Oreo the Boston Terrier | Sydney Dog Photographer

Oreo the Boston Terrier | Sydney Dog Photographer

One thing you should know about me is that I suck at keeping secrets. Actually that's not entirely true, because I have a terrible memory so mostly I forget anything I'm told almost instantaneously. Back in 2012 I created a series of images for the Oscar's Law book...

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Tails of Sydney outtakes 31-40 | Sydney Dog Photography

Tails of Sydney outtakes 31-40 | Sydney Dog Photography

It's time for part four of my Tails of Sydney outtakes. (Previous posts can be seen here if you missed them.) It's a little late coming to you as the project was put on hold while my husband/assistant recovered from an accident where he injured his back. He's feeling...

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Tails of Sydney outtakes 21-30 | Sydney Dog Photographer

Tails of Sydney outtakes 21-30 | Sydney Dog Photographer

Are you ready for part three of my Tails of Sydney outtakes? (Previous posts can be seen here if you missed them.) I like seeing them all together each month and feeling a sense of achievement. It's been one hell of a ride so far! Bison the Boerboel took lying down on...

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Tails of Sydney outtakes 11-20 | Sydney Dog Photographer

Tails of Sydney outtakes 11-20 | Sydney Dog Photographer

It's time for part two of my Tails of Sydney outtakes. (Part one is here if you missed it.) I had a hard time choosing Bella and Tilly's outtake, because their shoot consisted mostly of outtakes! These dear little old ladies would have much preferred to be at home...

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Jake and Mack | Sydney Pet Photography

Jake and Mack | Sydney Pet Photography

Back in 2010 I photographed two Dobermanns for a lovely couple who, from memory, were some of my first "proper" clients. Sure I'd done a lot of portfolio building and a tonne of pro-bono work but this was the real thing, what I'd worked so hard for, and I was quietly...

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Tails of Sydney outtakes 1-10 | Sydney Dog Photographer

Tails of Sydney outtakes 1-10 | Sydney Dog Photographer

Much of my time has been taken up with Tails of Sydney recently so I'm going to share some outtakes from the first ten to keep my blog up-to-date. It kills me to have to keep my favourites under wraps but I'm saving them for the book which will be ready by the end 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.