JoJo, Mali and Mike in Warrandyte
JoJo the Australian Shepherd loves to work, move, and have fun. He loves chasing rabbits, loves the water, and given the choice between sitting still and jumping into a river – there’s really only one outcome. So of course when the time came, Mali chose my Warrandyte river location for their Session. While she booked […]
Dog-Friendly Walks in the Yarra Ranges (From a Local Who Walks Them)
If you’re searching for dog-friendly walks in the Yarra Ranges, you’re in the right place. I spend a lot of time walking dogs throughout the Yarra Ranges and Yarra Valley — not just recreationally, but also while scouting locations for outdoor photography Sessions. Over time, certain walks stand out as consistently good options: beautiful, practical, and […]
Hayda and Natalya in the Wright Bushland Forest Reserve
Hayda is a Husky, Maremma and Cattle Dog cross, which means on any given day you get whichever breed decides to show up in his brain. Natalya describes it exactly like that, and honestly, having spent a Session with him – she’s not wrong. He’s not a cuddly dog by nature – none of those […]
Odin and Tilly in Warrandyte
Odin and Tilly are Border Collies, and if you know anything about Border Collies you already know what that means for a photography Session. They’re smart, fast, and completely ball obsessed. A ball is currency. It’s how you get their attention, how you get them to look, how you get them to do anything at […]
Pippin and Janine at Southbank
Pippin is a Cavapoo, small enough to fit in your hands but big enough in personality to command a room. She’s also a certified therapy dog, which means she’s trained to do what she does best – be present with people and offer comfort. What you wouldn’t know from that is that until the day […]
My Emerge 2025 Reflection
I’ve officially wrapped up the 2025 Unleashed Education Emerge Challenge, and if I’m honest, I’m walking away with a mix of pride, frustration, and creative energy that I didn’t quite expect. Emerge isn’t about business or marketing – it’s purely about the craft of photography. It’s about seeing, thinking, and creating differently. About diving deeper into the why behind […]
Chief and Gemma in Warrandyte
Chief is a big dog with a gentle heart. Part American Staffy, part American Bulldog, and a mix of a few other things besides, he’s the kind of dog who looks like he should be unbothered by the world but is actually deeply sensitive to it. The moment something unfamiliar happens, Chief notices, and when […]
What to Expect During Your Malone Photography Session
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve been thinking about booking a session for your reactive dog—and you’re probably wondering what it’s actually like. Not the polished, Instagram-highlight version. The real version. The one where there’s worry about whether the dog will cooperate, or if they’ll be too stressed, or if the whole experience will feel […]
The Competition Experiment That Changed How I See My Client Work
When I decided to enter three international photography competitions this year, I had no idea I was about to discover something that would shift how I talk about my work. But let me back up a bit. Why I stopped Curating (and started trusting) Last year’s International Pet Photography Awards (IPPA) experience was incredible – […]
Reflecting on My First Three Emerge Challenges: Growth, Struggles and Unexpected Lessons
Why I Decided to do Emerge The decision to continue with Emerge came from a place of newfound confidence. Doing well in Embark and getting really positive feedback at the 2024 International Pet Photography Awards (IPPA) gave me the push I needed to challenge myself further. I went into Emerge with real confidence in my […]