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Dog photography

Dog photoshoots in Suffolk

Relaxed, natural photography for dogs and the people who love them. Based in Ipswich and photographing dogs throughout East Anglia and beyond, Laura creates bespoke dog photography experiences that capture their personality, your connection and all the little quirks that make them yours.

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A brown curly-haired labradoodle sitting on rocks and green moss outdoors with a cloudy sky background at Felixstowe beach.

Whether you’re looking for beautiful portraits of your dog, photographs of you together, an outdoor adventure or something a little more fine art, every session is planned around your dog and their personality.

Laura photographs dogs of all shapes, sizes and temperaments, from the quiet and cautious to the ones who arrive at approximately 100mph. There’s time to sniff, explore and get comfortable before asking anything of them, and sessions are kept relaxed with plenty of opportunity to move, play and reset.

Your dog doesn’t need perfect recall or impeccable manners either - outdoor photographs can be created safely on lead.

Once your photographs have been chosen and retouched, Laura can help you turn your favourites into beautiful artwork for your home, so the personality you love so much gets to live somewhere better than your camera roll.

Your dog. Your story.

  • Dog & owner portraits

    You’re part of their story too. Whether you’re usually the one behind the camera or would rather avoid being in photos altogether, Laura will gently guide you so nothing feels stiff or overly posed. The result is natural photographs of the relationship you share - including the bits that make you laugh.

  • A dog, likely a Border Collie, sitting on a tree stump in a forest with trees and autumn leaves in the background.

    Outdoor adventures

    Woods, heathland, countryside, beach or somewhere that just feels like your place. Outdoor dog photography is relaxed, fun and gives plenty of opportunity for natural portraits, movement and play. Your dog doesn’t need perfect recall either - beautiful photographs can be created safely on lead.

  • Fine art & studio portraits

    For something a little more polished, fine art dog portraits put all of the attention on the details and personality that make your dog unmistakably yours. Simple backgrounds and careful lighting create striking dog portraits designed to become artwork for your home.

  • A group of five people with six dogs standing on a wooden bridge outdoors, with green plants on either side and cloudy sky overhead.

    The whole family

    Dogs have a habit of becoming rather impawtant members of the family, so bring the humans along too. Partners, children and other family members can all be included, with a mixture of photographs together and individual pawtraits along the way. No perfectly behaved children required either!

  • A young man in a blue T-shirt with a colorful tiger face on it, smiling and kneeling on the grass in a forest, holding two English Springer Spaniel dogs, one with its tongue out and the other looking up, with trees and greenery in the background.

    More than one dog

    Life with more than one dog might be slightly more chaotic, but that’s all part of the fun. Your session can include your dogs together as well as individual portraits, giving each of their personalities a chance to shine. Just let Laura know who’s coming when you plan your shoot.

  • A woman with long brown hair sitting on grass, leaning her forehead against a beagle, at Walberswick beach with overcast sky.

    Celebration of life sessions

    Sometimes there simply isn’t the luxury of waiting. Celebration of life sessions are relaxed, gentle and completely centred around your dog, creating photographs of the expressions, little details and familiar moments you never want to forget. There’s no pressure to achieve anything other than memories that truly feel like them.

But my dog doesn’t sit still…

No worries. They don’t need to!

Some dogs love posing for the camera. Others would much rather be sniffing, exploring, playing or investigating absolutely everything (including Laura!).

That’s all part of it. Laura works at your dog’s pace and uses whatever makes them tick. Whether that’s treats, toys, movement, weird and wonderful noises or simply a little patience. There are no expectations for them to perform, and plenty of time for breaks when they need them.

Some of your favourite photographs might happen in the moments between the ones we plan anyway.

Your dog just needs to be themselves. Laura will take care of the photographs.

A group of dogs running on a sandy trail through green grass, with two women walking in the background in an outdoor setting during daytime at Walberswick Suffolk

What happens at a dog photoshoot?

From the first chat to the finished artwork, everything is planned around you and your dog. Laura will guide you through the whole experience, so you’ll always know what happens next.

A dog standing on a rocky shoreline at sunset, overlooking the calm ocean with distant cliffs and hills.

A little preparation goes a long way. Before your session, Laura will help you plan everything from the location and what to wear to what you might want to bring for your dog.

Treats, favourite toys and anything that reliably gets their attention are always welcome, along with buckets of patience and humility.

And if your dog has a favourite walk or somewhere you both love spending time, tell Laura. It could be the perfect setting for your photographs!

  • 01 | Saying hello

    It starts with a chat. Laura will get to know you, your dog and what you’d love to create together. You’ll talk through their personality, your ideas, who you’d like to include and anything Laura should know before the day. It’s also the perfect time to discuss the kind of photographs and artwork you’re drawn to.

  • 02 | Getting ready

    With your ideas in mind, Laura will set about planning a photoshoot that works for you and your dog. Together you’ll choose the right location or setup and chat through what to wear, what to bring on the day and anything you can do beforehand to prepare. By the time your session comes around, you’ll know exactly what to expect.

  • 03 | Your photoshoot

    Time for the fun bit! Your dog will have time to explore, settle in and get comfortable before the photographing begins. Laura will gently guide things when needed, but unless we’re setting out for it, there’s no pressure to perform or pose perfectly. The aim is a relaxed experience with plenty of room for personality, play and those brilliant unplanned moments.

  • 04 | The big reveal

    Once Laura has chosen the best photographs and completed the initial retouching, you’ll meet up for your Design Session, ideally in person. This is when you’ll see your images for the first time, choose your favourites and explore the different ways you can enjoy them as artwork in your home.

