I was conducting a huge project photographing rescue animals to put together a fundraising book for Ingrid's Haven no kill cat shelter. Chilli was the kind of dog I wanted to feature. Jane said yes straight away and it turned out to be a family affair. Cheeky, (their other dog who was not a rescue) came along too and we carved out a little time for the family to be included. Chilli We walked around to a park near their home, the kind of ordinary afternoon that becomes extraordinary in time...

Maggie, Romeo and Indi - SkippingGirl Shih tzus A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of photographing some very special guests at the Pet Social Day held at Lush 2.0 Rooftop & Bar in South Melbourne. A Morning of Wagging Tails at Pet Social Day Events like this Pet Social Day showcase just how vibrant Melbourne's dog-loving community truly is. From the moment the first dogs arrived, it was clear this was going to be a morning filled with wagging tails, happy faces and plenty of socialising....

I first met MaoMao's mum at the Melbourne Cat Lovers Festival in 2024. We chatted about her beautiful boy and she lit up as she spoke about him. Fast forward to November 2025 and I received a message from her. She was ready to book a photography session to celebrate her beloved MaoMao. At fourteen and a half years old, she wanted to capture his personality, his presence and their bond while he was still happily ruling the household. MaoMao’s story is one of resilience and love. He was once...