All photographers are pretty much the same, right? Not really. Let me explain.

There are two main types of photographers working today. There are those who provide you with just digital files after your session and those, like me, that want you to have something more. I’m a “Full-Service Photographer” because I don’t want the images we create of your amazingly adorable dog to just sit on your computer or phone unseen and unloved.

I want you to have beautiful pieces of artwork for your walls and gorgeous albums to flip through. Not that I don’t sell regular prints and digital files as well, but I want you to have real artwork you see every day in your home. Artwork that reminds you of the love that your pet brings to your life (even if on that day they’ve peed on the floor and nibbled on your favorite shoes…). So in addition to photographing your dog, I help you create the perfect artwork for your home.

The Best of Both Worlds – Convenience and Unparalleled Quality

Now maybe you’re thinking – but I can get my digital files printed myself. Sure, you could. But with our busy lives how many of us ever get around to it. And what exactly do you want to order? What size will look best in your home? Where can you get the best quality? Pieces that won’t fade or warp over the next year or two.

Do you want your images as metal prints, acrylic blocks, canvas wraps, or even a custom-made album with thick pages and a beautiful cover? It’s hard to choose, isn’t it? You probably aren’t even sure what all those options are. But I have a selection of the best products on the market. And samples of each so you can see and touch them before you decide.

When you hire a full-service photographer, everything is taken care of. From planning your perfect session to the gorgeous artwork delivered right to your home. After your session, I help you choose your favorite images and decide how you want to display them. And then everything from designing your beautiful custom album to choosing the best professional labs for your prints and wall art is off your shoulders.

This level of convenience allows you to simply sit back and relax while your memories are being transformed into something truly gorgeous that you’re going to LOVE. And since I use only the highest quality, professional labs you can be sure that your artwork is completely archival and will look as great years from now as it does today. In fact, I guarantee it. If your artwork isn’t perfect when I receive it from the lab, it’s reprinted. And if your prints were to ever fade, I’ll replace them free of charge

See What I Can Create for You!

Can you imagine the feeling of walking into your home everyday and seeing your family displayed in images like these?

Or paging through an album like this featuring dozens of your favorite images?

Just like our dogs, it’s truly priceless.

Would you like to know more?

Contact me below if you have any questions?

You can check out my Session Guide below which has all the information about my sessions and the artwork I offer.

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yes, really, at a dog photographers workshop. It was that good!

I mean, look at that view (and an Aussie named Pickles – how does it get better than that?)

Last month I was lucky enough to attend Houndvision, a workshop for dog photographers in breathtakingly beautiful Lake Tahoe, CA. I spent a week surrounded by some of the most talented dog photographers in North America doing what we love most – creating images of adored dogs for their incredible people. And to spend the week photographing alongside two of the BEST dog photographers in the world was a dream come true. I have to confess that getting to meet and work with my pet photography idols (insert a little overgrown, fan girl squeal here), Nicole Begley of Nicole Begley Photography and Kaylee Greer of Dog Breath Photography was SO MUCH FUN.

We photographed dogs in some of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. Edited and critiqued our images each day. Swapped stories and laughed and hot-tubbed and ate SO MUCH amazing food provided by our chef, Arica (I KNOW, not having to cook was worth the price of admission 😊). It was truly one of the most exhilarating and amazing weeks of my life.

⬇ And getting to photograph this rockstar, Princess Cookie, at sunset, IN Lake Tahoe, priceless ⬇

Now that I’m back, I can’t wait to share images from the week. And even more importantly to share my passion for creating images that will capture your pets in all their glory. To preserve the amazing moments you share and help you decorate your home with portraits of the wild hearts in your life.

I believe we all need to keep learning and growing and it’s especially true for artists. I attended this workshop to push myself out of my comfort zone a bit. To continue to improve and grow so that I can offer the best artwork and experiences to my clients. Our precious dogs deserve nothing less.

Sessions for the Adventurers

So I’ve decided that in addition to my standard portrait sessions I’m offering another kind of experience. Inspired by the wide open vistas and gorgeous places I visited during this trip, I’m adding a “Wild Hearts” session. These sessions are for the people and dogs who live to be out in the wilds. If you and your dog are most at home hiking and climbing and fording streams, this session is for you. I will go along on your adventures and capture the moments you share in your favorite places. These sessions include a full day of adventuring and photographing your dog and either a large piece of wall art or an album to relive your adventures every day. Contact me for more information and stay tuned to see images from my first Wild Hearts session!

I’m always excited to order new products to see if they’re a good choice to offer to my clients. If I love the quality and how my images display on a certain product, then and only then, do I add it to my offerings. And by having these product samples to see and hold, my clients can make informed decisions on exactly the artwork that is perfect for their homes. This sample will be hanging at Canine University in Malden, MA (www.CanineUniveristy.com) if it passes my quality control. So, I thought it would be fun to get your input on which image I should choose for this product.

So now I want to test out a large acrylic wall piece and see if it’s something I want to offer my clients in the new year. I’ve seen samples and they’re gorgeous. Acrylic Artwork is described as “a sleek and modern treatment for your dazzling images. Fine Art Prints get extra depth and radiance when paired with our polished acrylic”. So what do you all think? Tell me which one you would choose?