Jonathan Yearsley Pet and Equine

Jonathan Yearsley Pet and Equine Fine art studio and location portrait photography for pets and equine in beautiful North Wales.

I'm happy to admit that I'm biased when it comes to loving Spaniels, especially black Working Cockers like Mya here.Mya ...
04/12/2024

I'm happy to admit that I'm biased when it comes to loving Spaniels, especially black Working Cockers like Mya here.

Mya travelled all the way from Essex for her late Autumn session, and despite a little drizzle, she was just the perfect model for a time in the park. Getting a little bit damp really makes the coat of a dark-coloured dog shine, and that definitely helped when putting this particular image together.

I just loved how the browns of the ferns made her pop so beautifully, and look at those Spaniel eyes, too :)

I don't often see the Westie breed, so it was a delight to have Dudley and Eddie join me for a recent session at the par...
30/11/2024

I don't often see the Westie breed, so it was a delight to have Dudley and Eddie join me for a recent session at the park.

I wanted to capture the joy of these two dogs as they enjoyed each other's company, which meant taking some group shots to choose from.

Eddie, on the left, had his tongue out and was smiling throughout the session, making his picture a clear favourite to share.

It seems like only yesterday that the trees were showing all the colours of Autumn and there were plenty of leaves on th...
25/11/2024

It seems like only yesterday that the trees were showing all the colours of Autumn and there were plenty of leaves on the ground. The recent wind, snow, and Storm Bert have all but stripped the trees bare, so that's the end of the Autumn sessions for another year.

Here's one of our favourites from the Autumn forest session with twelve-year-old long-haired rescue Chihuahua - Carlos. Pint-sized he might be, but he certainly felt he could take on any dog many times his size. So we made a point of finding quiet parts of the forest to enjoy so time away from other canine distractions and an opportunity to have some time off lead safely.

I don't often get the opportunity to do it, but it's lovely when you get the chance to photograph the same dog over a pe...
20/11/2024

I don't often get the opportunity to do it, but it's lovely when you get the chance to photograph the same dog over a period of years since they were young puppies.

Oakley, the working English Springer Spaniel, was with me for his third session in almost five years. I first met him at 5 months for a location session and a few years later out in the forest. So this time it was an obvious option to opt for the studio.

He's changed quite a lot since those leggy puppy days and is really rocking those feathery locks perfectly.

Here's to more sessions to come 😀

Border Terriers are such a characterful little breed. So much to give in such a pocket-sized ball of fluff like young R...
16/11/2024

Border Terriers are such a characterful little breed. So much to give in such a pocket-sized ball of fluff like young Rocket here.

He's got such a busy life of man-trailing, doggie parkour and scent work I'm surprised he found time to join me in the studio for his session!

I do love creating this image from the black-background element of my studio sessions. That beautifully simple lighting captures the outline and those eyes so perfectly.

If you would like similar images of your dogs in the studio, there is still time to grab a session as part of my studio promotion.

Take a look here for more details:

https://web.jonathanyearsley.co.uk/studio-dog-photography

This is another breed from my gun dog book project, and it's one that I've wanted to try for close to 10 years.Abel is a...
13/11/2024

This is another breed from my gun dog book project, and it's one that I've wanted to try for close to 10 years.

Abel is a Korthals Griffon, which is one of the rarer HRP breeds out there and not to be mixed up with a GWP. I'd first seen them at the Cheshire Game Fair in the rare breeds arena and have really only met one out in the wild since then.

So it was lovely to have this opportunity to photograph him and his pack buddy, Nesta and tick off another from my book.

Any guesses as to what breed young Nesta is? I think this is quite a hard one to get right, especially as they are such...
12/11/2024

Any guesses as to what breed young Nesta is?

I think this is quite a hard one to get right, especially as they are such a rare breed of gun dog in the UK.

She was another of the dogs I photographed for my gun dog book project. She joined me with another member of her pack, Abel, whom I will post an image of in the next couple of days. A lovely late summer evening spent talking working dogs and all things countryside, you couldn't get better than that.

I do hope to have a chance to photograph another one someday, but it might be sometime 😃

Who says that chairs are for sitting on?!Young Sprocker puppy Wilma, has decided that sitting is very much optional, and...
09/11/2024

Who says that chairs are for sitting on?!

Young Sprocker puppy Wilma, has decided that sitting is very much optional, and a cheeky standing position is really the best look for her studio photography session 😀

Don't forget that there is still time to grab one of my special offer studio sessions via the link below:

https://web.jonathanyearsley.co.uk/studio-dog-photography

I don't tend to see many of the smaller breeds coming through for sessions with me, which is a shame. So it's nice to h...
06/11/2024

I don't tend to see many of the smaller breeds coming through for sessions with me, which is a shame. So it's nice to have the opportunity to share some time with them when I can.

