“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
Posts by Bark & Gold Photography
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
Pittsburgh Dog Photographer Ranks Among top 10 Percent in International Photo Contest
If there’s one thing the pandemic didn’t affect, it was the number of incredible images that photographers from all over the world entered into Shoot & Share’s annual international photo contest. This being my third year entering, I can honestly say the level of artistry and creativity was off the charts! Submissions for the 2020 Read More
Helping Your Pet Beat the Heat During Summer Sessions
We are coming off one of the sunniest, hottest weeks we’ve seen all year in the ‘burgh. Nine straight days of 85° and hotter?! I’ll take it! Personally, I love weather like this, but the dog days of summer certainly bring with them special considerations as you plan your session. In this post, I’m sharing Read More
Bark & Gold Photography Interviewed on the Hair of the Dog Podcast
I’ll be the first to admit that I am a huge podcast junkie. My library is filled with everything from financial and business-focused shows to mindset, leadership, photography, and pet-centered ones, many of which I listen to while driving, editing, and even getting ready in the morning. No joke, I must take in hours of Read More
Choosing the Best Collar for Your Dog’s Photography Session
Much like a bride’s flowers are the highlight in many of her wedding photos, your dog’s collar is going to be a focal point in his images, which is why selecting the right collar for your furry friend is one detail you don’t want to overlook. I recently talked with Mindy Saver, owner of Diamond Read More
Samson the American Staffordshire Terrier – Pittsburgh Dog Photography
The story of how Samson, a now two-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier, found his forever family is equally as touching as it is heartbreaking. “My husband and I were volunteering at a local animal shelter when he was surrendered. He was just a puppy, maybe 10-weeks-old,” recalls Samson’s mom Natalie. “We quickly fell in love with Read More
For the Love of Your Dog and Those Million Dollar Minutes
Being an avid reader, I’ve been reading like crazy as we’ve sheltered in place these past eight weeks. I’ve devoured 32 books since the start of the year and I have no shame in my bookworm game. One of my favorite genres is personal development. I recently finished Tonya Dalton’s The Joy of Missing Out: Read More
Uschi the Miniature Dachshund Puppy – Beaver County Dog Photography
I first met Uschi and her mom Abby just over a year ago when they joined me for a limited edition studio session I hosted as a fundraiser for Hello Bully. Uschi was only a few month old when I did her first series of photos back in October 2018 and she knocked it out Read More