One thing that makes me smile every single time is making possible what many pet parents deem impossible whether that’s photographing a black dog whose dark fur I’m told makes it difficult to capture details or nailing the focus on action shots when those hilarious zoomies show up. A recent example of this came following Read More
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Ambrose’s Rainbow Session at Phipps Conservatory – Pittsburgh Dog Photography
As the mama to my own senior, old dogs will always have my heart, so when I received a Rainbow Session inquiry from Amy for her 15-year-old black Lab mix, Ambrose, I knew I had to save him a spot on my jam-packed fall calendar. Like many do when they begin to notice a decline Read More
Q&A: Dog Hair! What Should I Wear?
If you’re days out from your session and find yourself in your email, mouse hovering above the send button, debating on shooting me a what-do-I-wear? email, you’re not alone. Uncertainty about what to wear is very common. You may be wondering what colors will look best, curious about what outfits will complement your chosen location, Read More
Photography Products for the Multi-Pet Home
Any time I’m asked what my favorite product is, I struggle, so I’m taking the pressure off myself for this week’s Pet Photography 52 Weeks Project blog circle theme centered around a favorite product and sharing two that my multi-pet clients love the most. 1. Fine Art Albums With the ability to include all of Read More
Q&A: Do I Have to Be in Photos with My Pet?
You’re working through your pre-session questionnaire and suddenly a question stops you mid-scroll: “I encourage all of my pet parents to join in for at least a few shots throughout our session. Do you want to be in photos with your pet?” Your gut instinct may be screaming no way!, urging you to click the Read More
The 6 Photos Every Pet Parent Needs
While I prefer to let your session unfold organically at the comfort and pace that your furry friend prefers rather than arm myself with a pre-determined shot list, there are six photos I believe every pet parent needs. In week 40 of the Photography Blog Circle, join me and other participating photographers as we dive Read More
Isaac and Noah’s Silhouette Sunset Session – Pittsburgh Dog Photography
It’s been a while since I’ve participated in the Pet Photography 52 Weeks Project blog circle (like the end of June), but I’m jumping back in this week because we’re turning our focus to silhouettes, and being that I just wrapped up the last of my reveal and ordering appointments this past week, what better Read More
Someday You’ll Miss Him: Why You Need to Print Your Photos
When I began building the Bark & Gold Photography brand just over four years ago, I was at a loss trying to come up with some sort of clever tagline, that business mantra, if you will, that tells people who you are, what you do, and where you do it. Everything felt so…generic and basic, Read More
Layla the Black Lab at Brady’s Run Park – Pittsburgh Dog Photography
When a client describes her dog as the best thing that has ever happened to her, I know it’s going to be a session filled with joy and love, and that was exactly what I got when Shannon and her eight-year-old black Lab, Layla. A Bark & Gold session had been on Shannon’s wish list Read More
Do You See What I See? Bringing Out the Beauty of Silhouette Sunset Sessions
Silhouette Sunset Sessions are one of my favorite Fine Art Pawtrait Session options ever! Offered just once or twice a year, Silhouette Sunset Sessions are wildly popular with Pittsburgh pet parents and sell out quickly every single time I offer them. They’re intimate, vibrant, and dreamy–a way of capturing your dog’s portraits like never before–against Read More