Snow and Thor | Sydney Dog Photographer

Snow and Thor | Sydney Dog Photographer

Never in my wildest dreams did I think a shoot with two Husky puppies would be so enjoyable! Having owned one before and all the time I've spent photographing dogs for Arctic Breed Rescue has left me with the (commonly held) belief that they're a stubborn bunch who...

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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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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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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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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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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.