some pics from our getaway | south coast pet photographer

some pics from our getaway | south coast pet photographer

Hullooooo! Just popping in to let you know I'm still alive and wish you all a belated happy international dogs day   It's been quiet here but my life has been the opposite of quiet. The husband and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary and a couple of weeks...

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ninja turns three | sydney pet photographer

ninja turns three | sydney pet photographer

Ninjapants turned the big three today! While his new Ruffined Designs collars and lead weren't very exciting presents (for him) he did also get some toys (that he was allowed to destroy), a bully stick and a solo outing – so all in all it was a pretty good day. He had...

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Family Holiday | Jervis Bay Dog Photographer

Family Holiday | Jervis Bay Dog Photographer

My parents came to visit from Ireland recently so we took them to our favourite place, Culburra, for a holiday with their grand-dogs! Generally when I book a holiday home it has to have a big and picturesque back garden where the dogs can hoon around and I can take...

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Tori & Zoe | Dog Photos Sydney

Tori & Zoe | Dog Photos Sydney

My first shoot of 2024 was with Zoe and Tori. I couldn't have asked for a better behaved pair (and LOVELY owner) to ease me back into the working year!This is a composite of the canvas Superia wall art collection that Joanne ordered. There's also a metallic acrylic...

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Putting the R3 through it’s paces | Dog Photos Sydney

Putting the R3 through it’s paces | Dog Photos Sydney

I borrowed some gear from Canon Professional Services recently so I took A LOT of photos of my own dogs over those ten days, to properly test the kit in every scenario. Here are my favourites from those shoots. Some are stills and there are two clips that are mostly...

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Happy 5th Birthday, Butters! | Dog Photos Sydney

Happy 5th Birthday, Butters! | Dog Photos Sydney

Happy 5th Birthday Peanut Butter! He's spent his morning demolishing that cake (with help from his very destructive little brother) and now he's having a nap. I wonder if this will be the year he finally grows up?! If you'd like a photoshoot to celebrate your dog's...

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Long Weekend Shenanigans | Jervis Bay Dog Photographer

Long Weekend Shenanigans | Jervis Bay Dog Photographer

We took the kids away for the recent long weekend. Because Dave is a tradie he had an RDO on the Tuesday so we made it an extra long weekend. Safe to say the boys had fun playing biteyface, tug and chasies for a lot of the time! Click the cog wheel in the corner of...

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Ninja’s 2nd Birthday | Sydney Dog Photos

Ninja’s 2nd Birthday | Sydney Dog Photos

I’m how old?!! Happy 2nd birthday to my little grey faced mate, Ninja. There were treats and presents galore but the highlight for him was not having to share me with anyone for a few hours. There's a reel of him opening his presents on my @ruthlessratpack instagram...

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senior dog arthritis and sore back or joints supplements

senior dog arthritis and sore back or joints supplements

I often see friends and clients senior dogs slowing down, and I share this information with them, so I'm putting it on my blog in case it helps others also ...We are extremely fortunate that all our dogs to date have lived long and healthy lives. We put this down to...

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Studio Shenanigans | Sydney Dog Photography

Studio Shenanigans | Sydney Dog Photography

Nothing like having foster puppies that piss and shit 24hrs a day to give you a greater appreciation of your adult dogs! Ninja and Butters got a Valentine's Day trip to the studio so we could all have a little break from the babies. They were very excited about...

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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.