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
Best In Class For Animals and Fine Art In Eastern Canada Image Competition
The results are in from the 2024 Eastern Image Competition by the Professional Photographers of Canada. I had two images achieve scores of Excellence (the highest score), and they both also won Best in Class awards!
The Eastern competition includes members from Ontario, Quebec, and all 4 Atlantic provinces, so there is some extremely tough competition. There were so many amazing images, it’s a huge honour to have won in my two favourite classes, Animals and Fine Art. I also received the Bruce Berry Award for Best General Print by a member from the Atlantic Provinces.
Animal Study Accreditation
The Animal Study Accreditation required me to submit 5 photos of each of 2 animals, showing a wide variety in poses, locations, and lighting conditions. I was fortunate to have had so many beautiful pets to choose from - the hardest part was choosing which two to use. Going back through my catalogue really drove home for me how many amazing clients I have, so many of whom have trusted me to capture their most precious pet memories not just once, but on multiple occasions!
It was important to me that I use client work, and not my own pets, which would have kind of felt like cheating (though not actually against the rules).
PAW-SBA 2025 Pet Photo Calendar Contest
My 2025 Pet Photo Calendar Contest fundraiser for the People for Animal Wellbeing in Moncton is underway! This will be my 6th year photographing pets for their calendar fundraiser, I think it may be a tradition.
All pets are welcome to enter, as long as they can be safely transported to the pop-up studio session location (The Magic Touch Grooming and Cattery in Riverview) on either the afternoon of Sunday, August 18, or the evening of Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
Tails of the World: Moncton 2024
This year, I’ve been selected as the official 2024 photographer for the Greater Moncton area in the annual Tails of the World book! Over the past few years, these books have featured over 1150 dogs and raised over $130,000 CAD!
In 2024, our goal Is to raise $95,000 with Tails of the World: Volume 3.
This project offers 10 dog lovers in the Moncton area the opportunity to see their furry family featured in an internationally published coffee table book.
Speaking About Animal Behaviour For Photographers at The Canadian Imaging Conference
Recently, I did something WAAAAAY outside my comfort zone. I agreed to be a presenter at the 2024 Canadian Imaging Conference, put on by the Professional Photographers of Canada in Victoria, BC.
The idea was terrifying to me. I am not a public speaker. I still remember attending my first Canadian Imaging conference, which was only 7 years ago, in 2017, and being soooo intimidated by all the “real” photographers. I could barely bring myself to speak to anyone there, I was afraid they’d ask me a technical question about photography that would expose me as the fraud I felt like on the inside.
Free Resource For New Puppy Pawrents!
If you are thinking about getting a new puppy, have a new puppy, or know someone with a new puppy, here is a fabulous free resource to ensure that they get off to a great start!
I’ve followed Dr. Ian Dunbar for years. I can remember reading one of his books at the first vet clinic I ever worked at, back in the early 90’s. He has been a leader in the movement towards positive reinforcement-based dog training.
2023 Pet of the Year
The votes are in, and Bamboo, Judge & Tommy Minifie are the Grand Prize Winners of the 2023 Pet of the Year Contest! Congratulations!
This lucky trio and their human family have won a $900 Wall Art Credit that they can use to purchase artwork from a past or future session. Tommy, the Frenchie says “maybe summer next time, mom"! He was very brave during their blizzardy session in Irishtown Nature Park, but it definitely was not his preference.
Tails of the Tides Book Launch in Dieppe and Riverview
Please join me to celebrate the launch of Tails of the Tides, a hardcover coffee table book, featuring New Brunswick’s most beloved dogs, photographed exploring scenic locations along the beautiful Bay of Fundy Coastline.
There will be TWO dates and locations to come out and pick up your copy:
The Tails of the Tides Book is Available for Preorder!
I’m so excited to announce that my second book, Tails of the Tides is now available! You can preorder your copy before 6pm on November 26, 2023 and save $15 off the retail price.
PAW-SBA 2024 Calendars Are Available For Pick-up
The People for Animal Wellbeing (PAW-SBA) 2024 Calendars are available now for pick-up at the shelter! Run and grab your copy(s) before they're gone! The address is 116 Greenock St, Moncton.