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pet photography

my animal portrait sessions are all about the animal.

I embrace each one's individual personality by capturing what they want to share at each given moment.

Sure I love photographing the fun, easy ones - the ones who look at the camera and respond to me as if on cue. But what if your pet isn't one one of them? Our pets come in all shape and sizes and personalities and I'm here to embrace that. I love them all and will do my best to work with your pet to ensure stress is kept to a minimum. I've been known to hand out treats (appropriate for your pet) freely, make silly sounds, and inadvertently, teach a dog to jump. I've also been known to just sit and wait while your pet gets a few zzzzzs  on the shag carpet. It's all good, this isn't a 'get in, get out', high stress photo booth situation.

Having photographed over 600+ dogs, cats, bunnies, hamsters, rats, horses - I've met a lot of different personalities, some more challenging to photograph than others - but that's the animal kingdom for you.

​I just want to share what I see in your pet, with curiosity, creativity and respect.
About the sessions:
  • whether you prefer to have your session in the comfort of my studio or meet at your pet's favourite beach or park or your home, I work at your pet's pace, ensuring all sessions are as low stress as possible. 
  • sessions can be more posed, or have a documentary feel or a combination of both

all pet photo sessions include:
  • pre-session consultation
  • pet questionnaire and/or virtual pre-meet opportunity
  • a set of both hi-resolution digital images files for personal printing and low-resolution digital images for sharing on social media
  • a booking deposit will be required to hold your session

add ons:
  • archive-quality prints, custom soft or hardcover books, postcards + greeting cards
  • travel fees will apply to locations outside of Greater Victoria, BC
  • licensing for commercial clients

I also volunteer my photography services to help animals in the care of rescues and shelters as well as create my own personal projects to help advocate for animals both in care, and in need of care. If you're a rescue who is in need of photography to help share images + stories of some super special animals, please email me for availability and to see if we're a good fit!

From time to time I host some lower-cost mini sessions at my studio, please drop me a note and I'll contact you when the next session is coming up!

More examples of my animal photography can be found:
- Advocacy + Art


Covid-19 note: for pet studio sessions, I can accommodate myself, one other human and two dogs at this time.
All provincial guidelines will be followed by myself and clients while in the studio or outside at a session. Any questions? Drop me a note.
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tonic (victoria bulldog society)
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tonic (victoria bulldog society)
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ollie
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luke (the big brother) + ollie (the little brother)
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sona (victoria humane society)
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sona snoozing (victoria humane society)
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luke
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sona (victoria humane society)
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bryn
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lincoln (northwest canadian greyhound league)
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saru
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chester
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bran
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peaches (victoria humane society)
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peaches (victoria humane society)
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peaches (victoria humane society) catching some zzzz's
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chloe
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copper
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patch
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angel
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joey
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teaca
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chester (first day at his new home)
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ollie + ben
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owen + louie
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jewel
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candy
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candy
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bella
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maggie
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coco
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tucker
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belle
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boo
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frankie
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eleanor
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baloo
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molly
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kismet
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thomas (rosier days dog rescue)
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bella + mr coco
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bentley
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