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)

Basil aka Baz

The Supermodel Intern

This handsome sir came to us from Zoe’s animal Rescue on Oct.3 2025. He was 9 weeks old and we knew the moment we met him that Walter send him our way. He is sassy and sweet and lanky and awkward and a delight. He and Pippa became best friends the moment they met and I know they will have a wonderful life chewing on each others faces and snuggling nice and close. We adore this sweet boy so much!!

Rupert aka Mr.Roops

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

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 was very frightened of the world but we helped her 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!

Walter aka Wally

My muse, my heart, my inspiration

March.2009 - August.2025

Wally & Roops pet photography wouldn’t exist without this perfect scruffy face. When we adopted him at 10 weeks old, he completely changed my life trajectory and we were honored to be in his world for 16.5 wonderful years. I miss him every day but I know his passing was peaceful and surrounded by love, and Rupert was waiting for him to cross that rainbow bridge. He taught Pippa to be so brave and showed her what it meant to be in a place where she would only know love and kindness. He was naughty and hilarious and sassy and left his mark on this world and for that I am eternally grateful.

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.