I Photographed 15 Tender Moments Between Children And Their Animal Friends

I love working with children because they are naturally imaginative and unfiltered. They don’t try to “perform” for the camera—they just are. Their expressions are real, their emotions honest, and their sense of wonder contagious. When a child reaches out to touch a bunny or whispers to a horse, there’s a softness that fills the space around them. That’s the magic I try to preserve.

Animals, too, bring their own kind of energy into a session. Whether it’s a playful puppy, a curious duck, or even a majestic horse in one of my fantasy sessions, they ground the child and create real, unscripted moments of interaction. They calm anxious little ones, spark laughter, and open the door to beautiful storytelling.

This collection features 15 of my favorite portraits from recent sessions—each one a moment of connection between a child and their animal friend. Some are whimsical and fantastical, others are quiet and heartfelt. Every image is carefully styled and lit, but the emotions captured are always genuine.

Creating these portraits isn’t just about making beautiful pictures—it’s about celebrating the tender relationship between the wild and the innocent. It’s about giving families art that feels personal and timeless, and giving children an experience they’ll never forget.

For me, photography isn’t just about capturing how people look. It’s about preserving how they feel. These portraits are more than pictures—they're memories, emotions, and timeless stories waiting to be shared.

I invite you to step into this dreamlike world, where animals are companions, unspoken secrets between animals and children, and the best friend bond between child and their favourite companion is something truly magical.