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Pawtraits of Hank and Family

Post author:Nancy Kieffer
Post published:February 24, 2023
Post category:Dog pet portrait
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The plans for this photo session had been in the works for 5 months. I had initially planned on meeting and his family in August. His mom had contacted me wanting photos at their favorite place here in Central NY. The problem was that they work most of the year in Texas and are only here during the summer and holiday's. This is the home though that Hank loves. This is where he gets to run free on their property and explore, so this is where his mom wanted to have the session.

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Christmas Movies to watch with Your Dog on a cold winter’s night

Post author:Nancy Kieffer
Post published:December 23, 2022
Post category:Animals Dog

The weather outside promises to be frightful this weekend with a sudden drop from 50 degrees to a cold 9 degrees on Friday with high winds. We have a promise of at least a little snow to take us to Christmas. When you’re not sharing some Holiday cheer with friends and family, I can’t think of a better way to get warm and cozy than to snuggle up with the dog and watch some Holiday Christmas Dog movies with your best friend.

Roddie

Let’s Make a Difference for the Animals:

Post author:Nancy Kieffer
Post published:October 20, 2022
Post category:Animal Rescue Animals Syracuse

I believe that you don’t have to do much to make a big difference. A small kindness, word or gift can have a huge impact, not only on those you’re giving to, but on those who share your care. A donation to an animal organization not only helps the pets but also impacts the community and makes them feel less alone.

brown and black dog

4 tips to capturing images of your “Wild Child” at your Pet Photography Session

Post author:Nancy Kieffer
Post published:September 16, 2022
Post category:Animals Dog

My last 2 dogs, after some training, were pretty well behaved when I asked them to sit and stay. Then I brought Declan home! He is my 'wild child'. He will sit and stay, until such time as he sees something more interesting. Then he is off to the races. And boy can he run. I definitely understand the frustration and anxiety a person may have when their dog is not listening to them.

Happiness is working with dog rescues

Post author:Nancy Kieffer
Post published:August 5, 2022
Post category:Animal Rescue Animals Dog

I can't tell you how many times I hear people say "Oh, that's great that you work with dog rescue...but I couldn't do it, it would be heartbreaking." I sit there and think, that couldn't be further from the truth. How can you be be heartbroken when your day is filled with licks and kisses.

Josie with urban art

Pet Portraits and Urban Art

Post author:Nancy Kieffer
Post published:July 21, 2022
Post category:Animals Dog

Syracuse has multiple places that have beautifully painted urban walls. I recently had a session downtown by one of these walls. We enjoyed having the dogs pose in the painted scenes and then also just sitting with the colorful walls fading out beyond them.

pet portrait album

Keeping Memories Close

Post author:Nancy Kieffer
Post published:April 8, 2022
Post category:Animals Photography Session

Before your photo session we will have a consultation regarding your goals for the session and how you wish to keep the memories of your pet close to you. You have many choices to choose from including wall galleries, album blocks, and albums. I think the most popular product customers include with their purchase is the album.

dog and autumn leaves

Lucky Dog

Post author:Nancy Kieffer
Post published:March 11, 2022
Post category:Animals

This past autumn I was so lucky to meet up with Norman (Now named Toby) again. His mom won a contest for a photo session. It was so great to see how well he is doing. He continues to have a happy smile and is ready to run and play. His skin has all healed up and his fur is healthy. We started our session just with a little walk up a hill where he stood among the golden leaves. He then showed just how much he loved his mom with an adoring gaze.

The Journey to pet photography

Post author:Nancy Kieffer
Post published:February 25, 2022
Post category:Animals

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.

brown and black dog

Greeting Dogs at the Photo Session

Post author:Nancy Kieffer
Post published:January 28, 2022
Post category:Animals Dog pet portrait

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.