About

Amie Barron

London’s portrait and lifestyle dog photographer.

Amie Barron is a dog photographer based in London who works with natural light to capture the unique and beautiful personalities of dogs with urban and green space fine art photography, as well as fun and vibrant studio photography.

Hi, I’m Amie and in all honesty I’d much rather be talking about your dog than myself but let’s give this a go.

I’m a dog photographer, dog-owner and all-round dog enthusiast who lives and shoots in London. I love capturing lasting memories and authentic moments of our capital’s dogs and I absolutely cannot wait to meet yours.

The Real Reason I do What I do

Shenna. Solo. Flick. Elphie. Jersey. Oscar. Theo.

There hasn’t been a single day in my entire life that I haven’t shared with a dog, and I hope there never will be. If you’re reading this, chances are you have your own list of dogs who have touched your life in their own special way.

Those named above helped me through some of my most difficult times and they have absolutely no idea. Shenna and Solo were childhood friends of mine, shaping my first interactions with dogs and helping me understand that they are more than just pets, they are our chosen family.

There are, however, two dogs whose effect on my life has been so profound they have shaped the dog photographer and dog advocate that I am today:

image of a dachshund cross jack russell laying in the grass with tennis ball

OSCAR THE JACHSHUND

He guided me through one of the toughest periods of my life and was so strong for such a little dude. Although he had his problems with fear and reactivity, he was so full of love for us at home.

Being the source of trust for Oscar was key: I was his safe space. He’s solely responsible for developing my understanding of dogs facing similar issues. He became the reason I got into dog photography and became such a strong advocate for and champion of fearful and reactive dogs in particular.

When I was first learning how to photograph, I was never of a good enough skill level to capture images of him that I thought were good enough. To this day I wish I’d learned how to take good pictures much earlier on in his life so I’d have some extra special ones of him to be super proud of now. .

Losing Oscar was… there are no words. His passing made me look at my own life in a way I never had before. His impact was so strong that I quit my job to become a dog walker, spending time with dogs that others wouldn’t want to walk on account of their fearfulness, reactivity or advanced age.

image of a black and tan miniature pinscher waving paw

THEO THE MINPIN

The dog I’d named before I’d ever even met her. Where Oscar changed the way I looked at reactive dogs, Theo has changed the way I’ve looked at the world.

When I brought Theo home for the first time I understood how little I had known about dogs, despite loving them every single day of my life. Although Theo was so different from Oscar in many ways, they became best friends and - more importantly - gave each other confidence. He showed her that watching fireworks out of the window wasn’t scary at all when you were comfortable in bed, and she taught him things I never could, like how to play confidently in the park.

Through working very closely with a behaviourist friend to train Theo, I learned so much about the importance of nurturing a dog’s abilities and uniqueness with a mixture of knowledge, kindness and patience - a philosophy that I carry with me as a dog photographer every single day.

Theo has been the driving force behind my development as a dog photographer - we’ve explored all corners of London together, and she’s taught me how to see London from a dog’s eye view. My little muse.

a few things about mE…

Vegan junk food, fictional crime thriller books, comic books, video games and binge-watching TV and Movies. Oh, and building gaming PCs.
I can be found hanging out with Theo. She is very explorative and enjoys being outside, so we spend a huge amount of time exploring together. She accompanies me to sample coffee and vegan cakes at dog-friendly spots around London, and we’ve recently gotten really into our new hobby of cataloguing the local wildlife and birds of London.
An author. When I was a teenager, I would spend a lot of time at home and in corners of my school writing poetry and fiction. For years I thought that is what I wanted to do, and some of my poetry has even been published.

MY DOG PHOTOGRAPHY PHILOSOPHY

If you look through my portfolio and think, “My dog would never be able to pose like that”, then I’m ABSOLUTELY the dog photographer for you.

I believe so strongly in the philosophy of ‘no dog left behind’. It’s that simple for me because I haven’t yet met a dog that I have not been able to understand and communicate with to get the very best out of them. I feel so passionately about creating a culture of inclusivity around dogs, especially dogs who are reactive, unwell, older, or considered by some (but not me!) to be “difficult”.

In photographing all different personalities and quirks of dogs, I aim to surprise you with awe-inspiring images of your own dog that you never thought were achievable. My goal is for you to leave your portrait session thinking, “I cannot believe my dog was able to pose like that!” and to view your session images completely filled with reverence for your dog.

“The way Amie harnesses light and detail while capturing stunning candid shots in the most beautiful way, is a gift.”

From start to finish, Amie was amazing, super chilled and really kind. The photoshoot was arranged to take place outdoors in one of Molly’s favourite parks, so there were lots of distractions! Amie and Naomi were super patient and used their experience to find potential good spots to photograph Molly, making sure Molly was comfortable throughout. The session felt like a fun morning stroll in the park rather than a photoshoot!

