About Hattie

Hattie is based in Cornwall, UK and specialises in photographing pets for advertising, predominantly for the pet industry. Through professional practice, Hattie aims to expand our understanding of the day to day realities and experiences of what it’s truly like to live with animals and how their authenticity and personalities enrich our lives as humans.

Hattie is on a personal mission to improve pet diversity in advertising; straying away from stereotypical images associated with certain breeds, additional needs and pet owner demographics. Instead, Hattie focuses on authentically capturing the animals and people in front of the lens, in their own familiar environment, so their personalities truly shine.

Hattie fervently believes in reframing the ‘poor helpless rescue/disabled dog’ rhetoric and has extensive experience working with foster and adopted animals, as well as photographing pets with disabilities and additional behavioural needs.

Some of the animals Hattie has worked with include a tripawd Dalmatian, an Irish Setter with Megaesophagus, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier with Alopecia and one of her own Spaniels who is almost completely blind.

It’s important to remember that when photographing dogs, us humans should be the ones to accommodate to the animal and not expect them to ‘perform’ for us.

Hattie creates imagery that not only represents the personality of the animal right in front of the camera but also extends this relatability to other pet owners whose animals share similar qualities and quirks.

Hattie is also curious to explore how pets, particularly dogs, bring enrichment and purpose to our own lives as their owners and consequently how we adapt our lifestyles on behalf of our animals.