Clara Allansson Photography

Creating award-winning dog portraits you’ll treasure forever, across Hampshire, West Sussex and Surrey

Clara Allansson Dog Photography puts you and your dog first, guiding you through an experience you’ll remember every time you look at your artwork. Your dog will be photographed doing what they love most, exploring the outdoors with you, resulting in beautifully vibrant portraits captured in a woodland setting of your choice, in or around Hampshire, West Sussex or Surrey.

My photography sessions bring out the best in every dog to create timeless printed artwork you’ll be proud to display at home. Perhaps you have a dog who is a ball of energy, a timid dog who needs their own space, or you might have a dog who needs to stay on lead? I’ll work patiently and attentively to help their true personality shine in front of the camera.

As a Licentiate of the British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP) and one of the Guild of Photographers’ Top 10 Pet Photographers of the Year, I bring a level of expertise and dedication that ensures your session delivers truly outstanding results.

Put your trust in a photographer with an eye for detail who delivers a genuinely unique experience. Tell me about your dog and discover how we can create something truly special together by filling out the contact form or sending me an email. I look forward to capturing some wonderful memories for you!

Read About My Clients’ Own Experiences

Your Experience

  • You’ll want to know how everything works, so reach out and ask for a complimentary call. Tell me everything about your dog(s), and discuss potential locations and goals for your session. It’s the perfect chance to see if I’m the right fit for you and your dog.

  • You’ll join me for your photography session either early morning or shortly before sunset for the very best light of the day. Many clients say that the experience is just like a relaxed dog walk in the woods as we’ll stop at beautiful spots for some pictures, making sure your dog is rewarded lots along the way. They might just end up making a new best friend by the end of their session…

  • A few weeks later we’ll meet to view the results of your photography experience. Watching a slideshow of your gallery is an exciting and often unexpectedly emotional experience – be warned, tears have flowed! You’ll make important decisions about how you'd like to enjoy your images every day, with expert guidance on designing artwork and choosing the best ways to display your favourites.

  • Having viewed samples of all our beautiful products at your reveal, your bespoke artwork order will be finalised for production. Made from the finest materials right here in the UK, our curated range of products are the perfect complement to your chosen session images.

Your Session

Personalised session planning advice from Clara

On-location photography experience, in one of my recommended locations in and around Hampshire, West Sussex and Surrey, or at a location of your choice

Gallery curation and professional retouching

In-person image reveal and artwork design appointment

8”x6” fine art print in 10”x8” mat and the corresponding social media sized digital

£95

Border collie cross during an autumn photography session in Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Your Artwork

Having viewed samples of all our beautiful products at your reveal, your bespoke artwork order will be finalised for production. Made from the finest materials right here in the UK, our curated range of products are the perfect complement to your chosen session images. Most clients choose to invest from £500 in their artwork for their homes, but rest assured there is no minimum spend here.

The quality of the final product is outstanding and has captured the absolute essence of our lovely dog. The packaging of our final products was just beautiful and reinforced the attention to detail that she had shown all the way through the process.

— Sarah

To see some of my previous work

Frequently Asked Questions

Family photograph with a dalmatian dog from a photography session in near Petersfield in Hampshire
  • Yes of course! I don’t charge anything extra for multiple dogs from the same household.

  • Yes, you can definitely still have a photoshoot. In fact most dogs stay on the lead during their sessions and I edit the lead out afterwards.

  • Not at all, I have plenty of tricks up my sleeve to photograph dogs that don’t seem to ever stay still.

  • The best weather for photography is cloudy or sunset/sunrise. If it is due to rain we will reschedule the photoshoot for another day.

  • I’m based in Hampshire and regularly photograph across a variety of locations throughout Hampshire, West Sussex, and Surrey. Some of my most popular session locations include Winchester, Midhurst, Chichester, Petersfield, Alton, the New Forest, and Bordon (near Farnham and Guildford).

