A Tropical Morning Spent with Lily the Cavalier King Charles in her Private Patch of Paradise
Towering palm leaves, a calming water feature and the most friendly little lady called Lily. Read on to see how Lily the Cavalier King Charles spends most of her days in her very own Tropical Shade Garden.
A Coffee Date with Bella the Miniature Poodle at Shaman Coffee, Leman Locke London
What could be better than a strong coffee, a happy pup and a beautifully serene space to shoot in? Click through to read about bouncy Bella and her special bond with her dogmum Gü.
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.
Pets, Plants and Paintings: An Afternoon with Illustrator Rachel Victoria Hillis
I finally got the chance to meet and photograph one of my favourite illustrators Rachel Victoria Hillis, together with her cat Henri, dog Alf, and a plant family that dreams are made of. Click through to see more.
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.
Rupert's 3rd Birthday Pawty at Brewdog Leeds
Myself and Alan recently got to experience the new Brewdog party service for dogs, after receiving an invite (from Al’s little pal) to Rupert’s 3rd birthday party. We had so much fun, Alan could barely keep his eyes open by the end of it. Click through to see some of my favourite pictures from the night.
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.
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 ...
Pals in the Park: Geoff & Tilly
One of my favourite things about being a dog owner is how people are brought together organically. You naturally stop and chat with people in the community, something that’s a bit of a rarity in today’s iPhone driven world. I had the pleasure of photographing two of my favourite park pals - Geoff and his dog Tilly.
Introducing the Newest Member of the Pet Stories Team ...
Say hello to the new addition to the family. Alan. At 4 months old, he journeyed all the way from Cyprus, and already, he's settling in and making himself at home. We're 7 days in and highlights of the week include, learning to sit, his first poo in the park and him finally braving stairs.
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 ...