Before we talk
What a portrait session with me actually looks like, why I print, and the questions people usually ask before they book.
Hi, I'm Ina.
I photograph dogs here in Canberra, and I started because of my own dog, Mac.
Before he passed, I went looking for someone who could capture what he was actually like. I found a studio photographer, and the session was hard. Mac was anxious and panting the whole way through, and James was nervous too. I got those photos printed and put them on the wall. Every time I walked past them, I remembered the session rather than my dog.
That's why I built this the way I did.
How a session works
Four steps, and I'm with you for all of them.
The consultation
We sit down, studio or Zoom, whichever is easier for you. I ask about your dog. What they're like on a normal day, where they're happiest, what you'd love to have on your walls. It's a conversation, not a sales pitch, and you don't decide anything on the call.
The planning call
Before the session we sort out the details, so nothing is left to chance on the day. Where we're going, what time of day suits your dog best, what to bring.
The session
Most of my sessions are outdoors, and they run at your dog's pace. I photograph dogs on leash and edit the leash out afterwards, so even the running shots are safe. No making anyone sit still. Some of my favourite images come from the moment everyone stops trying so hard.
The ordering appointment
We meet again and go through the images together, and design the artwork for your home. You see everything printed, at size, before you choose anything.
That's the whole process, start to finish.
Book your consultationWhy I print
In July I said goodbye to my boy James. He was 11, and I only had 9 years with him. Even doing this for a living, even knowing everything I know, I still thought we had more time.
The photos I have of him aren't from special occasions. They're just him. Walking in the gardens, doing his sniffari, refusing to move until he'd sniffed every spot we visited. Those photographs are the most important things I own.
That's why I print.
Tangible artwork is something beautiful you can display. A legacy of your dog. Printed at a size and a standard I control, so the colours are right and it lasts.
This is why the ordering appointment exists, and why I don't just hand over a folder of files and wish you luck. Choosing artwork for your home is a decision worth making properly, with the images in front of you and someone who knows how they will print.
Let's talk about what would suit your home.
Book your consultationYou in the photos too
Most people book thinking it's a portrait of their dog. The ones with both of you in them tend to be the keepers.
In their own words
Google reviews from Canberra dog families, exactly as they wrote them.
The experience
"From the personalised welcome sign to the home-made dog treats, and then, the photos themselves, and the flexibility to view different formats, including virtual mockups of the finished product on your wall, all just fabulous. Expertise, care and charm. And stunning photos, beautifully presented. Worth every cent."
★★★★★Claire Wright, May 2025
"The whole experience was fun and creative and full of care and respect for all five of us from the first meet and greet (planning session) to our photo ordering session. Ina truly captured it all."
★★★★★Danita Burg, November 2025
"Ina walked me through every step of the process, which was hugely reassuring, as well as working with me to perfect the final images. I couldn't be happier with the outcome and I will treasure the experience and the photos for a lifetime."
★★★★★Krystal Hemsworth, January 2025
Your dog, as they actually are
"Ina is so passionate about her craft, and it shows through how she interacts with her clients and their fur-kids; the end result speaks for itself. Ina was so patient with my girl, working with Claire's ability as an elderly gal, and yet went above and beyond to capture her personality and the bond between us."
★★★★★Krystal Hemsworth, January 2025
"Absolutely fantastic!!! Ina did a fantastic job with the shoot, it was so hard to pick which pics we wanted, because all of them were fantastic and so beautiful. She not only captured our boy's cheeky personality, but also the majestic side of him."
★★★★★Valerie Chiang, September 2024
"Ina surpassed our expectations with her remarkable skills and personalised approach. She not only created stunning photos but also actively listened and accommodated our specific preferences, ensuring the final images truly reflected the uniqueness of our dog."
★★★★★Teresa Freeling, January 2024
What ends up on the wall
"The final images are simply amazing. I was genuinely blown away by how beautifully she captured Oscar and Rikki. Every piece feels like artwork, not just a photograph."
★★★★★Kim Vella, February 2026
"I feel so lucky to have an Ina J photograph to hang on our wall. It's something I'll treasure forever."
★★★★★Mauravi Jukar, October 2024
"The quality family photos (including our fur-baby) which she delivered for us will leave lasting memories as we look and reflect daily on the framed result."
★★★★★Chris Polyichanin, April 2024
"Amazing photography experience, super quick with communications and delivered the most incredible metallic print I've ever seen! Thank you!!"
★★★★★Jamie Kieliszek, October 2025
Come and have a chat with me about your dog.
Book your consultationQuestions people ask
The ones that come up most, answered straight.
My dog will never sit still.
That's so common. I photograph dogs on leash, which I edit out afterwards. Even the running shots are on a long lead. In six years, there hasn't been a dog I couldn't photograph. The secret is going at their pace and having really good treats.
My dog is anxious around strangers.
Then we go slower. That's the whole reason the planning call exists, so I know what your dog is like before we meet, and we can pick a time and a place that suits them.
Do I get the digital files?
Yes. The matching digital files come with your artwork, so you have both. The print is the guaranteed version, made to a colour standard I control.
I don't know where I'd put it.
Send me a photo of your wall with a piece of paper taped up, and I'll design a mockup so you can see it on your own wall before you commit to anything.
Do I have to decide on the day?
No. You choose your artwork at the ordering appointment, after you've seen your own dog printed at size. Nothing is decided at the consultation.
Is there a payment plan?
Yes. We can talk through the options when we meet.
Ready to talk?
If you've been thinking about a session for your dog, do it while they're still doing the head tilt and stealing your spot on the couch. The next step is a consultation with me, studio or Zoom.
Book your consultation