In early August I received a call from Linda looking to book a session for her daughter, who would soon be turning six, and the family’s then 13-week-old goldendoodle puppy Bear. It was important for her to capture the two of them together because (as we all know) puppies and children don’t stay little for Read More
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Limited Edition Studio Sessions to Benefit Hello Bully – Pittsburgh Pet Photography
In early June I announced that I would be partnering with one of Pittsburgh’s pit bull rescues, Hello Bully, for my first-ever limited edition studio session fundraiser. Studio 415, one of Pittsburgh’s most highly sought and premier photography studios, warmly welcomed me and the eleven dogs participating in this sold-out event into its open concept North Side Read More
Purchase Your Dreaming of Three Pet Calendars
Bark & Gold Photography is excited to share that its 2019 pet calendars are now available! This year’s recipient organization, Dreaming of Three, is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to charitable fundraising through its riders’ passion of horses and rodeo via its Rodeo Kids Program. Through the generous donations of votes and calendar contest entries, Read More
The Notion of Motion: Why My Clients Love Action Shots
If you read my post, “Client Concerns – Part 1: But My Dog Won’t Sit Still,” you know that this is often the top reason I’m given regarding why pet parents are hesitant to book a session: “Oh, (insert dog’s name here) is crazy–there’s no way he’d ever sit still for photos!” When it comes to Read More
Guest Post: DogGone Candles
While scrolling through Instagram a few weeks, I stumbled across a suggested account: DogGone Candles, a Beaver-based business creating non-toxic beeswax candles and wax melts that are both dog-inspired and cruelty-free. When I clicked the account, I was hooked by the fun puns that the products are named after (and ya’ll know how much I Read More
Guest Post: Smiling Wrigley’s Treat Shop
Pet parents want healthy treats; their dogs, mouth-watering flavors. With “ingredients to smile about” from a new local treat shop, your dog can have nutritious and delicious snacks that you can feel good about offering. In my second guest post, Kali of Smiling Wrigley’s Treat Shop talks with me about the four-legged inspiration behind her Read More
Douglas Theodore the Goldendoodle Puppy – Beaver County Pet Photography
When clients say things like, “We’ve never wanted and waited for something so hard in our lives. He stole our hearts!” I just know their session is going to be amazing–and Douglas Theodore’s proved me right. Then again, you really can’t go wrong with one of my favorite session locations and a real-life four-legged teddy bear. Read More
Gus the Blue Heeler – Pittsburgh Dog Photography
There’s a quote by Thorn Jones: “Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them, filling an emptiness we don’t even know we have.” Such was the case for Robert and his Blue Heeler Gus. Shortly after his dog Bubba passed away, Robert’s friends invited him to come over and see some of the Read More
What is a Rainbow Session (and What It Isn’t)
If you’ve been considering booking a Bark & Gold Photography session for your dog, you may have come across my Rainbow Sessions and wondered What is that? Essentially, it is an end-of-life session designed specifically for aged or ailing pets preparing to cross the Rainbow Bridge, hence the term Rainbow Session. With that, however, comes some Read More
Guest Post: Scout Dog Collars
When preparing your pup for his portraits, I always recommend fitting him with a clean, appropriately sized collar. Your photography session is the perfect excuse (as if you really need one) to pick out something special for your four-legged family member. In my first guest post, Sandra with Scout Dog shares the inspiration behind her Read More