A. I love to explore new locations and try something different!
I often offer pet and family photography around York, Chester, Liverpool & Sheffield & North Wales too!
I simply need to ensure the chosen location has lots of variety and is suitable for getting the best out of our models so I'll offer locations I have shot at confidently before.

A. This is my speciality.
I love the crazy, unruly fur babes (and wild-child siblings too!)
I get the honor of offering you something that even other pet photographers struggle with.
It only takes a split second to get a great shot, no need for sitting pretty on the mark.

I often hear
"They wont sit still long enough for a picture" and it makes me confidently chuckle, because with my experience and dog-led approach, I've found some of the most 'untrained' pets to actually create the most beautiful portraits - and your reactions are what makes all the patience worthwhile!

I guide them confidently but unknowingly into scenes, or photograph them candidly enjoying their walk, but I always find a way with patience, experience and tricks up my sleeve.

I have worked very closely with local dog behaviorists and even filmed their educational content and sessions with their reactive and nervous dogs, gaining extensive professional experience and having them review my sessions for ways I can best cater for 'difficult' dogs needs.

PLUS- Not everything is what it seems!
'Posing' animals is not about how well behaved they are, but about how we interact with them to make them WANT to do what we envision.
A lot of my pet sessions are actually on lead. All hail photoshop!
Yes, it may take extra time per image to edit this out but your pets safety and comfort is always paramount!

This applies for equine sessions also, if your horse is calm enough. we use my specialised photo headcollar and I am able to remove this afterwards for a wild, free spirited look if you desire.

A. Whilst I have been awarded recognition from both The Master Photographers Association & The International Pet Photography Awards
I pride myself most highly on providing personalised service, with an authentic human touch - because the best family and pet portraits feel deeply personal, they're not a throw away novelty.

To me, being a photographer isn't just about technical skills, it's about creating safe and enjoyable environments, adapting to your personalities, confidently shooting in every eventuality, understanding your journey with me and providing you with an experience & products that are worthy of your investments.

Having years of experience in teaching customer service, as well as hosting inspirational talks for local photography groups in the value of service it's a truly organic priority for me, and everything I provide for you is with your needs in mind.

My photography career isn't just a business to make money, it's my identity - I'm the furthest option away from high-volume businesses who look at profit margins and churn out clients like they're numbers.
Every session I create is tailored to you and your pet/family members and I'm honored to be able to get to know you on a personal level and dig deep to create emotion-led portraits that make your heart sing.

I adore working with the misunderstood, the unruly and anybody who has big ideas.
Many of my family sessions are tailored for neurodivergent children who need to play things a little differently, and it warms my heart to be able to create memories for even the most sensitive souls.

One of my REAL proudest achievements is that many other photographers commission me for THEIR pet & family portraits - this is feedback for me of the highest form.

Diving later into pet & family videography, I realised that I genuinely could never have delivered this unique service if it wasn't for the confidence I have in my methods, creative control and ability to adapt to you - no longer just for a split second, but for fun, energetic sequences!

A. The BEST part about photography experiences with your dog or children, is that the photos are not really OF YOU, they're of your bond and interactions, and that is THE ultimate way to capture beautiful portraits without feeling awkward.

There's a reason I chose to be on the OTHER side of the camera, many of us feel nervous about looking silly in public, or their images not being flattering . For many of us, our pets are a huge comfort (therapy dog comes to mind!)
The world is captured in filters these days and it's sadly true that not many of us act with unapologetic confidence.

For families I use prompts rather than poses to create the most natural moments, this means you have enough guidance to not think 'but what do I do with my hands' but no awkward sitting there and smiling - SNORE (although I tend to get you to do that spontaneously once when the moment is just right and you're not overthinking)

We can also capture a range of portraits where you're not directly in the images but still interacting. Such as walking away, blurred in the background, cuddles over the shoulder, or your POV with their puppy dog eyes gazing lovingly up at you....
Sessions are usually lead by you and your energy, I keep you in the best light and may give you some direction but generally, it's about celebrating natural, playful interactions.

I will explain a few key tips to you before we start shooting, 'keep your hair out of your face, hold the lead a certain way etc ' so that you can move and connect naturally and not just because I'm telling you to.
The key hint is to have fun! Stay open minded and don't take it all too seriously!
My sessions always include laughter - but mostly at ME falling over whilst trying to catch a cute, candid moment from the best angle!

