As a professional dog photographer, I have recently provided imagery for several editorial features published in two of Britain’s most respected countryside magazines, Country Life and The Field.
Both publications have long traditions of celebrating rural life, heritage, and the dogs that have been part of Britain’s countryside culture for generations. Their editorial photography plays a central role in bringing these stories to life, helping readers connect visually with the breeds and landscapes featured in each article.
My dog portrait photography has been selected by editors to illustrate a number of these features, with images chosen for their ability to capture both the character of the dogs and the atmosphere of the environments they inhabit.
Press Recognition
My photography has been featured in editorial articles published by:
• Country Life Magazine
• The Field Magazine
• The Guardian
• The Telegraph
• Cheshire Life
• Good Housekeeping
These publications are among the most respected authorities on countryside life, rural culture, and sporting dogs. These magazines maintain exceptionally high editorial standards and carefully select photography that reflects the quality expected by their readership.
Being chosen to supply imagery for these publications reflects the visual storytelling and technical quality that define my photography.
Dog Photography Featured in Country Life Magazine
Founded in 1897, Country Life is one of the most recognised and respected magazines covering Britain’s countryside, architecture, and rural traditions.
The magazine is known for its distinctive visual style, and the photography used within its pages must meet exceptionally high editorial standards. Images selected for publication are chosen not only for technical quality but also for their ability to convey mood, character, and atmosphere.
As a contributor to the magazine for over five years, my photography has appeared in several Country Life features focusing on dogs and their place within the countryside in the last year.
The Hounds of Love – Greyhounds
This feature explored the elegance and gentle character of the greyhound, a breed admired for its grace and long association with British countryside life.
The article used photography supplied by Jonathan Yearsley to accompany the story, illustrating the distinctive presence of greyhounds within a natural landscape setting.
The images selected for publication capture the quiet dignity of the breed, showing the dogs within the countryside environment where their athleticism and elegance can be fully appreciated.
Britain’s Rarest Dog Breeds
Country Life also published a feature exploring some of Britain’s rarest and most distinctive dog breeds.
To illustrate the article, the editorial team selected studio and location portraits. The clean, carefully composed imagery allowed the magazine to present multiple breeds together in a striking editorial layout while clearly showing the unique characteristics of each dog.
Images used in this type of feature must be visually clear and balanced while still conveying the personality of each breed.
The Glen of Imaal Terrier – Country Life Top 100 Issue
My photography also appeared in Country Life’s prestigious Top 100 issue, which highlights notable people, places, and stories from across the countryside world.
For this feature, I provided the main image used to illustrate an article on the Glen of Imaal Terrier, a rare and distinctive terrier breed originating from the Wicklow hills of Ireland.
The photograph captures the character and determination of the breed while also reflecting the natural landscape closely associated with its heritage. The image was used as the primary visual for the article, forming the central image around which the feature was designed.
Editorial imagery for articles like this must communicate both breed character and environmental context, helping readers understand the history and temperament of the dog being featured.
Photography Featured in The Field Magazine
Established in 1853, The Field is the world’s longest running country magazine and a highly respected authority on countryside pursuits, sporting dogs, and rural traditions.
My photography was featured in a detailed article about the Weimaraner, a breed renowned for its athleticism, intelligence, and distinctive silver coat.
Silver Shades of Grey – The Weimaraner
This article explored the history, character, and working heritage of the Weimaraner.
To accompany the story, The Field selected several images supplied by Jonathan Yearsley. These included both landscape portraits and action photography illustrating the breed’s athletic ability.
The photographs combine the dramatic presence of the dog with the rugged natural environment, creating imagery that reflects the breed’s reputation as both an elegant companion and a capable working dog.
Why Editorial Photography Matters
Magazines such as Country Life and The Field rely heavily on powerful imagery to support their stories.
Editorial photography must do more than simply document a subject. It needs to capture atmosphere, personality, and environment in a single frame while also working effectively within the printed layout of the magazine.
For stories about dogs, this means photography that reveals the character of the breed while also placing the animal within a meaningful context.
Portrait photography created in natural settings is particularly well suited to this type of storytelling. By allowing dogs to move naturally within their surroundings, the resulting images feel authentic and expressive.
These are the same qualities that define the portrait sessions Jonathan creates for his own clients.
Jonathan Yearsley Dog Photography
I am a professional dog photographer serving clients across Cheshire, North Wales, and the surrounding countryside.
My work focuses on creating calm, carefully guided portrait sessions that capture the unique personality of each dog.
During these sessions, dogs are photographed in natural environments where they can move freely and behave naturally, allowing genuine expressions and moments of character to emerge.
The resulting photographs are often displayed as framed wall art within clients’ homes, creating lasting artwork that celebrates the relationship between dogs and their owners.
The same approach that produces meaningful portraits for clients also results in imagery that is well suited to editorial publication.
Dog Portrait Photography in Cheshire and North Wales
I photographs dog portrait sessions across Cheshire, North Wales, and surrounding countryside locations.
Sessions are designed to be relaxed experiences for both owner and dog, allowing natural behaviour and expressions to unfold during the shoot.
The resulting images are carefully crafted to become timeless artwork that captures the individuality and spirit of each dog.
Thinking About a Dog Portrait Session?
If you would love beautiful portraits of your own dog that capture their character and personality, you can learn more about dog portrait sessions below.
