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INSIDE STORY

Hello there!

I am Nadina Bee,
Dog Photographer in Guildford for dogs who don’t sit still.

I am also a dogmother, nature lover, restless camper, and fantasy story addict.

If you had to sum me up in three words, it would be: DOGS, NATURE, and MAGIC.

The medium I have chosen to capture these with is photography.

Hello there!

I am Nadina Bee,
Dog Photographer in Guildford for dogs who don’t sit still.

I am also a dogmother, nature lover, restless camper, and fantasy story addict.

If you had to sum me up in three words, it would be: DOGS, NATURE, and MAGIC.

The medium I have chosen to capture these with is photography.

MY FAVOURITE THINGS

WALKS BY THE SEA

FANTASY STORIES

Dogs!

01.

DOGS

Show of hands, who agrees there is no such thing as too many dogs?

Yes, I got both hands in the air.

It’s not just dogs I share my life with though, my house has been called the menagerie more than once.

Some years ago I had as many as 4 dogs and 2 pet rats sharing my little house on the outskirts of Paris with me. Totally crazy, I know. And I would totally do it again!

At the moment my family consists of two dogs, 10 pond-dwelling goldfishes, and two humans. All living in Guildford in Surrey.

Given you are on a dog website you are probably not interested in the fishes. But feel free to ask about the little flippers if I’m wrong.

One member of my Paris pack is still with us: Aidan, the little guy with the great hair.

And then there is his sister: Isla, the borzoi, who looks like Boris of Lady and the Tramp.

Boris is a good depiction of the breed, complete with the impressive eyebrows and all.

Yes, I notice these curious details. And not only in my own dogs. I have often received comments like “so pleased you captured that detail”.

Having shared my life with many dogs over the years, I naturally understand the importance photos and capturing the details play in preserving our memories.

I got many beautiful photos of all my dogs that over time turned into actual treasures.

02.

NATURE

There is one thing all my dogs share with me: the love for the outdoors and being in nature.

The outdoors and the environment have always been my thing. I think it is because I grew up on a (nearly) defunct farm. I say ‘nearly defunct’ because our stable was only ever half full and our animals were strictly pets. Not for eating!

Even with this rather humble operation, most of my time was spent out of doors and seeing first-hand how nature works its magic. And also how we influence it, intentionally and unintentionally.

My favourite place is the seaside and I simply can’t stay away.

You will often find me in my campervan on small campsites by the coast. A place where I can go for an evening walk on the beach and then fall asleep listening to the sound of waves crashing ashore. Ahh, magical!

03.

MAGIC

There is undoubtedly magic in nature. But you know where there is also magic?
In stories!

I am too old to receive a letter from Hogwarts, so instead I am waiting for Gandalf to come and take me on an adventure.

…how old was Bilbo, seventy-something? Oh dear!

I am a naturally patient person, but not that patient! So while waiting upon a wizard, I read a lot.

And sometimes I provide my own adventures: I travel, I hike, I climb…
and every now and then I laze on the beach and listen to the waves crash ashore…accompanied by the rhythmic snoring of my dogs.