Kiwi | Sydney Rescue Dog Photographer

Kiwi | Sydney Rescue Dog Photographer

One of my favourite rescuers lives a few streets away and has very similar taste in dogs to me, but almost every time I offer to photograph one of his charges they get adopted before the shoot. Miss Kiwi wasn't so lucky, but that's ok, 'cause I realllly wanted to meet...

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And the winners are…

And the winners are…

It is with his usual big smiley grin that Petey would like to announce the winning raffle ticket numbers... First prize: Red 62 – Any Ruthless Leather collar from our website, plus postage within Australia – A standard photo session with Ruthless Photos – A 16×24”...

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Fundraiser raffle for Petey

Fundraiser raffle for Petey

Some of you might remember me posting about Petey, Stella's doppelganger that I named after my Dad. He's been in foster care with Puppy Love Rescue up the coast for several weeks where he was receiving great care and socialisation. He had a home lined up and was due...

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2012 fundraiser calendars

2012 fundraiser calendars

It's that time of year again! This year's calendar is very special to me. It's a selection of rescued bull breeds that I photographed in 2010/11. These are the lucky ones that got a second chance and are now living new lives in great homes. Unfortunately bull breeds...

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Stellaaaaaaaa! | Sydney Puppy Photographer

Stellaaaaaaaa! | Sydney Puppy Photographer

Stella [the lost puppy] spent a couple of days here last week before going to her new home. I thought she'd be here for longer so I didn't take as many photos as I would've liked to. What a shame, she's such a pretty little thing. Stink eye! Even though Bruno had fun...

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Giving back | Sydney Dog Photographer

Giving back | Sydney Dog Photographer

This whole journey started by taking photos of rescue dogs and it's still something that's very important to me. I don't have as much time as I used to, but I still like to help out in this area when I can. If you're a rescuer or foster carer with a dog that would...

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How does someone lose a puppy?

How does someone lose a puppy?

Stella turned up in the pound a few weeks ago. No collar, no tag and no microchip. She was about 13 weeks old, unsocialised, tiny and underweight. She served her seven days and no one reclaimed her so she went into foster care with Puppy Love Rescue. How does someone...

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Limited Edition | Sydney Pet Photographer

Limited Edition | Sydney Pet Photographer

Anyone that knows me will know how hard it's been for me to keep this project a secret for the last few months! I'm relieved to finally be able to share the news with everyone... if you live in Sydney, look out for these images of mine in bus shelters around the city!...

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Free to good home | Sydney Dog Photographer

Free to good home | Sydney Dog Photographer

Free to good home. Four words that spurred me into action this Easter weekend. My friend Mark was walking his rescue Amstaff, Charlie, and saw a poster advertising a 4yo red and white Amstaff, also called Charlie, free to good home. He SMSd me the details and I...

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Sweet as Honey | Sydney Dog Photographer

Sweet as Honey | Sydney Dog Photographer

We had the pleasure of minding this little lady on Friday night. She left the pound that afternoon and came to us so I could photograph her before she went into her foster home up the coast on Saturday. Honey was very hand shy at first, but as soon as we brought...

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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.