This year we had some amazing events with the Yellow Lab family. What should we repeat or do differently for 2024?
Highlights of 2023:
Viral social media posts: a beautiful poem written by a photography client & accompanied by my dog owner and pet portraits. See the dog poem on Instagram & TikTok
Pet workshop with North shore photographic society’s pet workshop
Celebrated 7 years in business & shared what I’ve learnt from dogs
Guest post podcast with the Pet Photographer’s club
Another incredible halloween party with Otiboaty Doggy Daycare
Took part in Artpoint in Hobsonville and created the Dogs of Hobsonville photo exhibit
Presented how to look good in photos to Greenhithe business group which turned into a free ebook on how to be photogenic
Perfect Pet Pictures ebook on how to photograph your dog with your phone
How to be photogenic/ look good in photos ebook written by portrait photographer
Perfect Pet Pictures: 30+ dog photographer’s secrets to use your cellphone for stunning dog shots
Most beautiful dog walks in Auckland and surrounding areas. Best photogenic spots to take photos of your dog.
Favourite dog photographs taken near Auckland
Whippet dog Kilu’s symmetrical portrait was made into a creative A2 artwork.
Jack Russell Remi at his Auckland photoshoot.
Cockerspaniel Beau enjoying attention during his studio photoshoot.
Shiba Inu Charlie is the perfect model visiting the Auckland photo studio all the way from New Plymouth.
Chihuahua Gemma gives a cute smirk at her photo session.
Enzo the miniature schnauzer makes a cute portrait at his shoot in Auckland’s north shore.
Creative portrait of english bulldog Saxon.
Boxer brothers Loki and Thor show off their stay for their portrait to be made in Auckland.
Creative portrait of english bulldog Saxon.
Enzo schnauzer gives an adorable head tilt for his dog portrait against blue backdrop.
Bichon Frise Rolo shows off his signature smile his social media followers know so well.
Swiss shepherd Ralphie makes the perfect artwork with this portrait pose.
Kilu the whippet looks like royalty in his dog portrait made in the Hobsonville Auckland studio.
Cute cavoodle poses against yellow color of mobile photography studio on North Shore.
Staffy Storm gives her classic look for her dog portrait.
Wren the Labrador mobility dog rocked her photoshoot in Auckland, taken with the mobile studio.
Yorkie terriers Miso and Yoshi’s sibling portrait.
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On location pet photography in Auckland
Remi Jack Russell at his on location photoshoot. Clearly obsessed with his ball ;-)
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Bentley photographed on the boardwalk on Hobsonville Point’s coastal walkway.
Rottweiler Bruce photographed at Auckland domain’s Wintergardens.
Mix bichon x tibetan spaniel pose in the crochet tree on Hobsonville Point Road.
Rescue dogs Athena and Ajax’s sibling portrait made in Hobsonville, West Auckland.
Cavalier Spaniel Bentley photographed on the boardwalk on Hobsonville Point’s coastal walkway.
Airedale terrier Coco strikes a pose for her portrait specifically made for Dogs of Hobby Point exhibit.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Bentley photographed at Hobsonville Point’s coastal walkway.
pet photography with cats & other animals
Cats who travel well and go for walks can visit my studio in Hobsonville Auckland. Most times when I photograph cats, it’s on location at their own home where they feel comfortable.
I love to get all kinds of pets in your family photos. It makes for unique wall art.
Cat portrait made druing studio photo session.
Ragdoll portrait made at his home with mobile photo studio on Auckland’s north shore.
Dog and Owner photoshoots
Portraits with your dog is not an unnecessary luxury. Our fur babies are our family and we want to cherish them.
Yorkie terriers Miso and Yoshi steal the spotlight at their studio photo session.
English bulldog with dog owner at studio photoshoot in Auckland.
Rottweiler Bruce at his dog & family photoshoot in the beautiful Wintergardens Auckland domain.
Flower wreaths
I love to photograph dogs in flower wreaths. See my FAQ on why I do or where I got my inspiration from. My clients love these portraits!
I had return clients who wanted to have a flower wreath photo made with a new family member to add to their flower portrait series.
Yana the german shepherd poses at her photoshoot in Hobsonville, Auckland.
One of three flower portrait series of Yana german shepherd taken during her senior years.
Rough coat bearded collie dog sits perfectly to have her flower wreath portrait made.
Shiba Inu Charlie in his flower photo made in Hobsonville.
Jack Russel and Chihuahua staffy x cross Pancha and Mila being super stars at their studio photoshoot.
Gemma the chihuahua
King Charles Spaniel Bentley during his annual birthday photoshoot.
Creative floral photos with pets
Around September time I like to make a new floral set to shoot against for a limited time. If you like these & want to go on the list to know about next year’s, email salome@yellowlab.co.nz
Chihuahua x staffy cross and Jack Russel Pancha and Mila during their limited edition Doggerton photoshoot with Yellow Lab Dog & Family Photography in Auckland.
Boxer dog brother in the Doggerton flower photo set.
Boxer dog brother in the Doggerton flower photo set.
Gemma the chihuahua enjoying her mom’s cuddles in the special spring flower photo set.
Toy poodle Mocha looks like a teddy bear against the flower photography studio in Auckland.
Black and white dog photography
I love a good black and white! Especially in portraits that have a bit more emotion in them. With every photoshoot, I usually make a few photos black and white.
Shih-poo maltese puppy Skye having a little snooze during her photoshoot.
Shih-poo maltese Rocket’s black and white portrait for a gorgeous artwork on the wall.
FAQ answered about dog and family photoshoot in Auckland. What dog photoshoots cost and what you get in a photography package.
Family photographs
Couple, family, children photoshoots with and without your dog & pets. Most take place in my studio space in Hobsonville Point Auckland, but we can shoot at your home or favourite park too. Travel fee applies.
Families like to have these portraits made before adult kids move away, as children grow bigger, when they get new pets, or when one of their dogs are getting old or getting on in age.
Mocha toy poodle with his loving family. He’s so happy in their arms you’d never guess he was rehomed to them.
English bulldog Saxon getting all the attention from his human family.
You and your dog
Portraits of you and your furbaby. Hair and makeup is available before you step into the spotlight with your pooch. It’s an experience my clients love - they say it boosts their confidence when they’re in front of the camera, plus they take their made up selves out for a fancy lunch after.
Toy poodle Mocha and Priscila in the photoshoot studio having a cute cuddle in front of the camera.
Charlie the Shiba Inu has a cheeky smile in his mom’s arms.
Whippet dog Kilu leans away from his mom for their picture but create a really cute shot in the process.
Maltese cross poodle Bettie sits for her and her mom’s photo like a professional New Zealand dog model.
Toy poodle Mocha and his mom enjoy an outdoor photoshoot location in Auckland.
Cockerspaniel Beau and his owner at their photoshoot in West Auckland.
Boxer dog and dog mom in an embrace for their portrait photography session in Hobsonville Auckland.
Rolo Bichon Frise with his signature smiley boy look.
Focus on Rolo the Bichon Frise’s big smile.
Chihuahua Gemma show off her tricks with her mom in the photo studio.
Senior german shepherd dog with her dog owner photographed in Auckland’s photo studio.
Previous years’ best dog and family portrait photography:
If you’d like to see my fave dog photographs from 2022 read here.
PS If you're curious about what a Yellow Lab photoshoot is / pet photography packages, dog or dog lover gift ideas, read more about the experience, the FAQ page or email me at salome@yellowlab.co.nz to book. I still have some availability for end of January and february 2024 onwards.
You can get a dog photoshoot voucher to gift here.
Love,
-Salome & Max
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