How the Bond Between Artist Amy Izat and her Labrador Teasel Helped her Through a Life Threatening Illness.
I had the pleasure of photographing fine artist Amy at her Northumberland studio, where she was joined by her special girl Teasel and her five puppies. Read on to hear about the past five years and how Amy and Teasel’s bond got her through a terrible and sudden illness.
A Coffee Date with Jeff the Whippet at 127 Edinburgh
Jeff goes everywhere with his owner Mhairi, so for their shoot we picked a favourite hangout. Read all about our coffee date and Jeff’s sweet nature.
A Photoshoot with Steampunk Coffee Shop Mascots Oscar & Ernie
I caught up with Cath, owner of North Berwick based Steampunk Coffee, and her handsome hounds Oscar + Ernie. I got to witness the special relationship between her and her rescue boys, but also had the pleasure of capturing such a strong bond between the two Cyrpus-dog step brothers.
A Day in the Life of a Lurcher: a Sunday at Home with Artist Brita Granström
I recently had the pleasure of photographing Nelly and Hilda, two Lurcher cross ladies belonging to Sweden born artist Brita Granström. I visited Brita’s at-home studio in Berwick-upon-Tweed and got a feel for what life is like with her two beautiful companions.
An Afternoon with the Owner of Lifestory Edinburgh, Susan Doherty, and her Thinking Dog Rufus
Not so much a shop dog, but more a stay at home hound who happily remains on pigeon watch. There’s a lot to be learned from Rufus and his daily routine.
G&Ts in the Garden with Flannel the Bedlington Terrier
With big life changes due on the horizon, read about a day in the life of 11 year old Flannel the Bedlington Terrier and the relationship he shares with his lovely owners Sue and Michael.
An Afternoon with Artist Chloe Kutkus Morton and her Cat Elvis
Meet Elvis and his pet portrait artist owner Chloe. Read on to see how he spends his days and all of the cutesy little habits he’s developed over time.
Alan's 1st Gotcha Day: A Year in Pictures
On 15th March 2018 we celebrate Alan’s 1st Gotcha Day! Click through to see Alan’s year in pictures and take a look back at all of his best (and most cheeky) moments, including reuniting him with his siblings and celebrating his 1st birthday.
A Sunday at Home with Alice, Pete and JD the Cavalier King Charles
For my first shoot of the year I got to spend a lazy Sunday with JD the Cavalier and his owners Alice and Pete. I captured a typical day at home and all of JD’s cheeky habits. Well, not all of them, some are just a bit too cheeky …
The Ultimate Family Photoshoot: A Cockapoo, a Springer Spaniel and their Brood.
Two dogs, three pups and two pawrents - as family shoots go, this was the absolute dream. Click through to see images of when I spent a lazy Saturday morning with the Burnell + Brown family.
Shooting the Latest James Wellbeloved Campaign #wearewellbeloved
Earlier this Summer Pet Stories was asked to shoot for natural and wholesome pet food brand James Wellbeloved. Click through for a sneak peek at the brand’s newest social media campaign and a first look at some of my favourite shots of the day.
A day in the life of Nesta the Irish Wolfhound pup
Everything's big when it comes to Nesta. Her crate, the car, her high rise food bowls ... the food bill. She's an Irish Wolfhound pup and at seven months old, weighs in at 42 kilos. She's a beauty. So you can imagine my excitement when I was asked to visit her for an at-home photoshoot.
Morus the shop dog at Fred Aldous Manchester
For a dog with such little legs, Morus (pronounced Morris) the Corgi has a pretty big personality. He's the resident dog at Manchester's beloved art shop, Fred Aldous, and since being a puppy he's been helping out in the basement warehouse. I stopped by to get some photos of Morus the Fred Aldous mascot, capturing his typical day at work.
Stevie the shop dog at Colours May Vary Leeds
Colours May Vary is an independent book and homewares shop with an exhibition space celebrating the local independent creatives of Leeds and beyond. I visited Becky and Andy in Stevie's third week in the shop, and I couldn't believe how quickly she'd settled in. It's as if she'd been there for years ...
Pet Stories First Birthday Exhibition
In March 2018, Pet Stories turned 1. In a year, we've come across a whole lot of unique personalities, and have a cracking selection of photos to match. So what better way to celebrate a year of Pet Stories photography than by sharing the archives. Happy Birthday to us.
Join us at Woodlawn Coffee to celebrate Pet Stories First Birthday
Come and join us as we celebrate a year of Pet Stories and take a look back through the archives. There'll be music, Pawsecco and even the chance to win a Pet Stories shoot in the Instagram Cuddle Corner.
A morning with Emma + Lady at Pot Yer Tits Away Luv
One’s a superwoman tit pot maker, the other, a little Dreamies obsessed diva. I hung out with the Pot Yer Tits Away Luv dream team, capturing their typical working day and their unique bond.
Getting Organised with the Nooshel 2018 Dog Diary
The guys at Nooshel kindly gifted me my very own Dog Diary earlier this year, a product I'd swooned over on Instagram, and soon realised was a must-have necessity. It's coming to the end of January (and very nearly my first year as a professional pet photographer) and honestly, I don't know how I ever survived without my little black book. Here's what I love most about it ...
What really happens when your dog goes to the groomers?
Earlier this month I shadowed Anna at Moonshine Dog Grooming and got to experience for myself a typical day at the dog groomers. My camera followed Anna's every move and with two nail appointments and a full groom booked in, I got to capture each stage of her special pamper treatments.
Terrarium Workshopping with Luna & Rudy at Form Lifestyle Store
As part of the Pets at Work series, I got to attend the Geo Fleur Terrarium Workshop at Form Lifestyle Store, Manchester, earlier this month. I popped along to snap not one, but two pets, hard at work ...