Photography

After leaving the home + interiors trend forecasting industry in 2017, owner and self-taught photographer Emily Kudiersky launched Pet Stories with a vision to capture all the best bits of owning a pet.

What started as a therapeutic practise, capturing her own dog Ted at any unforced opportunity, resulted in Emily discovering a niche and candid approach to pet photography. Ted was Emily’s teacher and over the course of his life and the 10 years that they had together, Emily learnt how to capture his loving personality and all of his quirks and habits that were ever so dearly cherished. Emily’s new-found approach to taking photos led to a fascination in capturing not just pet personalities, but the one-of-a-kind bonds they shared with their owners too.

“ Ted had his fair share of pictures and unintentionally taught me a few things about photographing animals. When I photograph pets I don’t set out to take pictures, instead I make friends, have a play and just so happen to get great photographs along the way. “

Emily’s intrigue lies in how pets make us feel. They comfort us, cuddle us, play with us, keep us fit, and it's these everyday rituals of owning a pet that are documented in a Pet Stories shoot - rituals that become memories to look back on and cherish.

Now, with resident rescue hound (and Pet Stories mascot) Alan, by her side - Emily has met and photographed over 500 pets and has worked with a range of influential brands. Pet Stories has become a reputable name, leading to collaborations with big names such as Butternut Box, Four & Sons Magazine and James Wellbeloved.