Monthly Archives: April 2010

Amstaff Specialty – Apr 2010 | Sydney Dog Photographer

Saturday was a double whammy for us at the American Staffordshire Terrier Club of NSW’s specialty. We had our second outing with our Ruthless Leather stall and it was also my first event as the official club photographer! It was held at Erskine Park which is in the West of Sydney. Every time I’ve been there it’s been stupidly hot and Saturday was no exception. Hence all the panting in the photos! I took over 1250 photos, but the majority are ringside so I won’t post them here.

This is Chato wearing a wide black and antique brass Rocknrolla with a matching lead. I love how it looks on him. It’s strong and masculine without being too macho.

Buster’s owners arranged to have some headshots taken during the lunch-break. Isn’t he stunning? I love his mask. To the right is his “sister”, Missy the Stafford, jumping around in a regular burgundy and silver Asteroid Belt collar with a matching narrow lead. She’s a bit of a clown!!

Of course I made a beeline for every puppy that I saw…

…even if they weren’t Amstaffs!

Hera from Skylarulz also asked me for some headshots of her two boys. On the left is Hemi and Troy is on the right. Apparently he’s always smiling so I didn’t even try to avoid getting tongue shots!

At the end of the day Dutch’s owner asked me to take some stacked shots. When I was finished the leash came off and they had some crazy time. Myself and Dave were laughing our hearts out for about fifteen minutes while they played. They have a great bond and even though they play rough, Dutch knew who was the boss. What a lovely social and well rounded boy he is. A great ambassador for the breed.

I saved the biggest tongue shot of all for last!!

Cazzie - OMG Ruth awesum pics as always hun … LOVE LOVE LOVE the smiling puppy and the frenchie bubs ♥

Lisa - GREAT SHOTS Ruth! I am envious… An Amstaff convention!!!!
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Ty - AH! I love the forth one! That smile is great!

Kelly Taylor - What a wonderful job you did!!!

It is great to see someone who truly has a PASSION for what they do, but most of all LOVES their dogs…Or anyone’s dogs for that matter!!!

Ruth you are fantastic and we deserving of the awards you have received. We look forward to you being the ASTC of NSW’s official club photographer for all our shows!!!

Ruth[less] - Thanks Kelly :)

Ian Jeffery - HAPPY STAFFIES EVERYWHERE!!! I love the grey pup with her eyse closed!

Isn’t Photoshop Amazing? | Sydney Dog Photographer

A photographer friend of mine saw one of the photos that I took at the Dobermann Nationals and suggested with a bit of Photoshoppery [yes, that is a word!] it could be a great image.

Isn’t Photoshop amazing?!

This image and heaps more of my stuff is available to buy as cards, prints, canvasses, etc. in my RedBubble shop.

alexa - Yep, it is! I need to get better with it. Of course, that’s part of my style… Minimal editing. ;) I love what you did with this one.

Jessca - Wow, great photo!! The edit is really good!!
And what a beautiful dobie :)

Dobermann Nationals | strong dog collars

Ruthless Leather had it’s first public outing this weekend. We were invited to have a stall at the Dobermann Nationals. Even though we got there a day after everyone else we still managed to score a prime spot outside the main entrance. Cheeky buggers that we are! We didn’t know how well we’d be received as we don’t sell off-the-shelf, all our pieces are made-to-order. It went really well though and it looks like we’re going to have a busy few weeks ahead of us!

Not only did Dave put in lots of late nights getting all the collars and leads ready in time, he also built this display stand. Isn’t he a good boy?

These were our neighbours [and new business managers!], the lovely ladies from Little Originals and their dog Anoushka. They’re both art teachers and so creative. Their website isn’t up and running yet, but as soon as it is I’ll let you know. You’ll want to check it out!

I hope you like Dobermanns [Dobermen?] cause I took a motherload of photos! I didn’t get this guy’s name. I was so in awe of his beauty that I got into a bit of a fluster. All I know is that he was imported from the US and he looked stunning in our wide black and brass Stud Muffin collar! [ETA: Thanks to Jan for letting me know that this is Aussie [Am. Ch. Aquarius Raindancin At Walamara, WAC]

Here’s a couple of cute puppies getting the once-over and taking it all in their stride!

Below is Valour [Aust. Ch. Fireax Twice The Valour ET WAC] wearing a regular chestnut and silver Lone Ranger collar [too high and tight, woops!] and Thunder [Aust. Ch. Fireax Thunder Storm ET] wearing a wide black and silver Lone Ranger collar. Thunder was Best of Breed at the Sydney Royal in 2006 and he also won Best Competitive Veteran in Show on Sunday.

A few of my friends were showing so they asked me to take some headshots of their dogs for them. The light was beautiful on Sunday afternoon and combined with nice models, it was an easy half hour’s work! Below on the left is Rumour [Aust. Ch. Fireax Flamin Rumour] and on the right is Buffy [Fireax Enticing Envy] who won Best Opposite Junior in Show on Saturday.

This is Valour again. He’s Divani‘s litter brother. He’s won multiple Best in Groups and he was also Best of Breed at the Sydney Royal Easter Show last year. Such a handsome boy… even more so after I’ve photoshopped out the long strings of drool;)

We’ll be doing it all over again at the American Staffordshire Terrier Club of NSW Specialty Show next Saturday at Erskine Park, so come and say “hi” if you’re in the area!

Charlotte Reeves - Fantastic stuff Ruth! Looks like you had a ball, the collars look great on the display stand (nice work Dave) and wow there were some gorgeous Dobies there.

Jan Werner - The first photo is of the gorgeous “Aussie”, Am.Ch. Aquarius Raindancin At Walamara, WAC.

Ruth[less] - Thanks Jan!

Serena - I just love that first Dobe, have not seen anything quite like him over here. He is divine.

wendy - Your stand and display looks FABULOUS! Your husband did a great job!!! And I’m with you, I think Dobermans are one of the most beautiful breeds.

Ty - I love those puppies, they look so worried up there! Oh and I love the collars they look amazing!

Ruth[less] - Thanks Ty!

Dru - Gorgeous photos, as always. Gorgeous dog too! Collars look fab, all very professional!

Amelia - Aussie (the first dobe, American import) is my puppies father, such a lovely photo!

Happy Easter! | Sydney Dog Photographer

Serena - Poor Chopper. Great shot though.

Ruth[less] - Don’t worry about him, he got paid ;)

Vanessa Ryan - Ruth that is too cute and hilarious! Love it…Happy Easter! xx

Maria Andrews - Now THAT is adorable. Love it.