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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I always look forward to seeing the photos from our CaniX events. Nick has a way of capturing “those” moments. The ones of pure joy, the ones of exhaustion to prove the challenge and some incredible s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nick has a very relaxed, calm, professional approach, nothing feels rushed. This helps the most nervous of dogs to settle. Nick manages to home in on the personality, stance and other traits of... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nick is a fantastic pet/event photographer; he has been at numerous canicross events we've raced at over the years, and we always end up purchasing at least one digital print from him (usually more!).... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Petsmakeportraits have taken some amazing photos of us and our dogs during canicross events. These photos show the connection we achievve with our dogs perfectly. You can see the joy in their faces do... See more

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Pets Make Portraits is a UK-based pet and animal photography business run by photographer Nick Goodwin. Based in the Midlands and working across the UK, we specialise in pet portraits, veterinary practice photography, commercial animal-related photoshoots, canicross events, dog shows, equine events and other animal sports. Our aim is to create natural, expressive images that capture personality, connection and character whether for pet owners, veterinary teams, animal businesses or event organisers. We provide professionally edited images for personal use, websites, social media, marketing, event galleries and display.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great action photos

Nick has taken some great photos at Canicross events - always captures the action in the best quality possible.
I usually end up buying pictures if he photographs an event that I'm competing in.

May 23, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Capturing those special moments!

Nick is a fantastic pet/event photographer; he has been at numerous canicross events we've raced at over the years, and we always end up purchasing at least one digital print from him (usually more!). He is enthusiastic and has a great ability to be in the right place at the right time, catching moments on camera that you typically "blink and miss". Would always reccomend him to others, thanks again!

May 23, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Calm, Professional approach

Nick has a very relaxed, calm, professional approach, nothing feels rushed. This helps the most nervous of dogs to settle. Nick manages to home in on the personality, stance and other traits of the dog/s which captures the perfect photograph for the owner.

The photo shoot was a great experience & memorable.

I would highly recommend Nick.

April 6, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stunning Photography

Nick from Pets make Portraits has been photographing my dogs at Canicross events for a number of years now, and captures some truly spectacular memories. I call them memories as this is exactly what they are - not just an image but a moment in time to look back on forever. Nick is not only talented at his craft, but also understands the demands of the sport, the locations he is working with, and the complete unpredictability of working with animals. Nick chooses various locations on each course lending themselves to some super action shots, often putting himself pretty close to the action himself! and I always come away from an event know i am about to have another photographic installment of our Canicross career to keep forever. When I look back on past events, which I do frequently, Nicks photographs evoke such emotion for me. I quite honestly go back to the event and relive it, the expressions on my dogs faces are most important to me, and my own feelings of pride, joy, concentration, relief and exhaustion are all there too. I am so insanely proud of my dogs over the years and to have these very special moments to look back on again and again is part of reason i do it. I highly recommend Nick for his work and professionalism.

April 25, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always a good shot!

I always look forward to seeing the photos from our CaniX events. Nick has a way of capturing “those” moments. The ones of pure joy, the ones of exhaustion to prove the challenge and some incredible shots of dogs in sporting action! I have some smashing photos from seasons past and look forward to future memories captured. I mean who doesn’t love collecting photos of their dog!

June 5, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’d 100% recommend Nick

I’d 100% recommend Nick. His photos are always brilliant and he somehow manages to capture the moments that matter. The quality is consistently excellent, the photos are always available quickly, and he’s a great supporter of the canicross community. I’ve got some fantastic memories thanks to his work and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him!

May 25, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredible images and always supportive!

Not only does Nick capture the most brilliant action shots at races, he is always cheering everyone on at both the start and finish line! I have a whole collection of race photos with CaniX all by Nick, he always captures plenty of shots which makes it really hard to choose! Can’t wait until next season!

May 9, 2026
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Thank you so much, I really appreciate this. I can’t help cheering everyone on, it’s part of the fun of being around the CaniX events! It’s been a pleasure capturing your race photos, and I’m looking forward to seeing you all again next season.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would 100% recommend Nick at Pets…

I would 100% recommend Nick at Pets Make Portraits for any photography needs, we have had many awesome action shots at various canicross events but I was really impressed with how he managed to organise three teams of canicorssers and all their canine companions for an absolutely stunning photo shoot in front of the breathtaking Glamis Castle.

He not only captures amazing moments and the atmosphere at canicross events but also beautiful photo shoots too.

I've never been disappointed and often struggle to narrow down my choices before making a purchase. The process of purchasing feels streamlined and easy.

May 25, 2026
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Reply from Pets Make Portraits

Hi Jonathan, thank you so much for your kind review. It’s been a real pleasure photographing you, Natalie and your dogs enjoying the canicross season over the last year. The Glamis Castle shoot was definitely a special one, organising three teams and all those dogs in front of the castle was no small task, but I’m so pleased the final image was worth it. Thank you again for your ongoing support, it’s very much appreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great canicross action shots

Petsmakeportraits have taken some amazing photos of us and our dogs during canicross events. These photos show the connection we achievve with our dogs perfectly. You can see the joy in their faces doing a sport they love. Thanks Nick for being a true professional and standing out in all weather's to achieve the best shots.

