Puppy Love! Capturing the Cute is so much fun!
Puppies have a level of cuteness that is generally off the charts. There are lots of fun poses to capture, some with toys and other props. What a great way to have these fun memories and the puppies grow into adults.
A Black and White Portrait for a Classic Look
Creating a Black and White portrait from color can enhance the power and beauty of the portrait. It often works well when the subject or subjects are wearing black or a dark color. In this portrait, Piper the Labradoodle shows up nicely with her light-colored fur. I...
Choosing The Best Dog Toys
Like people, our pets enjoy playing and being entertained. Dogs, in particular, are incredibly playful creatures that love chewing, chasing and tearing up toys. Toys aren’t just for entertainment; they are also beneficial in a variety of ways. In this blog, we’ll...

Parrots in a Portrait–You Bet!
Unique portraits. I had the fun, exciting portraits challenge to photograph Karen with her parrots. Karen brought along a helper, a friend of hers who is very knowledgeable about parrots. Having a helper was critical, for the truth be told I do not know much...

Dogs are the family!
Family portraits are an important marker in the life of a family. It is sad for me to say that families don’t have portraits made like they used to. When the family is the dogs it is even more critical because as we know all too well, our dogs are not with us as long...