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The Animals that Shaped this Year
Every year, a body of work takes shape quietly. It doesn’t arrive all at once or in one place. Instead, it forms over time, across…
Looking back on some of the funny, sweet and playful moments of 2022
It's that time of year when we are looking to the future and are planning big things for the New Year. Before heading to the future though, this week I will celebrate some of the dogs that made this year memorable.
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Dog Safety for the July 4th fireworks!
My sister’s dog’s seem to have a fear of noises and the fireworks tend to be near her house. A fireworks show is probably the worst noise a fearful dog can face. Her dog Beau would back himself into the closet as best he could, or under the bed. If you know a night of fireworks is coming up, here are some ways to help your dog stay a little more comfortable.
My Dog Won’t Sit Still
One of the most frequent comments I get from people regarding my animal photography is "my dog won't sit still. I could never have a photo session with him." I promise you that I have worked with all different types of dogs. I have worked with shelter dogs for a more than 6 years and have encountered dogs that are rambunctious, hyper and untrained dogs all the time. In addition, I have worked with dogs that are fearful of the camera and had successful images with all.
The Journey to pet photography
started to explore photography again to regain that balance. During this time of unbalance, I also lost my heart dog. He had only turned 4 when I lost him to lymphoma. I realized that although I had plenty of images of him, I had very few of us together. I did not have a recorded history of us together doing the things we loved in the places we loved. This business was born from the belief that you deserve to have images of the bond with your pet.
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Greeting Dogs at the Photo Session
I find it best when greeting a dog to let them approach you in their own time. At a photo session, I will let your dog approach me when he is ready. Dogs need time to sniff and assess that this person is not a threat. I generally leave the camera to the side, as that big black box often appears threatening to dogs.