    I’m also happy to travel across the UK for sessions, so if you’re outside these areas, please get in touch to discuss your location and requirements.

  • I am available to travel all over the UK for photography sessions, please get in touch today to discuss.

  • Your photography session is £95 and that includes a pre-session consultation, your photography session, an in-person image reveal and design appointment, one 8"x6" fine art print in a 10"x8" mat, and the corresponding social media resolution digital. At your image reveal and design appointment you will have the opportunity to purchase wall art, print and digital files. Most clients choose to spend from £500 on their artwork, but rest assured there is no minimum spend.

  • Yes! Gift vouchers for sessions and artwork make perfect presents for dog lovers. Contact me to find out more.

  • No problem. I’m very patient and experienced in helping nervous dogs relax, making the session enjoyable for everyone.

  • Absolutely! I work with dogs of all ages and tailor each session to suit their needs and energy levels.

Clara respects your privacy and will never share your details with any third parties.

 Gift Vouchers

Made it this far and wondered if you can gift this amazing experience to a dog lover in your life? You absolutely can with a Clara Allansson Dog Photography gift voucher! Gift my signature session, and even add on some custom product credit for them to spend on our beautiful products. They’ll love you for it.

Whippet Dog Photography with owner in West Sussex Chichester

Who is Clara Allansson? Find out here!

I waited 23 years to meet my best friend Echo, a whippet, but my love for animals - particularly dogs and horses - goes way back to my childhood. I spent a lot of my days taking care of my own horses and finding any excuse to spend time with family members’ dogs. I couldn’t have my own dog until I moved into my own home outside Portsmouth, Hampshire, but he was more than worth the long wait. 

Echo has opened up my world to so many wonderful dog-centered activities as we have done so many things together: showing, obedience, lure coursing, swimming… way more than I can list here. In fact, I’ve been showing my own dogs at championship dog shows, including Crufts, for 10 years now and have been a dog show judge for 5. 

I now have three whippets as Tee joined our family in 2018 and Zest in 2023. It’s not possible to imagine my life without my dogs - Zest especially wouldn’t ever let me, as he follows me absolutely everywhere! It’s safe to say that nowadays my life is completely filled with dogs, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. 

Echo, Tee and Zest have shown me the importance of capturing the moments you share with your dogs and freezing them in time. My photography aims to showcase the individuality of each and every dog, as well as the unique bond you share with them. Some of my most treasured images are those of me with my boys, so I want to provide you with your own special pieces that you can hang up and smile at each time you look at them. 

I’m proud of my journey to becoming a dog photographer and excited for what the future holds. My images first caught people’s attention on social media, and soon I began photographing dogs for clients across Hampshire, West Sussex, and Surrey. Now, I am a qualified Licentiate with the British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP), with multiple awards from the UK’s leading photography organisations.

  • British Institute of Professional Photography

    • South East Domesticated Animal (Pet) Photographer of the Year

    • National Print Competition: 3 x finalists with bronze merit awards

    Guild of Photographers

    • Runner-Up Photographer of of the Year: Pet Category

    • International Top 10 Photographer of of the Year: Pet Category

    • Awarded membership of the Photographer’s Bar: Pet Category

    • Master Photographers Association:

    • International awards: 1 x finalists and 4 x merits.

    • Regional awards: 2 x finalists and 2 x merits.

    TOG Awards:

    • 10 international merits out of 10 images entered, 6 finalists and 1 TopTOG (90+ points).

    Other Awards:

    • I have received a number of Gold, Silver and Bronze awards from the National Photography Association, The Guild of Photographers, The Societies of Photographers and the Master Photographers Association.

Ready to book or would you like to find out more?

I’d love to hear about your dog and what makes them special. Whether you already have a vision for your session or simply want to explore what’s possible, this is the first step towards creating artwork you’ll treasure for years to come.

Email clara@claraallanssonphotography.co.uk

Phone 07446946969