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WHY DOG PHOTOGRAPHY?

Easy answer - because dogs are AWESOME!

Seriously, if you're privileged enough to share your home and heart with a hound then you've experienced first hand the unique and pure joy of dog induced happiness. And that, my friends, is why Mucky Pup Photography exists. Dogs deserve to be CELEBRATED, and you (the human counterpart to the best relationship on earth) deserve to have your walls decorated with stunning artwork of your best friend.

Celebrating dogkind in style with contemporary, stylish and (most importantly) personality filled dog photography to give that WOW FACTOR to your walls for years to come.

SEE THE MAGIC WE CAN MAKE

IT'S A LITTLE BIT OF MAGIC...

It’s a unique privilege of a photographer: to capture stolen seconds, when the world seems to pause. That fleeting, shimmering, shiny moment may pass in an instant, but we’ve kept that memory and put it safe in our pocket, and then gifted it to you. It’s a little bit of magic, when you think about it. That photograph, there in your hand, or on your wall, is your portal to summer evenings walking with your best friend, or to mountain hikes at sunrise. It’s a testament to years of devotion, years of adventures, and years of lives shared.

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WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

"Sarah was incredible and managed to capture the bond between my dog and I perfectly! I had a vision of how I wanted these photos to be and Sarah absolutely smashed it and gave me just what I wanted and more! She was so patient and has such an eye for the perfect shot! She created such a safe space and both my dog and I felt instantly comfortable around her! Definitely recommend if you want some gorgeous keepsakes of your pets!" ~ Florrie's Human
"Sarah was very friendly. Made me feel very comfortable and despite my dog being hard to control and keep on stage to take the photos, she was calm and had plenty of time with us.

She had many treats and tricks to keep Luna engaged and was very positive!

The photos we had were amazing! We couldn’t be happier and now we can treasure them forever. Very grateful to have found Mucky Pup Photography." ~ Luna's Human
"We are over the moon with the results of this photoshoot!!

Sarah worked so hard on trying to capture our dogs personalities within all the photographs. She was really friendly and so clearly passionate about her role and the dogs loved her (and her treats), and the whole experience!!!

I would highly recommend this for anyone who is looking to buy as a gift or just seeking memorabilia of their lovely doggies.

Thanks again Sarah.. you were amazing!" ~ Kilo & Lola's Humans
"Sarah was absolutely amazing, so calm and relaxed with Rolo making sure he was comfortable and looking his best the whole time (and providing the nicest treats!) Beautiful, clear photos and the products we’ve received are the best quality and absolutely outstanding!! We would 100% recommend taking your pup here, we won’t be going anywhere else! Thank-you again Sarah!" ~ Rolo's Humans

MEET THE FACE BEHIND MUCKY PUP PHOTOGRAPHY

Hello! So, this is me, Sarah. And that gorgeous boy is Dexter - the inspiration, muse and original Mucky Pup.

I may be just a little bit of an introvert and very much a perfectionist, which appears to be the perfect combo for a pet photographer.

Mucky Pup Photography is a dedicated pet photography service based in Swansea, South Wales. Inspired by Dexter the border collie, who is my whole world, and without whom, none of this would exist.

Mucky Pup Photography specialises in natural and joyful pet and animal photography. Offering both sleek, contemporary studio sessions where your pet is photographed on a funky, coloured background, and also epic location sessions where we adventure around the gorgeous scenery that Wales has to offer, whether it’s the beautifully rugged Brecon Beacons, or the picturesque beauty of Gower – we really are spoiled for choice.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I be in the photos with my dog?

Absolutely! There’s nothing like capturing the bond between a dog and their human.

I know not everyone likes being photographed (ironically, myself included), but if you’re going to the effort of arranging a photography session for your dog, then I’d positively encourage you to be in at least one photo - the worst that can happen is that you don’t like it. And if you don’t, that photo never has to see the light of day. But on the flip side, you may fall in love with a photo that encapsulates your dog/human bond perfectly. And that photo potentially may never have existed had you not stepped out of your comfort zone.

My dog won’t sit still very long, will this be a problem?

Honestly, it doesn’t matter how squirmy or energetic your dog is, I’m ridiculously confident that I’ll be able to get amazing images captured of them. The reality is that I only need a split second (a blink and you miss it kind of timeframe) to capture a gorgeous image of even the most wriggly of dogs. To achieve a perfectly posed portrait, then yes, there will be planning, teamwork and a little bit of bribery involved, but we will get the shot. And remember, getting a posed portrait is only half the fun of a session - don’t forget, what we’re aiming to do is to capture your dog’s personality in a freeze frame, and if your dog is all about the chaos and the energy, then we need to capture that too. This is where we move to action shots and it’s here that the wriggly, energetic dogs come into their element.

How long does a studio session last?

A full studio session will generally last between 90 minutes to 2 hours. This includes the time we take desensitising your pup to the equipment and environment, breaks for chilling between different set ups and reviewing the photos at the end. It’s a slow and steady affair and the dogs set the pace for shooting, so if they need a break, we take one. At the end of the session, we’ll spend time reviewing the photos together on the TV and you shortlist your favourites. This is when the pups usually settle down for a little lie down on the sofa - after all, it’s hard work being a top model!

How long does a location session last?

A full location session is usually about 2 hours long, but it does depend on the location as sometimes we may need to do a bit of walking to access the areas we’ll be shooting at. But generally, 2 hours is about average.