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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It’s not voodoo! | Sydney Pet Photographer

It’s not voodoo! | Sydney Pet Photographer

Pet photography enthusiasts, are you following our Zoomies Pet Photography Workshop Facebook page? If you're not you'll be missing out on a wealth of valuable hints and tips – before and afters, Q&As, video tutorials and more. Some people seem to think that we use...

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Happy Birthday to us! | strong leather collars

Happy Birthday to us! | strong leather collars

Happy Birthday to us!!! Today is the fourth anniversary of the launch of ruthlessleather.com and to celebrate, not only have I dragged this old photo of none of my dogs or our long since adopted foster dog wearing Ruthless Leather collars out of the archives, we're...

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Kara the Husky | Sydney Dog Photographer

Kara the Husky | Sydney Dog Photographer

As a previous Husky owner and having spent the last couple of years doing adoption photos for Arctic Breed Rescue I didn't have high expectations of turning up to my shoot with Kara and being met with a cooperative dog – and she didn't prove me wrong! In her defense,...

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my shiny new website | sydney pet photographer

my shiny new website | sydney pet photographer

I've had "new website" on my to-do-list for well over a year now. In fact, as I keep handwritten lists, it's been scrawled on more pieces of paper than I care to count. I asked around a few times trying to find someone to make it for me but I couldn't find anyone...

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Sampson the Cat | Sydney Cat Photographer

Sampson the Cat | Sydney Cat Photographer

Back in January I had the pleasure of meeting Sampson and his people. He's eighteen years old and his owner described him as her little rescue mate. They've been in each other's lives since she adopted him as a baby kitten and the bond between them is heartwarming....

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Love is all you need | Sydney Dog Photographer

Love is all you need | Sydney Dog Photographer

When I posted this image on my Facebook page yesterday someone commented that I'm "one lucky lady to have all that love in [my] life". And you know what? I really am! They're not the easiest dogs to own and maintaining harmony can take a lot of careful management. But...

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Zoomies Pet Photography Workshop launch

Zoomies Pet Photography Workshop launch

Yesterday we announced the very exciting news that Kaylee Greer from Dog Breath Photography will be joining Charlotte Reeves and I for the Zoomies Pet Photography Workshop. Shortly afterwards we launched our website which contains all the registration details and in...

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Dan, BoBo and Ruff | Sydney Dog Photographer

Dan, BoBo and Ruff | Sydney Dog Photographer

I had barely finished unpacking my holiday clothes when it was time to roll my sleeves up and get back to work. Dan, Bobo and Ruff were my first clients of the year. Their owners warned me that they're "monsters". I wouldn't go that far, but they certainly did make me...

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tricks for treats | sydney pet photographer

tricks for treats | sydney pet photographer

Hands up if your pet does tricks and you like to win stuff! Submit a video of your pet's best trick(s) via the app on my Facebook page, and get 30 or more friends to vote for it, to go in the running to win a photo session with Ruthless Photos* plus three 8x12"...

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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

If you are an agency, publisher or pet business looking for stock imagery or custom photography please head over to my commercial pet photography site.

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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.