Camera Plus Dog

12/12/2024

We recently headed over to Woof Avenue for a day of content creation! They are in the process of ensuring their website is full of actual imagery created in salon - and there is nothing I love more than helping clients avoid using stock imagery.

Here are a few highlights from the day. This was so much fun but my gosh I was ithcy, I couldn't get in the shower fast enough - Appreciate your groomers - It's itchy, sweaty, back breaking, exhausting work..... and they deserve every cent you pay them!

08/12/2024

Who's stuck for a last minute gift? Or maybe you just deserve a treat yourself!? We recently had the lovely Jai from Peach Print Co reach out and offer to print some magnets to show us the quality of their work.

Not only is this a local small business, but they donate $1 from every magnet sold to a local charity supporting those in need!

Jai will be working around the clock to meet those Christmas deadlines. Cut off is the15th for postage orders, or a spot later if you would like to pick up.

Just over to their website to learn some more peachprintco.com.au

07/12/2024

We've been quiet! But busy behind the scenes. Here's a little sneak peak from one of the more recent shoots. This was such a rewarding shoot and anyone who knows me well sure knows that rotti's hold a special place in my heart.

These adorable brothers missed the Christmas set up, but they still brought some Christmas Cheer when we ended their portrait session with a Christmas themed pic.

Baby Koda absolutely loved the camera, his big brother wasn't quite so confident, so we made lots of allowances to ensure his images resulted in relaxed expressions. This meant regular breaks, decompression with ball play, high value treats and lots of lighting moves to where he felt safest. He even brought along his favourite doggy daycare worker for emotional support!

Thank you for choosing CPD

03/11/2024

Pamper Paws Parents.... Daycare photos are now live! Reach out if you have any questions at all about ordering however there is a "how to" guide as the first photos of the gallery.

Enjoy! (link in comments if you have lost your QR code)

28/10/2024

CALL OUT to outstanding watch me grow participants.....

I will be shooting pure white on the 9th of November and don't expect to do so for several months after this date, so this is the final opportunity to finish watch me grow sessions.

Please reach out to secure your session time so we can tick off those final shots!

(For those interested in these super cool growth series, books are currently closed due to medical reasons and the inability to commit long term as these take up to two years to complete).

26/10/2024

There’s nothing quite like meeting a "rainbow pup"—those incredible souls who bring warmth, healing, and love back into a life after loss. This season, I’ve had the joy of meeting a few, like this gorgeous little pup "Georgie," the newest member of one of my client’s families. Georgie has already made such a profound difference, reminding us all that, even when it feels impossible to love again, or when the thought of another loss seems overwhelming, there’s always room for more love, joy, and new paw prints.

12/10/2024

In loving memory of “Calico”.

This sweet girl spent her entire life giving to others and she continues to do so as her body was selflessly donated to research, to help train the next generation of veterinarians.

The bond she had with her owner was like nothing I’ve ever seen before. I know how incredibly broken she will be and all those who crossed her path in nursing homes visits over the years.

Sending love to her family 💕

(Calicos family chose to do her end of life session while she still had a little spark, so we captured her memories in the winter sun a few months back).

09/10/2024

Introducing ''Ocean Valley'' - I feel so blessed to say that she is mine and took the opportunity to capture her on our 2024 Christmas set recently.

Ocean joined our family a few months back and after weeks on the street her beautiful foster carer nursed her back to health and then we took over from there. It's been so rewarding watching her improve in health, gain confidence and find her new way of life in our home where she is always warm, dry and fed. Her little personality is beginning to shine and we are seeing a much braver girl swipe things off the coffee table, climb, get the cat zoomies and spend most of her days relaxed enough that she can snooze from dawn to dusk.

She was rescued by Valley Cat Rescue - and selected especially for us by one of my longest standing and amazing clients (and rescue superhero) Kelly. We may be her 6th, but we're definitely going to be her last - welcome home, Ocean.

21/09/2024

Ralph arrived with “apology flowers” …..turns out he didn’t need to, but I got to keep them anyway!

Love my clients so much, especially the ones who have dogs like Ralph 🙈

20/09/2024

Heading into a busy weekend of Christmas Sessions! Let's hope all the pooches find their session as relaxing as Lola.

Don't forget we are no longer shooting from the Coal street studio and have a pop up space for all Christmas sessions. Reach out if you have lost the details.

