The Best Sydney Pet Photographers In 2025

We're often asked 'Who are the best pet photographers in Sydney?' and until now we've been directing people to our entire list of pet photographers in Sydney, but all that is about to change as we bring to you, our definitive list of the BEST pet photography services in the Sydney region.

The following (and in no particular order) are the pet photographers who we have a connection with, can confirm they run a good business, love their photography and rate as the best in and around Sydney.

Allira Fontana is a pet photographer and certified dog trainer with some big feelings for animals. Yup, you guessed it – she's completely consumed by dogs. Whether you want to call it "dog whispering" or just having an uncanny knack, there's something about canines that speaks to her.

She's got a handle on their behaviour and can decipher dog body language like it's second nature.

Allira's 90 minute photo sessions start at $175 and include a $100 credit towards custom printed products.  

As always, if you have something in particular in mind for your pet photos it's worth having a conversation with the photographer and asking for advice as to how to best achieve the outcome you're looking for.

With many years of both photography and first-hand equine experience, Allira makes capturing timeless memories of your beloved equine companion or dog friend appear effortless.

From striking black or white background shots to breathtaking outdoor portraits, the photo sessions are customised to meet your specific desires and requirements. Understanding that not all horse owners wish to be included in the images with their horse, the client questionnaire assists in meticulously planning the ideal session tailored to you and your horse.

With the use of a specialised photo halter and the wizardry of Photoshop, horses can be portrayed without halters during their photo session, offering a more natural aesthetic if preferred. Alternatively, a pristine and polished bridle can infuse the photo session with an added touch of sophistication.

Allira understands that your furry companion isn't just a pet—they're family. And there's nothing that brings her more joy than capturing those priceless moments of your four-legged friend doing what they love most!

Run by the multi-talented Keefe Tay, Furry Munchkins Pet Photography has been in business since 2017 after starting out as a side-hustle.

Not only is Keefe a talented pet photographer but he is also a qualified veterinarian! A nail trim after your photo madam? We're only joking about the additional services as Keefe hung up his stethoscope in 2021 to focus on his pet photography business. That's quite the side-hustle!

With a natural affinity to cats, Keefe produces some outstanding feline images.  Anyone who can create stunning photos with cats, who we all know can be finicky at times can also easily work with dogs too – after all, they can be easily bribed! 

With a calm manner and a great deal of patience Keefe says that his biggest joy in life is when I've managed to earn their trust, especially when they're shy or timid.

In his time as veterinarian he has unfortunately seen plenty of fur parents have to say goodbye to their fur babies at the end of their time with us. Keefe says that nothing fills him up more than serving clients who would like to capture everlasting memories of their beautiful furry loved ones.

The Furry Munchkins pet photography experience is priced at $250 and allows for a 90 minute session, which is an ample amount of time to create those world class images of your beloved pet that you'll see all over the website.

Following the session, clients have the opportunity to attend an in-person or zoom based purchasing session to select and finalise their favourite images from the shoot. The only problem you'll have is choosing your favourite!

More Sydney pet photographers worth shortlisting

Ruthless Photos (Sydney & Canberra)

If you love bold colour, real expressions and a "let dogs be dogs" approach, Ruth O'Leary's Ruthless Photos is a safe bet. She's been at it since 2008 and cut her teeth photographing rescue dogs for adoption, so she's calm under pressure and great with sensitive or high-energy pups. Expect emotive, outdoor portraits with a bit of edge. (Ruthless Photos)

Tame & Wild Studio (Sydney region)

Fine-art pet portraiture with an "animal art for animal lovers" ethos. Think crafted lighting, gallery-ready finishes and a studio process geared towards wall pieces rather than just files. Also known for wildlife and commercial assignments—useful if you want that polished, editorial look for your pet. (Tame and Wild Studio)

Pawtastic Photography (Sydney, Blue Mountains & Wollongong)

Natural-light specialist with relaxed golden-hour sessions and cat-friendly, in-home options. Sessions are scheduled around soft light (sunrise/late afternoon) and the portfolio spans dogs and cats—handy if your feline would rather stay put. (Pawtastic Photography)

Furtographer (South-West Sydney & surrounds)

Multi-award-winning operator offering both studio and outdoor shoots—useful if you want flexibility without changing photographers. Strong option for families in the south-west who want a consistent look across portraits and action. (furtographer.com.au)

