Philip Douglas. Inspired by the outdoors.

Relaxed photography for pets, people and the moments that matter most.

I'm Philip, a lifestyle, portrait and nature photographer.

I’ve always felt most at home outdoors. Ever since I was a child visiting Wales, I completely fell in love with the landscapes, the atmosphere and the sense of freedom that comes with being in nature — so much so that I eventually moved over 250 miles here on a whim and I’ve never looked back. I’ve always been a huge animal lover too, growing up with rabbits and horses, and now spending most of my time exploring with my Labrador, Finley. Photography has been a passion of mine for years, long before turning it into a business. I’ve always been the person documenting walks, adventures, landscapes and everyday moments through my camera, even keeping a close-friends-only Instagram purely for sharing my photography. Eventually, I realised this was something I genuinely loved and wanted to pursue properly. Taking the leap into photography has been one of the best decisions I’ve made and honestly, I can’t imagine turning back now.

 

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I grew up in beautiful Kent, where weekends were often spent exploring or at the beach.

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After spending years in Scouts and later supporting the leaders, sitting indoors has never really been my strong point.

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I started photography through a passion for cars, originally specialising in automotive photography.

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By day, I'm an engineer who enjoys solving problems and building things. This also explains my love for Lego!

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Thank you so much PD Paws & Portraits cannot thank you enough for these, you was amazing and so patient with them💖

- Emily
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I had the pleasure of working with this photographer for a puppy photoshoot and the results exceeded all expectations... The session was relaxed and well‑paced and the final images were delivered promptly and beautifully edited. I highly recommend their services for anyone seeking high‑quality pet photography.

- Tracy
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Absolutely amazing photos. You’ve got a real talent for capturing personality and emotion in every shot.

- Hayden
the  moment is now

 

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