Specialist Pet Photographer, Detheo Photography Is Making New Developments In Their Equine Photography

Posted on March 9, 2018

As the week draws to a close we are preparing to head off to fulfil an amazing, lifelong dream to meet and train with Monty Roberts, The Horse Whisperer.

Since a young child, Monty’s methods of connecting with the horses he works with had always fascinated me. I loved all animals and was fortunate to have an uncle who had a farm. I recall spending many weekends there, where he had various animals and in particular his gorgeous Arabian horses. I would spend hours standing by the side of the field watching them and interacting with them.

So gaining a natural confidence around horses came easily, but I never lost my respect for them as animals. Their world was different to mine. And however much I watched them, I knew I had a lot to learn when it came to understanding their body language, the way they would communicate with each other and the rules of the herd.

Since starting Detheo Photography, many years ago, I have been very fortunate to photograph many animals including horses.

Detheo Photography has always focused on capturing the individual character of each animal and over the years we have gained a strong reputation for the way we work. Currently, however, we are more commonly recognised for our work with dogs. Often these dogs have some level of challenging behaviour. Many are anxious/nervous, others have significant medical needs. But regardless of what the complexities are, they all require someone who can understand them and work accordingly.

It is through the ability to connect with them that we have been so successful. Unlike traditional training methods, we have no desire to teach them anything. What we do is to connect in a more natural, innate way. By learning to understand the way they think and how they behave, we can start to build the trust between us. In turn, we can work in a way that is more respectful to them.

Now, in 2018 we have decided to move forward and develop this way of working within our Equine Photography. So, who better to helps us get started than Monty Roberts.

It is an exciting new chapter and one that we hope you will share with us. We have so many plans in the pipeline and will aim to keep everyone updated via our Facebook Page so please make sure to Like the page and join us on this new adventure.

If you are looking to capture stunning images of your pet, be it a hamster, cat, dog, horse, goat or chicken, then please have a look at our website www.detheo.co.uk and click on the Specialist Pet Photography page. Or contact us directly by clicking here

Sawbridgeworth Dog Show 2016 – Beautiful Images Captured By Herts & Essex Specialist Pet Photographer

Posted on June 13, 2016

In typical British fashion our morning started with rain. Reaching Bullfield’s Recreational Ground, Sawbridgeworth early to prepare our stand for the Dog Show, we were hopeful the rain would ease off in time for the formal start of the show. Which surprisingly it did. Bit of course this was short lived. The proceeded with intermittent spells of showers and dry periods. This however did not deter those who had decided to attend.

People of all ages, from all walks of life arrived to enjoy the day. There was a steel band, live music, the dog agility and dog show, alongside various stalls and even the fire brigade, who were displaying one of their amazing fire engines.

It was great to meet so many new faces and equally great to catch up with those who we have photographed in the past.

A big thank you to Adrienne from DogAblitly and Sawbridgeworth Town Council for the invitation and we look forward to attending again next year.

Here is a short slideshow with the images we captured on the day.

If you would like a Specialist Pet Photography Session for your dog or other pet, please visit our website for more details http://www.detheo.co.uk

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Interview With Maria Michael, owner of Bishops Stortford based, Detheo Photography.

Posted on June 11, 2016

When I was first contacted by Angela Adams, asking if I would be willing to give an interview for her column in the Professional Imagemaker Magazine, I was quite stunned.

Professional Imagemaker Magazine has graced my office for many years. One of the many perks of my membership to The Societies Of Photographers, it’s articles have provided endless inspiration and learning, featuring some of the worlds best photographers. I genuinely never even considered that I, would one day feature in the very same publication, let alone over three pages.

Of course I would accept, after all it really was an honour.

At first I did not realise the impact the article would have. Many people know me, know my story and have shared my journey. But it was the one person who knew me best, and knew more of my story than others, that was to be most affected. That person was me.

Why? Well you see, I felt so strongly that I should respect this opportunity by giving careful consideration to each question. However, in doing so I began to appreciate my own journey. It was like I got to travelled that same road, but this time I was able to actually pay attention to the views.

Through hard work, physical and emotional dedication, my dreams began to became reality, but I was almost too blinkered to realise. In life we spend so much time hiding in the shadows that we often do not realise when the shadows have disappeared.

Thanks to Angela’s interview, I was able to take a fresh look and realise how far I had come in such a short space of time.

I hope you enjoy reading the article and feel free to leave your comments.

(Please click on the images to enlarge them, making them easier to read)

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Fingers Crossed For Ellie.

Posted on October 6, 2012

Direct descendants from the Grey Wolf and believed to still retain 99% of its genetic make-up, todays domestic dog is still very much a pack animal. But more so, with domestication came the ability to develop a bond stronger and more loyal that any other animal.

Sharing your life with a dog is something that will change you forever. It is true that they are a huge commitment, not just financially but emotionally too. But the rewards are immeasurable.

In last my post I introduced you to Sara and Matthew and their three fantastic dogs, Ellie, Pickles and Maggie. Having emailed Sara to advise her that the images were ready for them to view, I was not surprised when Sara emailed me back. What she had to say however was a shock. In the little time since I had last been with them Ellie had been diagnosed with Cancer.

Whist it touched very close to home for me as we lost our lovely Kaci to cancer, the truth is, whenever they go, in which ever way, loosing them tears through your heart in a way you could never imagine.

I knew immediately that I wanted to return to see them. We had battled with the rain on our last shoot and whilst we did get some great images, we could not get all of the ones we had wanted. Now more than ever that became a priority.

This time the sun was shining and the blue sky was scattered with fluffy white clouds. Ellie, Pickles and Maggie ran to greet me as I arrived ready for another fun session.

Ellie has already had surgery to remove the lump and her specialised medication which is being imported from the USA is due to arrive in the next few days. Regardless of her recent ordeals, Ellie was her usual self and such a beautiful, loving dog.

In fact, the gang really are a crazy bunch. Whilst Pickles sits gracefully in the shade, Maggie is obssessing over her toy, throwing it at me and then starring, waiting for me to make my move. And Ellie takes this opportunity to rob me of all my treats, as she gets her head firmly wedged into the back hanging from my kit belt.

But they all are so sweet and beautiful and a credit to Sara and Matthew.

Fingers and toes are crossed for Ellie and we hope she makes good progress and definitely look forward to seeing them all again in the future.

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A Little Play Time With My New Lens

Posted on June 11, 2012

It has been quite a while since I set my heart on purchasing the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 lens, and finally two weeks ago it arrived. Unfortunately, it’s arrival coincided with a slight deterioration in my recovery which meant I was not able to get out to try it until more recently.

Having now had that opportunity, I can honestly say it did not disappoint. I look forward to being able to take this lens out much more when my health improves even further. In the mean time here are a few of the image I have recently taken with it.