I spent my morning here with the lovely Leo, Tinkerbell, and Poppy, two Chihuahuas, and a Pug x Frenchie.

Despite a particularly short season this year, we were fortunate to have some heather colours still to play with.

I look forward to sharing some more Chihuahua sessions soon.

How cute do these two look?These 'butter wouldn't melt' puppies are sixteen-week-old Sprocker siblings, George and Milli...
02/11/2024

How cute do these two look?

These 'butter wouldn't melt' puppies are sixteen-week-old Sprocker siblings, George and Millie, who joined me for a fun little location experience a short while ago.

It already seems such a long time since we had our heather sessions and the summer was still somewhat in full swing. So now we are into Autumn and I'm enjoying the riot of colours outside my door.

How much do you enjoy Autumn walks with your dogs?

Prior to my recent Podenco rescue studio sessions, I had the real pleasure of a four-dog rescue location session with th...
31/10/2024

Prior to my recent Podenco rescue studio sessions, I had the real pleasure of a four-dog rescue location session with three other Podencos and a Belgian Malinois.

One image my clients wanted to create was a group shot of all four dogs together, which they assumed might be pretty hard to achieve. In fairness, through a few little tricks and the four dogs' super behaviour, we created that one special image.

So here's the final piece showing Dino, Marco, Ruby and Juana at their absolute best.

There is nothing better than creating finished artwork for my clients and really giving their dogs pride of place on the...
28/10/2024

There is nothing better than creating finished artwork for my clients and really giving their dogs pride of place on the walls of their homes.

Whether it's out on location or in the studio, I've always put an emphasis on artwork that clients can enjoy every day and to cherish for many years.

Imagine walking past images like these of my client's Labradors in your hallway or study each and every day.

Why not take advantage of my winter session promotion and have me create artwork from the studio that you will enjoy too.

Click the link below for more information and save £50.

https://web.jonathanyearsley.co.uk/studio-dog-photography

A little flashback behind the scenes from a trip we did to one of my favourite places in Eryri, the stunning Cwm Idwal.S...
28/10/2024

A little flashback behind the scenes from a trip we did to one of my favourite places in Eryri, the stunning Cwm Idwal.

Such natural drama to this location, and just the perfect day for the session too.

If you would love some dramatic outdoor portraits in a location like this do get in touch.

A few months ago, a TV production company approached me with a more unusual request: Could I approve their showing my im...
26/10/2024

A few months ago, a TV production company approached me with a more unusual request: Could I approve their showing my images as part of a new series on the Discovery+ channel?

It turns out that my lovely clients Carly and Tim are appearing in an episode of the series "Derelict Rescue" with their huge refurb of a derelict church hall. It's a bit like Grand Designs, if you've not seen it before.

A big part of their reason for picking a hall as their new home, was the single story aspect made it easier for their three miniature Dachshunds.

Iris, Ivy and Violet came to me back in 2019 and being the Instagram stars they are, they were an absolute treat to photograph in the studio.

They selected a number of stunning pieces from their session, which now adorn the hall walls in their new home.

The collection looks absolutely perfect and best wishes to the whole family, now they are settled in to the lovely refurb.

If you would like similar studio images of your dogs, why not take advantage of my Winter studio special offer here and book for just £50, with an extra £50 artwork credit included.

https://web.jonathanyearsley.co.uk/studio-dog-photography

Are you looking for the perfect gift to wrap for under the tree this Christmas?Why not book a studio session and gift th...
24/10/2024

Are you looking for the perfect gift to wrap for under the tree this Christmas?

Why not book a studio session and gift the artwork to your loved ones.

I'm excited to let you know that you can now book in your special offer studio session, with artwork delivery guaranteed before Christmas.

Book now for just £50 and receive £100 artwork credit as part of this offer.

Click the link for more details and to register your interest:

https://web.jonathanyearsley.co.uk/studio-dog-photography

16/10/2024

I love all my dog clients, but I appreciate that quite a few dog photographers also follow my little page. So here's something that will be most interesting to those who enjoy photographing and editing their dog images.

I promise my typical fun dog images will be back here very shortly 🙂

It's here, it's here, and I'm SO excited! 🎉

The doors to the Hair of the Dog Summit - Edit-Palooza are officially OPEN—and I'm among the 40+ instructors!

If you're like most photographers, you've experienced one (or all) of the following:

* Struggling to get your editing to look "right"
* Spending hours tweaking photos only to question if it helped or not
* Feeling like you're still missing SOMETHING

If you're ready to refine your workflow, discover new techniques, and finally edit confidently, Edit-Palooza is the best way to do that and more!

