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2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Pets & Their People
What to give to your dog this holiday - and a few ideas for you too!This is my favorite time of year! I love cozy sweaters (even better if they are custom knitted to include my dog's face - see below!). I love fires in the fireplace. I love the twinkling lights. And I...
Canine Body Language & Dog Photography: Learning to Speak “Dog”
In 2011 I fostered a Siberian husky named Emma Grace for MUSH Rescue in Alpharetta, Georgia. I had only just begun fostering dogs the year before and I didn’t know much about canine body language - and nothing about dog photography. Emma spent the first month as our...
Photography Locations for Pet Photography: What I See vs What You See
I’ve often heard people describe artists as having “an eye” and it wasn’t until I began training my own eye as a professional photographer that I really understood what it meant. Developing an eye for seeing locations like a photographer takes practice. In this blog...
5 Things to Know Before Your Pet Portrait Event Session
Pet Portrait Event sessions are short themed sessions I host to help you have fun updated photos of your dog in a low stress environment while also helping raise funds for animal rescue groups. Not only do you get great images for Instagram, you also have a positive...
Rescue Dogs of Atlanta, Georgia
If you’ve been here a minute you probably know I have a big soft spot for rescue dogs. While I love ALL dogs and support preservation & responsible breeding, I feel a special calling to support rescue dogs. I was the kid who carried home every stray animal. And, I...
How to Hang Wall Art – Portraits, Photographs, & Paintings – Like a Pro
Imagine this - We’ve finished your dog’s photo session & you’ve decided on your favorite images. You know you want to see that favorite furry face on your wall everyday, but how high up the wall do you put it? What size will fit over the couch - and heck, how high...
Carrying the Weight of Loss & Death of a Pet
It’s really been a struggle to sit down and write this post. In the last month I have said good-bye to 3 dogs - 2 long term foster dogs, Astro & Miller, and my own dog Bella. I also know it’s nearing time to let Charlie, our current hospice foster, pass on as the...
Dog Photography Locations on a Walk Through Athens, Georgia’s Ben Burton Park
Have you ever planned to bring a new puppy home and start puppy proofing? Suddenly everywhere you look you see dangling cords that need to be addressed, breakable items perching precariously on low shelves, and so many things little puppy teeth can sink into. Becoming...
Yes, Your Reactive Dog Can Have Professional Pet Photos
I recently asked about what concerns you have about booking a professional pet photo session for your reactive dog. I received GREAT feedback. Keeping your dog safe, controlling the environment, and helping your dog be calm & relaxed seemed to be the biggest...
Choosing the Best Location for Pet Photography – A 3 Step Process
Before I became a professional pet photographer, I looked for pretty places to take pictures of my dogs. The first thing I looked for was something pretty background - and that was the complete wrong way to go about it! Once I learned this 3 step process of choosing...
Dog Friendly Roswell, Georgia – Pet Photographer Finds Blooms in the City
One of my favorite things about being a pet photographer is finding great pet friendly spots near me. At Jamie's session in dog friendly Roswell, Georgia we wandered past great dog friendly shops (including restaurants and an art gallery). We also some found some of...
The Best Dog Collars for Pet Photography
Choosing the best collars for your dog's photography session is just as important as choosing what you're going to wear in the photos. And, there are nearly as many options for your dog's wardrobe as your own! In this blog I'm sharing my reccomended best dog collars...
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