Sarah Matheson and her dogs on a sofa

HI, I’M SARAH

A PHOTOGRAPHER IN
PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

I’m currently owned by one and a half dachshunds, Smudge and Sausage.

I am a pet and animal photographer who is unapologetic about my love of dogs, and have come around to being fond of cats despite being allergic. 

I enjoy their varied personalities and love to reveal their unique characters through pet portraiture.

Having loved and lost dogs all my life I am keenly aware of the great joy and grief that people experience in their relationships with pets.

I consider my work to be developed in collaboration with my canine or feline subjects and their families. That does not mean your pet needs to be on their best behaviour – they just need to be themselves.

I’ve worked extensively in supporting animal rescue groups through a group called ShutterPaws, so I’m familiar with working with dogs and cats that have behavioural quirks.

I am more likely to remember your dog or cat’s name than yours, and more likely to pick them out of a line-up.

I’m a book lover, puzzle solver, sci-fi fan and more of a listener than a talker. 

Publications and Awards

THE UNCOMMON COLD: A DOG’S PERSPECTIVE

A photographic exploration of the craziness that came with COVID19. A cute, funny version of events through the eyes of two dachshunds in Perth, Western Australia. The world is going to the dogs. Sit, Stay, Wash your paws.

The Uncommon Cold - cover

Qualifications and Accreditations

  • AIPP Accredited Professional Photographer
  • Diploma of Photography and Photoimaging
  • Bachelor of Arts – English and Comparative Literature
  • Graduate Dip Sci – Computer Studies
  • PRINCE2 Practitioner
  • Agile Project manager
  • Agile BA

Awards

  • Best Book: North Metro TAFE 2020
  • Australian Professional Photography Awards 2019: 2 x Silver Award
  • WAEPPA 2019: 3 x Silver Award
  • Australian Professional Photography Awards2018: Silver with Distinction
  • WAEPPA 2018: 2 x Silver Award
  • Highly Commended-Student Category – Australasia’s Top Emerging Photographers 2018 – Capture
  • River Guardians People’s Choice Award winner 2015
  • Dolphin Watch – Photographer of the year 2015

Publications

  • The Uncommon Cold: A dog’s perspective
  • 2021 Retriever Rescue Calendar  – contributing photographer
  • 2019 Free the Hounds Calendar – contributing photographer)
  • 2016 Dolphin Watch Fin Book – Cover image
  • Dachshund Rescue Australia 2015 Calendar – contributing photographer
  • Long Dogs WA 2015 Calendar – contributing photographer
  • Long Dogs WA 2014 Calendar – contributing photographer

Exhibitions

  • 2021 – The Uncommon Cold – Shopfront Gallery Northbridge
  • 2021 – Spectrum – Gallery Central
  • 2021 – Hounded – Yagan Square Digital Display 
  • 2021 – Between the sheets – Gallery Central, Northbridge
  • 2021 – WA AIPP Salon – Perth Town Hall
  • 2021 – Perth City Library
  • 2020 – City of Bayswater Arts Awards
  • 2019 – Threatened Species day – Yagan Square
  • 2015 – River Guardians
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