For as long as I can remember, my life has revolved around caring for companion animals and nurturing the bonds they share with their human families - first as a vet tech, now as a pet photographer. This blog is where I will feature my fave pet photo sessions, share pet tips - including how to take better photos of your own pet, home decor and pet photo display ideas, news, updates, special events, and probably a lot of rambling about dogs and how awesome they are.
Pet Photo Blog
A Typical Multi-Dog Beach Session
Four dogs. One reactive, one senior who almost didn't come at all, and two four-month-old Border Collie puppies with zero training and even less patience for standing still.
In other words, a typical day in the life of a pet photographer!
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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.