Sydney Dog Photography — Kevin Case (City & suburbs)

Portraits plus motion: Kevin blends clean, classic portraiture with proper action sets. If your brief includes "zoomies on sand" or "fetch in flight", this is the lane. He also pops up at public events (e.g., Bondi Festival sessions), which speaks to an easy, quick set-up under pressure. (SydneyDogPhotography)

Love Tails (St Peters studio, next to Sydney Park)

A purpose-built inner-west studio focused on "dogs and their humans" — think finished artwork and people-pet portraits. Practical perks: on-site garage parking and easy WestConnex access at Euston Road, so you're not wrestling gear or weather. (Love Tails)

Hergott Photography (North shore & Greater Sydney; equine & canine)

If you need a photographer who's comfortable with both horses and dogs, Eva Hergott is a tidy crossover choice. Based in Mosman and active across the Hills/Northern Beaches, with sessions built around candid, affectionate animal-human moments. (Hergott Photography)

Half Steps Photography (Hawkesbury, Hills & Greater Sydney; equine)

Calm, horse-first sessions with plenty of guidance for property shoots (no "show-ring only" vibe). Also covers equestrian events around Sydney if you want a mix of portraits and competition imagery. (halfstepsphotography.com.au)

Carol Gibbons Photography (Northern Beaches; families & pets)

Long-established portrait studio (25+ years) that includes pets in family sessions—good if you want to be in the photos and prefer a guided, studio-to-wall-art process. (carolgibbonsphotography.com.au)

Pawtraits & Pawprints (Sydney, Blue Mountains, Newcastle, South Coast)

Natural-light, outdoors-first sessions designed around what your pet actually loves doing—beach, bushwalk, backyard. A nice fit for camera-shy dogs (or cats) who settle best on home turf. (pawtraitsandpawprints.com.au)

Portraits of a Pet (Greater Sydney; on-location)

Sincere, natural-light portraits shot in familiar places—ideal for seniors or anxious animals. The photographer's RSPCA background shows in patient handling and a broad comfort range across species. (portraitsofapet.com)

Call of the Wild Pet Photography (Eastern suburbs & coastal Sydney)

Boutique dog portraiture with an editorial slant, plus something rare: short dog films to pair with stills. Also offers sensitive memorial/Rainbow Bridge sessions if you're commemorating a much-loved companion. (callofthewildpetphotography.com.au)

Quick chooser

• Fine-art, studio wall pieces: Tame & Wild; Love Tails. (Tame and Wild Studio, Love Tails)
• Outdoor, natural-light adventures (dogs & cats): Pawtastic; Pawtraits & Pawprints; Portraits of a Pet. (Pawtastic Photography, pawtraitsandpawprints.com.au, portraitsofapet.com)
• High-energy/action dogs: Sydney Dog Photography; Ruthless Photos. (SydneyDogPhotography, Ruthless Photos)
• South-west + studio/outdoor flexibility: Furtographer. (furtographer.com.au)
• Horse people (and dog-friendly): Hergott; Half Steps. (Hergott Photography, halfstepsphotography.com.au)
• People + pets, framed pieces: Love Tails; Carol Gibbons. (Love Tails, carolgibbonsphotography.com.au)

Practical booking notes

• Handling plans: Ask how sessions are adapted for anxious, senior or cat clients. In-home or enclosed-garden sessions are often available; some teams are explicitly cat-savvy. (Pawtastic Photography)
• Studio vs on-location: If you want climate control, parking and zero mud, an inner-west studio beside Sydney Park is hard to beat. If the brief is dunes/bush track at golden hour, pick an outdoor specialist. (Love Tails)
• Decide on end product early: If you want a framed triptych or statement canvas, choose a studio that leads with finished artwork (not just digitals). Tame & Wild and Love Tails both lean art-first. (Tame and Wild Studio)
• Equine specifics: For horse sessions, look for photographers who regularly work the Hawkesbury/Hills and can shoot safely around floats, yards and paddocks. (halfstepsphotography.com.au)
• Want video too? A handful of dog photographers produce short films; ask about this at the enquiry stage. (callofthewildpetphotography.com.au)

