Nice to meet you

Sarah Bourque

Photographer/Designer

Since 2009 I've been inspired by the adorable, furry faces and the joyful, goofy personalities from the pets I've come across on my adventures. I'm self taught and am constantly pushing my creative boundaries by trying new things. My biggest sources of inspiration come from my scruffy rescue pups Walter & Rupert, (and now Pippa is added to the family!) they make me laugh every day and provide all sorts of snuggly love (they are also very demanding when it comes to toast crusts....but that's another story)

Walter aka Wally

CCO (Chief Cookie Officer)

We adopted Walter in 2009. He was a little 8 week old ball of fluff at the Edmonton Humane Society. We weren't expecting to adopt a pup that day but when we saw him, all by himself, in the middle of a big room, staring at the floor, our hearts melted. Then he crawled in my lap and kissed my chin...I was so smitten! We think he's a wheaten/doodle mix but aren't sure. All we know is that he can run like the wind, jump very high, and give you a snuggle like you've never been snuggled before.

Rupert aka Mr.Roops

One of the founding fathers of Wally & Roops Pet photography

and the owner of a very large piece of my heart

January.2010 - December.2023

You will be missed more than you’ll ever know.

You were perfection and magic and a true gentleman.

You lived your life with joy and adored everyone who crossed your path.

We were honored to have been in your world for nearly 14 years.

I know wherever you are, you are toodling with a smile on your face and your ear tufties are flooping in the breeze.

we will see you again one day. xoxo




 

John aka Mr.Techy Trousers

Creative assistant/tech support/candy supplier

John has been at my side since 2000. He's helped build my business with his incredible eye for detail, knowledge of all things technical and the ability to make me laugh when I get stressed out. He has over 20 years experience in the film industry and knows everything from editing to set decorating and all the stuff in between. He also loves animals as much as I do! He also helps out on photo shoots and will often be found throwing a ball or making squeeky noises to help get the perfect shot.

Pippa aka Princess Pip

Set Decorating Supervisor/business deal closer

Pippa came to us from Alberta Homeward Hound Rescue in January 2024. She had a rough first year of her life, but is the gentlest sweetest girl with the goofiest personality. She is very frightened of the world so we are on this journey with her to discover her braveness and confidence. We truly believe that Rupert sent her our way so she could help our hearts heal after losing him and so we could help her sweet spirit heal after everything she had been through. We love you Pip!





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Press & Publications

Awards

  • First prize in the I-Shot-It Dog photography competition.

Magazines

  • Canadian Geographic, Special Pet issue. 

  • Popular Photography Magazine

  • Amateur Photography Magazine

  • Digital Camera World Magazine

  • Photography Monthly Magazine - Cover

Books

  • Photo Masterclass Book- Learn SLR Photography.

  • Popular Photography - Get the Picture Photography Book

Online

Galleries

  • Solo exhibition at the Little Fernwood Gallery

Woodmansterne Publications - A photo of Rupert has been licensed as a card for Christmas 2015. It will be available throughout the UK.