  • 05 | Made for you

    Once you’ve chosen your favourites, your artwork will be professionally produced by Laura’s specialist printing partners. Every finished order comes back to Laura first so she can check it personally before it makes its way to you. Ready for years of enjoyment.

Your photographs deserve more than a screen

Your photoshoot might last an afternoon, but the photos created from it are designed to stay with you for much longer.

Laura offers a carefully selected collection of professional wall art, fine art prints, albums and keepsakes, helping you turn your favourite photographs into something made for your home. You’ll be able to see and handle product samples at your design session, with Laura there to help you choose the right photographs and pieces for your space.

  • Minimalist modern living space with white walls and floor, featuring framed black-and-white photos of a black dog on the wall, a small dining area with two pendant lights, and a potted plant near the wall.

    Wall Collections

    There’s no need to choose just one favourite. A collection brings several photographs together in one beautifully considered display, designed around your images and the space available. Laura can mock up the collection on your own wall, creating the perfect layout for your home.

  • A framed photograph of a white horse standing on a field at sunset, inside a wooden case with a light blue fabric interior.

    Signature Print Box

    A truly satisfying way to enjoy a collection of your favourite photographs.

    Choose up to 20 mounted fine art prints, presented in a handcrafted walnut box customised to complement your home.

  • A framed photograph of four horses, including a bay, a black, a white, and another bay horse, displayed on an easel.

    Fine Art Tray

    A beautifully textured fine art print, hand-coated with seven layers of protective varnish and presented in a contemporary tray frame. The result?

    A striking glass-free piece of wall art.

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Client Love

A woman with red hair in a ponytail, wearing a pink hoodie and blue jeans, sitting on brick steps outdoors, kissing two dogs, one with tan fur and a green collar, the other with black and white fur and a brown collar.

STUNNING!!!!! They are near all my favourites, absolutely gorgeous work thank you so so very much!!! I absolutely LOVE them and no doubt you will see them everywhere very soon.

— Ruthy

A woman holding a brown dachshund puppy outdoors with pink flowers in the background.

I could say it a 1000 times over but @laurafiddaman creates the most wonderful photos of art. I despise being in front of a camera lens but somehow Laura just captures moments that are truly priceless and without feeling any pressure to be ‘picture perfect’.

To have these memories are so precious and I cannot thank Laura enough for her time, patience & understanding.

— Nicola

Frequently Asked Questions

Still curious about something? Here are a few questions that Laura is most often asked about dog photoshoots, from keeping your dog on lead and what to bring, to unpredictable weather, digital images and what happens afterwards.

  • Dog photography sessions are £147, which includes £50 credit to put towards your chosen photographic products.

    Photographs and artwork are chosen at your Design Session, so you can decide what you love once you’ve actually seen your images.

  • Not at all. In fact, plenty of the dogs you see in Laura’s portfolio were safely photographed on lead. You’d just never know it from the finished photograph. Laura can work with a simple lead, or provide a slip-lead during the session and remove it during retouching where appropriate.

    If your dog needs to stay on lead, they stay on lead. It’s as simple as that.

  • If your dog doesn’t sit still, gets a bit overwhelmed or is just plain excited about life that’s absolutely fine! It’s also pretty normal. Throughout the session, Laura will gauge their response and ensure they are getting enough time to sniff, explore and move between photos. Treats, toys and a little creative persuasion usually go a long way too.

  • The Great British weather does like to keep us guessing. Laura monitors the forecast as your session approaches, but there’s no need to panic over a slightly questionable weather app. A bit of cloud cover is actually good for Laura’s style of photography.

    If the weather really isn’t going to play ball, Laura keeps space in the diary for backup dates. You’ll be able to rearrange your session date, and avoid battling torrential rain and a miserable pup. Unless that’s their happy place - then maybe we go for it and have a laugh along the way.

    For time sensitive sessions, if the weather is awful, we may be able to relocate and change session plans to accommodate.

  • Your session can take place outdoors at a suitable location, or Laura can bring her studio setup to you or another agreed location.

    If you have a favourite walk or somewhere that means something to you and your dog, let Laura know. Otherwise she can help you choose somewhere that will work beautifully for the photographs and your dog.

  • Please do! You’re literally their whole life, so you’re the main character in their story. You don’t need to know how to pose, or feel remotely comfortable in front of a camera. Laura will guide you through it and keep things natural.

    Partners, children and other family members are welcome to join too. Laura will create a mixture of photographs of you together and of your dog on their own.

  • Bring your dog’s favourite treats (cooked chicken is always a strong contender!) - anything that is high value to them and safe to feed in good quantity. A favourite toy or two, water, poo bags, and a simple lead and collar are essentials.

    A spare lead, towel and any whistles or training aids you usually use can be handy too. Laura will talk through everything you need before the session, so there’s no need to arrive with half the stock of Pets at Home!

  • Digital files are available to purchase at your design session, either on their own or alongside your chosen artwork.

    Full resolution digital images are available in bundles, while every piece of artwork you order also includes the corresponding web-resolution digital file.

    Your photographs are first presented at your design session, so you can see the finished collection properly and choose the images you genuinely love.

A corgi standing atop a large rock amongst tall grasses, looking to the side with its tongue out, under a clear sky.

Ready to tell your dog’s story?

Whether you’ve been pondering a photoshoot with your dog for years or the idea has only just crossed your mind, Laura would love to hear about you and your furry friend.

Get in touch to start planning a relaxed, personal photography experience created around the two of you.

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