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Announcing the 2026 Athens Area Horse Community Calendar Photo Contest
100% of the proceeds from the Horse Calendar Contest submissions, voting, and sales of the calendar will go directly to Athens Area Horse Community to aid in their dedication to sustainably stimulate the growth of the local horse community.
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.
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.
Supporting Our Horse Community: The Athens Area Horse Community 2025 Calendar
A look back at photographing the AAHC 2025 Calendar — 12 horses, 12 families, and what it felt like to spend a season making art in service of the Athens horse community.
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.
A Private Location for Dog Photography in Eatonton, GA
A private property in Eatonton, Georgia that makes an extraordinary backdrop for dog photography — open fields, beautiful light, and no crowds. Why would you rent a wedding venue to have your dog photographed?
90% of Pet Parents Choose An Album from their Dog Photo Session
Nearly all CM Bryson Photography clients choose a heirloom album from their dog's session. Here's why — and what makes these albums worth having.
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.