Sasha - Studio Session

It makes me so sad when people prejudge dogs like Sasha. Just because she's a Doberman and she could turn into Snoop Dogg at any moment doesn't mean she's dangerous. In fact, she's the biggest goofball with a huge personality! She made me laugh the whole session and really ended up working it out! Tyra would be so proud. Sasha, you are welcome back at any time (and feel free to bring Snoop)! I mean, seriously. Doesn't Sasha look so threatening? Ha! Ha!Sasha, thanks so much for all the laughs! You were a pleasure to photograph and you really ended up working it for the camera. I hope your mom enjoys the sneak peak!

PS - I love Snoop Dogg!

Penny - Studio Session

Penny is the classic Golden Retriever. She is full of energy, is so sweet and loving, and is always on the move! I think she is shown best doing what she does, which is running, playing, and being energetic. That is the great thing about this week of doggy model sessions. I've seen so many doggy personalities and have to figure out how to show each of their very individual traits with nothing but a plain paper backdrop. I hope these images capture Penny's energy because she is so beautiful... Sometimes the images that aren't technically perfect are some of my favorites...I love Penny's crimped ears!

Thank you Penny for such a fun-filled session! I hope your mom enjoys her sneak peak!

Mya - Studio Session

When I saw Mya's submission to the model search, I just knew I had to pick her. Her markings are gorgeous and her eyes are to die for! I knew she would be perfect for the new grey backdrop I had in mind just for these portfolio-building sessions. I think she looks beautiful on the grey... Aren't her eyes gorgeous?A big thank you Mya and her mom for participating in the model search. Stay beautiful little lady!

Phoebe Buffet - Studio Session

Monday night I was graced with the presence of a true old soul - Phoebe Buffet. This sweet lady is an eleven-and-a-half year young St. Bernard with the most fulfilling life. Her mommy works with the Humane Society of Iredell so Phoebe has spent her life teaching fosters puppies how to become great dogs fit for their forever homes. She has taught countless pups how to be crate-trained, house broken, and well-rounded. On top of her mothering skills, she has grown up playing and swimming in the pond located on her 11+ acre plot of land. I think her important fostering responsibilities and seriously fun hobby have aided in rewarding her with the clean bill of health she has had her whole life. Phoebe Buffet was easy to photograph as she has gotten a little slower with age. I love this dog so much and I only spent a very short time with her. You can see her stories, experiences, and the patience in her eyes...eyes filled with such depth and soul. Hugs and slobbery kisses to her...

Her mommy loves tongue photos and, fortunately, so do I!Phoebe Buffet was sporting the Lion Cut for her photo shoot...

Spanky - Studio Session

Check out this cool little guy! This is Spanky, a unique English Bulldog/Chiauahua mix (yes, DNA testing was done :) ). He was great in the studio and did all of his cool tricks, including his Tigger jump! I got some awesome pics of this little man and I hope his parents are happy. I even got some special shots in just for his daddy! Gotta love the frog legs......and head tilts......and both together...

Bronx - Studio Session

Bronx was the first of the pups to participate in the Model Call Studio Sessions! He is a stunning boy with the most soul-piercing eyes you have ever seen. He did a great job during his shoot and really hammed it up for his bacon and sausage. Many thanks go out to Bronx and his mom for helping me and becoming a part of my portfolio. Here is a sneak peak of what's to come in your gallery. Enjoy!

I Heart Puppies

I heart puppies and pretty pink sunsets...

Ruby - Studio Session

What do you get when you mix 2 pet photographers, 2 dogs, 1 cat and 2 cameras? Well a whole lot of pictures that's for sure! Yesterday, I got to hang out with Nicole from Paw Prints Pet Photography. She is another Charlotte-area pet photographer that is super cool and was nice enough to come by to help me practice my studio work. We got to talk about business and dogs, but most importantly, we got to take a ton of pics! I photographed Nicole's dog, Ruby, in the studio while Nicole got some great candids of my dog, Eva, in the backyard! At one point, I handed the studio reigns to Nicole and she jumped right in to do her thing! She got some awesome studio shots of Eva and my cat, Teton! Check out her blog here - she will be posting some pics from the day in the near future!

Here are some of the pics of beautiful Ruby! She is such a unique Boxer with the most unbelievable eyes!

This set cracks me up! Look at the determination and concentration in Ruby's eyes. On the right, she goes for the treat!And she's done...

How about some behind-the-scenes action! Here is a shot Nicole took of me doing my thing. The final result is on the left...

And some good action shots of what the doggy owners get to do to keep the dogs entertained ;) Thank you Nicole for a great shoot and lending an ear for business talk. Can't wait for our next photo day!