Photo of two dogs sitting on bridge in Kettering Northamptonshire

orgi running in Catstle Ashby Gardens field Northamptonshire

Border Terrier dog running in badby bluebell woods Northamptonshire

Sheltie dog in autumn leaves Northamptonshire woodland

brown cockerpoo running in Northampton field

errier dog sitting in meadow in Crick Northants

Spaniels and Shepherd dog sitting in Northampton Delapre Abbey field

DISTINCTIVE PHOTOGRAPHY for DISCERNING DOG LOVERS

and their one-of-a-kind canine counterparts

Hi there, I’m Josie – self-confessed geek, Disney aficionado and tireless crusader against unruly hair. I’m also the founder and photographer behind The Artisan Hound!

For me, dogs are the perfect subject – expressive, distinctive and entirely unique. We see our dogs every day, so it’s easy to take the little things for granted. My goal is to capture those details, embracing everything that makes your dog special. And together, we’ll create stunning artwork for you to treasure – whether that’s a larger-than-life portrait hanging in your living room, or a carefully curated album for your coffee table.

The Artisan Hound offers award-winning dog photography services in and around Northamptonshire, with a passion and a promise to create imagery that’s as beautiful and expressive as its canine subjects.

LET'S CREATE SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL TOGETHER

WELCOME TO MY WORLD

DOG PHOTOGRAPHY IN & AROUND NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

THE HEART BEHIND THE HOUND

The Artisan Hound is founded on three principles: Artistry, Welfare, and Philanthropy. These are at the heart of everything I do – they keep me grounded, feed my inspiration, and ensure that I never lose sight of my passion and creativity. It’s my goal to instil these values in everything I create, and inspire everyone I meet on my creative journey.

ARTISTRY

PORTRAITURE REDEFINED

My work is so much more than just taking photos. My aim is to create unique, statement artwork that goes beyond what you’d typically expect from pet photography, giving you that extra something special. And there’s nothing more exciting than seeing those images brought to life as breath-taking, tangible artwork that you can proudly display and enjoy in your home.

WELFARE

YOUR DOG COMES FIRST

Understanding canine behaviour and welfare is something I’m truly passionate about. I know how to get the best out of your dog during our session, making sure they stay safe and comfortable at all times. No stressful situations or unnatural poses – just your dog doing what they do best! Find out more about how I keep your dog safe in my Canine Wellbeing Policy.

PHILANTHROPY

SUPPORTING ANIMALS IN NEED

Volunteering at my local animal shelter is how I discovered dog photography, so it’s always been my mission to support animal charities wherever I can. From shooting adoption photos for shelter dogs, to fundraising and supporting at local events, you’ll never find me far from the causes that inspired and helped me to become the person and photographer that I am today.

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I looked at a lot of photographers but Josie really stood out for me. I loved that we got to know a little about her but most importantly the photos were what sold it. The whole experience from start to finish was seamless. Josie was fantastic at explaining what would happen and was fabulous with our Millie. She’s extremely friendly which made us all relax on the day of the photo session and capture some lovely moments.

Karen & Millie

THE SESSION WAS SO MUCH FUN

I’M BLOWN AWAY

BY THE PHOTOS

Caroline & Paddy

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Josie has to be one of the most talented, reliable and awesome photographers there could possibly be! Her eye for detail and finding the right light for the shot was exceptional and above all, she was very caring about Elvis’ needs. We came away from our session feeling over the moon & even more so after seeing the absolutely breathtaking photographs she took.

Charlotte & Elvis

THE JOURNAL

EXPLORING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN DOGS & ART

UNDERSTANDING YOUR SUBJECT: ‘SPEAKING DOG’

I was recently asked by the Master Photographers Association to write an article for their magazine around the importance of understanding dogs, as a photographer. This is a subject that's very close to my heart, and something I could waffle on about for hours, so...

THE IMPORTANCE OF AUTHENTICITY

I’ve been itching to write this post for months. I don’t typically write content for other photographers, but since they make up a large part of my following, there’s a chance that this might actually be worthwhile. I’ll do my best to avoid this turning into a rant....

SESSION GUIDE: CHOOSING THE PERFECT LOCATION

Is your dog an urban explorer, or a woodland wanderer? Maybe they're more of a beach bum? When it comes to choosing a location for your session, you want your dog to feel as comfortable as possible so that they can be themselves and have a great time. That way I can...