We've had a lot of reschedules this year mostly due to health - if you'd like to be placed on the waiting list please reach out as there have been a few very last minute sessions up for grabs

~M~

17/09/2024

Proud to announce I have made the top 50 for the animal category of The 2024 Mono Awards. The Mono awards are open to photographers all around the world and are the largest awards dedicated purely to black and white photography.

Only 4% of entrants make it this far, so it feels like a win already being recognised by a panel of 12 incredible judges. Cross your paws that it does well during re-judging!

14/09/2024

We've just finished shooting the 2024 Christmas Range for Rover Pet Products - I must say the only thing more amazing than these Aussie made products are our beautiful little models who represented CPD perfectly. I couldn't possibly be any prouder of them. An extra huge shout out to Super Jeff (wearing the little jester hat) who excelled so much I had a chat to his pawrents about furthering his modelling career!

If you're ready to start Christmas shopping for THE MOST important family member, have a look at these products before they sell out.

05/09/2024

It's come to my attention that a few our existing clients have missed a christmas session. There are still a few place left for existing customers only. If you missed out, please shoot me over an email [email protected] asap

If you're a new client and would love the opportunity, chances are very slim, but of course you are welcome to put your details down on our waiting list. Please email with the subject title "waiting list" and include details such as pet names and breeds, if adults or children will be in the shoots, if your pet has requirements such as not being around other dogs, your mobile number and so on.

Cannot believe how quickly these sessions have rolled back around!
~Maree~

26/08/2024

It's INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY! A day dedicated to honouring and appreciating the special bond between humans and dogs. Today serves as a global reminder of the immeasurable contributions dogs make to our lives, whether as loyal companions, working partners, or as incredible Assistance Dogs.

In true dog loving spirit, I spent the morning scouting for an up coming photo day in a yard full of dogs and left covered in fur, slobber and mud.....The perfect morning, especially today!

01/08/2024

FRIENDLY REMINDER - Christmas Pawtrait bookings open tomorrow night at 8pm (Friday 2nd Aug). They will only be open to our VIP customers and in order to book you must be a member of our Facebook VIP group (Camera Plus Dog "Pawtraits") - as that is where the link for booking is posted.

Due to reduced capacity to shoot, we are expecting it to sell out within the hour - so please set a reminder prior to the time if you are hoping to make a booking.

All details are in the private group. If you are an existing customers and are not in thte vip group - please send a request asap so I can add you.

https://www.facebook.com/share/9pNJnkf9TyzpNqim/

15/07/2024

Just a little update on 2024 Christmas sessions. Our dog friendly venue is Mayfield is now secured and we will be shooting for just 6 full days this year (approx 60 sessions).

We're shooting much earlier in the year due to the heat (no air conditioning at this venue) and possible third knee surgery in November.

Sessions will go on sale on 1st August - with sessions only available to existing customers. A 50% deposit is required to secure your booking.

Unfortunately this venue will make cat's tricky! Please feel free to contact me to discuss.

~Maree~

27/06/2024

CHRISTMAS UPDATE ……

Yes! Christmas shoots will be happening this year - Here’s a sneak peak at our 2024 Christmas drop.

As we head in to our 7th year of Christmas shoots, it’s hard to find something unique for our customers who have been coming every year, but I love this drop- it’s so luxe and will be stunning in photos.

Christmas will be structured very differently this year with just three full days of shootjng at the end of September and then another three in mid October. Dates to be confirmed soon. Shoots will take place in mayfield - details to come soon.

Unfortunately Christmas will only be open to our vip customers this year due to my limited ability to shoot injured.

Bookings will open once my venue is secured.

Maree xox

13/06/2024

A little write up about the comp over the weekend - Thanks Newcastle Weekly!

https://newcastleweekly.com.au/dog-grooming-competition-newcastle/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0NlwKK_X4PuUNgwHLdIuV7JgcwdhwNH_EYgVpuPRFLYo6II0zC9LPt54_aem_AUYqwZT5PTrEKltZA56g_t_ZhQH2cRX5b2UW2RlFSqaIllZ0X7sfAevhMGHWjpoQ3yKqQ5-p5FcJLQs_6naoZpkI

More than 100 pooches from across the country looked their best at Newcastle's inaugural Novogroom dog grooming competition at the weekend.