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
January 2020 Adoptables at the Moncton SPCA
Some of the wonderful pets looking for love at the Moncton SPCA in the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day!
Pets with Santa Fundraiser
Our Pets With Santa Fundraiser was a huge success, with a total of 71 pets photographed for 54 families and $1585 raised for the Moncton SPCA. The Tireshack Brewing Co. was a perfect, pet friendly location to hold the sessions. Many of the pet families stuck around afterwards to raise a glass or 2, with their dogs (and even one extremely laid back cat)!
Photographic Artist of the Year 2019
I was so deeply honoured to win the title of Photographic Artist of the Year in the Professional Photographers of Canada - Atlantic Region Image Competition for the second year in a row. I also received the Best Animal award for my portrait of a bear in Kouchiboujouac National Park, titled “Bear Necessity”, and the Best Fine Art Award for my image “Reclaimed Wood”, of a well know abandoned house in Shepody, NB. My winning entry was completed by “The B’ys By the Bay”, a portrait of 3 Newfoundland dogs, and “Lobster Fleet Launch”, showing fireworks over the lobster boats in Alma, NB.
The GMSPCA 2020 Treat Toss Calendar Fundraiser
On September 15, 2019 we held a Treat Toss Calendar Fundraiser for the Greater Moncton SPCA during their PawsWalk Event in Centennial Park. All around, the day was a huge success, with the calendar sessions and pre-order sales reaching over $1000 before we even have any calendars printed to sell! The PawsWalk raised another $7000+, so altogether a very successful day for the GMSPCA.
Kitten Season at the Moncton SPCA
It’s that time of year, when the Greater Moncton SPCA is overrun with kittens. Besides all the adorable kittens that are ready to go to their forever homes, the SPCA desperately needs foster homes for kittens like Soleil & Pluto (bottom right) who need to grow a bit and gain some weight before they will be ready for adoption.
I Spoke In Public, And I Did Not Die
Nor did I suck! (At least, not according to the many kind people who approached me afterwards to tell me so).
This is kind of huge, and I share it because I know so many of you feel the same about public speaking. I’m trying really hard to get past it, because sometimes it even makes it difficult speaking to clients, or networking when I’m out and about. To that end, I agreed almost a year ago to speak to the Focus Camera Club in Moncton about Pet Photography. Then, in a burst of overconfidence, temporary insanity, and possibly too much wine, I also agreed to speak at the Professional Photographers of Canada - Atlantic Region Spring Seminar, 3 days after my other presentation!
My Images In 2 Exhibitions In Shediac
Three of my favourite images are currently on display in an exhibition featuring 12 artists who are accredited members of the Professional Photographers of Canada, Atlantic Region. This was a juried exhibit, which means that the images that were included were selected by a panel of trained judges from out of province. I’m so proud to be included, and also that 2 of my 3 images are the only pet portraits included in the exhibit!
Baby Bunnies and more at the GMSPCA
A couple of weeks ago, I photographed some more adoptable pets at the Greater Moncton SPCA and it’s a miracle that I got out of there without bringing half of them home. They have the most adorable baby bunnies right now, and their mom, “Sweetness” is just lovely, too. I was most tempted by “Twitch”, though - a beautiful, big, calm boy and such a beautiful silver colour! Remember that bunnies make awesome pets, but they are work and with proper care can be a 10 year + commitment.
Feline Portraiture
I’m so pleased to announce that I have earned my 5th and 6th Accreditations through the Professional Photographers of Canada; Feline Portraiture and Wildlife Photography. Both passed accreditation on the first attempt, with an overall quality of “Good” (which is better than just “Accepted”). I’m trying to collect all the animal ones, just have Equine left now #goals.
Barney And Thumper, Bonded Bunnies at Moncton SPCA
Barney and Thumper are a lovely, bonded pair of rabbits waiting for their forever home at the Greater Moncton SPCA.
A few weeks ago, I photographed a whole bunch of dogs, cats, rats, and even a pair of budgies for the Moncton SPCA. I’m delighted to report that ALL have been adopted, except for this sweet pair of buns. I’ve lived with many house rabbits myself over the years, and while I don’t recommend them as “starter pets” (they are a 10 year + commitment, definitely not an Easter novelty gift for children!), they are very engaged and rewarding pets, with personality +++.