Smiling woman playing with playful puppies on green grass outdoors.

EXTRAordinary in every way

A little bit about.....

".....because EVERY

picture tells a story"

Beagle snuggling into Carolyne Cowan’s shoulder during a relaxed break in the studio garden.

Hi, I'm Carolyne, the Photographer & Artist.

I've been either in front or behind the lens for over 50 years, owned a Show kennel with German Shepherds, Beagles, English Foxhounds and working Jack Russell Terriers.

Over the years I have photographed 100's of all shapes and sizes. This is my life!

Working with dogs every day, it truly is the

best job in the World.

I'd love to meet you and your four legged friends for an informal chat up here at the studios.

Coffee is free and remember to bring the dog.

Can't wait.

Foxhound looking up at Carolyne Cowan as she laughs ringside at a Scottish championship event.

Two-year-old Carolyne Cowan capturing childhood moments with her first real camera among her playmates

First Camera
aged 3 years old

Carrie Southerton Dog Photography Studio is owned by Carolyne & Alasdair Cowan based just outside a small village called Slamannan, near the town of Falkirk.

From quite a young age, Carolyne has had a relationship with Art and in particular the camera.

Whether it was working as a Model in front or a Photographer behind the lens - either way she was at ease.

Woman with green eyes wearing a black beanie, looking right.

Carolynes' other great love, is her dogs.

With a long family history connected with the 4 breeds the couple lovingly owned, bred and Showed.

Carolyne along with her Husband Alasdair, are well known around the Dog World, owning a top show kennel -

Haughmill Kennels and having bred and exhibited for over 40 years.

Winning some prestigious awards

such as -

Winalot/Dog World Pup of the Year

UK Top Foxhound Puppy

Top Breeder Our Dogs

UK Top Dog

Crufts Best Dog

Crufts Best Puppy

Through the years.....

The Story of Us & Our Dogs

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to see our
NEW ADDITION

Eddie the GSD PUPPY

Detailed view of a Foxhound’s nose, capturing the softness and soulful character of the breed

Top Breeder certificate awarded to Carolyne Cowan for excellence in Foxhound breeding

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Detailed view of a Beagle’s nose, capturing the breed’s curious nature and velvety texture

Dog World/Spillers Winalot Pup of the Year 1991 certificate for Haughmill Mark My Words, homebred Scottish Beagle

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Detailed view of a GSD’s nose, capturing the breed’s alertness and gentle character in soft light

German Shepherd puppies nestled inside tree stumps, gazing outward with bright, inquisitive eyes

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EDDIE the GSD

D.O.B 31 March 2025

We are so delighted with our new addition, Eddie. She has brought so much joy to us already and we know that she will bring happiness for years to come.

If you want to follow her antics and watch her grow, please follow her own her very own Facebook page : Eddie the GSD Puppy

Eddie

German Shepherd puppy tilting head, looking curious in yellow flower field.

Eddie at 8 weeks old

Eddie at 20 weeks old

Eddie at 11 weeks old

Detailed view of a JRT’s nose, capturing the breed’s lively character and velvety texture

Four-week-old JRT littermates standing confidently, posed on a soft backdrop in natural light

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Judging

I have been very fortunate and honoured to have been asked to Judge some wonderful Dogs over the years.

My first Judging appointment was in 1991 at Kirkcaldy Open Show

for Beagles.

I had a wonderful entry, filling 5 Classes and I was also lucky in having Alasdair as my Chief Steward for the day.

Even though we have retired from showing ourselves, I am delighted to be still asked to carry on my Judging duties.

Thank you to all the Show Committees who thought highly enough to invite me to Judge at their shows and to all the Exhibitors for entering under me, I really appreciated it.

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In the days of Freelance

Over the years I was hired as a Freelance Photographer

for many genres.

From Experience days such as Off Road Segway, to Cancer Research events, to Gig photography right through to working for

Dog World Newspapers covering Dog Shows

and in particular Crufts.

I also carried a Press Pass for the World Dog Press Association.

I retired from being a Freelance Photographer around

7 years ago to concentrate on

Carrie Southerton Dog Photography Studios

simply because the studios had become so busy with

private commissions.

I got to work with some amazing Pop Stars and

Groups over the years.

Heaven 17, Human League, Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols), Robin Trower (Procol Harem), Midge Ure and

my personal favourite Adam Ant....

to name but a few.

Carolyne approaching with a warm smile, carrying her cameras across the studio grounds

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We are Family.....of Dog Lovers

Five generations of my Family have had the same bloodlines and this has now increased to our own Children and Grand-Children.

Dogs are a way of life for us, we could never imagine living without these amazing four legged wonders.

Below showcases just some of our own Family 'snaps'.

Starting from the first image being my Great Aunt who is pictured with her first German Shepherd dog

called Sandra, circa 1908.

Our own GSDs were all descended from Sandra. This line ended with the loss of our fabulous girlie Pepsi, August 2021 when she went onto Rainbow Bridge at the age of 14.

I really hope you enjoyed the small insight into our lives over the years which have been filled with the unconditional love of our beloved family dogs.

The obvious love I have for them helps me when

I am commissioned by my Clients

to create their Artwork for them.

I just understand Dogs - I just love Dogs

They give us so much and ask for so little in return.