Dog Photography, Equine Photography and Pet Photography in East Sussex, England
Treasure your favourite moments forever with artwork of your best friend.
Liv Cottingham captures your memories with your best friend and transforms them into artwork. Freezing your most treasured moments in time forever through the art of dog photography.
Emma’s thoughts on her dog photography session…
“I did an autumn, golden hour photoshoot with Liv to get some pictures of my three gundogs. She was efficient, organised, friendly and helpful and the photos she took are incredible – we are absolutely delighted with them. Every single photo is beautiful – the sort of thing you’d expect to see in a magazine! I would highly recommend her to anyone wanting some really special pictures of their dog.”
Frequently asked…
“My dog has to be on a lead, how will the photoshoot work?”
Your dog’s safety is Liv’s top priority. It’s absolutely fine if your dog stays on a lead for all or part of your photoshoot. Liv is skilled at removing leads during the editing process, so your final images will look completely natural.
“Is it going to be really expensive?”
Liv wants you to have complete freedom in choosing how to showcase your images. That’s why her pricing is structured so you only invest in the wall art and prints you truly love. She has carefully sourced premium printing services to ensure your artwork is of the highest quality, with true-to-life colours that will last for years to come. Your photo session is separate to the photos so you can choose options that suit you with no set packages or restrictions. You can choose to display your favourite photos as wall art, albums, prints or digitals – it is entirely your choice.
“I have more than one dog, does it cost more to photograph them together?”
Absolutely not. If you have more than one dog, they deserve to be photographed together! There is no additional cost for dogs living in the same household.
What is included in a photography session…
Consultation
Before your photo session, Liv will ask a few questions about your dog, what you enjoy doing together and what you’d like to get out of your photography session.
The purpose of a pre-session consultation call is to be able to plan and create the best photography experience for you and your pet. Whilst also to help you best prepare for the session knowing what will happen at each stage of the experience from receiving your session guide to viewing your gallery of photographs and thereafter.
Photography Session
Liv will meet you at the chosen location and time, ready to introduce herself to you and your dog. Then it’s time to start exploring the location and capturing memories. The photoshoot is a relaxed walk around the location with lots of stops along the way to capture your dog and the moments you share together. After your photography session has finished, Liv will discuss when you would like to meet again for your gallery reveal which usually takes places 1 to 2 weeks after your photography session.
Gallery Reveal
Your private gallery reveal can take place at Liv’s studio in Jarvis Brook, Crowborough or in the comfort of your own home. This is where you see all of the photographs captured during your session. Be prepared to smile, laugh and possibly even tear up when you see your story unfold. Liv will ask you to send her some photographs of your home and walls so she can create some mock ups. This is very helpful to visualise what various wall art and frame options look like with your images and in your home. There are lots of sample products to browse during this time too, to give you a feel of the quality of the products, what they look like in real life and how the different colour options look.
Artwork
Whether you choose to display your favourite photographs as wall art, prints, in an album or as digitals – Liv will deliver your artwork to you after checking everything has been printed to the best quality. Wall art, prints and albums usually take 1 to 2 weeks to be created at the print lab. Digitals are emailed to you immediately – if you’ve chosen to showcase your favourite photos as prints, wall art or in an album, you also receive a complimentary digital of every printed photo which will be emailed to you.
Issi’s dog photography experience…
“I honestly can’t recommend Liv enough. She’s photographed so many special moments for us over the years, from our newborn shoot (where she was incredible with both our baby and our dogs!) to branding photos for my business, and she regularly comes along to my dog training workshops to capture my clients with their dogs.
Not only is her photography absolutely beautiful, but she’s also such a lovely person to have around. She’s kind, patient and has a real talent for making everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera – even those who usually hate having their photo taken!
The images she captures are always natural, full of personality and tell a story. She somehow manages to catch those little moments that mean the most. My clients are always so impressed with the photos from our workshops, and they’re memories they’ll treasure forever.
If you’re looking for a talented photographer who’s professional, friendly and genuinely passionate about what she does, Liv is the one. Thank you for capturing so many precious memories for our family, my business and my wonderful clients.”
Types of Photoshoot: Outdoor On-Location
Outdoor photo sessions take place at any location you choose, from a selection of Liv’s best finds – whether that’s woodland, fields, the beach, or a hired venue. Selecting a place that truly reflects your relationship with your dog, as well as their personality, plays a huge role in creating photographs you’ll love. Because finding the right location matters, Liv has put together a few key things to consider – read more here.
Types of Photoshoot: Studio
Studio photo sessions take place at Liv’s studio in Jarvis Brook, Crowborough. With a variety of colourful backdrops and themed sessions, available throughout the year.
About Liv
I’m a dog and horse photographer based in Crowborough, East Sussex offering outdoor and studio dog photography sessions for all dogs. My love for dog photography began when my family first bought home our Sprocker Spaniel Shadow who is now 10 years old. I’ve always been passionate about capturing memories and for me, photographs are a way to relive the past – to remember how the moment felt, what it looked like and how things are now. I am passionate about giving others the chance to have high quality photographs to remember their pets by and to celebrate the bond they share.
Loving an animal is an indescribable feeling to anyone who has not been lucky enough to share such a unique bond and it is my mission to give as many people as I can, the opportunity to cherish their memories with their best friend forever.
Photography Gift Certificates
The perfect gift for any animal lover, the gift of memories. Available all year round, photography gift certificates are a thoughtful and unique present for your loved ones. These can be for any value and are valid for one year from purchase date. These gift certificates are printed onto quality card, wrapped in a hessian bow for extra detail and are posted to your door for you to give to your loved one. To purchase a gift certificate, please contact Liv via email (info@livcphotography.com) or phone (07393 186326) or by completing the contact form here, with your name, the value you would like to gift and who it is for.
What Our Client’s Say…
“Liv was amazing. She was calm and very patient as my dogs where not the best at staying in the correct places. The results where fantastic. Anyone looking to get a photo shoot she is the one to go to.” – Jane, Tux, Mags, Wisp and Fred
“Superb photos taken, Liv spent time to get the best shots of the dogs and lots of patience for the fidgety dogs. Highly Recommend.” – Velma, Lyra, Isla, Crix and Tansy
“”Massive thanks to Liv at Liv Cottingham Photography for delivering my photos of Sweep this weekend. Awesome prints. Can highly recommend her services.” – Linda and Sweep
“Liv went above and beyond to make my daughter feel comfortable, in her photo shoot with her horse. She knew the right places to go for the best shots, and we are absolutely delighted with the finished products!” – Siobhan, Daisy and Alri
“Liv was so patient with my three collies and got some wonderful portraits. Every step was well thought-out: she suggested a perfect location; had really thought about the lighting; was efficient at getting shots (despite my dogs not all being well behaved) and had an excellent set up for viewing and choosing the pictures. We didn’t think she could get all three together but she managed! It was so hard to choose but the final products all look amazing!” – Nicky, Kyte, Spyder and Rue
Portfolios
View examples of Liv Cottingham’s photographic work by flicking through the three subject specific galleries.
Sessions
Learn about what happens during a portrait session and browse the print, wall art and album options.
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