ATLANTA PET PHOTOGRAPHER BLOG
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What Saying Goodbye to 100 Dogs Taught Me About the Rainbow Bridge
From hospice fostering to founding a rescue, CM Bryson has said goodbye to more than 100 dogs. Here's what she's learned about grief, timing, and the smiley face calendar that changed how she thinks about letting go.
Featured in Professional Photographer Magazine: Behind the Scenes
CM Bryson Pet Photography was featured in Professional Photographer Magazine for her work photographing dogs in Georgia's fleeting wildflower blooms. Here's the behind-the-scenes story.
What I’m Focusing on in 2026 as an Atlanta Dog Photographer (Inspired by an 8-Pound Truck Thief)
An 8-pound poodle mix who stole a truck clarified everything. Atlanta dog photographer Courtney Bryson on what she's building in 2026 — and the dog who inspired it.
Happy New Year - 2025
Reflecting on 2024 and looking ahead — what's coming for CM Bryson Photography in 2025 and what I'm most excited about.
Giving Back: Working with the Georgia English Bulldog Rescue
Atlanta dog photographer Courtney Bryson has volunteered as the event photographer at the Georgia English Bulldog Rescue's Bully Ball for years — and donates a full pet photography experience to theirs and many other silent auctions each year. Here's why.