Heather Ennis

I'm a fine art photographer who is absolutely animal-crazy! I always cross the street to say hello to a friendly animal.

Growing up, my home doubled as a local cat shelter. My parents rescued and rehabilitated numerous abandoned cats, teaching me how to care for animals with diverse needs and personalities.

I later studied animal psychology for cats and dogs at the University of Edinburgh, which helps me connect with animals during photo shoots and bring out their best.

Whether caring for horses as a teenager or working with pets now, I believe pets are family. My goal is to capture artistic memories that truly celebrate an animal's unique personality and soul, all their quirks included.

My work is inspired by many of the Old Masters of traditional painting, and as a result, my style is very much chiaroscuro, with overlays of textures and subtle colours on the backgrounds to lend an ethereal look to the finished piece.

Animal psychology at the University of Edinurgh.