I have always loved animals, and I have always loved taking photographs.

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But it wasn’t until 2020, when the world slowed down and everything felt uncertain, that I truly picked up my camera with intention.

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Like many people, lockdown changed the rhythm of life. And in that quiet space, I found myself drawn back to something I had always felt but never fully pursued. Dog photography.

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I signed up for online courses. I studied light. I practised composition. I learned through trial, error, and long walks.

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And every single day, Deni came with me.

He was my model. My shadow. My quiet teacher.

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We headed out daily, into fields, along woodland paths, into golden evening light; experimenting, failing, trying again. He was endlessly patient with me, even as he was already stepping into his senior years.

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In 2023, I became a mother to my son, Cami. We moved from London to Hove, and life shifted beautifully. Photography stepped gentrly into the background while I adjusted to a new rhythm.

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​In 2025, I had to say goodbye to Deni. 

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I remember wondering if it would hurt to see his portraits hanging on our walls. Instead, they bring comfort. They make it feel as though he is still woven into our everyday life.

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That changed the way I see photography.

Tale of Kind is being rebuilt in his memory; not out of sadness, but out of gratitude.

 

Because the love we share with our dogs deserves to be remembered well.

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My photography has been recognised internationally, including receiving a Bronze Award in the International Pet Photographer Competition.

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The image that received recognition was the last portrait I took of Deni, created for his 17th birthday. It was staged at home, in the comfort of his own space, so he didn’t have to pose or travel, just be himself.

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That image means more to me than any award ever could.

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The greatest honour will always be being trusted with someone’s story.