Another great photography location for your dog - Ascot Heath in the centre of Royal Ascot Racecourse

A magical experience for you and your dog

Ascot Heath is a true hidden gem in the heart of Ascot. Nestled within the iconic Royal Ascot Racecourse, this unique location offers something truly special. With parking and access points on three sides, it’s the perfect spot for a natural light dog photography session and the MIL Pet Photography Experience. Take a look at some of the stunning photos we’ve captured here, showcasing the season’s breathtaking natural backdrops.

A Tranquil Haven in the Heart of Royal Ascot

Despite its central location, Ascot Heath feels peaceful and secluded, making it ideal for a relaxed photo session. Dogs can explore freely, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Diverse Natural Backdrops

There are a number of open grassy areas which provide space for playful action shots.?

The mature trees and woodland edges offer shade and texture for portraits. With the seasonal changes, it simply adds to the variety and richness of our photography.?

From autumnal leaves through summer flowering heather, the centre of the Racecourse provides so many diverse backgrounds.?

The freshness of spring wildflowers, summer’s golden light, autumn’s fiery leaves, and the crisp, frosty mornings of winter all contribute to this great location.?

The Dog-Friendly Appeal of Ascot Heath

The centre of the Racecourse is a safe environment for dogs. On non-race days, it is quiet and contained, making it easy to keep dogs comfortable and under control. It’s also easy to create opportunities for off-lead exploration in certain areas (while respecting local rules).?

Many dogs have their daily walk at the Racecourse and so there are always a variety of scents, sights, and textures to keep your dog engaged and happy, resulting in natural and expressive photos.?

There is plenty of open space to relax. It’s open yet peaceful, making Ascot Heath a great location for dogs and their owners to enjoy the session without feeling rushed or crowded.?

Wide Open Spaces for Playful Moments

There are a number of expansive grassy areas perfect for dogs who love to run, chase, or roll around. This creates plenty of opportunities to capture dynamic, high-energy photos that showcase your dog’s personality.

Some Woodland Trails and Shaded Area

Whilst limited, there are a couple of charming light wooded areas offering a mix of light and shadow for dramatic photographs. These are great for capturing calm, reflective moments or portraits with a natural backdrop.?

The Backdrop of Royal Ascot Racecourse

Elegant and iconic, the Racecourse adds a sense of grandeur, and a unique opportunity to combine natural and architectural elements in the photographs.?

Seasonal Magic at Ascot Heath

Each season provides new creative opportunities for beautiful photography. Even photographing in mid-December still provides amazing results.?

Why does MIL Pet Photography use Ascot Heath as a location?

With our happy and relaxed approach to photography sessions, this location is ideal for your dog to run, play and have fun. We passionately believe that animals are best photographed within a natural environment, and this location ensures that.?

With a combination of our patience, knowledge in canine behaviour and formal photographic training, this location allows us to photograph your dog with heart-warming and often humorous portraits. In doing so, we celebrate the very essence of who they are.?

Photography is our passion, pets are our life.?

Ascot Heath in the centre of the Royal Racecourse is a great location to consider for your MIL Pet Photography Experience.

Chris Miller LSWPP

MIL Pet Photography

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