Amie Barron Photography

Amie Barron Photography Amie shoots in multiple scenarios and styles. All you really need to know is if there is a dog to be photographed, Amie will be happy to oblige.
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Amie Barron is an award-winning dog photographer in London who works with natural & studio light to capture the unique and beautiful personalities of dogs with urban, rural, and studio portraiture, with a focus on consent-based ethical methods. Amie Barron is a London based dog photographer who works with natural light to capture the unique and beautiful personalities of dogs, turning moments with

them into magical pieces of art to freeze in time forever. Amie offers portrait sessions, event photography, and commercial work for pet businesses.

I think about this a lot: people have thousands of photos on their phones. Of their dogs, their kids, their lives. And w...
15/06/2026

I think about this a lot: people have thousands of photos on their phones. Of their dogs, their kids, their lives. And when they want to find their favourite one - the specific one - I watch them scroll.

Past screenshots and duplicates, and fifteen nearly identical pictures of the same afternoon, until they either find it or give up and pick another one instead.

That's not really living with a photograph. That's just storing it.
Ridhi and Greg are expecting a baby - and somewhere in the middle of all of that, they wanted to make sure Olive had her place on the wall first.

A full gallery, right above the sofa, exactly where she belongs. I felt so grateful to be a small, temporary part of their growing family. To be there for that moment.

Because dogs make a house a home. And our dogs just deserve to be celebrated like that.

"The images don't just show what Olive looks like - they capture who she is."

That's Ridhi's words, not mine. But honestly, it's everything I try to do.

"Looking through them felt like seeing Olive's story told through photographs. We instantly started talking about which ones we wanted framed because they were simply too special not to display in our home."

When I say I photograph for walls, not screens, this is what I mean.

If you've got photographs of your dog sitting in your phone that deserve more than your camera roll, I'd love to help you make something you can actually live with. Link in the comments.

I'm giving away a £944 cat photography session - and I'd love for your cat to win it.A full outdoor portrait session in ...
12/06/2026

I'm giving away a £944 cat photography session - and I'd love for your cat to win it.

A full outdoor portrait session in one of London's green spaces, a personalised creative call beforehand, bespoke retouching, a private image viewing session, and a collection of 10 digital files to keep.

To enter:

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Even if you're a dog person - if you know a cat person who'd love this, send it their way. You'd be making their day.

One thing to know before entering: your cat needs to be comfortable and confident outside on a lead. This is non-negotiable - it's there to make sure the session is genuinely enjoyable for them.

Giveaway closes 11:59pm Friday 10th July. Winner announced Saturday 11th July.

This giveaway is administered by Amie Barron Photography and is not sponsored, endorsed by, or associated with Meta or any other platform.

Reactive dog owners often tell me something before a session to warn me."Just so you know, she'll probably bark when she...
11/06/2026

Reactive dog owners often tell me something before a session to warn me.

"Just so you know, she'll probably bark when she first meets you." "He lunges at strangers if they walk up to us." "I just want to prepare you."

And then we meet, and it doesn't happen. And they look at me like I've done something magical.

I haven't, really. I've just not done the things that usually cause it.
I don't rush in. I don't reach for them. I don't show enthusiasm for a dog who hasn't asked for it.

I let them come to me, on their terms, when they're ready - and sometimes they're ready faster than anyone expected, including them.

There's a version of your dog that most people never get to see. The relaxed one. The settled one. The one that's usually reserved for the humans they trust most.

Being let into that circle of trust is one of the greatest privileges of what I do.

Your dog doesn't need to be "easy" to deserve beautiful photographs. And you don't need to apologise for them. Not here.

No dog left behind. 💜

If you have a reactive, nervous, or shy dog and you've always wondered whether a session could work for them - I'd love to talk it through. Full blog is on the website, link in the comments. ⤵️⤵️⤵️

Dog photographers and logs.It's a stereotype for a reason.But one of the things many people don't realise is that standi...
09/06/2026

Dog photographers and logs.

