100 very fetching dogs | Sydney Pet Photographer

100 very fetching dogs | Sydney Pet Photographer

While I was editing the photos from my recent Fetching Dogs puppy shoot I thought to myself that I must have photographed at least 100 dogs for them by now. I totally spun myself out when I counted them and found the puppy I was editing was actually number 100!! Can...

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Molly and Digger | Sydney Dog Photographer

Molly and Digger | Sydney Dog Photographer

And while I'm on a blogging roll check out this pair of lovelies – five year old brother and sister, Molly and Digger! That photo was taken in the entrance to their boathouse, which is on their private beach at the end of their massive garden. These dogs really do...

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Mitz and Sammy | Sydney Pet Photographer

Mitz and Sammy | Sydney Pet Photographer

A couple of weeks ago, when there was finally a break in the bad weather, I got to photograph these two very pretty rescue kitties. Mitz and Sammy weren't especially keen on doing any posing (that's an understatement), but with a combination of long lenses, patience...

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Ruby the Dobermann | Sydney Dog Photographer

Ruby the Dobermann | Sydney Dog Photographer

Ladies and gentlemen – meet Ruby! Regular followers of my blog are probably thinking she's another MonElite Dobermann, but she's not. She does have similar lines in her pedigree though, so you're not that far off the mark. We started her session at home where Ruby...

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LuLu the Sheltie | Sydney Pet Photographer

LuLu the Sheltie | Sydney Pet Photographer

LuLu's owner was gifted a mini-session with me by her friend for her 30th birthday (what a nice friend!!). I love Sheltie's, they're such pretty little dogs, so I was really excited when she got in touch to schedule her shoot. LuLu was a bit camera shy but she's good...

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Xas the Golden Oldie | Sydney Dog Photographer

Xas the Golden Oldie | Sydney Dog Photographer

As we were driving to the location for 10 year old Xas' session his owner told me that he's been through the wars recently – he had vestibular disease and while he was at the vet receiving treatment for that he picked up a paralysis tick. It was a very difficult time...

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Three generations | Sydney Dog Photographer

Three generations | Sydney Dog Photographer

Recently I got the sad news that two of Divani's littermates had died suddenly [in totally unrelated incidents]. While I've taken lots of photos of MonElite Dobermann's puppies over the years I hadn't taken many of her foundation bitch. We arranged a mini-session for...

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2014 calendars pre-sale closing soon

2014 calendars pre-sale closing soon

If you want to get one [or both] of my 2014 calendars, the cut-off date for orders is next Wednesday 13 November 2013. There won't be any extras printed, so please get your orders in asap > http://ruthlessphotos.bigcartel.com/ Here's Bruno with gold stars for...

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Zoomies Pet Photography Workshop

Zoomies Pet Photography Workshop

I have exciting news for all you pet photography enthusiasts, hobbyists and aspiring professionals! In 2014, Ruthless Photos and Charlotte Reeves Photography will be running a pet photography workshop in Sydney. Final details will be announced, and applications will...

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Chilli the Birman | Sydney Pet Photography

Chilli the Birman | Sydney Pet Photography

When my booking to photograph Chilli the five month old Birman was confirmed I may have done a little squeal with excitement. A friend of mine has a Birman kitten so I knew just how much gorgeousness I was going to be faced with. I'd say I got about ten minutes of...

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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.