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
Posts by Bark & Gold Photography
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
Creating a Black Background Horse Portrait with Barn Doors – Pittsburgh Equine Photography
Each month, Heather Lahtinen with Weddings by Heather and the Flourish Academy organizes a camera club meetup for local photographers throughout the Pittsburgh area. June’s meetup was a horse-centric gathering at my fiend Jackie’s home and barn. With no definite direction outside of photographing the horses, Jackie and I planned to show the other photographers how to Read More
Beatrice the Bulldog – Pittsburgh Pet Photography
If Beatrice the bulldog sounds familiar, perhaps that’s because you’re following her on her Instagram, @beatrice_the_bulldog. (By the way, if you’re not, you totally need to start! Her puppy prom date shots with fellow ‘burgh bulldog, Rito, and her teefy grins are enough to warrant hitting that follow button! Go ahead…I’ll wait here while you Read More
Good, Fast, and Cheap: There’s No Such Thing in Photography
There’s a truth behind the saying, “Cheap work isn’t good and good work isn’t cheap.” It’s practically the foundation of the Iron Triangle or the Project Management Triangle that essentially says you can pick two between good, fast, or cheap, but you can’t have all three. Where do your priorities fall when booking your photographer? Read More
Former Biggies Bullies Rescue Walter’s North Shore Session – Pittsburgh Dog Photography
Walter’s parents Abby and Travis describe him as “an 80-pound lap dog, part potato” who loves to sleep. Check out his Instagram and you’ll also see hundreds of snapshots of exactly what they mean: “He’s smart and silly. He’s handsome and full of slobber. He’s the best boy and we love watching him grow and Read More
Dogtopia of Pittsburgh’s Grand Opening Celebration
On Saturday, May 4, Dogtopia of Pittsburgh held a grand opening celebration at its Eastside location on Hamilton Avenue complete with food and fun for four-legged friends and the people who love them. PupCycled, pawTree, Nauti Dog Co., and others were among Pittsburgh’s pup-friendly vendors in attendance along with Bark & Gold Photography and its Read More
Why Play Can Be an Important Part of Your Pet Photography Session
Ask me what many of my clients’ favorite images are and I can almost guarantee that they’ll choose at least one that was created during some form of play throughout the session. Action shots, especially, a commonality that should not come as a surprise. A 2015 study of more than 4,000 dogs conducted by Bristol Read More
Felix the Rescue Pit – Pittsburgh Dog Photography
M.K. Clinton said, “Dogs are loyal, patient, fearless, forgiving, and capable of pure love.” Felix, the three-year-old itty bitty pittie, is certainly proof of that. Felix’s story is every bit as remarkable as it is heart-wrenching. While searching for a foster, Felix’s mom Mindy connected with a friend who owns a foster-based rescue in Georgia. Read More
Chico Gilligan the Bull Terrier – Pittsburgh Dog Photography
When his mom Jen described 10-year-old Bull Terrier, Chico, as the Derek Zoolander of dogs, “not the brightest, but really, really, really ridiculously good-looking,” I knew this session was going to be a good time. With his plop-in-the-grass-and-roll antics and happy-go-lucky attitude, Chico is the embodiment of live-in-the-moment mentality and unbridled happiness (and he has Read More