Greetings and a warm welcome to my website!

So, you’ve landed here because you’re thinking about capturing some unique and special photos — whether it’s your beloved horse, dog, or feline friend. Well, I’d be thrilled to help! But first, let me introduce myself…

I’m Sam, and I live in the charming village of Brigstock, right in the heart of the beautiful Midlands countryside with my partner and our three cats: Mystique, Dot, and The Bobbin.

And that handsome horse in the picture above? That’s Perseus, my soul horse. To complete the team, I also have my little Shetland pony, Hemingway, who’s working on his modeling career… with the help of many, many carrots.

Now, you might be wondering where all the snow in my photos comes from… That’s Austria — my birth country. In May 2018, I swapped the snowy Austrian mountains for the soft, green hills and woodlands of the UK.

My photography journey began at the age of 19, learning the craft the old-fashioned way — with film — while working for a local newspaper in Salzburg. I later moved to Germany to pursue a Master degree in Communication Science, where I balanced my studies with photographing horses and dogs. After completing my Master’s degree in 2007, I returned to Austria and began working for a photo agency, specializing in press and event photography. Though I gained valuable experience, I realized that my true passion lay in capturing portraits — especially of animals and them with their humans.

Since 2009, I’ve been running my own business as an international wedding and equine photographer. Over the years, I’ve had the incredible privilege of working with wonderful people, couples, and animals across the globe. What truly excites me is capturing the connection between humans and their beloved pets — those natural, magical moments when they’re just being themselves. You’ll see that in my portraits — the intimacy and energy between them is what makes the photo special.

For me, photography is so much more than just pressing a button; it’s like painting with light and shadow, adapting to different environments, and most importantly, feeling the energy infant of my sense. It’s all about capturing those unique emotional moments.

I can’t wait to create beautiful memories for you and your soulmate!