A. My sessions are in the great outdoors, which means working with the not-so-Great-British weather.

Sessions will only go ahead if its safe and pleasant to do so - When booking, we pencil in a plan B date so that you can organise another plan in advance.

I will check in with you the evening before your shoot regarding the forecast.

Side Note: I have also had very successful sessions in the rain! Beaming sunshine is not ideal lighting for the best images, so if you can only make it out during harsh light, we will head to shaded areas, and if we have to dodge the odd shower, keeping your hair dry and beautiful is my priority!

A. Everybody brings a unique energy to their shoot so it varies wideley, but there is at least 25 viewable images in a MIDI session gallery and 50+ viewable in a LUXE session gallery - often more if theres multiple models involved.

My goal is to provide you enough variety to find a handful of stunning images that really showcase your individual charm, personality and connection - in a way that you could not capture alone or without experience and dedication.

I truly believe that these refined portraits displayed beautifully on your walls provide more value than 200 images of similar moments on a USB stick.

A. There are a few things you might want to consider for your photoshoot.
What if my dog doesn't 'behave'
What should I wear?
Do I need to bring anything?
What if the kids run riot?

Don't Panic!
We discuss all this on our discovery call.

I will remind you of anything you need to bring when I check in with you the day before your session.
You're always welcome to drop me a message if you still have queries or concerns!
My service is very personal so I'm here for you outside of offcie hours too!
I have over 83 five-star Google reviews which you can verify directly on my Google Business Profile & 40+ reviews on Facebook. The testimonials shown on my menu are snippets that best relate to my most popular queries and client booking concerns such as their dog being reactive, misbehaving, staying on lead, feeling awkard, worrying about location options or keeping the family entertained - I wanted to prove to you that I design my sessions around you. I'm incredibly capable and confident in my sessions, so there really is no problem that we cannot work around to create a stress free experience for you.

A. I strive to create beautiful artwork of your loved ones that will be pride of place for many years to come. Having all the kit for every eventuality, and providing personalised, high end service is very expensive and I have spent endless hours refining my editing skills and finding the highest quality products to reflect this - and not to mention the crazy cost of top end cameras & lenses fast enough to capture our babies in action!

I can offer monthly payments, bespoke packages for multiple occasions or keep you updated with any upcoming mini sessions. Please join my mailing list for updates on any special offers.

Most of my clients spend around £850 - £1800 on a combination of frames & digitals, but some clients invest several thousand as it's a very valuable chapter in their lives to honor and they love their unique artwork to showcase around their home.

Currently (2026) I have Mini sessions available for just £150 in Autumn and Spring, don't hesitate to contact me for the booking link to these.

A. This is the beauty of planning each session especially for you! If any family members struggle with mobility. I have suggested locations with well-paved areas and wheelchair accessible beauty spots with lots of variety plus lots of ideas for seated 'posing'. However you're comfortable, even if it just requires some extra time to take things slow, we cater for your comfort. I am a designated photographer for hearing dogs for deaf people, have a neurodivergent family as well as trusted reviews from several families with autistic children and have formal training in working with different needs. Simply let me know in advance, as everybody is different, and I'll make sure we put everything necessary in place.

Everybody deserves a no-stress experience!

A. Yes, absolutely, I have a link on my pet gallery to my equine photography sessions - my style is quite unique here as I like to focus on the connection between horse and owner to create whimsical, elegant portraiture that celebrates your relationship with them.

I also photograph cats who can explore your garden or walk on harness and lead outdoors - I have a handful of designated, quiet locations for these and suggest that we head out very early morning in the brighter/warmer months to ensure comfort for your beloved feline.
You can find more on my Cat Photography in my blog.

I've also photographed several ferrets and smaller animals along with children and their favourite little critters.

A. Yes of course! Many of my clients contact me because of my flexible approach of capturing family, horses and dogs all together! Because - they are ALL family! Choose a luxe session and we'll organise the best way to get everybody involved. Sometimes, this might involve two locations or an add on session - but if you're looking for the full experience, I'll gift you some extra time to capture everybody safely and comfortably.