Apparently Santa didn’t get the memo this year about Chopper sometimes being a bit naughty, so on Christmas morning this shiny little number was under the tree for the boy.
Doesn’t he look handsome?
It’s 6mm thick brown bridle leather with solid brass hardware and amber reflective spots, so we won’t lose him in the park at night!
I finally got to take photos of Sidney last night. The first shoot was arranged for last week but he got savaged by mosquitoes the night before. We rescheduled for Monday but it rained. So luckily we got to go ahead with it last night cause Sid’s family are emigrating to London on Saturday. Sad face.
Sid’s such a happy little boy. I brought bubbles for him and he kept saying “bubbles, yay”. When he found a stick it was “stick, yay”. When we got back to the house afterwards he had “milk, yay”. Too cute!
They’ve been living in Newtown, so we just had to walk out the door into Camperdown Park to find some great graffiti.
I love how their eyes are both looking the same direction!
He was running around …
… but he fell over a few times!
If you look closely you can see his name tattooed on his Daddy’s wrist.
Then we went to the cemetery next door to look at the big fig tree.
Stick, yay!
Then it was bedtime so it was time to go home.
Safe travels Gazza and Nomi and Sid, see you soooooon! x
It’s a long waaaay to Tipperary! Buy me a flight and I’ll shoot them for free. Or better still, send them here on a holiday 
Feck!!! I wish you lived in Tipperary! It’s great you know… lots of really cute and willing subjects to photograph. Growing up tho… Need you now to immortalise their innocence so beautifully like this!
What a super cute little boy! I am in love with the shot of him and his dad's arms… just perfect.
Verrrrrrryyyyyy Niiiiiiccccce
Thanks girls! I'd be a happy camper if I spent the rest of my days photographing boys like Sid. He's one cool dude 
Well done Ruth, you is brilliant! Amazing pics! Lotsa love and xmas cheer from us xoxox jade, paul, freya and Marin xoxoxo
What an absolutely gorgeous little boy. Nicely done Ruth
When Gayle booked me to take photos of Boss she warned me several times that he’s very naughty. I laughed it off and thought no one else’s dogs are as naughty as mine, I can handle it.
She said he gets really obsessed with toys, so I brought a stash of Cabanossi thinking I’d be able to get him to do anything for treats. I very quickly learned that anytime I reached for a treat he’d bark at me. Not so nice for the neighbours at 6am on a Sunday morning!
I took a couple of shots in the garden before taking a little stroll around the streets of Surry Hills and then over to the dog park. He was a challenging dog to photograph, but as Gayle kept reminding me, if I can do this I can do anything!
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Banged up in the courtyard.
On the streets of Surry Hills.
Woof
Boss got a stern talking to …
… it worked!
Can you get it for me? I promise not to bark at you!
He’s a pretty mean ball catcher!
Then finally, after lots of barking at me, I managed to get one of him smiling for the camera! It was my last shot of the morning … number 303!!
He’s a sweet dog really, just a little bossy. I wish Angel would embody her name in the same way!!
Thanks, yeah he’s a character alright!!
Hello, I just found your blog and think your work is fantastic! Boss looks like he is full of personality
Thanks!
Wow! You certainly rose to the challenge Ruth! Really great variety of shots and I reckon you managed to nail his personality perfectly from what you've said.
Beautiful work Ruthie, as always x
You definitely did an awesome job capturing this guy, I'd never guess he was giving you so much trouble!
I told you he was destined for greatness!
Ok, maybe he hasn’t reached supermodel status just yet, but it’s only a matter of time, the camera loves him! lol
I made them here. Be warned, I just wasted two hours of my day there!!
Superb set of images – love the grafitti one especially
OMG Ruth, they are fantastic!!!
On Saturday morning I arranged to meet my friend Dionne in Centennial Park at first light to take photos of her new dog Honey. She’s a three year old Golden Retriever. She’s only been in her new home for two weeks, but the bond between her and the family is really strong already.
The girls are totally smitten!
Keeping an eye on Dionne.
Hunting wabbits!
After the park we went back to Dionne’s house to take a few shots in the back garden. We discovered that Honey’s pretty good at catching treats!
She wuvs her new Mommy!
Hi Andrew! Honey isn’t mine, she belongs to my friend
Hi there,
We also have a beautiful Golden Retriever from our wonderful friends at GRR. Her name is Molly and she is 4 years old. Molly is a fully trained Delta Dog so is almost too smart. She is the love of our lives and I can’t wait to greet her every morning for another wonderful fun packed day.
Your dog is just gorgeous.
andrew
Woops, I changed things around for my new blog. The fourth pic everyone’s referring to is now the second pic!
My pleasure, glad you like them
Ruth you are amazing!!! The photos are stunning! make me all teary too!!
Honey, the girls, Shane and I thank you!!!
Dionne xx
Thanks! I'm still recovering from the early start, but yeah, it was definitely worth it.
Yup, 4th one down is the winner for me too.
She looks so at home!! Obviously a match made in heaven for everyone involved. Warm fuzzy feelings. 
I agree with Charlotte, the fouth one down is stunning! I love the shot of Honey resting her head on her owners lap as well:)
Gorgeous, gorgeous light! That fourth photo down is just amazing! The early starts are really worth it huh
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