Frankie the Snow-Pup: A Blizzard of Buffalo Plaid
We humans can be such grumps about winter. The cold, the endless shoveling, my resolve (like my driveway) is slowly becoming a white flag—it’s enough to make you want to hibernate until spring. But...
View ArticleBeyond Picture-Perfect: Celebrating the Imperfectly Perfect Pup in Portraits
Ah, dogs: those bundles of fur-shedding joy, slobbery kisses, endless entertainment, and far from perfect (and thank goodness for that). We adore them for their unconditional love, their boundless...
View ArticleWhy Artwork of Your Pet is the Ultimate Expression of Love
Love for a dog transcends mere affection. It’s a lifetime of wet noses, wagging tails, and quiet memories (or potty breaks) shared at 3 a.m. It’s a language spoken in playful nips, soulful gazes, and...
View ArticleThe Transformative Impact of Seeing Your Pet as Art (and Not Just Another...
If your idea of a pet photography experience culminates in swiping through endless folders on your phone, if you’re a member of the like-hungry mass, or among those who think their pet’s legacy is best...
View ArticleFrom Paw Prints to Portraits: A Peek at the Week of a Luxury Pet Photographer...
Toss those briefcases out the window and forget the fluorescent-lit drudgery of boardrooms because my nine-to-five is anything but beige! (If you know, you know.) As a luxury pet photographer in...
View ArticleThe Psychology of Pet Bloopers: Why They Happen, What They Reveal, and Why...
Ah, the internet: the treasure trove of impeccably curated pet portraits. Think dogs standing perfectly balanced on a fallen log, bathed in the warm glow of golden hour light, their fur wonderfully...
View ArticleRain, Rain, Go Away: What If It Rains on My Session Day?
Maybe Willie Nelson said it best when he sang, “Well, it’s cloudy in the morning, gonna be raining in the afternoon… If you don’t like this rainy weather you better pack your bags and move.” I recently...
View ArticleEyes to the Sky: Harmonizing Light and Life in Dog Portraits
As a pet photographer, I’m often asked, “What’s the secret to capturing the expression and spirit of a dog in a portrait?” The answer, while encompassing far more than just one element, often begins...
View ArticleWhat It Means to Tell Your Story Your Way
Professional pet photography goes far deeper than the surface beauty of the matte paper on which an image is presented. Within each portrait lies a whispered promise: the chance to weave a visual...
View ArticleNo More Home Sweet Home: Why I Dropped Backyard and In-Home Sessions
You may have heard the cliché “fence-sitting gets you splinters.” Well, there I was, straddling that darn fence desperately trying to keep those pesky splinters from invading my you-know-what, fully...
View Article
