I'm Alex Wallace, dog photographer at The Dogs By Alex, capturing beautiful dog portrait photography. Read more about my photography sessions below.
Characterful dog portraits
To see your dog in a new light is a special thing - a portrait full of soul that will stay with you forever to celebrate and remember them by.
I have taken hundreds of dog portraits over the years, and it never fails to fill me with joy when I see a dog’s true character shine through in a photograph.
What I prioritise in every single session:
A relaxed portrait session in your own home allowing you and your dog to relax and enjoy the experience.
Patience and time to let your dog settle and show their true personality.
A ‘smiling’ dog is often a stressed one - I don’t over-hype or pressure your dog to ‘pose’. My goal is very different - to see your dog in a relaxed state where their full joyous character comes through in a natural way.
If you haven’t already you can view the gallery here to see examples of my dog portraits.
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Before each portrait session, we can discuss your requirements, from how I can bond with your dog through to creative choices of lighting and backgrounds. From dark and moody backgrounds to bright and fresh, from deep crimson to creams and blues, we can chat about what you would like and what would suit your dog’s portraits.
Perhaps most importantly, I like to find out about your dog - what they’re like in terms of character, how I can help us create a bond, and finding out important things like food allergies and behavioural needs.
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Unique to the industry, I travel to you and your dog with my mobile studio setup, allowing you both to feel relaxed in your own home. I feel this is so important, and allows me to bond with your dog in their own environment.
Each shoot includes a slow introduction to your dog, a full session (generally 90 minutes in total), plenty of water and treats, and patience!
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Following the shoot I’ll provide you with the full selection of images from our session. You can then pick your favourites to create your final bespoke dog photography package.
We can also discuss printing and framing options (probably my favourite part!).
To make a booking, arrange an initial consultation, or to ask any questions, get in touch with me here.
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I’m based in Tooting, south London but also cover wide surrounding areas in London, Surrey, Kent and Sussex. If you can’t see your area please get in touch regardless - I may still be able to organise sessions with you.
Local to me: Tooting, Streatham, Balham and Wimbledon.
London: Lambeth, Southwark, Wandsworth, Lewisham, Merton, Sutton, Kingston, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Greenwich, Bromley, Hammersmith & Fulham and other boroughs.
Surrey: Guildford, Woking, Farnham, Weybridge and surrounding areas.
Parts of Kent and Sussex.
How it works
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In short, yes. I will discuss your dog’s needs in depth with you to make sure we bond and create a safe and relaxed experience.
This is partly why I offer to join you for a walk beforehand - we can take our time and allow your dog to get used to me in their own time. The shoots are relaxed and not time-pressured for this very reason.
I also have extensive experience with rescue dogs in volunteering in rescue centres, fostering and with my behaviour courses.
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Absolutely! Obviously it’s beneficial if your dog already knows ‘sit’ and ‘wait’, but I’m happy to take on the challenge myself - I also run dog training sessions based from south London too. I’m always amazed at how a dog reaches a point in a photoshoot where they completely relax - you can tell when this moment happens. I only use positive training techniques, and with time, patience and rewards we can take some beautiful portraits.
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I love the intricacies of dog training and behaviour, feeling how a dog responds in a positive way, and I directly translate that into my dog photography. It stems from years of experience working with rescue dogs - nothing can replace hands-on experience and in-person expertise.
Your dog is my first priority. My in-person sessions are focused on capturing tailored and bespoke portraits that are full of character.
And I hope it goes without saying but I adore photography, especially of our dogs!
Visit the insights here to find out more about me and the way I work.
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My mission is the same for both things- to see a better world where people and dogs understand each other fully - one where we celebrate the joy and love that dogs bring.
Knowing the intricacies of dog behaviour allows me to relax them in a portrait session. This is where their true character really shines. They should enjoy their session, not be forced into ‘poses’ and ‘smiles’.
FAQs
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The silver session includes:
Your pre-shoot consultation
Photography session
3 fully retouched images of your choice, supplied ready to print both in colour and black and white
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The gold session includes:
Your pre-shoot consultation
The photography session
5 fully retouched images of your choice, supplied ready to print both in colour and black and white
One 10x12” archival print ready for framing
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I think it’s special to have bespoke framed prints produced following your session - we can discuss your requirements before or after the shoot. I have a wide range of options available, from small 6x4 inch prints to huge 5ft wall-mounted frames and everything in between. I work with a local framers who make beautiful hand-made frames, and a printers who take time and care over each archival print.
Please contact me for a full price list of prints and frames.
Pricing