- Molly’s Human (Amie Barron Photography 5* Google Review)

Why I’ve Got the Goods

Don’t just take my word for it - it turns out that some International Photography Organisations and Brands quite like what I do too. Here are some of my biggest achievements to date:

Collaborated with the Affordable Art Fair: Hampstead for two consecutive years
1st place in WPE Awards 2023
Image of the Year runner-up with The Guild of Photographers 2023
Top 10 Pet Photographers of the Year with The Guild of Photographers 2023
Partnered with brands such as Armani and Barbour
Worked with international brands including Weatherbeeta and Zesty Paws

Amie is thrilled to have achieved the following awards…

The guild of photographers image of the year finalist (Copy) (Copy)

the guild of photographers top 10 photographer of the year (Copy) (Copy)

the guild of photographers the photographers bar (Copy) (Copy)

Amie is proud to be a member of the following Photographic Associations

WHAT THE HUMANS SAY…

George (Stanley)

A wonderful experience from start to finish. I chose my dog and I's favourite park for the shoot. As it was a Sunday lunchtime, it was pretty busy and my dog is extremely sociable, so running off and saying hello to every other dog is his top priority. At first, I was worried that the shoot would be impossible - but Amie was a real pro at finding semi-secluded spots to get perfect photos, whilst still allowing my dog to be his natural self. The final products were so diverse and varied that really captured the true nature of my dog. I would recommend Amie to anyone looking for a friendly and relaxed experience and truly beautiful photos.
Adriana (Mycroft & Sherlock)

Our photoshoot with Amie was amazing. She was so patient and kind, always keeping in mind that our boys were comfortable and enjoying themselves. She was also incredibly keen to know what I wanted as a client. She is incredibly talented taking the most amazing photos which we will treasure forever.
April (Maple)

Amie is such a brilliant photographer who took such time and care when introducing 10 month old pup, Maple, to being photographed. She really puts the dog first, making sure they feel happy and comfortable. We would 100% have another shoot with Amie in the future.
Chris (Sesame)

Amie took brilliant photos of our miniature dachshund Sesame at the Affordable Art Fair in May. She was an absolute wizard with the camera, managing to bring out all the best poses and truly show off Sesame’s character. We were so impressed with how smooth the process was, and how comfortable she helped our slightly anxious pup feel. The end results were absolutely perfect and we ended up ordering a print which arrived swiftly and looks stunning on our living room wall.
We couldn’t be happier with the whole experience and will treasure the photos. We highly recommend Amie for the best dog photography!
Molly (Loki & Rupert)

Amie is a super talented photographer and was AMAZING with my two pups! Especially with my younger one who was only 4 months old at the time. She was patient and ensured they were happy and comfortable when posing for a photo! All the photos were fabulous, and so creative! Highly recommend!!
Lou (Dolly)

Amie photographed my 14-week-old Borderpoo, Dolly. It was such a fun experience, and the images are gorgeous! I would highly recommend if you would like stunning photos of your precious pooches!
Christina (Bew Dogs)

We booked Amie to photograph the launch party for our dog accessories business Bew Dogs and she was amazing! It was a busy event and she just got to work, taking shots of our products, guests and most importantly the dogs! Really pleased with how they came out & enjoyed working with Amie.
Amanda (Tilly)

Fab session. Put Tilly at ease and captured her personality in the photos. Would highly recommend!
Zabibu (Ninja)

Love love love the photos of my beautiful boy , he was so comfortable with Aimee . Such an utter professional as well as a people person .
Thank you so much for the experience and the amazing photos - and for fitting us in when we didn’t book beforehand 💛
Larissa (Hoshi)

Came across Amie at a Dog Day in Kingston. Thought we’d give it a go to celebrate our puppy turning one soon. Amie was amazing with a confused puppy wondering why there were strangers offering him treats under an umbrella that emitted light! She settled him and introduced him to the light slowly. She spent a long time capturing his personality, with serious shots, funny shots, tongue out shots. Memories to last a lifetime. Never work with animals or children! Yet Amie nailed it with beautiful photos. I would definitely go again. Highly recommend
Lola (Bellanie & Tallulah)

There just aren’t enough words to possibly describe how amazing each and every photo that Amie snaps. She is very patient with dogs and has a magical way of finding the perfect angle, lighting and expression.
She has captured the most special moments of my paw family’s life. I would never hesitate to recommend her to anyone who wants a true professional to create a customized photo. Thanks, Amie x
Cindy (Wolfy)

We're so lucky to come across Amie though the Four Legged Social Club in London. As a fantastic and award-winning dog photographer, she captures dogs' personalities beautifully through the lens. We can always count on Amie to get gorgeous photos of our dog and won't hesitate to recommend her to anyone who's looking for a dog photographer.
Paige (Dinx & Diddy)

Amie is great with dogs! My two were slightly nervous and she made them feel right at ease. The outcome of the photos were amazing too. Really recommend!!