Pet Photography Pricing in Sydney: what to expect

• Session fee vs. artwork/digitals. Some photographers bundle digitals; others separate the session from products. For example, Portraits of a Pet includes an on-location session with 30+ edited digital images for around $350 (plus options for extras). (portraitsofapet.com)
• Digital-only packages exist—and vary. Pawtastic lists tiered digital collections (roughly 5 to 30+ images) with transparent pricing, useful for families who want files now and wall art later. (Pawtastic Photography)
• Artwork pricing can start low, scale high. At the fine-art end, studios often lead with finished pieces. Tame & Wild notes artwork from $95 (prints/canvas/acrylic/metal), whereas a product-led studio like Furry Munchkins lists wall art from $680 and albums from $2,100—a realistic spread for Sydney. (bestgiftcards.com.au, furrymunchkins.com.au)
• Booking fees and limited slots. Expect a non-refundable booking fee and capped sessions (quality over volume). Sydney Dog Photography, for instance, requires a $150 booking fee. (SydneyDogPhotography)
• Studio vs on-location costs. Inner-west studios add convenience (parking, climate control), which can be worth it if you want predictability or have a reactive/anxious pet—Love Tails' St Peters studio is a good example of that setup. (Love Tails)
• Payment options. Some photographers offer interest-free payment plans—handy when commissioning wall art. (Call of the Wild offers this; ask at enquiry.) (callofthewildpetphotography.com.au)

A quick budgeting checklist

• What's included in the session? Time, number of pets/people, travel radius—and are digitals included or purchased separately? (Portraits of a Pet is an example of "digitals included".) (portraitsofapet.com)
• Product menu upfront. Ask for a current price list for prints, frames, canvases, albums (Tame & Wild; Furry Munchkins publish useful cues). (bestgiftcards.com.au, furrymunchkins.com.au)
• Booking/reschedule terms. Clarify the fee to hold your date and the reschedule window (Sydney Dog Photography publishes theirs). (SydneyDogPhotography)
• Studio or outside? If you want a weather-proof option with easy access/parking, an inner-west studio like Love Tails removes variables. If you want dunes/bush/harbour light, budget for golden-hour timing. (Love Tails)
• Payment plans. If you're planning statement pieces, ask about instalments (e.g., Call of the Wild). (callofthewildpetphotography.com.au)

Rainbow Bridge sessions: what to know (and how to brief them)

What they are. Rainbow Bridge (end-of-life) sessions are gentle, priority-scheduled shoots focused on your bond rather than high-energy action. Many Sydney photographers will fit these in at short notice and adapt pacing, location and posing to your pet's comfort (in-home is common). (la-lente.com.au)

How pricing works. Policies vary. Some treat them as standard sessions if the pet is still mobile, with reduced-scope options if time is very limited; others offer discounted or even complimentary sessions as a community service (availability-dependent). As a sense-check: published guides place typical end-of-life sessions in the ~AU$200–$800 band, but expect variation by experience, inclusions and urgency. (pawsnap.com.au, Lovely Photography, Nichole B Photography, lakenequinephotography.com, lovebaxter.com)

What's different on the day.

• Location and pace: Home, yard or a quiet favourite spot; frequent breaks; low-impact posing; no pressure for "perfect". (la-lente.com.au)
• People in frame: Most photographers encourage family to be in the photos—hands, cuddles, quiet rituals—because the story is the relationship. (daisyzimmerphoto.com)
• Deliverables: Prioritise tangible keepsakes—prints, a small album or a framed piece. Some studios also offer short films if motion matters to you. (callofthewildpetphotography.com.au)
• Flexibility: Ask about rapid turnaround for a handful of images, softer reschedule/cancellation terms, and whether there's an urgent-slot protocol. (Several studios call out priority scheduling for end-of-life enquiries.) (la-lente.com.au)

How to brief it (copy/paste for your enquiry):

"Hi, we're looking for a Rainbow Bridge session for our [dog/cat]. Mobility is [low/moderate], and we'd prefer [home/nearby park]. We value candid moments over posed portraits. Could you share your earliest availability, session length, how many edited images we'd receive, and any options for fast delivery? Also, a quick outline of artwork pricing and whether you offer payment plans would help."

If readers ask 'is this the right time?' Some photographers (and a few Sydney studios) share supportive resources to help owners make decisions.

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