Abbie Kyte

Abbie Kyte is a professional photographer based in Newport, South Wales, UK. With over 15 years of experience, she has built a reputation for capturing the unique spirit and beauty of animals—particularly dogs, horses, and livestock—through both still photography and moving images.

Animal welfare is at the heart of Abbie’s work. Her professional background in kennel care, canine hydrotherapy, positive reinforcement dog training, and equine stable management allows her to approach every shoot with sensitivity, expertise, and a tailored understanding of her subjects. This ensures a calm, stress-free experience for the animals while maintaining the highest standards of care and creativity.

While Abbie initially made her name through stunning location portraits, her work has increasingly evolved toward canine and equine event photography. In this talk, she’ll share how and why that shift happened—offering a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges, rewards, and stories that have shaped her journey from portraiture to the dynamic world of animal events.