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
My Craftsman of Photographic Arts Designation (CPA)
I’m so excited to announce that I have received my Craftsman of Photographic Arts designation (CPA) from the Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC).
This designation is awarded based on a system of merit points earned through successful accreditations, having images perform well in the National Image Competition and voluntary service to the organization. So far, in less than 5 years, I have achieved 6 accreditations, have had 14 images score Accepted or higher in our National Image Competition, and have volunteered in a number of ways, not least of which serving on the Board of Directors in the Atlantic Region.
March 2020 Adoptables at the Moncton SPCA
Lots of Guinea Pigs and bonded pairs of pets available at the Greater Moncton SPCA this month. All photographed on sunny yellow, as we wish for summer to arrive!
$810 Raised For Australian Wildlife
The Paws for Oz Fundraiser at Global Pet Foods in Moncton was a huge success, raising $810 to help wildlife in Australia. To date, the worldwide initiative has raised over $18,000 and still counting! I’m so proud that I was able to do my little bit to help out and so grateful to all the wonderful pet parents who donated.
Paws For Oz Fundraiser
The Paws for Oz Pet Portrait fundraiser for Australian wildlife will be held on Saturday February 22, 2020 at Global Pet Foods 1049 Mountain Rd, Moncton.
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!