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.

  • Popular posts with various dog lifestyle content for NZ’ers like NZ pet portrait artists, how to celebrate your dog’s birthday party, exceptional dog walks (great for taking photos at), dog friendly eateries and much more.

  • One of my dog photos won an award, bronze with distinction from Sue Bryce’s Portrait Masters.

Award winning dog photographer wins prestigious award from portrait masters for great dane portrait with flowers and pink nails.

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.

Most beautiful dog walks in Auckland. Best photogenic spots to take photos of your dog.

Most beautiful dog walks in Auckland and surrounding areas. Best photogenic spots to take photos of your dog.

Favourite dog photographs taken near Auckland

Rescue dog portrait made by Yellow Lab dog photographer in Auckland.

Black rescue dog Raven poses during her dog photoshoot in studio in Hobsonville Auckland.

Senior dog photoshoot done 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.

French bulldog Luna at Auckland studio photography session.

Merle frenchie Luna visits Auckland pet photographer for studio photoshoot.

Poodle cross dog poses on location at Auckland cemetary for family photoshoot.

Poodle, lab and springer spaniel mix breed Nadia during her dog and family photoshoot at Waikumete cemetary in Auckland.

French bulldogs in tuxedos sit for professional pet photograph 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.

Black and white rescue dog has professional dog photograph made in Auckland.

Rescue dog Jack has his pet portrait made at the Yellow Lab studio in Hobsonville Auckland.

Black lab at pet photography studio in Auckland.

Black labrador Nyx during her visit to New Zealand’s dog photographer Yellow Lab.

Golden retrievers pose for professional photo in Auckland.

Cooper and Poppy the golden retrievers’ pet portrait made at Auckland pet photographer Yellow Lab. Their photoshoot was a birthday gift to their owner.

Pug wears ice cream bowtie for professional studio photoshoot.

Otis the pug during his photoshoot in Auckland. He’s sporting his mom’s doggy bowtie creations from Otiboaty Boutique.

Labrador portraits made to surprise dog owner to have special portraits while they live abroad for a year.

Labrador Luna during her dog photoshoot to make surprise gifts for her human sisters.

German wolf spitz at his pet and owner photoshoot in Auckland.

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.

Cute mix breed dog during his pet photography visit in Hobsonville Auckland.

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 photographed at Yellow Lab home studio.

Border collie Torque shows off one of his tricks to pet photographer in Auckland. This artwork was made into an A2 artmount.

Black lab photographed in Auckland studio.

Black Lab Bella poses for her professional portrait on white background.

Maltese cross portrait made in Hobsonville pet photo studio.

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.

Ragdoll kitten at pet photography studio.

Noa the ragdoll photographed against white background colour makes a beautiful portrait for the wall.

Ragdoll cat photographed with owner at pet photography studio in Auckland.

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.

Pet rat and owner pose for professional photo in Auckland.

Savannah and her pet rat have a cuddle during their on location family photoshoot at their home in West Auckland.

Small animal pet photographer in 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 photographed in studio against grey hand painted backdrop.

Rescue puppy dog Ajax has his portrait photograph made at just a few months old.

Handsome rescue dog lays down for professional photography portrait to be made in Auckland.

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 photographed with yellow flower wreath.

Retriever puppy Otis poses with his flower wreath at the Auckland studio.

Adult golden retriever during his pet photoshoot a year after his photo session with another yellow flower wreath.

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 Lab with blue flowers photographed in Hobsonville studio.

Yellow Labrador Nacho’s flower wreath portrait made in Auckland.

French bulldog in yellow flowers.

French bulldog Wonton with his yellow flower wreath made in Auckland.

Rescue dog photographed with blue flowers in Auckland pet photo studio.

Rescue dog Jack photographed with his owner’s favourite colour of blue flowers.

Border collies with flowers on grey background studio photoshoot in Auckland.

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 shot in studio.

Black and white portrait of beautiful couple.

Black and white engagement portrait for Auckland 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 gives mum kisses at Auckland photo shoot.

Yellow Lab Cooper kisses his mom during a cute candid portrait at their photo session.

Black and white photo of dobermann during 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.

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.

Poodle lab mix photographed with her family in Glen Eden.

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.

Labrador with family photograph outdoor on location in Hobsonville.

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.

Photoshoot for Yellow Labs and their owner.

Three labradors photographed in beautiful park with their owner.

Lifestyle family portrait with rescue dog in Auckland.

Family with rescue dog Cleo during their photo session at their home in West Auckland.

Candid mom and daughter photograph taken at Auckland domain WIntergarden.

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 and owner photoshoot at Wintergardens.

Greyhound Kiki pose with their mum during their colourful photoshoot at Auckland domain Wintergardens.

Labrador x retriever mix with dogmom in Hobsonville.

Labrador x retriever cross Dash with his owner at studio photoshoot.

Retrodoodle and owner in studio photographed against grey backdrop.

Retrodoodle Remi photographed with her owner in Hobsonville Auckland pet photo studio.

Mix rescue dog and owner at West Auckland photoshoot.

Rescue dog Jack’s portrait made with his favourite human companion at Auckland dog photo studio Yellow Lab.

Dobermann licks owner during Auckland photo session.

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 [email protected] 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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