It's a stereotype for a reason.

But one of the things many people don't realise is that standing on a log can actually be a genuinely enriching activity for dogs.

Environmental agility (sometimes called dog parkour) is simply encouraging dogs to safely interact with objects in their environment. Logs, tree stumps, rocks, fallen trees, low walls, and other natural obstacles.

What looks like a dog posing for a photograph is often actually a dog:

🐾 solving a problem

🐾 building confidence

🐾 improving body awareness

🐾 making choices

🐾 engaging with their environment

For nervous dogs, these small successes can help build confidence. For energetic dogs, it can provide valuable mental enrichment. For many dogs, it's simply fun.

One reason I incorporate environmental agility into my dog photography sessions is that dogs generally enjoy having something to do.

They're not just standing still while I take photos.

They're exploring.
They're learning.
They're earning rewards.
They're working things out.

The photographs happen at the same time.

(Although I do accept no responsibility for any future obsession with climbing logs.)

Sometimes the first signs of seasonal allergies or hayfever in dogs don’t look medical at all.More licking. More scratch...
04/06/2026

Sometimes the first signs of seasonal allergies or hayfever in dogs don’t look medical at all.

More licking. More scratching. Red paws after walks. Rubbing their face on furniture. Seeming irritated after grass exposure. Becoming more unsettled outdoors.

A lot of owners notice subtle behavioural changes long before they realise something environmental may actually be bothering their dog.

Summer can be wonderful with dogs, but it can also bring:
🌾 pollen
🌱 grasses
🦟 insects
☀️ heat
🌳 environmental allergens

If your dog seems persistently itchy, uncomfortable, inflamed, or distressed, it’s always best to speak to your vet rather than trying to self-diagnose online.

Hopefully this post helps a few people recognise signs they may not have connected to summer before.

02/06/2026

Reliable recall is one of the most important skills dogs ever learn, but it’s also one of the things owners struggle with most.

I go to puppy classes with Diane at in Tooting once a month for my regular dose of puppy dopamine, and photographing recall work is always my favourite part.

I asked her:
“What are the biggest things owners can do to set dogs up for success with recall?”

Her answer was basically this:

🐾 1. Make sure your dog actually understands their recall word

“A lot of dogs don’t truly understand what their recall cue means because owners start using it immediately in busy environments before the dog has properly learned it.

Your recall cue should mean:
‘Turn towards me because something brilliant is about to happen.’

Start at home first and build gradually:
house → garden → quiet outdoor areas → long line work → more distracting environments.”

🐾 2. Make coming back to you genuinely rewarding

“Dogs repeat behaviours that are rewarding.

If returning to you consistently predicts something wonderful, your recall becomes far more powerful.

One of the biggest mindset shifts owners can make is realising that recall should feel rewarding, not restrictive.

Too many dogs learn that being recalled means:
lead goes on
fun ends
walk finishes.

Frequently reward your dog and then allow them to go back to exploring again.”

🐾 3. Don’t nag your dog

“One of the quickest ways to weaken a recall cue is repeating it over and over again.

Very quickly, dogs learn the first few cues don’t really matter.

Your recall word should carry value and meaning, so use it carefully and intentionally.”

Honestly I thought this was such a helpful reminder that recall isn’t something dogs simply “know” — it’s something we teach carefully over time through clarity, reinforcement, consistency, and gradual progression.

(P.S. I hope you enjoyed a peek through my camera at puppy class 🐾)

London in June always feels like everyone collectively decides to spend as much time outside as possible before the weat...
01/06/2026

London in June always feels like everyone collectively decides to spend as much time outside as possible before the weather changes its mind again.

So I pulled together some of the dog-friendly events, seasonal reminders, quieter walks, and London summer plans happening this month for fellow dog people.

