How did I spend most of my summer? Dodging torrential thunderstorms, knee-deep in creeks, sweat-soaked, and photographing the thirteen furry faces of the 2022 Biggies Bullies pet calendar. Not-so-secretly my favorite passion project of the year, this annual calendar contest opens to Pittsburgh pets every January as an effort to raise money for Biggies Bullies, Read More
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Improving Your Workflow: Bark & Gold Photography Returns to the Hair of the Dog Podcast
Those close to me or anyone who’s ever worked with me in a client or mentoring capacity know that automation is my superpower (and efficiency my love language), so you can bet I said yes without hesitation when Nicole Begley of Nicole Begley Photography and founder of the phenomenal Hair of the Dog Academy invited Read More
How to Care for Your Dog Photography Products
Way to go, my friend! You’ve made it to the final part of your pet photography experience with Bark & Gold Photography and the moment you’ve been eagerly awaiting from the moment you booked your session: product delivery day! Most products, including fine art albums and heirloom folio boxes, can take between 4-6 weeks to Read More
Using Toys as Props During Your Pittsburgh Dog Photography Session
From creating expressive images to providing essential breaks, play can be an important part of your pet photography session. What better way to encourage those big doggie smiles and amp up the energy of your session than by incorporating toys as props for a few portraits! While I’m not a huge fan of props during Read More
The Benefits of a Post-Session Guide in Enhancing the Client Experience
A pet photography session is so often an entirely new and unfamiliar experience for many. You pushed through the discomfort of making the call for your pre-session consultation, made strides in understanding what to expect when preparing for your dog photography session, and–with an I-can’t-believe-it expression of delightful surprise–gushed to me all throughout your session Read More
What to Expect When Preparing For Your Dog Photography Session
In the first of this four-part series focused on a dog photography session with Bark & Gold Photography, we dug into the 10 questions your pet photographer wants you to ask during your consultation and I shared the importance of a consultation call when choosing a pet photographer. This week I’m back alongside some of Read More
The Importance of a Consultation Call When Choosing a Pet Photographer
The very thought of connecting via it scares the you-know-what out of most people yet we’re averaging just under four hours and 63 interactions with it each day, swiping, scrolling, tapping, and liking roughly 2,617 times in a 24-hour period. I’m talking about the phone. If the mere thought of jumping on the phone with Read More
The 10 Questions Your Pet Photographer Wants You to Ask During Your Consultation
For many, booking a pet photography session is an entirely new experience. You may be feeling unsure of what to expect, confused about how to choose a pet photographer, curious about the potential investment, and unclear on how you’d like to enjoy your images following your session. First, let me (and like, every other pet Read More
Walter the Pit Bull’s Flower-Filled Session at Robin Hill Park
Despite Walter’s rough start that included a long and arduous treatment process for heartworm and allergies to a lot of calming medications, this handsome two-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier is now living like a prince with his queen, another bully, in Lawrenceville, frolicking in the snow, eating duck feet, cuddling on a dog bed in every Read More
Recommended Types of Collars for Your Dog’s Photography Session
One of the first things many Bark & Gold Photography clients do in preparation for their upcoming photography session is treat their furry friend to a new collar. In this week’s blog circle post, I’m joining 10 other pet photographers from around the world to share our recommended collars, leashes, gear, and more. If you’ve Read More