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Dog Friendly Ponce City Market — Atlanta, GA
Ponce City Market is one of Atlanta's most dog friendly destinations — and one of my favorite spots for urban dog photography. Here's what makes it work, and what to expect from a session there.
Inside a Multi-Species Session: A Horse, Two Dogs, and Figuring Out What Works
Emi wanted everyone together for her 40th birthday session — her horse Romeo, her 13-year-old Pug Henry, and her Jack Russell mix Gomez. Here's how a multi-species session actually comes together.
Three Standard Poodles: Echo, Lilac & Dorothy's Downtown Madison, GA Dog Photography Session
Echo spent seven years working as a guide dog. When she retired, her puppy raiser got to bring her home — and somewhere along the way, two more black standard poodles joined the family. This is their golden hour session in Historic Downtown Madison, Georgia.
Milo & Walt - Indian Creek Park - Georgia Sunset Session
Milo & Walt’s sunset pet photography session at Indian Creek Park in Rutledge, GA was filled with golden light, perfect temperatures, and plenty of personality! This 60-acre natural park offers wide grassy paths, open fields, and peaceful surroundings, making it an ideal location for reactive dogs, nervous pups, and high-energy explorers alike.
Top 10 Photos of 2023
A look back at 10 favorite images from 2023 — a year that included a total hysterectomy, Emerge dog photography challenges, glitter horses, and wildflowers I'd never seen in ten years of photographing the same park.