I’m a passionate storyteller, lifelong animal-lover and (only slightly) dorky human. Photography has always been meaningful for me, but Hound in Hand has allowed me to combine my love for natural, authentic photography with the unconditional love between people and their pets.
I’m a commercially trained photographer, starting out in a Melbourne fashion photography studio before moving to wedding photography.
What I’ve always loved most about being a photographer is capturing real, honest expressions, and when I realised I could make that a reality through my lifelong love of animals, it was a light bulb moment.
We treasure photographs at all the important milestones in our family's lives; birthdays, engagements, achievements. The relationship we share with our pets is a bond like no other, and they deserve to be just as well commemorated.
Through Hound in Hand, I can help people to celebrate their love, family and some delightfully slobbery kisses.
Having a dog of my own has been a long time coming. I’ve always wanted dogs, since I was a little girl. As a child, my favourite book was a hardcover compendium of dog breeds, and alongside the personality points and care instructions were detailed illustrations that I would spend hours flicking through (I have this book in my studio to this day.)
In 2020 my dreams finally came true and I adopted the affectionate, happy and gentle Matilda from the race track. She was worth the wait. Although our paths have only recently crossed, it feels like I’ve known her forever. That’s the special thing about adopting an adult dog, you both have your past lives, but you’ve come together to start a brand new life together as a family.
Greyhounds are a strange, goofy yet majestic breed and there’s something about them that’s always felt a bit magical to me. Tilly brings out the very best in me and stands as a constant reminder of the important things. She makes me smile from the moment I get up in the morning and we share a cuddle, to the moment she puts herself to bed at night and grumbles for me to turn the light off.
Tilly left this world suddenly at the end of 2023, which was a devastating shock. While the grief I carry feels a little lighter as time passes, I still miss her and think of her every day. She’s my north star and continues to fuel my passion to immortalise intimate moments between people and their beloved pets.
Nothing compares to the love and joy a dog can bring into your life, and I’m so grateful to have had her.
I'd love to chat with you or answer any questions you have!