Here's everything you'll get when you join us inside Edit-Palooza:

* Access to 40+ professional pet photographers, each walking you through their entire editing process—from SOOC to final image.
* Downloadable RAW files to practice alongside the experts.
* Lifetime access to all summit content, so you can learn at your own pace and revisit lessons anytime.
* The chance to finally streamline your workflow and create a signature style that sets your work apart.

👉 Click below to enroll in Edit-Palooza now!

https://jyearsley--hairofthedogacademy.thrivecart.com/editing-summit/

If you want to transform your editing and create images reflecting your artistic voice, now's the time.

All the content is available from October 29th, and the price goes up after that, so grab your lifetime access now!

I can't wait to see you inside the summit!

You've got to love a 'puppy dog eyes' style image 🐶 You could look into those soulful eyes forever! This is an 11-week-o...
12/10/2024

You've got to love a 'puppy dog eyes' style image 🐶 You could look into those soulful eyes forever!

This is an 11-week-old Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppy, Hardy, who came along with his older pack buddy, Turner, to support him in modelling for my Gun Dog Breeds book project.

He seemed to love hanging out in the park and watching everything that was happening. It's a sure sign that he'll be a great gun dog in the future.

There are still dates available for my Autumn promotional sessions; click the link for more information:

https://pages.jonathanyearsley.co.uk/21518/forest-sessions

It's always lovely to give back a little by supporting a small charity with its fundraising projects. A few weeks ago, ...
10/10/2024

It's always lovely to give back a little by supporting a small charity with its fundraising projects. A few weeks ago, I was fortunate to be offered my services to the charity Hope for Podencos as a volunteer photographer to photograph a couple of months/pages of their 2025 calendar.

Here's one of the model rescue dogs, six-year-old Ronnie. One those images you have to create when you've got a Podenco in front of your camera...capture those ears in all their glory 😆👂

You too, can do your bit to support the charity by ordering one of their calendars via the link here:

https://www.hopeforpodencos.com/shop/p/hfp-calendar-2025

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I love all my dog clients, but I appreciate that quite a few dog photographers also follow my little page. So here's something that will be most interesting to those who enjoy photographing and editing their dog images. I promise my typical fun dog images will be back here very shortly 🙂 It's here, it's here, and I'm SO excited! 🎉 The doors to the Hair of the Dog Summit - Edit-Palooza are officially OPEN—and I'm among the 40+ instructors! If you're like most photographers, you've experienced one (or all) of the following: * Struggling to get your editing to look "right" * Spending hours tweaking photos only to question if it helped or not * Feeling like you're still missing SOMETHING If you're ready to refine your workflow, discover new techniques, and finally edit confidently, Edit-Palooza is the best way to do that and more! Here's everything you'll get when you join us inside Edit-Palooza: * Access to 40+ professional pet photographers, each walking you through their entire editing process—from SOOC to final image. * Downloadable RAW files to practice alongside the experts. * Lifetime access to all summit content, so you can learn at your own pace and revisit lessons anytime. * The chance to finally streamline your workflow and create a signature style that sets your work apart. 👉 Click below to enroll in Edit-Palooza now! https://jyearsley--hairofthedogacademy.thrivecart.com/editing-summit/ If you want to transform your editing and create images reflecting your artistic voice, now's the time. All the content is available from October 29th, and the price goes up after that, so grab your lifetime access now! I can't wait to see you inside the summit!

Four-month-old Golden Retriever Nordman, was so well behaved on our shoot. He had a great sit/stay that allowed me to apply one of my tricks of the trade (a kazoo) and get a perfect head tilt and a beautiful character portrait to cherish.

Before and After - Group shot on leads
Before and After - Group shot on leads

Clients often wonder if we can get a group shot with their dogs. Safety is always paramount, so sometimes leads and a client holding the dogs in place is best. This is just a little before/after showing the initial single image with all three dogs on leads and the client holding them in place. I then added in a few further elements to the left and right and removed the client and leads to create this wonderful finished panoramic. Meet Bullpeis (English Bulldog x Shar Pei) Fudge and Pupper with 13 year old Jack Russell, Sunny.

A quick insight into the forest location for my Autumn sessions. Find out more here: https://pages.jonathanyearsley.co.uk/21518/forest-sessions

Fun in the forest
Fun in the forest

A morning of quality time with the girls in one of their favourite places in the world 😄

How about this for an unusual visitor to our front door! We love where we are for many reasons, but one element is the semi-rural location, which gives us easy access to the main parts of the North West while surrounded by fields. Over the years we've lived here, we've seen pheasants, badgers, foxes, owls, etc., but this is the very first time I've had a stag pop up on one of the security cameras. He just walked slowly up our drive, straight to the front door, hung around and then walked back down the drive. An amazing sight and one I'd love to see again.

Best wishes for Christmas 2023
Best wishes for Christmas 2023

Best wishes to all my lovely clients and followers for Christmas and the New Year. See you all in 2024.

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