June 3, 2026
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Thank you so much, I really appreciate this. That connection and joy between dog and runner is exactly what I’m trying to capture at the Canix UK events, even if it means standing out in all weathers to get the shot! Thanks again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic photographer with a real eye…

Fantastic photographer with a real eye for capturing the moment. The photos were excellent, with a great mix of action and candid shots that felt natural and authentic. I was especially pleased with the images of my children and dogs – sharp, full of character, and perfectly timed. He has a real talent for catching those special moments that might otherwise be missed. Highly recommended, and I always enjoy seeing the results of his work.

May 23, 2026
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Reply from Pets Make Portraits

Thank you so much, I really appreciate this. I love being able to capture those moments in time at events, especially with the children and dogs together - they’re the memories that become even more special as time goes on.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful photography

Thank you Nick for the excellent photos of our dogs at the CaniX events superb quality ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

May 4, 2026
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Reply from Pets Make Portraits

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it. It’s always a pleasure photographing the dogs at CaniX UK events, and I’m really pleased you’re happy with the quality of the images.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Patience and love

Nick has taken portrait photos of Rufus on two occasions now: some action shorts of Rufus running through trees in Shropshire, and some still portraits in the grand settings of the grounds of Glamis Castle, together with some candid shots of us walking together. Nick showed amazing patience in these sessions, coping with Rufus’s tendency to look anywhere but where we wanted, and managed to capture the images at just the right moment.

Nick has also taken some amazing running shots of Rufus racing canicross, capturing the expressions of sheer joy that I don’t get to see running behind him.

I have no doubts that Rufus loves Nick - and that Nick loves Rufus back. A fantastic dog photographer.

May 23, 2026
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Reply from Pets Make Portraits

Thank you Tony, I really appreciate this. Rufus is an absolute character and always great fun to photograph. I always feel like I’ve hit the jackpot when I catch him in full flow with all four feet off the ground, those flying-feet pics are 👌

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would highly recommend Pets Make Portraits

I would highly recommend Nick's photography services. His ability to capture the unique partnership between dog and handler in canicross is exceptional, producing images that perfectly showcase both the athleticism of the sport and the special bond between each team.

Beyond his talent behind the camera, Nick is highly professional and a pleasure to work with. In the studio, he demonstrates remarkable patience and adaptability, taking the time to work around both the owner and the dog to ensure everyone is comfortable and relaxed. His attention to detail, creative eye, and commitment to achieving the perfect shot are evident throughout the entire experience.

Nick consistently delivers high-quality photographs that exceed expectations, and I would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone looking for a talented, dedicated, and professional photographer.

January 12, 2026
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Reply from Pets Make Portraits

Thank you so much, I really appreciate this. Capturing that bond between dogs and their humans is one of the best parts of what I do, whether that’s at a canicross event or in the studio.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Action photos

Nick turned out the photos from the shoot very quickly and his attention to detail was excellent. Great action photos and very good clarity. Many thanks.

May 24, 2026
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Reply from Pets Make Portraits

Thank you very much for the kind review. I’m really pleased you were happy with the action photos. Thanks again for taking the time to leave feedback, it’s much appreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Canix Glamis Castle Scotland

Brilliant thank you so much for such lovely memories I really appreciate the very professional coverage of a great weekend event xx

May 22, 2026
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Reply from Pets Make Portraits

Thank you so much for the lovely review. The Canix UK event at Glamis Castle was a fantastic weekend to photograph, and I’m really pleased the images have given you such happy memories of the event.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Captures the best memories with his camera!

I’ve had numerous photos of myself, my daughter & our dogs from Nick. He always captures fantastic quality shots which really do capture the best moments and memories for us!
We’ve found him to be very easy to work with, great with the dogs & very patient. He’s always willing to capture shots from all the best angles.
Thanks Nick!

May 25, 2026
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Reply from Pets Make Portraits

Thank you so much for the lovely review. It was a pleasure to photograph you all, and I’m really pleased the images have captured such special memories for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Race organisers experience

As a race organiser I know how much great photographs enhance our runners experience of the event as well as increasing our own online presence. We have been lucky enough to have Nick at the majority of our events over the past 12 Months. During this time he has produced fabulous photographs for runners and developed a working relationship with us that has been fun and productive. Nick has proved his versatility and his willingness to accommodate our wishes whilst meeting the needs of our athletes. Would highly recommend.

June 2, 2026
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Reply from Pets Make Portraits

Thank you so much for such a lovely review, Dawn. It’s been a real pleasure working with Canix UK over the past 12 months and photographing so many fantastic events, runners and dogs. I really appreciate your support and look forward to capturing many more events together.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing photos

Nicks photos are always amazing! I always have trouble narrowing down the number of canicross photos I buy - they’re all so good!! He puts a lot of thought into where he will be on the course, changing places each day to allow for a completely different set of photos, and beautifully capturing the individuality of each event, whether it be us sploshing through puddles, running down winding forest paths or capturing us in the middle of a mass start. It’s a perfect way to capture those special memories. I couldn’t recommend Nick enough.

May 23, 2026
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Reply from Pets Make Portraits

Thank you so much for such a lovely review Vicki. I’m really pleased you enjoy the variety of images from each event. I’m always trying my best to get different angles for you, even if it means lying in the mud! Thanks again for your support, it’s very much appreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've got various pics of Nic's from…

I've got various pics of Nic's from Canicross events and I love them , he makes a great effort to get several great shots of everyone who takes part which is no easy job and is hugely appreciated

May 24, 2026
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Reply from Pets Make Portraits

Thank you so much for the lovely review. Every course has its challenges when it comes to finding the right angles, but I can guarantee that if there’s mud about, that’s probably where I’ll be. It’s great to know that effort is appreciated.

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