You know the bond is real.
You just don't have the photos to prove it.
Your phone is full of photos of your dog. Hundreds of them. Maybe thousands. Blurry ones from the park, sneaky ones while they're sleeping, that one from the beach you keep going back to.
But there's not a single beautiful photo of the two of you together. Not one that captures the way they look at you. The way you are when it's just you and them.
You've thought about getting it done properly. You just haven't found the right person. Someone who actually gets it. Someone who doesn't think a photo of you and your dog is less important than a family portrait.
It's not less important. And I'd love to photograph it.
Why I created this project
Because I know what that bond feels like
A few years ago I went through a divorce. It was the hardest thing I've ever been through. And the one who got me through it, every single day, was my dachshund Lollie.
She was there every night. She didn't leave. She didn't judge. She just curled up next to me and stayed.
That bond changed me. It made me realise that for so many of us, our dog isn't just a pet. They're the reason we get up in the morning. They're the one who's always happy to see us. They're family.
I've been a photographer for 23 years and I've included dogs in family sessions for as long as I can remember. But I wanted to create something that puts that bond front and centre. Not the dog as an add-on. The dog as the whole point.
That's what this project is.
Kate x
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There's a $50 donation to Sydney Dogs & Cats Home to be part of the project. This covers your session and guarantees your portrait is featured in the book. Photos and artwork are purchased separately at your viewing session.
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A pre-session phone consultation, your studio session with me, and a portrait of you and your dog in our printed My Fur Baby & Me book.
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Prints start at $145. I have digital file packages and artwork packages as well. Drop me an email if you'd like full pricing before you apply. I also offer flexible payment plans at no extra cost, no credit checks required.
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You're welcome to include your whole family at no additional cost. The portrait featured in the book will be of you (or your family) with your dog.
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Tell me about it during the consultation and I'll be ready. I give every dog time to settle and explore the studio before we start. There's no rushing, no loud noises and no pressure. I've worked with nervous dogs many times and they almost always surprise their owners.
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All sessions are photographed in my custom-designed studio at Gordon, on Sydney's North Shore. Sessions run Tuesday to Saturday between 9am and 4pm.
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Of course. The more the merrier. Just let me know during the consultation so I can plan the session.
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I'll confirm timing once the project is underway. I'll keep you updated along the way.
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Yes. I offer flexible payment plans at no additional cost. No credit checks required. You can spread the cost and take your time.