twoguineapigs bugmobile | sydney professional pet photographer on wheels

Meet my Bug - or at least the back of Bug's head. This great car is one of the most important employees of my business - and not just as a funky mobile advertisement. Bug gets me to pets - and pet shoots - all over town and beyond (like, to the Central Coast and Canberra!).

She's one reliable vintage VW Beetle.

If you ever catch me driving past drop me a comment or an email letting me know the date, time and where you saw me (street name and suburb) - I'll give you a shoot for fun! (within 30km from Sydney CBD; photos and other promotions excluded; ends 15 October 2012).

Bug enjoying Sydney Winter Urban sunset.

Designed by Jodi Meredith. Produced and installed by Geoff & Mark Owen of Best Instant Signs.

At the launch of Dogue's new store in Cremorne | Event Documentary

A bit of a late post.

Last Wednesday, I was invited to the launch party of Dogue’s newest store, opened up in Cremorne, Sydney.

For those of you who are interstate or from overseas, Dogue is Sydney’s coolest pet shop. What could be more fun than cute pooches and happy people.

Just to give you an idea, here are the images I’ve documented from the night. Enjoy!

For those who are interested in commissioning photography for an event with me, drop me a note via my contact form on my website.



Do check out the Dogue store for their latest Winter dog coats and jumpers, not to mention matching accessories - fitted for all kinds and sizes of pooches.

Christmas at twoguineapigs HQ

Happy Christmas and happy holidays from twoguineapigs HQ.

Its been a mad December (and last 3 months leading up to Christmas) and we are exhausted (Christmas orders to fulfill, lovely kikki-k Christmas cards to write and send, presents and hampers to deliver) - except for certain cats that - er - took a bit of a back seat when it came to working. Two were 'scheduled' in for our yearly Christmas photoshoot - only one stayed (cooperated). Who says working with cats with big personalities is easy.



This year, we decided to send lovely kikki-k Christmas cards and personalised every card's wordings.



Thank you all for your support and interest for twoguineapigs. Take care over the break and we’ll see you all in 2012! :)

Gorgeous 9 month old Kelpie cross Whippet Bugsy and Spirit | adoption | dog photography

We met Bugsy and Spirit (Kelpie cross Whippet) on Sunday. Both AWDRI Star Pups are currently boarding at the Solar Lodge Kennels and are looking for a long-term relationship.

At 9 months, these 2 fine young gentlemen are gorgeous and are such a joy to be with. I was impressed by their good behaviour and their enthusiasm to learn and please.

Both boys learned quickly what I was there to do and they really made me work for it. It was like photographing toddlers who are not really interested in negotiation. However I got a sense that they were enjoying the attention and were putting on their best show for the camera.

The boys were up for cuddles, which was fine by us as they both had such beautiful soft fine coats. I absolutely adore Bugsy's markings - that blueish grey with a tint of yellow when he’s in the sun - so stylish!

There are so many favourites and special Star dogs at AWDRI I have had the honour to meet and photograph - but these 2 definitely left a deep impression on me. I hope that their new forever home will come very soon for them as they certainly deserve it.

These 2 are great mates - Bugsy looks up to Spirit and they both are inseparable. I really hope they go to a new home together.

If you have space to share in your life with these 2 gorgeous Keplie x Whippets, please contact the AWDRI immediately. Don’t leave it too long.

• Bugsy's adoption profile
• Spirit's adoption profile

Spirit

Bugsy

Waiting, for that special someone

Kelpie x Whippet Play

Tender moments

Behind-the-scenes

Baxter the Kelpie and Sheila the Australian Cattle Dog - both single looking for a long-term relationship

I had another dog day afternoon at Mt Anna last Saturday catching up with Sheila and her new foster dog buddy, the irrepressible Baxter - AWDRI Star dogs.

Like many individuals who go a bit domestic (in a happy way) Sheila has grown since the last time I saw her in March. Yep, puppies like humans can grow and change before your eyes. Despite becoming ever more the cattle dog that she is at 8 months, Sheila is still a lady - dainty, gentle and sprightly.

Baxter was rescued by the AWDRI last September. When he was found he was all skin and bone and his health was in a bad way but thanks to the dedication and commitment of AWDRI’s peerless foster and volunteer people who cared and nursed him back to health Baxter is now one Kelpie that never fails to brighten anyone’s day.

At the photo-shoot at Mt Annan’s nearby Reserve I got to experience first hand Kelpie and Australian Cattle Dog culture at play -woohoo! - all fun, games and joy.

If I hadn’t had a job to do I would have joined in the fun.

*** Hide-and-seek ***

*** Chasing shadows and grass(bunny)hopping ***

*** Full of expressions - yes, some mad goofy moments ***

*** Foodie ***

I enjoyed meeting these two and had a good dose of a doggie fix for the weekend. I highly recommend it as a pick-me-up!

And yes, both these lovely dogs are looking for a forever-new-home, if you’re interested. And why not? Check out their adoption profiles:

• Baxter 
• Sheila 

Behind-the-scenes notes
I was stuck in the traffic along M5 on my way up with my ever faithful and diligent assistant Stephen (who by the way is asking for a promotion). We took a detour and travelled along the Hume Highway.

I was worried about losing the light as it was close to 3.30pm and I was still driving about - late - half-way there and half-way not and suppose to be photographng at 3pm. The winter sun sets at around 4.50pm and it was heavily overcast. I was prepared to photograph in the dark! Now that would be interesting - who says the life of a starving artist is without action.

When we got to Sheila and Baxter, their foster Mum packed us all into her car - yes all 3 adults and 2 dogs - and drove us up to the nearest Reserve.

By the time we got to our location, there was still beautiful evening light - so crisp and clean. I welcomed it and marvelled at how well both my 85mm f/1.2L USM II and 24-70mm f/2.8L USM II lenses coped with the lighting condition. Lens magic. I thought both dogs looked like angels in this light - Sheila especially, she glowed!