A Dogs Breakfast is a specialised pet photography studio founded and run by professional photographer Graham Murphy. With over a decade of commercial and professional photography experience, Graham brings an expert eye and a lighthearted, animal-friendly approach to capturing pets at their absolute best.
Studio and outdoor sessions are designed to be warm, relaxed, and thoroughly engaging for animals—particularly dogs. Rather than rigid posing, the focus is on celebrating personality, candid expressions, energetic quirks, and genuine interaction, ensuring each finished portrait is an expressive tribute to a beloved pet.
Every dog owner knows that pets have distinct personalities—from goofy grins and boundless energy to quiet, soulful gazes. Capturing those fleeting, authentic expressions is the guiding mission behind A Dogs Breakfast, a dedicated pet photography business led by professional photographer Graham Murphy.
With more than ten years of experience across commercial and professional photography, Graham's journey behind the lens includes a background as a Forensic Photographer in the New Zealand Police. Today, he holds the NZIPP Distinction of Master of Photography (With Distinction, One Bar) and is an Accredited Member of the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography. He channels this technical mastery into an art form where patience and understanding are paramount.
For Graham, photographing pets is about creating an environment that feels warm, welcoming, and fun. Photo sessions are designed around the comfort of the animal, allowing dogs to settle in, explore, and simply be themselves. Rather than forcing stiff poses, Graham encourages play, curiosity, and cheeky moments that bring out authentic character.
From catching airborne treats to capturing head tilts, furrowed brows, and tongue-out goofiness, sessions lean into the spontaneous quirks that make each dog unique. The result is a series of photographs that reveal not just what a pet looks like, but who they truly are.
Clients can choose from tailored sessions designed to suit different pet temperaments and styles. The Signature Studio Session offers crisp, expressive indoor portraits that highlight expression, texture, and character against clean studio backdrops. For a more dramatic, heirloom aesthetic, the Fine Art Studio Session crafts striking artistic compositions that celebrate pets as genuine works of art.
For active dogs who thrive on movement, Outdoor Pet Sessions take the shoot into open spaces, documenting running, ball-catching, and candid outdoor adventures. Whether capturing seasoned rescue dogs or playful young companions, A Dogs Breakfast delivers lasting visual memories celebrating the bond between pets and their humans.