Hi, I’m Ree -

A professional pet photographer, animal behaviour enthusiast, and proud dog mum to Rae, Jace and Nova.

I’m here to give you more than just beautiful photos — I want to give you an experience your pet enjoys, and memories you’ll treasure forever.

Why I Do This

When my border collie Nova was diagnosed with hip dysplasia, I was heartbroken. My once turbo-charged dog had to slow down, and I realised just how fleeting these moments are. I picked up my camera to capture every detail of him — the sparkle in his eyes, the way he still tried to zoom even when he couldn't, our quiet cuddles. That changed everything for me.

Now, I want to help every pet owner create lasting memories of their best friend — no matter their age, quirks, or needs.

My Approach

I believe dogs should be allowed to be dogs.

That’s why I photograph in natural, outdoor locations across Darwin — where your dog can run through open spaces, splash at the beach, or simply hang out with you in their favourite spot.

I create low-pressure, pet-led sessions that are fun, calm, and built around your dog’s comfort. Whether they’re anxious, excitable, or anything in between, I meet them where they’re at — with patience, understanding, and a camera ready to catch their true personality.

What Makes Me Different

I’m not just a dog lover with a camera. I’ve invested in formal training in both pet photography and animal behaviour — giving me the skills to work with all kinds of pets (and humans!) in a safe, supportive way.

This means:

  • Your session is tailored to your pet’s needs

  • You can relax, knowing I understand pet body language and signals

  • You’ll get real, emotive images that reflect your pet’s true self

Meet the team

Jace

Nova

Rae

Awards

Certificate for Photographer of the Year 2021 presented by Nokia. Category: Animal & Nature, awarded to Marie Goldsworthy for "Dog Obsessions." Highly commended recognition. Includes details about judges and sponsors.
Certificate from the Royal Agricultural Society of the Northern Territory, Inc. for the Royal Darwin Show, awarded to Marie Goldsworthy for Champion Color Print in the Photography section, 2021. Features illustrations of farm animals and decorative b
A blue and white certificate from the Royal Agricultural Society of the Northern Territory Inc. for the Royal Darwin Show, awarded as a First Prize in the Colour Open section of Photography, Class 5, for the year 2021. The certificate features illust
Certificate from the Royal Darwin Show 2021 awarding second prize in the Photography section for Color Open category.
Two Border Collies, one black and white and the other brown and white, standing on rocks with trees in the background. An award badge labeled 'Highly Commended, Australasian Emerging Photographers, Animal 2022' is displayed.
Two dogs, one brown and white and the other black and white, standing in shallow water at the beach with a clear blue sky.
A wet dog sits on a beach during sunset, with the reflection visible in the water. A "Highly Commended" award badge for emerging photographers in 2022 is overlaid on the image.
The Mono Awards 2022 certificate for Marie Goldsworthy, recognized in the "Animals" category as Highly Commended, presented by SanDisk Professional and organized by Australian Photography and Capture.
Black and white photo of a dog sitting between concrete walls, with "The Mono Awards 2022" logo in the corner.
A dog running in grass with ears flapping, award text overlay for "Photographer of the Year 2022" in "Animal & Nature" category, featuring name Marie Goldsworthy."
A dachshund dog with a speckled coat sits among large rocks in a natural outdoor setting. The image is labeled as a top 40 entry in the Animal & Nature category of a photography contest.
A dachshund dog with speckled fur sitting on a stone ledge, in front of lush greenery with white flowers. The image includes a certificate that says 'Photographer of the Year 2022,' 'Animal & Nature,' 'Top 40,' 'Marie Goldsworthy,' and 'Luna’s Advent
Dachshund sitting on a log in a forest, with sunlight filtering through the trees. The image features a digital photographer commendation badge from the Australian Photographic Prize 2023.
Black dog with tongue out running on sandy ground, blurred ball in background, green award badge in corner.
One-eyed dog with brown and white fur, looking up with tongue out, an award badge in the corner for "Digital Photographer Commended, Australian Photographic Prize 2023."

Publications

A dog standing on a large fallen tree trunk extending over water, under a dark and natural setting. Text includes details about the photographer, Marie Goldsworthy, and describes the editing process and camera specifications for the photo. Taken for
Magazine page featuring a header titled 'Your Best Shot - Speed'. It includes a photo of a dog running towards the camera in a grassy area. There's a badge indicating 'This Month's Winner'. Text emphasizes the importance of shutter speed in capturing
Silhouette of a dog sitting on rocks with a foggy sunrise background, accompanied by trees and shrubs. Text on the right describes photography details.
Photographer taking pictures of two dogs in shallow water at the beach.
Photographer taking pictures of two dogs on a beach with shallow water and blue sky in the background.
Person crouching on a rocky beach, holding a camera, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, light jacket, and sandals, with ocean waves in the background.
Person relaxing in a hammock with black and white dog, while a tan and white dog sits nearby, outdoors with trees in the background.
Person walking a dog on a rocky terrain with greenery in the background.
Person jogging with a dog jumping over a log in a forested area.
A person with glasses and a ponytail, wearing a white shirt, holding a small dog that is licking their face in an outdoor, rocky setting.
Woman with glasses holding a small brown and white dog on a rocky outdoor setting.
Person standing by a lakeside with trees and rocks, wearing a hat and beige coat, looking at the water under a partly cloudy sky.