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Helping Animals

As a Veterinary Technician who spent over 15 years working in animal shelters, I am well aware of the impact that a great photo can have on the length of time a pet spends in the shelter system. Nobody comes to the shelter to adopt an animal because they saw a blurry cell phone photo of it sitting in its litter box, or cowering in the back of a run. Providing shelters and rescues with clean, sharp, properly exposed photos of their adoptable animals is my way of giving back.

 
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Volunteering

While living in Toronto, I volunteered for Speaking of Dogs, an amazing rescue group specializing in senior dogs, but in reality helping all breeds, ages, and sizes. I have been honoured to photograph many dozens of their adoptable dogs over the years, as well as donating sessions for their fundraising auctions and calendar.

Since relocating to Albert County, NB, in 2018 I have begun providing adoption and fundraising photos for the Greater Moncton SPCA. In 2019 I helped them to raise close to $5000 between our wildly popular Treat Toss Calendar and Pet Photos with Santa. This year, we are working on a very special “Shop Local/Pet Friendly Moncton Calendar”, available to order here.

I am a proud member of HeARTSspeak, a group of artists who donate their time and skills to helping shelter and rescue animals.

Awards
Awards
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My Gallerie Magazine Cover Story
My Gallerie Magazine Cover Story

I was super excited to have my photo of Rocket, the Australian Shepherd mix jumping through the snow in Hillsborough, NB, selected as the cover image of the latest issue of Gallerie magazine! It’s an extra-special honour because it’s the first time a dog has been featured on the cover.

Professional Photographers of Canada 2026 National Image Competition
Professional Photographers of Canada 2026 National Image Competition

Now that the scores are official, I can finally share my images from the Professional Photographers of Canada 2026 National Image Competition! All five of my entries were accepted into the National Image Salon, with 4 receiving Merit scores (very good), and 3 are finalists for Best In Class!

What Will People Think If You Hang Large Pet Portraits On Your Walls?
What Will People Think If You Hang Large Pet Portraits On Your Walls?

This is something I run into frequently in my work as a pet photographer. People WANT large artwork of their beloved pets to decorate their walls, but they worry, “What will people think?”.

So here’s the truth: SOME people will think you’re crazy.

Speaking About Animal Behaviour At The Prairie Creatives Conference
Speaking About Animal Behaviour At The Prairie Creatives Conference

I truly believe that my success as a pet photographer can be attributed to my understanding of animal behaviour much more than my skill as a photographer.

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to step outside my comfort zone once again and speak in public, at a professional photography conference. I do not enjoy public speaking, but I do enjoy saying “yes” to things that scare me, and seeing where it leads.

Living With A Senior Dog
Living With A Senior Dog

One of my friends said “goodbye” to her senior dog this week 😢. Condolences led to a conversation about how our lives have revolved around caring for our senior dogs in the past couple of years. As my friend said, “People say puppies are hard. Puppies are so easy compared to seniors.”

Wieners By The Sea
Wieners By The Sea

When the president of Atlantic Canadian Dachshund Rescue reached out to me about photographing their event in Shediac, NB in August, my first inclination was to say “no”. I don’t usually photograph events, but this one was called “Wieners By The Sea”, which tickled me, and it was for a good cause, plus there would be lots of adorable wiener dogs, so I was intrigued. Then I learned that there would be a costume contest, wiener races, a watermelon eating contest, as well as contests for the longest wiener and shortest wiener. It sounded like an event that would be too much fun to miss, so I was sold! 🌭🤣

“Feral” Barn Buddy to Feline Supermodel
“Feral” Barn Buddy to Feline Supermodel

Recently, I was contacted by Dog Bites, a local pet treats company in Salisbury, NB. They were looking for some marketing images for their new line of Cat Cravings treats. I know how tough it can be working with cat models, especially if you try to take them to a different location that they aren’t used to - that’s why I normally do cat sessions in their own homes. We determined that our best bet was to use Shazam! as a model so that I could work on his cat schedule and in his familiar environment. Bonus that he is such a handsome and cool-looking cat, with his different coloured eyes (heterochromia).

PPOC National Image Competition
PPOC National Image Competition

The Professional Photographers of Canada National Image Competition judging was this past weekend. Now that scores are official, I can finally share my award-winning images from the Eastern Image Competition back in the fall. The Eastern Competition includes all 4 Atlantic Provinces, Quebec, and Ontario, so it is highly competitive.

2024 Pet of the Year - Willow the Havanese
2024 Pet of the Year - Willow the Havanese

Congratulations to Willow, the winner of my 2024 Pet of the Year contest.

I’ve been honoured to photograph Willow as she grew up, from her first puppy session to her first birthday and her Tails of the World book session on the beach. Since she’s just about the cutest (and sweetest!) dog ever, I thought you might enjoy seeing some highlights from her sessions.

2024 Reflections and Pet of the Year
2024 Reflections and Pet of the Year

I know that 2024 was a year of struggle for many, so I almost feel bad saying it, but it was a pretty great year for me.

I got to photograph so many amazing pets and make some wonderful pet lovers very happy, but I guess those things are a given because I have the best job EVER.

Beyond that, I achieved some personal and professional goals and had a few fantastic firsts. One of those highlights was having my first opportunity ever to photograph the Northern Lights, not a common occurrence in Southern New Brunswick! Even more amazing was that I had multiple opportunities to photograph them throughout the year, and I even managed to photograph Jewell, the Ibizan Hound in front of the Aurora Borealis! Definitely a bucket list photo shoot.