Meet the person behind the camera

Hi, I’m Veronica, though many clients know me as Ronnie. I’m a Brisbane-based pet photographer, previously photographing as Ronnie Gaye Photography and now working under the studio name Truffle Photo.  I create beautiful photographic portraits of dogs, cats, horses, and the animals people share their lives with — a natural evolution of two constants in my life: animals and photography.

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I grew up surrounded by animals: dogs, cats, horses, chickens, cows, a pig named Perfect, and more than a few rescued magpies called Percy. Horses were a significant part of my early life, and I grew up riding through Pony Club, shows and gymkhanas, spending much of my time around paddocks and stables. Although I don’t ride these days, that foundation shaped how I read animal behaviour and energy; an awareness that quietly informs my work as a pet and equine photographer.

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Over time, that early familiarity has grown into a deep respect for animals of all kinds. I see beauty in every creature, and I work with patience, gentleness, and calm confidence, qualities that help animals relax quickly during a pet photography session.

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Outside of photography, I’m also involved in animal rescue. At the moment, I’m fostering two cats as they prepare for adoption, and I volunteer my photography services for fundraising initiatives such as Santa Paws sessions with the rescue group I foster with. Both experiences continue to reinforce the importance of  working at an individual animal’s pace, particularly when photographing sensitive or anxious pets.

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While I enjoy photographing a wide range of subjects, animals have always been my favourite. Their expressions, personalities, and moments of connection never feel repetitive. Specialising in professional pet photography was a natural progression, and I especially enjoy creating portraits that reflect the bond between people and their pets, including those quieter, more understated moments that often mean the most.

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I work with professional Nikon mirrorless equipment, including lenses such as the 135mm f/1.8 for soft, intimate portraits and the 16–24mm f/2.8 for more expressive, environmental images. But great photography is about far more than gear. I’m known for being calm, organised, and communicative, and for creating relaxed, stress-free pet photography sessions that feel well supported from first contact through to final artwork.

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Whether you’re drawn to playful outdoor dog photography, studio pet portraits, or something quietly striking, my aim is always the same: to create photographs of your pet that you love, and are a pleasure to live with.