Your reveal and ordering appointment is exactly what it sounds like–and it’s probably the part you’ve been most excited for too! Essentially, it’s when we meet to view your images for the first time, to determine how you’d like to enjoy them within your home, and to place your order. On the surface, it sounds Read More
Posts by Bark & Gold Photography
3 Tips for Photographing Black and Dark-colored Dogs
“Black is the hardest color in the world to get right–except for gray…” noted American fashion expert and magazine editor Diana Vreeland, and based on the feedback I received when I asked what topic I should blog about next, many Pittsburgh dog moms and dads agree. A whopping 65% of you answered that you were Read More
Wall Art 101: 3 Tips for Choosing the Right Size
The biggest mistake that most people make when choosing wall art for their home is that they often choose the wrong size, as in much too small. Did you know that wall art should typically take up 60% – 75% of available wall space not blocked by moldings or furniture? Probably not, if you’re like Read More
6 Things You Should Expect from Your Pet Photographer
Whether their focus is pets, newborns, weddings, or seniors, there’s something to be said about niche photographers. Working with a photographer who specializes in a certain subject offers a variety of benefits that prominently outweigh those photographers who present themselves as a “jack of all trades.” As the saying goes, “jack of all trades (and Read More
Gussie’s Lakeside Fall Session – Pittsburgh Dog Photography
It was Turkish playwright and novelist Mehmet Murat ildan who said, “In the hearts captivated by innocence, the eternal peace of a quiet lake is experienced!” When I think of the time I spent with Gussie and her mom Randi this past November at gorgeous Peter’s Lake, a spot they frequent for their daily walks, Read More
Petagogy Greensburg’s Pet Photos with Santa 2019
On Saturday, Nov. 9, Petagogy’s Greensburg location hosted its annual pet photos with Santa event, again maintaining its reputation as one of the best pet-friendly Santa photo events in Pittsburgh! More than 145 pets, including dogs, cats, and even a few ferrets came out for this annual holiday event. A complimentary, low-resolution digital image of Read More
Sweet and Silly Golden Retriever Puppy’s Fall Session – Mingo Creek Park
Anytime I get an inquiry for a Golden Retriever puppy at one of my favorite locations during my favorite time of year, I just know it’s going to be good. And let me assure you, I was not disappointed! Melinda reached out to me after welcoming her now 8-month-old Golden Retriever Hank into her home Read More
Camera Club: Flourish Academy Members-only Inaugural Shootout at the Hookstown Fairgrounds
Each month, Heather Lahtinen with Weddings by Heather and the Flourish Academy (FA) organizes a free camera club meetup for local photographers throughout the Pittsburgh area…except this month was a little different: it was a members-only inaugural shootout hosted just for FA members! With help from fellow FA coach Soozie Harrison of Photography by Soozie, who Read More
Yoda’s Puppy Love Session at Mingo Creek Park and Schenley Plaza
Just a day or two after welcoming him into the family, Yoda’s mom Leah contacted me to schedule a session for him. Leah told me that she and her boyfriend, Ethan, had just adopted a puppy from Cross Your Paws Rescue after he was pulled from a farm in Kentucky, and they did not want Read More
A Peek at a Pittsburgh Pet Photography Workshop
This past June, I had the opportunity to work with world renowned pet photographer Nicole Begley of Charlotte-based Nicole Begley Photography during a pet photography workshop she hosted along with Heather Lahtinen of the Flourish Academy. This intimate workshop was held in downtown Pittsburgh near Schenley Plaza and Phipps Conservatory, some of my favorite spots Read More