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
Posts by Bark & Gold Photography
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
Winnie, Cliff, and Family at Schenley Park – Downtown Pittsburgh Pet Photography
If you’re a family, there is only one way you’re getting in front of my lens: you’re bringing your fur kids with you as the main focus, of course! Such was the case with this sweet family who joined me in late June with their gorgeous Portuguese Water Dogs, Winnie and Cliff, outside Phipps Conservatory Read More
Dreamy Silhouette Sunset Sessions at Mingo Creek Park
A while back I read a Milan Kundera quote that said, “To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring–it was peace,” and it got me thinking: what could I offer that would convey the tranquility, connection, and colors of Read More
My Dog Hates the Camera: Tips for Photographing a Camera-Shy Dog
Recently I received a question following my post “Q&A: How Do You Get My Dog to Look at the Camera?” It came from one dog mom who shared that as soon as she takes her phone out to get a photo of him, her fur boy looks away, “Even when I’m not trying to take Read More