About my journey..

Person in striped shirt smiling at a black dog outdoors during sunset.

Shortly before I lost my late heart dog, I had a photo session with her. I wanted the connection we shared to be documented. The whole experience, while difficult, was wonderful. Losing Zari was so much more painful than I ever expected. It has been 4 ½ years now since losing her, and I still find it difficult to talk about.

The images from our session take pride of place in a frame on the wall at home. I look at them everyday. To this day, it is still one of the best investments I have ever made!

I have been photographing doggos for almost 4 years now, and what started out as a desire to provide beautiful portraits of pets for their humans, has evolved into a passion for capturing the connection between pets and their people.

Person walking two dogs on a grassy field at sunset, with trees and distant hills.
Outline of a paw print on a black background
Outlined sketch of a person petting a sitting dog with a collar.

Fun Fact: When I decided to adopt my late heart dog as a pup, her name was going to be either Zara, or Rogue.

A big part of the reason I started my business was so that I could somehow keep her memory alive, for years to come. Hence the biz name ‘Rogue Paws Photography’.

Person sitting on a rock outdoors petting a black dog during sunset, surrounded by trees and grass.

I have long been quite sensitive to people’s emotions and energies, and I can generally read people quiet well. While I often see this gift as more of a burden within my role in the nursing industry, it has definitely served me well in my work as a pet photographer.

I know this might sound a bit ‘woo woo’, and no judgement if you think this! Haha But I have learnt that when I tap into this, I produce my best work. Interestingly, I generally find that when I am photographing dogs and their humans, this awareness of energies and connections comes very naturally.

It is my happy place, and where I feel most calm and at peace with everything around me.

founded on a legacy of love and tribute to those special companions who have left their paw prints on our hearts.

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founded on a legacy of love and tribute to those special companions who have left their paw prints on our hearts. 🐾

A person in a striped sweater holding a standing brown dog in a grassy field during sunset.

I am bordering on becoming a crazy dog lady, and Im not sure at what point this happened!

Person kneeling on grass petting two dogs at sunset

I don’t like leaving my dogs for too long (a few nights away at the most….even though someone is looking after them) I feel bad when I have to go to work that I am leaving my doggos for the day.

I tell them I love them many times a day. I say ‘good morning’ and ‘goodnight’ to them everyday/night.

Outline of a paw print

A huge part of my life revolves around dogs, and I bloody love it!

Aside from this, I have one beautiful kiddo, who had no choice but to take a liking to dogs! And one very understanding, patient and supportive partner (who would actually prefer cats!- the irony is not lost on me! haha). And a BIG passion for the service that I offer!

Logo of Rogue Paws Photography featuring a circle with a dog collar illustration inside.
Person sitting on a deck with a black dog and holding a photo of a woman with two dogs, next to a wooden stool displaying more dog photos, surrounded by trees and nature in the background.

My commitment to tangible memories through matted prints and artworks sets me apart, and I aim to provide a magical experience to my clients. I want them to feel comfortable in front of the camera, as we capture the connection they share with their doggo in a way that is authentic to them.

I am driven by a passion to make my mark in the industry, to be known for my ability to capture the raw and real, and to inspire clients to travel great distances for an experience they will treasure for a lifetime.

awards

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awards •

Logo for "Rogue Paws Photography" with an illustration of a dog collar in the center on a dark background.
A greyhound standing between two people wearing jeans and boots on a dirt path.
A brown dog standing on a flatbed with a cloudy sky in the background. There's a badge on the top right corner that says 'Embark Up Ups Top 10 2023'.
A brown dog with a collar sitting between two people holding its ears, with a sleeping baby in the background.
A brown dog with upright ears looking up, standing on a gravel surface. A "Top 10 Embark Soul Searcher" badge is in the upper left corner.
Dog sitting in front of a brick building with arched windows and doors, featuring an Embark City Slicker Top 10 badge in the corner.

kind words

Elle from Rogue Paws was amazing taking shots of my old dog Zeus and our family. She captured his exact personality which literally leaps out of the photo and I'm so happy with the wonderful portfolio she put together.
Safe to say I will treasure these photos for many years to come and am so thankful I have made this investment. Couldn't be happier with the end result and would highly recommend Elle's services to anyone who shares their life with a special doggo ’

- Rachael