A woman with orange and brown hair wearing a black shirt with a yellow scorpion design, sitting on a small footbridge made of wood and metal, surrounded by lush green foliage. In the background, there are a few people on the bridge, some bending down, in a forested area.
A woman with red hair holding a black and tan Dachshund dog indoors.

About Holly Freja

I’m Holly, a dog and small pet photographer based in Cheshire who loves capturing your best friends to freeze timeless moments.

As a child, my heart belonged to two rescue Boxers, Jess and Kayleigh, and a Frenchie called Reggie. They were my constant companions, my joy, my safe place. Looking back, I wish I had beautiful, professional portraits of them, the kind I could proudly display in my home today.

My Reasons

The animals and people who’ve been part of my life have taught me one powerful truth - life is far too short. That’s why I chose to combine my passion for photography with my love for animals, capturing beautiful moments that will be cherished forever.

A brown cocker spaniel with long ears and a pink tongue sticking out, sitting next to a large tree trunk in a forest setting with blurred greenery and sunlight in the background.

Sally and Dora the Dachshund

“We had such a great experience with Holly Freja Photography at the weekend. Our outdoor session was so relaxed and enjoyable, even when the walk got a little muddy (sorry again!), Holly and Ethan were total troopers. They were incredibly patient and had so many clever tricks to get Dora to look at the camera with her tongue not hanging out. The photos are absolutely stunning, even better than I could have imagined. HIGHLY recommend!”

A dachshund dog with long ears wearing a camouflage harness sitting on wet rocks in a forested area.

When I’m not photographing Cheshire, Liverpool and Manchester’s best dogs and small pets, you’ll probably find me on a National Trust trail or with my husband, Ethan and our Bearded Dragon Stumpy - who is definitely a lizard of leisure!

A man smiling as he wears a flower crown, with a woman adjusting it, outdoors near water and trees.
Boxer dog with a red collar standing on a sidewalk against a pink wall with green leaves.
A brown labradoodle dog standing on grass in a park with trees and sunlight in the background.
A black French Bulldog with a white chest, raising its paw on a person's leg, looking at the camera in a home kitchen.
A bearded dragon lizard with a yellow eye and textured scales, positioned facing right against a white background.
A brown Boxer dog lying on a tiled floor looking up at the camera.

    • Dog snuggles

    • Nature trails

    • A cup of Yorkshire tea!

    • Tim Burton films

    • Travelling

    • Tatton Park

    • Coniston

    • Padley Gorge

    • Marbury Country Park

    • Aber Falls

    • Communicating with dogs and putting them at ease

    • Making ridiculous noises to get your dog’s attention

    • Capturing awesome photos of your dogs

    • Making a cracking cup of tea

    • Showing your dog’s personality through photos

We also cherished Ethan’s dog, Tilly, who had been by his side since childhood. A gentle and loving labradoodle, Tilly passed away in July 2025 at the age of 14. She had the sweetest nature and will always be remembered as our golden girl.

Over the past few years, I have had the pleasure of working with, and being featured in many different places:

  • The Tilly Project Affiliate Logo in Black and White
  • Hello Magazine Logo in Black and White
  • The London Evening Standard Logo in Black and White
  • Vogue Magazine Logo in Black and White
  • London Dog Week Logo Black and White
  • Yap Yap Dog Logo Black and White
  • Dog London Logo in Black and White
  • The Cuddle Club Logo Black and White
  • The Daily Express Logo Black and White
  • Winwick Bark Logo Black and White
  • Tiny's Social Club Logo Black and White

Chloe and Bella the Labrador

“We had the best experience, Holly and her partner were amazing! We can’t fault anything! They were professional but so friendly and easy to talk to which instantly put us at ease. They took the time to make sure Bella was comfortable and were very patient with her. We really enjoyed the outdoor photoshoot and love all of the pictures so much! The communication was great and we got the photos back so fast! I’d highly recommend Holly to anyone and will definitely go to her again when wanting to book another photoshoot with Bella!”

A happy yellow Labrador retriever sitting on a dirt path surrounded by green ferns, with a castle in the background.
Photographer taking pictures of a small dog sitting on a white backdrop in a home studio setting, with a person holding the dog and a woman operating a camera.

The Future

In the future, I plan to travel across the UK in search of its most beautiful locations. Along the way, I want to work on a project photographing every recognised breed of standard dog—though I know it may take some time to complete! The question is, will you be part of my journey?