Article by Furry Hearts contributor and fellow animal lover Kasia McNaught Did you know that the word for ‘pet’ in Ancient Egyptian means ‘my heaven’? This beautiful translation gives us some sort of clue as to why we can’t live without our animal companions. Australia certainly recognises the importance pets play in our society, with one of the highest…
I’m writing this at the suggestion of some wonderful fellow photographers and animal lovers. This post is not for the faint hearted so only read on if you are ready to feel all the feels. My heart dog Bear passed away shortly into the new year and honestly I am struggling to deal. Hopefully this…
There’s a few things I *really* love finding when I wander into a strange house for a photoshoot. A nice big window. A gentle puddle of smoothly wrapping light. A colourful armchair. Coordinating cushions and throw rugs. An incredibly so-cute-you-could-die roggie. This SharPei mix girl is Clover from WISH Animal Rescue xoxo
So much can happen in just a year. So much can happen in less than six months! It feels like ages ago now but it has only been only 4 months since I left my “day job” to pursue my pet photography business full time. Not very long in the scheme of things considering I…
I grew up on a large half acre block in Balga which, in the 70s, was on the outskirts of Perth suburbia. My parents purchased the land and built a home there after moving to the wild west from Sydney. And I will always have happy memories of freedom and space because of it. From…
“There’s no need for a piece of sculpture in a home that has a cat.” ~ Wesley Bates I recently subjected some of my endlessly patient cat photography clients to a little moody black and white “artistic experimentation” while creating portraits of their beloved felines. I love the line of a cat, there is a…
In my previous life as service manager in a residential construction company, part of my role was to meet with customers that had queries, or even complaints, about their houses and then proceed to negotiate satisfactory outcomes with them. These meetings took place at their home as that obviously was the product we were discussing….
New Stuff!! New Stuff!! I’m so freaking excited to add this to my product offerings as we kick off a new financial year. You want to tell the story of your beloved pet. And while the above-the-mantle hero shot is glorious to behold, sometimes you need that extra something that expresses the different facets of…
I think in my heart of hearts this is why I do what I do. I don’t fully understand why something so precious is so fleeting. But I do understand the need to protect, to nurture. I understand how vulnerable they are in this world and the weight of the responsibility to care and love…
WANTED: Stylish cats with devoted staff owners I’m looking for people who adore their precious feline companions and would be happy for me to come into their home to take some beautiful photos of their kitty living in comfort and style. I’m only offering this to 5 cats who enjoy a pampered and well loved…
