Last year we had some amazing events with the Yellow Lab family. Should we be doing some of these again for 2023?
Highlights:
Lots of families have been coming back for photoshoots. When kids get older, when there’s a new family member and my favourite, when you bring your puppy for portraits and come back a couple of months later once your adult dog is full grown.
The halloween dog party with Otiboaty Boutique was THE event of the year! Get your costumes ready and save the date for Saturday 28 Oct 11am at Onepoto Domain Auckland.
Together with Saving Hope Foundation we raised nearly $700 for rescues dogs in New Zealand with doggy Christmas photos.
The Yellow Lab dogwalk and brekkie meetup facebook group has grown and continues to meetup monthly. Join the group to see all upcoming events.
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One of my dog photos won an award, bronze with distinction from Sue Bryce’s Portrait Masters.
This stunning photograph of Nala the great dane x won a Portrait Masters Award for pet portrait photography in 2022. The professional standard of photography is exceptionally high and we’re thrilled to have our work acknowledged by Sue Bryce’s team from the Portrait System. They are the best of the best photographers in the world.
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Favourite dog photographs taken near Auckland
Black rescue dog Raven poses during her dog photoshoot in studio in Hobsonville Auckland.
Pal the elderly Jackadoodle dog runs through tall grass during his on location photoshoot in Hobsonville Point Auckland. He crossed the rainbow bridge a few days after his pet photography session.
Merle frenchie Luna visits Auckland pet photographer for studio photoshoot.
Poodle, lab and springer spaniel mix breed Nadia during her dog and family photoshoot at Waikumete cemetary in Auckland.
Dumpling and Wonton french bulldogs wearing tuxedo bandanas have a smart pet portrait made during their owners’ engagement photoshoot to celebrate and to make a family portrait with their beloved pets.
Rescue dog Jack has his pet portrait made at the Yellow Lab studio in Hobsonville Auckland.
Black labrador Nyx during her visit to New Zealand’s dog photographer Yellow Lab.
Cooper and Poppy the golden retrievers’ pet portrait made at Auckland pet photographer Yellow Lab. Their photoshoot was a birthday gift to their owner.
Otis the pug during his photoshoot in Auckland. He’s sporting his mom’s doggy bowtie creations from Otiboaty Boutique.
Labrador Luna during her dog photoshoot to make surprise gifts for her human sisters.
German wolf spitz Balto gives cute head tilt for the camera at his dog photoshoot. He visited all the way from Wellington to have his portraits made by Yellow Lab.
Chihuahua cross maltipoo Mino shows off one of his tricks for a photograph.
Close up portrait of cockerspaniel Pilot on her dog photoshoot in West Auckland.
Border collie Torque shows off one of his tricks to pet photographer in Auckland. This artwork was made into an A2 artmount.
Black Lab Bella poses for her professional portrait on white background.
Maltese cross Bubble photographed on reflective surface on black backdrop in Hobsonville studio.
pet photography with cats, rats & other animals
Ragdoll cats who travel well and go for walks visited my studio in Hobsonville Auckland made for stunning portraits and artwork. Most times when I photograph cats, it’s on location at their own home where they feel comfortable.
Noa the ragdoll photographed against white background colour makes a beautiful portrait for the wall.
Dani and her ragdoll cat Mia cuddle in front of the camera and look like they’re straight out of the pages of a magazine.
I love to get all kinds of pets in your family photos. Like this rat who loves to hide in his human sister’s hair. This certainly made for unique wall art.
Savannah and her pet rat have a cuddle during their on location family photoshoot at their home in West Auckland.
Pet rat hides in his owner’s hair to have his photograph taken.
before & after
It’s incredible when clients want to have their puppies photographed and come back for another shoot once their dog is an adult. It’s so cool to put the similar photos next to each other and turn it into a wall series to see just how they grow and change.
Rescue puppy dog Ajax has his portrait photograph made at just a few months old.
Rescue dog Ajax as a young grown adult. I love to recreate photos when they come back for another photoshoot in a year’s time.
Baby dog VS adult canine friend
Retriever puppy Otis poses with his flower wreath at the Auckland studio.
Grown adult retriever Otis poses a year later with a much bigger flower wreath. These two portraits look stunning side by side for a wall series.
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.
Yellow Labrador Nacho’s flower wreath portrait made in Auckland.
French bulldog Wonton with his yellow flower wreath made in Auckland.
Rescue dog Jack photographed with his owner’s favourite colour of blue flowers.
Tan border collies Torque and Nadira sit for their flower photo. Each flower wreath is custom made to the dog owner’s favourite colour or colour they love best on their pet.
Rescue dog Isla sits among pink peonie flowers for a special dog photograph for her owner.
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.
Black and white portrait of beautiful couple.
Sweet couple hug in their black and white photograph made just a day before their special engagement.
Rescue dog Jack shows off puppy eyes while his one ear is up and the other ear down. His owner calls it his signature look.
Yellow Lab Cooper kisses his mom during a cute candid portrait at their photo session.
Dobermann Athena lies on her back in the middle of her photoshoot to get belly rubs from her owners. This is one of their favourite portraits from their session!
Cute moment captured in studio of dog owner booping little maltese dog’s nose.
Rare Chow chow dog Jo Jo photographed in Auckland studio with his owner. The black and white portrait enhances the emotion and special bond between pet and dog mom.
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.
On location photoshoot in Glen Eden of family with teens with their dog.
Ragdoll cats visit the studio in Hobsonville Auckland to have a family portrait made.
Family with young adults have a beautiful portrait made with their Yellow Lab Shiro. This artwork has been chosen as an A2 artmount for mom’s wall at home to treasure as the kids move out of the house.
Three labradors photographed in beautiful park with their owner.
Family with rescue dog Cleo during their photo session at their home in West Auckland.
Lydia and her little girl Eleanor play around during their outdoor photoshoot at Auckland domain Wintergarden.
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.
Greyhound Kiki pose with their mum during their colourful photoshoot at Auckland domain Wintergardens.
Labrador x retriever cross Dash with his owner at studio photoshoot.
Retrodoodle Remi photographed with her owner in Hobsonville Auckland pet photo studio.
Rescue dog Jack’s portrait made with his favourite human companion at Auckland dog photo studio Yellow Lab.
Dobermann Athena gives dogdad kisses during thier fun photoshoot in Hobsonville.
Chihuahua cross maltipoo Mino during a unique portrait photo shoot to capture their special bond and love.
Previous years’ best dog and family portrait photography:
If you’d like to see my faves 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 february 2022 and am currently booking march onwards.
Love,
-Salome & Max
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