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Patting Dog 1985 is a fine art fashion photograph that captures an unguarded moment of affection within an urban setting. Shot in full-length profile, the image shows a woman wearing a Wendy Heather design bending to pat her dog, held gently on a lead.
While the garment is presented in a flattering and elegant manner, the photograph moves beyond fashion alone. The interaction between the woman and her dog introduces warmth and intimacy, creating a quiet contrast against the surrounding city environment — a place where such tenderness might not be expected.
The strength of the image lies in its naturalness. Fashion, movement, and emotion converge in a single, fleeting gesture, resulting in a photograph that feels both composed and instinctive. The work reflects an observational approach to fashion photography, where human connection and context are as important as form.

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Tony Potts is an internationally recognised Sydney-based photographer whose career spans more than four decades. Working primarily in black and white, his photography explores fashion, the human form and Australian beach culture, particularly through his long-running series on Sydney’s Bondi Beach.
Potts has exhibited internationally and his work is held in private collections across Australia, Europe and the United States. Alongside his fine art practice, he enjoyed a successful international career in fashion and advertising photography.
He continues to release selected works from his extensive photographic archive as limited edition fine art prints.