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For the past 28 years I have been fortunate enough to be surrounded by animals on a daily basis. My "other" job as an animal trainer has taken me around the world working with some of the worlds most iconic and famous photographers and directors. I feel extremely lucky to have stepped into the studios of Herb Ritts, Bruce Weber, Peggy Sarota, Stephen Klein to name a few. Having animals on set for a photo shoot can be a very daunting prospect. I use my years of experience and apply it to your photo shoot with your pet.

The links listed on this page contain just a brief example of my time as an animal trainer.

Island Life TV Interview, Oahu, Hawaii June 2022

Hawaii News Now Interview for 2022 Super Bowl Commercial

Link to online article: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2022/02/12/hawaii-animal-trainer-with-film-tv-credits-adds-super-bowl-commercial-her-resume/?fr=operanews

Pacific Air Cargo mention

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link to online article: https://www.pacificaircargo.com/pacific-air-cargo-flies-canine-for-starring-role-during-super-bowl/

The Pet Hui with Sue Chipperton Pet Photographer

Fil-Am Courier Magazine Interview 2021

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Hawaii Business Magazine interview

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Link to online article: https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/unique-jobs-animal-trainer-tv-movie-hawaii-chipperton/

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Island Dog Magazine covers photographed by Sue Chipperton

Link to Island Dog Magazine website: https://islanddogmagazine.com

Hawaii Magazine ~ My photo entry for the 2020 Photo Contest. I was awarded second place in the "People" category

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Link to online article: https://www.hawaiimagazine.com/hawaii-magazines-2020-photo-contest-winners/

In 2018 I was contacted by National Geographic who wanted to purchase my "pig surfing" image for one of their children's book.

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Honolulu Magazine Interview

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Link to online article:

https://www.honolulumagazine.com/quote-unquote-sue-chipperton-is-among-hollywoods-top-requested-animal-trainers/

The Today Show Appearance in 2011 to promote my book

Back in 2011 I published a book called A Famous Dogs Life. It chronicles the life of The Taco Bell Dog - a chihuahua I trained for over 40 Taco Bell commercials. Alongside her story are pieces of mine.

The video clip below is from my visit to The Today Show to promote my book.

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My Book: A Famous Dogs Life

Here's a link to my book: A Famous Dogs Life

https://www.amazon.com/Sue-Chipperton/e/B004DLWTT2%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share