To get some inspiration flowing for week 34’s theme of Q&A, I asked within the Photography Blog Circle Facebook group what questions my fellow photographers have about each other’s businesses or niches. Two questions that immediately caught my eye connected directly to two areas I know my clients wonder about as well, both focused on Read More
Posts by Bark & Gold Photography
Join In, You’ll Thank Me Later
Believe me, I get it. Having your photo taken can feel so.stinking.awkward. I can already hear that tiny whisper in the back of your mind growing louder as you grumble to yourself about those 10 pounds you “need” to lose, about how you’re not photogenic, and about how you booked this session for pet photos, Read More
Before & After: Watch Me Edit
Do you know that the number one concern that holds pet parents back from booking a session is a leash? Yes, a silly little leash! In this speed edit of an action shot from Uschi the Miniature Dachshund‘s session, I show how easily a leash (and my assistant) can be removed from your final images. Read More
Your Pet Photography Experience – Part 4: Delivery Day
Over the first three of this four-part series, I covered what we discuss during a pre-session consultation, waked you through a typical session, and explained what you can expect during your big reveal and ordering appointment. Now, you’ve finally reached the moment you’ve been counting down to since you booked your session: delivery day! Delivery Read More
Rawlings the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier – Pittsburgh Dog Photography
When a Biggies Bullies pet calendar contest entry mentions something called “the great bacon heist of 2018,” it definitely leaves me “bacon” for more details. (C’mon, don’t act like you don’t appreciate the pun!) Lucky for me, that particular entrant, a six-year-old Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier named Rawlings earned his spot as one of thirteen Read More
Earning my Certified Printmaker Certification
Late last year, I set out on a journey to providing Pittsburgh pet parents with an elevated level of service, which started with taking the first steps to becoming a Certified Printmaker. An extensive list of courses covering everything from client workflow to products served as the roadmap that led me to join a select Read More
Bringing Out the Beauty of Your Pet’s Eyes
I’m often asked how I get my clients’ dog’s eyes to sparkle with an enhanced depth and color that is so subtle yet makes a tremendous difference, so I thought it’d be fun to share a before-and-after of Godfrey from his Biggies Bullies calendar contest session and showcase these transformative tweaks. (Godfrey, who helped raise Read More
5 Tips for Photographing Your Senior Dog
“If I know what love is, it is because of you.” The words of Hermann Hesse, German-born Swiss poet, novelist, and painter. (I’m not an overly emotional person by any means, but excuse me while I go bawl my eyes out as I look down at my 11-year-old boy asleep at my feet.) Gah, seniors Read More
Camera Club: Posing Couples for Weddings
Each month, Heather Lahtinen of the Flourish Academy organizes a camera club meetup for local photographers throughout the Pittsburgh area. I bent my paws-must-outnumber-human-feet rule for this month’s camera club to learn more about (gasp!) posing couples. I know, shocking, right? Hear me out though because the techniques and tips shared by Heather for this particular meeting Read More
A Favorite Product: Heirloom Folio Boxes
If you’re looking for one of the most affordable ways to get the most images from your session, it’s through one of my favorite products: an heirloom folio box. With the option to include up to 20 of your favorite portraits, they’re a no-brainer for clients who want a variety of images but not in Read More