From a home remodeling project to timeless family photos

It all started with a home remodeling project—and a simple question: Have you ever had black-and-white photos taken of your family?

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Why professional photography is worth the investment

Gone are the days of dressing up the whole family and heading to a photo studio for the annual family portrait.

Why you shouldn't wait to get pet photos

I often get calls from people who want to schedule a pet photography session, and I always start by asking the same question: Why now?

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How a brief moment becomes a lasting legacy - a family's heartfelt session

Stella, the beloved Vizsla, was getting on in years. Her parents knew their time with her

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Capturing joy for a worthwhile project

Earlier this year, I was contacted by Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida (LRROF) to be one of the photographers for their 2025 calendar.

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A milestone birthday

It’s been a while since I last photographed my terrier mix, Kita. Like many terriers, she has a bit

Zoey turns 2!

It’s hard to believe that it’s been just over a year that Zoey joined our family. She just turned 2,

Ready, set and....action!

If you’ve got a puppy, a young dog, an energetic or hyper dog, you may be thinking investing

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The 16 year old who made it all happen

It’s all Charlie’s fault. After all he is now 16. Time is flying. And his family needed to make it

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5 Ways to Celebrate Dog Mom Day

The relationship we share with our pups is a special one. For many of us, they are not just

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Lessons from grief - a year later

It was a year ago today, that my golden girl, Izzy, left us. This wasn’t the first time I had to

Pennsylvania dog photography session

Last fall I flew up to Pennsylvania and my hometown of State College. It was a whirlwind

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Southeast Guidedogs Walkathon- Suncoast

I had to look it up, but can you believe this is the 5th year that I’ve attended the Southeast

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Three Dog Bakery Osprey grand opening

Last month, Three Dog Bakery in Osprey held their grand opening. It was a fun day for both

Tillie turns 15!

I can’t believe our girl Tillie turns 15! She’s in amazing shape and we are grateful for everyday

6 things to do to prepare your dog for the photo session

So we’ve had your pre-session consultation, selected your outfits and picked a location and

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Happy birthday in heaven Izzy!

Today is her birthday. She would have been 13. It’s been 3 months since she left us. Our lives

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Why you should be in photos too

Let’s face it – cell phones take pretty amazing photos these days. With so many filter options

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Dear Izzy...

Twelve years, nine months. That’s four thousand six hundred forty eight days. It wasn’t enough

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Happy Valentine's Day

My Valentine’s. My girls - Izzy, the golden retriever, Kita, the terrier mix and Tillie, the

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