You’re going to hear me ask it every during every pre-session consultation: “How do you plan to enjoy your images after your session?” Although some may know exactly what products they want, I’ve found that most people have no idea where to begin or that they haven’t given much thought to how they want to Read More
Posts by Bark & Gold Photography
Creative Ways to Display Small Prints
Small prints can be a fun addition to a signature wall art or fine art album, so it’s no surprise that many clients choose to add them to these “main event” products. In this week’s Photography Blog Circle post, I’m sharing creative ways to display small prints throughout your home, including a favorite client product. Read More
Camera Club: Location Scouting at Frick Park
Each month, Heather Lahtinen of the Flourish Academy organizes a camera club meetup for local photographers throughout the Pittsburgh area. Recently, however, local wedding photographer Gretchen Ciccone of GCiccone Photography joined Heather in coordinating off-site meetups at different locations to explore throughout the area, including March’s event held at Frick Park. Location Scouting at Frick Park More Read More
My Number One Tip for Choosing the Appropriate Wall Art Size
When I started thinking about sharing my number one tip for choosing an appropriate wall art size, I knew I couldn’t do it justice without first sharing the number one mistake I see clients make: going too small for the wall. Two Challenges in Choosing Wall Art Size Prior to clients truly understanding what the Read More
Pittsburgh Pet Calendar Contest Raises $21K for Biggies Bullies
When I set my fifth calendar contest year’s fundraising goal at $20K back in January, a little part of me feared that it may be too big. It felt different than anything I’d done before. I didn’t know what to expect. I questioned if I could make it happen. I wanted to play small; however, a larger Read More
Dante the German Shepherd’s Mingo Creek Park Session – Pittsburgh Dog Photography
With his fluffy ears and tail, gorgeous eyes, and happy-go-lucky personality that has earned him that name “Party Poodle” because he’s always ready for a party/adventure, Dante’s family’s description of him certainly had me excited for his session after raising $585 for Biggies Bullies during last year’s pet calendar contest and earning a featured month Read More
3 Pittsburgh Doggie Daycares to Help your Dog Shake the Winter Blues
If you’re feeling a little sluggish and unmotivated these past few months, you’re not alone. Your dog can also experience the winter blues and boredom that seems to develop this time of year when what are supposed to be the shortest and coldest days of the year seem to drag out for months on end. Read More
From Where I Stand: What I See is Nothing Like What You See
I’ve got a secret talent, and it’s not just that I can recite the alphabet backward. (I really can–just ask me!) I’m actually really good at reading minds. I mean, as you look at the seemingly perfectly posed pups on my website, I can already guess what you’re thinking: That would never in a million years be my dog! (See, I Read More
How Four Paws and an Instagram Comment Led Me Down the Path to Pet Photography
Like nearly all the best things in my life, it was entirely serendipitous that I stumbled into the wonderfully chaotic, fur-filled world of pet photography. Whether you’ve seen his furry face that’s often plastered with the undeniable expressions associated with what we pet photographers call “photographer’s dog syndrome” all over my Instagram or he’s answered your Read More
A Look Back at 2020
You know that scene in A Charlie Brown Christmas when Linus says, “Of all the Charlie Browns in the world, you’re the Charlie Browniest.”? Yeah, I kind of feel that way about 2020: it’s been the 2020iest. We’ve seen shutdowns, toilet paper shortages–all the negative things, but we also saw some pretty incredible shifts as well. Read More