Mrs Tiggy Winkle

On Tuesday evening, The Mousehole was thrilled to open it's doors to Mrs Tiggy Winkle, a hedgehog who was small in size but big in character! 

To prepare for the shoot, I spent careful time picking out props that I thought might suit a tiny mammal. Having never worked with a hedgehog before, I was unsure what to expect. Would she freeze at the sight of me? Curl up into a ball for the entire shoot? Shy away from the flash of the strobe? Hah. She was a natural in front of the camera!

She arrived in a very unassuming small, cardboard box.  After being carefully unwrapped from her cosy nest, she was placed in my studio setting. She was very active and extremely inquisitive, nosing in suitcases stuffed with toys and old vintage buckets bursting with colourful balls. She was completely unfazed by it all.

She was extremely patient with me and her handler, as she was carefully wedged into old boots, a child's wooden truck and asked to roll into a ball on demand! She was a star.

An hour quickly flew by but it was the best hour I have enjoyed in The Mousehole so far.

Hank & Ronnie

Absolutely loved photographing these two french bulldogs, who were brought into The Mousehole by their owner Sophie last week. 

Hank is just 2 years old, bought as a puppy by Sophie. Ronnie is 8 years old and was rescued by Sophie. Both had such fantastic characters, which I hope come across in the photos.

I see all sorts of animals through the door of The Mousehole. If you have a dog, cat, pet snake or other animal that you would love to have photographed then drop me a line using my contact page or give me a call on 07983 465414.

Thanks!

Honey Bunny

The Cheltenham Animal Shelter recently popped into The Mousehole with some rescued animals for me to photograph.

Honey is a little boy rabbit who was signed over from another rescue shelter as he didn't get along with a resident rabbit there. He is a very cute, very quiet little lop, who is probably the most static animal I've had in The Mousehole to date! He was so good natured as I asked the handler to hold prop after prop up to his face. He didn't flinch once!

Since the photo shoot I am pleased to say that he has found a new home with another rabbit named Fudge. I'm sure they'll be really happy together!

For more information about The Cheltenham Animal Shelter please visit their website at http://gawa.org.uk/.

Chillin' Chinchilla

The Cheltenham Animal Shelter recently popped into The Mousehole with some rescued animals for me to photograph.

I've not had much experience of Chinchilla's so I had no idea what to expect. I suggested to the handler that he might like to pop him on the floor. Bad idea. He was off like lightening and we spent the next 10 minutes trying to catch him again as he darted among the props!

I was told by the handler that Chinchilla's love to hide in dark places, so I rethought my approach and plucked out an old satchel, which I'd found at a local flea market.

Sure enough it worked, we managed to get the Chinchilla in the satchel and tucked in long enough for me to get into position with my camera ready for when he peeped out! 

This friendly little chap is still looking for a home. For more information please contact The Cheltenham Animal Shelter on 01242 523521 or visit their website at http://gawa.org.uk/.

Cookie

The Cheltenham Animal Shelter recently popped into The Mousehole with some rescued animals for me to photograph.

Cookie is a very cute little kitten with a very cheeky personality! He was bought into the shelter as the little girl of the family who he belonged t was allergic to him. Since the photo shoot I am pleased to say that he has found a loving new home.

For more information about The Cheltenham Animal Shelter please visit their website at http://gawa.org.uk/.

Scooby Dooby Doo!

When I arrived at Scooby's house I received a very warm welcome; lots of licks and excessive tail wagging, she was delightful! She quickly got into her stride and was soon running laps around the garden, with one of many favourite toys in her mouth of course!

Her grand finale came in the form of bubbles. Her owner, Ann, and Ann's grand daughter, Lucy, had pre warned me about this at the start but it had to be seen to be believed! I've worked with lots of children who love bubbles, but a dog that loves bubbles? That was a first.

Scooby was such a sweet dog with enormous character and real zest.