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
7 Reasons You'll Fall For Autumn Pet Portraits
Autumn is hands down my favourite time to photograph pets outdoors. The changing leaves are a gimme, but some of the other reasons may surprise you.
The Big Move
In Spring 2018, my partner Graham and I fulfilled a dream we'd been nourishing for several years. We left Toronto with its traffic jams and million dollar tear downs behind and moved to Atlantic Canada.
Pet Photos with the Lensbaby Burnside 35
It's always so exciting when Lensbaby come out with a new lens and let me get my hands on it pre-release to test it out and write a review.
Take Better Pet Photos With Your Phone
I'm a Nationally Accredited Pet Photographer, and yet some of my favourite photos of my own pets were taken with a humble iPhone.
Canine Portraiture Accreditation
I'm so thrilled to announce that I have received my Canine Portraiture Accreditation from the Professional Photographers of Canada! Here is a collage of the 10 photos that were accepted.
Happy International Dog Day!
Ooops! We missed International Dog Day while at the cottage, but Happy Belated from the Prince and Princess of Belmont Lake and (grudgingly) from Stompy, who smacked them both soundly when we got home.
The Kittens of Kismutt
Although they are a dog rescue, Kismutt did not turn away the pregnant cat that showed up on their doorstep and I got to photograph her adorable kittens who are now looking for homes.
Clifford, The Big Sad Dog
Who wants to help this shy, gentle fellow become Clifford, the big, HAPPY dog he was destined to be? You can check on his availability and find more information on the Speaking of Dogs website here.
My First Photo Session With Horses
My animal care career has been spent almost exclusively in the city and I rarely cross paths with a horse, but I was super excited when I was booked for a photo session on a quarter horse farm.