Private Dog Portrait
Commissions in London

Your dog can arrive exactly as they are. Their character matters far more to me than perfect recall, a flawless sit or any experience in front of a camera.

I work with their attention span, confidence and what feels natural to them, because the photographs should feel like them. Their expressions, their habits, the little quirks you know by heart. Those are the parts of them I want to preserve.

Yes. I accept both private and commercial dog photography commissions across the UK and internationally, as well as throughout London.

For commissions involving travel, overseas locations or several days, everything is planned individually around the location, time required, travel arrangements and the nature of the project. Any additional costs will always be discussed and confirmed with you in advance.

Absolutely. Each commission is designed for up to two dogs, and larger dog families are very welcome. We can photograph them together, individually, or create a mixture of both, depending on their personalities and the photographs you would most love to have.

Additional dogs can require more time during the session and additional work when creating and retouching the finished portraits, so an additional fee may apply. I’ll discuss this with you personally when we plan your commission and confirm everything in advance.

Absolutely. I regularly photograph anxious, wary and reactive dogs, and the session can be adapted around what helps them feel most comfortable.

That may mean allowing more time at the beginning, choosing a quieter London location, creating more space from other dogs or people, or photographing at a calmer time of day. We can also plan around the things they find difficult and choose an environment that gives them the space they need. For some dogs, particularly seniors or those who feel most settled in familiar surroundings, home or a place they already know well can be the most comfortable choice.

If they need more time to settle, we give them that time.

Absolutely. Your dog can remain on a lead throughout their photoshoot.

In busy Central London locations, I often photograph with a lead when it is the safest or most comfortable choice. Individual parks and managed spaces also have their own requirements, which I take into account when we plan the session. For their safety, I generally encourage dogs to remain on lead throughout the session, particularly when we are working in busy public spaces.

Where appropriate, I can carefully remove the lead during retouching so it does not distract from the finished portrait.

Absolutely. Every session can be shaped around what feels comfortable for them, whether that means a slower pace, shorter walks, more time to rest or choosing a location that asks less of them physically.

For some senior dogs, a portrait session at home can be the most wonderful choice. Familiar surroundings, favourite spots and the little routines that have become part of your life together can make some of the most intimate and personal photographs of all.

We will plan everything around who they are now and what they enjoy most.

Of course. Your commission can include portraits of your dog on their own, photographs of you together, and photographs with your partner or family. You can be part of as much or as little of the session as feels right to you.

Each commission is designed for up to two people and two dogs as standard. Larger families are very welcome, and where including additional people requires more time during the session, additional retouching or other arrangements, an additional cost may apply. I’ll discuss this with you personally and confirm everything in advance.

I’ll guide you when needed, leaving you free to simply be with them while I watch for the way they look towards you, walk beside you, lean into you or reach for you without thinking.

Absolutely. I photograph puppies as well as adult and senior dogs, with every session shaped around their age, energy and attention span.

They do not need to sit still, know particular commands or have any experience in front of a camera. There is plenty of room for breaks, play, distractions and all the things that make them entirely themselves.

Those early days pass so quickly. If your puppy is not yet ready for public walks, a portrait session at home can preserve that first chapter in the place they are just beginning to know as home.

Yes. I offer private dog portrait sessions at home across London, including areas such as Chelsea, Mayfair and Marylebone.

Home can suit dogs who are happiest in familiar surroundings, including senior, anxious or reactive dogs, or simply when home is where much of your life together happens.

We can photograph indoors, in the garden, or around a familiar nearby walk, shaping everything around your dog and the light available on the day.

Some people choose somewhere with personal meaning. Others want a portrait that could only ever have been made in London.

The right location begins with your dog. I consider their personality, comfort and confidence alongside the light, time of day, available space and how busy each part of London is likely to be. For many Central London locations, early mornings give us beautiful light and more room to work.

I regularly photograph around Westminster, Big Ben and the London Eye; Horse Guards Parade and The Mall; Mayfair; Bank, The Royal Exchange and St Paul’s in the City of London; Covent Garden; Chelsea; Tower Bridge; Hyde Park; Notting Hill; and along the River Thames.

Where a location requires particular access, permission or a photography permit, I’ll identify this during the planning and confirm any associated cost with you in advance.

You can also explore my London dog photography locations guide for a closer look at some of the places I return to most.

Very little is required. Before the day, we will already have talked about your dog, what they love, what motivates them and anything that will help me understand them. I generally recommend keeping their routine as familiar as possible and bringing their usual lead, favourite treats or another reward they value most, along with anything that helps them feel comfortable.

For you, wear something that feels like you and that you are comfortable walking and moving around in. I can help with clothing choices in relation to your dog, their colouring and the location, though I usually recommend avoiding prominent logos or very busy patterns.

There is no need to practise poses or teach your dog anything especially for the camera.

I generally recommend booking around six to eight weeks in advance, particularly if you have a specific date, a visit to London or a certain time of year in mind. Popular early mornings and seasonal dates can fill sooner, although I can sometimes accommodate commissions at shorter notice, so it is always worth checking.

As your session approaches, I keep a close eye on the forecast. Soft cloud and changing light can create beautiful conditions for photographs, so grey skies alone are rarely a reason to change our plans. If heavy rain, heat, strong winds or other conditions would affect your dog’s comfort or the photographs we have planned, we will move the session to a better day.

Yes. I also photograph cats, horses, rabbits and other much loved companion animals, for both private portrait commissions and commercial pet photography, including equine photography.

Each one I photograph is approached individually, with the session shaped around their personality, confidence and where they feel most at ease. Cats and smaller companions can be photographed at home, while equine portraits can take place at their yard or another suitable location.