For humans who don’t follow, and dogs who don’t pose.

Fine art black-and-white dog portraits by London photographer Elena Marchi

Commissioned architectural dog portraits designed to live on your walls.

keep it simple dog .

We’re not here for cute. Or posed. Or perfect.
We’re here for the humour, the honesty, the beauty in simply being. For dog photography in London that focuses on the dog that just is. And for the feeling that follows you long after the image does. Because not all dogs want to sit pretty. Because every dog already is, from nose to tail, a work of art. And unapologetically dog.

We’re here for a dog photography session in London that is not about being photogenic. It’s about the subtle art of being dog.

outdoor dog photography in london

Soulful. Architectural. Cinematic.

Using London’s architecture as our backdrop, together we create dog portraits designed to integrate effortlessly into your home. Portraits stripped of colour and clutter, so that what remains is what matters. We focus on the subtle qualities that remain, no matter the season, place, or time of day. The result is a portrait of your dog that deserves pride of place. Artwork designed to live in your home without compromising its aesthetic.

It’s not about creating memories. It’s about portraying dogs as the work of art they already are. Elegant, sharp, honest, and unapologetically dog.

No, your dog doesn’t need to be trained. No, your dog doesn’t need to be off-lead.

Discover how the outdoor London dog portrait experience works.

Studio dog Photography

Minimal. Bold. Sleek.

We’re here for the flick of a paw, the line of a tail, the way one ear folds differently from the other.

My studio sessions aren’t about cuteness. They’re about noticing what makes your dog whole. Every angle. Every odd crop. Every small, overlooked detail that only you notice.

No props. No colour. No embellishment.
Just movement, form, and that kind of dogness we all know deserves its own frame.

It’s not about getting their attention. It’s about paying it.

Discover how the studio portrait experience works.

every dog is a work of art.

london Dog portraits designed to live with.

Handmade to order using archival-grade materials, they crafted with your home decor in mind, and crafted to last a lifetime. Without shouting “here’s a photo of my dog.”

about the human

award-winning dog photographer elena marchi

I’m Elena, the human behind Pawtiqe.

Drawn to mindfulness, minimalism, architecture, interior design, animal welfare, and art. And sighthounds. Especially sighthounds.

I don’t have a dog. Instead, I’m a cat mum to two girls, Keira and Macha. They like to interrupt my video calls, so most portrait sessions include a brief virtual appearance from them too. Sorry, not sorry.

Pawtiqe is where my love for London, art, dogs, and everything monochrome comes together.

Where London’s architecture meets the shape and energy of dogs. It’s quiet. Thoughtful. And occasionally a little witty.

If you’re curious about how I got here, read on.

what dog parents say

Let me just say that Elena is truly aN amazing photographer and loves furbabies. She is highly professional and so friendly. The photoshoot was fun and Elena was determined to get those perfect shots. Her passion and talent come across in her editing and finishing too! She get the best shots back to me exceptionally quickly and I couldn't be happier with the whole experience. The prints are amazing and I can not wait to put them on my wall. Don't waste time and just book her as soon as you can. Your only regret will be not getting these shot done. Thank you for the beautiful photographs of Lou Lou. You captured her personality and character perfectly.

We had the most wonderful experience with Elena. From the initial call to the delivery of the stunning images it was easy to see that she wanted to ensure we got the photos we wanted. On the shoot day Elena was incredibly patient with both of us explaining clearly what the plan was and never rushing us, she took time to let Mia come to her and get comfortable. And the images are too beautiful for words, the hardest thing about the whole experience was picking only a few - I wanted them all!

Thought Elena was absolutely brilliant from start to finish. Have a rescue dog who can be very nervous but Elena really took her time to allow our Póigín to relax. In the end, we got amazing results which we were delighted with. Would definitely recommend for anyone who is looking for that extra special photograph of their fur baby!

Elena is an incredibly professional and talented photographer! She was amazing with our dogs and the photos have come out really well. She clearly loves dogs as much as we do, and I am so glad we worked with her and cannot recommend her enough!

Just the most incredible photography experience from start to finish. Pawtiqe is professional but friendly and build a rapport with my dog instantly so that he felt comfortable enough to show his true cheeky self. Pawtique captured the most incredible shots of Jasper and they’re more beautiful than I could have imagined. Hanging proudly on my wall and will definitely be rebooking for future shoots too! A seamless service and stunning end product. Cannot thank you or recommend you highly enough.

Some people have talent, and some people have so much talent that it feels like they have superpowers. Elena is one such person: she managed to capture, during a pleasant morning spent walking around central London, the essence of our dog, putting together a portfolio of images that left us speechless. I can thoroughly recommend her work to any dog owner who wants to immortalise the love and beauty of their furry companions!