PAWS & PORTRAITS BLOG

Changes have happened all year, and 2027 is going to look a little different — in a good way. And honestly, I’m pretty excited about it!

Through my lens: I’m not chasing side view photo. I’m watching for connection through my lens. I want the dog to look into my camera. For atleast one shot. I want personality. I want soulful eyes.

"You don’t take a photograph, you make it." — Ansel Adams. Every dog has a story. Fine art pet photography can’t be rushed.

Thinking about booking a private pet session but finding reasons to hold back? You’re not alone. I hear the same worries from pet parents all the time—and I promise, they’re more common (and more solvable!) than you think. Let’s bust a few myths together so you can see how every wiggle, bark, and goofy grin can still become a portrait you’ll treasure.

When I have photographed humans, it amazes me you can say sit up straight, tilt your head, give me a smile and we get the shots!!! I am...

If walls could talk! Look at the items hanging on your walls. You may have a clock, candle holders, metal art and all that word art. ...

Ok...lets get gross. The eye boogies and eye gunk. It CAN be a ton of photoshop involved in this. I never ever ever ever guarantee I can...

How do you get the dog to pose like that??? I don't ... the pet parent or dog handler does! Seriously! Its up to me to get the attention...

How do sessions go and timeframe of prints? Good question !!! 1. First decide you want a session. In studio or on location. 2 We work...

Do you sell digitals????? This is a biggy!! Know this on the front end. Every one has a camera (on phones) or they have purchased a DSLR....

Oh goodness yall... (yes, I said yall - I am born and bred, Tennessee and I am as southern as you get!) If you ever have a session with...

Do you have props, ties or clothes? Yes ... Ask this question ! You may see dogs in collars or dresses - those may be provided by a Pet...

“You don't make a photograph just with a camera. You bring to the act of photography all the pictures you have seen, the books you have...

Do you actively volunteer and give back to Animal Rescue? This is tremendously important for any Pet Photographer. Why??? Because...