Hi, I’m Charlotte…
Award-winning dog photographer, enthusiastic educator and passionate pet rescue volunteer photographer.
For me, dogs bring sweet sanity to this crazy human world we live in and I’ve never met a dog who hasn’t taught me something new. That I get to witness such incredible bonds between dogs and their humans, create beautiful portraits and call it “work”, is a true gift and I still pinch myself every single day.
Whether it's mud-coated feet, sandy wet noses, that perfect ears-up expression or a sweet stolen lick on the cheek, I’m there to preserve those memories.
I’ve spent the last 17 years as a busy working pet photographer servicing private clients in the Brisbane area, however from 2024 my main focus is on educating the next generation of pet photographers around the world through my online learning platform, Unleashed Education.
I am still photographing dogs on a regular basis, for education purposes and for personal projects, so if you are interested in a session, please visit my dog model database page to find out more.
Want to know more about me?
Here are five fast facts that’ll make us fast friends:
On weekends you’ll catch me hanging out with my menagerie of animals including my horses Buddy and Zephyr, our ragtag collection of chickens and our smart and cheeky Australian Shepherds, Fletcher, Opal and Enzo. When not at home, you’ll find me exploring the wilderness on foot or on two or four wheels, with my adventure-loving husband.
When I’m not adventuring in the great outdoors you’re likely to find me curled up on the verandah with a historical fiction book, savouring a home-brewed craft beer and soaking in the peaceful tranquility of our rural retreat.
I’m a full-blown history nerd, an archaeology enthusiast and the holder of a well-stamped passport. I’m happiest when travelling and exploring new places around the world, particularly European destinations.
My perfect day involves driving around the crisp and remote Scottish countryside exploring ruined castles, followed by a hearty dinner fireside at a cozy traditional pub.
Maybe it’s because I live in a warm climate, but I love cold weather and especially snowy destinations. Snowboarding is my favourite winter activity and photographing dogs in the snow is a recently-discovered favourite, especially when followed by a relaxing evening in front of the fireplace with friends.
Okay, here’s one more fact…
Remember my cheeky, clever and super cute pups, Fletcher, Opal and Enzo from fact #1? They’ve been causing quite a commotion over on Instagram collecting fans like nobody’s business – they’ve got more followers than me, seriously!
Kaya and Luna – my greatest inspiration…
In every animal lover’s life, there will always those very special pets who take a piece of your heart with them when they go.
Kaya was my first dog (and my first Great Dane) and my original photography muse.
Right from the start, Kaya was HUGE! We called her “monster puppy” because of her long legs and massive paws. I knew that puppy stage was going to pass VERY quickly, so I started documenting her rapid growth through my photography, sharing the stories and photos from our many adventures together online through a blog. It quickly developed into an obsession (I never do things by halves) and featured all the fun she had with her furry friends and later, her little sister, Luna.
You can read more of Kaya’s Story here (warning: tissues may be required).
I was blessed with Luna’s unconditional love and easy companionship until September 2015, when she departed suddenly and unexpectedly for the big dog park in the sky. Despite the years that have passed, her loss is still fresh and I miss her every single day.
Kaya and Luna inspired me to give as many pet owners as I could what I was so fortunate to have - beautiful images that make you smile, remind you of the fun times and help you hold onto happy memories long after their paw prints fade from this earth.
