoots. When Mouse and Rosie's owners first booked me they were only a one dog family and the shoot was scheduled to take place in Sydney in March. Bad weather and...

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harbour city hounds | sydney dog photographer

harbour city hounds | sydney dog photographer

I launched a new personal project last night. It's more than a little bit inspired by Humans of New York. There are a lot of dogs in Sydney. Every one of them is unique. Each one has a story. I want to document them all. You can like Harbour City Hounds on Facebook,...

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Harry the Staffy | Sydney Pet Photographer

Harry the Staffy | Sydney Pet Photographer

When Aggy from Take A Lead, one of my affiliates, told me there was a guy with a Staffy in her puppy class that was planning to book a session with me I squeeed a little inside. Then the booking came through and it was a happy surprise to learn that it was a repeat...

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Captain Marvel | Sydney Pet Photographer

Captain Marvel | Sydney Pet Photographer

It's almost unheard of that I'd give one rescue shoot a whole blog post to itself, but this handsomepants gave me so many gorgeous images, I wanted to share them all with you. Now, you'd be forgiven for thinking that he looks kinda serious, because he does. Marvel is...

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Head tilters wanted

Head tilters wanted

Do you live in Sydney and own a dog (of any age or breed) that does really ridiculous head tilts? I mean right angle ridiculous, repeatedly, on cue, even in distracting environments? Email me, let's talk!

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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.

commercial projects

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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.