“Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!” panics The Wizard in what is one of the most iconic scenes of the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. Just as Toto pulls back the green satin curtain to expose the mythical floating head as nothing more than an elderly man tinkering with knobs, levers, Read More
Posts by Bark & Gold Photography
5 Self-Care Tips for Those Caring for Senior Dogs
“Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog,” imparts Sidney Jeanne Seward who speaks to the beauty and gift of our gray-muzzled friends. And what an incredible blessing that is. These aged souls—whitened with wisdom, appreciative with their quiet contentment, and boasting years of experience in the fine art of Read More
My 5 Favorite Pet Portrait Products For When Wall Art is Not Your Style
Maybe you want to maximize your portrait purchases. Perhaps you aren’t convinced that wallpapering your living space with 12 ginormous framed canvases is the best option. (I mean, no judgment if you do—I’m right there with you.) Maybe you’ve succumbed to the belief that you “don’t have any wall space” (although if you’ve got walls Read More
A Dog Photography Session at Sewickley Heights Borough Park with Senior Border Collie/Saint Bernard Cody
When Allyson inquired about a session for her 14-year-old tri-colored Border collie/Saint Bernard mix, Cody, I knew it was going to be something special. After all, you know what they say about old dogs—that they are “the most constant of all friends”—and just hearing Allie talk about her incredible friend, the one she calls her Read More
Tips for Setting Up a Pet-Friendly Home Office Space to Accommodate Your Dog
Some breeds are simply made to work. Border collies herd, bloodhounds excel at search-and-rescue, Belgian Malinois serve alongside our country’s military members and police, and retrievers step into the important role of service dog or therapy dog. You could say they’re the Leslie Knopes of the dog world. And then there are the Andy Dwyers: Read More
Camera Club: Location Scouting for Dog Photography Sessions at Pittsburgh’s Strip District Terminal
Each month, Heather Lahtinen of the Flourish Academy organizes a camera club meetup for local photographers throughout the Pittsburgh area. More recently, however, local wedding photographer Gretchen Ciccone of GCiccone Photography joined Heather in coordinating off-site meetups at different locations to explore throughout the greater Pittsburgh area, including June’s event held at Pittsburgh’s Strip District. The Lively History of Read More
5 Summer Activities for Pittsburgh Dogs Sure to Get Tails Wagging
The dog days of summer are in full effect in the ’burgh, leaving many Pittsburgh pups and their people looking for cool ways to beat the heat and soak up every ounce of summer fun that they can. If you’re looking to shake up your summer alongside your furry friend, check out these five boredom-busting Read More
If Tomorrow Never Comes: Why Now is The Time for Professional Pet Portraits
Secondary to the heartache of losing a pet is the sadness and regret that comes with having few or no truly good photos of him. My clients tell me that having these images of their loyal companions is a tremendous comfort as they grieve. One client, in particular, wrote me after ordering her signature wall Read More
Swim and Play with English Bulldogs at Washington County’s Mingo Creek Park
“Lolly and Bubbles are English bulldogs [who] both have goofy personalities, which I can never capture on my phone,” shared their mom Lipi when she first reached out to book their spring session. “They both pretty much run our house and I want our walls to be overrun by their pictures with many pictures of Read More
3 Gifts an End-of-Life Session Offers As Your Pet Prepares to Cross the Rainbow Bridge
Scroll to the bottom of my homepage and a lime green banner offering priority scheduling for aged/ailing pets may have caught your eye. “Book a Rainbow Session and jump the line,” it reads, which may have got you thinking one of three thoughts: You know, I’ve been meaning to schedule for a while now and Read More