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
Posts by Bark & Gold Photography
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
Your Pet Photography Experience – Part 3: The Reveal and Ordering Appointment
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
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