Events happening across June:

🐾 Walkies at RHS Wisley | 5th, 19th + 28th June 📍RHS Garden Wisley

🍷 Paws & Pours | 6th June 📍Humble Grape, Islington

🌿 Open Garden Squares Weekend | 7th-8th June 📍Across London

🐶 Hampstead Garden Suburb Dog Show | 7th June 📍Hampstead Garden Suburb

🐾 National Best Friends Day | 8th June

🏛️ Greenwich Dog Show | 13th June 📍Old Royal Naval College

👔 National Dog Dad Day | 14th June

🍴 Taste of London | 17th-21st June 📍Regent’s Park

🌈 Wandsworth Family Pride | 20th June 📍Battersea Park

☀️ Summer Solstice | 21st June

🐕 Battersea Park Dog Show | 21st June 📍Battersea Park

🛍️ Cannizaro House Artisan Market | 21st June 📍Wimbledon

👔 Bring Your Dog To Work Day | 26th June

🎾 Wimbledon Championships Begin | From 29th June 📍Wimbledon

A little note though, because I always think this matters during summer:

Not every dog actually enjoys busy environments, crowded events, pub gardens, cafés, or long social days out - and that’s completely okay.

Some dogs genuinely thrive in busier spaces. Others are much happier with a quieter woodland walk, a shady café stop, or staying home while you go out and bring them back a treat afterwards.

Neither type of dog is better.

Please make sure the events you take your dog to are ethical, and that they’re something they’ll actually enjoy, not just tolerate or shut down in.

Hopefully this gives you a few ideas for June, whether your dog is a social butterfly, emotionally delicate, or simply committed to being indoors by 2pm.

One of the questions I get asked most often is:“Do I get all the digital files?”And honestly, I completely understand wh...
27/05/2026

One of the questions I get asked most often is:
“Do I get all the digital files?”

And honestly, I completely understand why people ask it because photography pricing online is often explained terribly.

My sessions are structured the way they are because I photograph for walls, not screens - but also because I want the experience to stay flexible and accessible for different people.

Some people want one statement piece above a fireplace.
Some want wall galleries.
Some want a personalised keepsake box of prints.
Some want digital files too.
Some just take the complimentary print.

And honestly, all of those are valid.

That’s why I separate the session fee from artwork and products afterwards. I never want people paying upfront for things they don’t love.

How many times have you gone to show someone your “favourite” photo of your dog… and then scrolled through your phone trying to find it?

And scrolled.
And scrolled.

Until eventually choosing another equally adorable one at random instead.

But the images you see every day - the ones framed on walls, printed, woven into the home - become something completely different emotionally.

The thing I hear most often when clients see their artwork in person is:
“These look like paintings.”

And honestly, that’s the goal.

Not just photos sitting in a camera roll forever, but artwork that feels like part of the home, just like they are.

Also genuinely curious:
Would you personally prefer:

1. a session fee with flexible artwork/digital options afterwards
OR
2. all-inclusive package pricing upfront?

Grass seed season has unfortunately returned, which means London dog owners are now checking paws like they’re part of a...
26/05/2026

Grass seed season has unfortunately returned, which means London dog owners are now checking paws like they’re part of airport security.

Tiny evil little plant fragments somehow capable of:

* entering paws
* disappearing into ears
* emotionally destabilising entire households

Theo has pointy ears AND the energy of a tiny explorer who has much to see, much to smell, so yes, I become deeply annoying about grass checks this time of year.

I once knew a corgi who ended up with a grass seed travelling from the ear towards the eye because everyone understandably thought it was just an ear infection at first, which genuinely unlocked a new fear level for me.

And don’t forget yourself! I’m vegan so thought nature would always be kind to me; apparently not. I actually have a scar on my ankle from a grass seed attaching itself to my sock inside my boot and burrowing into my skin.

Anyway:
Check paws.
Check ears.
Check everywhere.

Especially if you own a doodle honestly.

Please tell me I’m not the only person inspecting their dog like a forensic investigator after walks currently.

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