Buddy | Studio Pet Photos Sydney

Buddy | Studio Pet Photos Sydney

A look at the full gallery slideshow and artworks order from Buddy's second shoot with me. The first was on location a few years ago so this time was in the studio. He can be slow to warm to people but he must have remembered me because he totally put up with me...

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Daisy | Studio Dog Photos Sydney

Daisy | Studio Dog Photos Sydney

I first came across Daisy when she was in Ninja's puppy school group. It was during lockdown so we didn't actually meet until after restrictions were lifted. Ninja had shown some antisocial tendencies with other puppies so I reached out to Daisy's person to see if she...

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Ninja’s 1st birthday | Dog Birthday Photos Sydney

Ninja’s 1st birthday | Dog Birthday Photos Sydney

My little man turned one today. Because I can't help myself I went way overboard despite saying never again the last seventeen times! On Saturday I made donuts (based on a recipe by Chefs & Dogs) which I planned to decorate with homemade donut shaped dog jellies...

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Recent Studio Sessions 06.22 – Studio Pet Photography

Recent Studio Sessions 06.22 – Studio Pet Photography

Meet some of the cuties that have had studio sessions recently - Sami & Frodo and Molly & Kenji. ⁣ Click on the first thumbnail to open the full image and then scroll though the gallery using your arrow keys or the arrow buttons on the left and right of the...

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Ninja’s first location session – Autumn Pet Photos

Ninja’s first location session – Autumn Pet Photos

The youngest has never had a location session - lots of studio sessions but never an outdoors one with anything other than my phone camera - so last week we went on a roadtrip to the mountains. Ninja's pretty obedient and has a rock solid recall at home but I was...

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Dia | Studio Pet Photography Sydney

Dia | Studio Pet Photography Sydney

When these types of dogs come into care with Fetching Dogs and get adopted before they need adoption photos I get the sads. Not because they got adopted quickly but because I missed out on Staffy cuddles! So, it's extra exciting when the owners go on to book a session...

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Bernie and Audrey | Sydney Dog Photographer

Bernie and Audrey | Sydney Dog Photographer

Bernie and Audrey the Chihuahuas came in for a Studio Session recently and what an adorable pair they were. Click below to see some favourites from their session and a video of their finished order. (Click the cog wheel to select the best resolution available.)If...

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Luxe & Tripp | Sydney Puppy Photos

Luxe & Tripp | Sydney Puppy Photos

You've met Luxe and Tripp's extended family more than a few times because I have the honour of always photographing the new puppies. Lucky me! Click below to watch the full slideshow from Tripp and Luxe's back-to-back Studio and Location sessions. Due to lockdown...

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Birkin the Klee Kai | Sydney Pet Photographer

Birkin the Klee Kai | Sydney Pet Photographer

How on earth did I forget to tell you about the time I had two Birkins in my studio?! My very first Birkin bag and my very first Klee Kai. Here's a look at the full gallery slideshow and artworks order - a canvas Agfa wall collection, the full digital collection and a...

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Dogs of Canva – Sydney Pet Photos

Dogs of Canva – Sydney Pet Photos

For International Puppy Day I was hired by Canva to do 20 mini sessions in their Sydney offices. Over 1000 people work there and spaces were limited so these are only a very small handful of the staff dogs of Canva but what an absolute delight each and every one 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.