“Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog,” the quote by Sydney Jeanne Seward reminds. Blessed, indeed, as English Lab George’s mom, Christy, knows firsthand. “George was a supposed to be a foster dog to help out a friend. He came for Easter weekend and never left. Although I was very Read More
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Q&A: Why Are Digital Images So Expensive?
Almost everyone thinks they want digital images…many until they see the price. If you’ve ever inquired or worked with a professional photographer, I’m sure you’ve asked yourself the same: why are digital images so expensive?! The answer to that question is not as black and white as you may think. First, you have to define Read More
3 Pros & Cons of Purchasing Digital Images
Digital images may seem like the go-to product for clients, especially in a digital world that loves to share memories through email and social media, but are they really your best option? Occasionally I will meet pet parents who approach their session with the initial impression that they’ll “just buy the digital images.” The belief Read More
Leo the Lab’s Garden Session – Schenley Park Pet Photography
The gorgeous grounds surrounding Scheneley Park and Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens made for a beautiful evening for Leo’s session. “He is very active and loves to play ball,” Leo’s mom Gina mentioned prior to our session and she wasn’t kidding. That boy didn’t take his eyes off a favorite ball that Gina brought along. It Read More
Huck the Labrador Retriever – Beaver County Pet Photography
Pure magic. That’s all I can say. From one of my favorite locations to the weather that transformed from an intense August downpour to a warm, golden glow, everything about Huck’s session was absolutely magical. Patience paid off as the overcast skies and dismal drizzle lifted and a sun-filled misty haze filtered through the trees Read More
Sandy & Tortola, Bonded Chihuahuas – South Park Pet Photography
I always say I enjoy a challenge. When Sandy and Tortola’s mom Emma shared her one wish for her bonded Chihuahuas’ session, I knew I had to make it happen. “Sandy and Tortola are such fun dogs with such fun personalities, but I feel like no one but my boyfriend and my mom get to see Read More
Featured Work: Ginger the Miniature Poodle on The Daily Dog Tag
If you’re not following Bark & Gold Photography on Facebook or Instagram (and you should be), you may have missed last week’s exciting announcement surrounding Ginger, a miniature poodle that I photographed in late spring. After submitting Ginger’s beautiful late-spring session at South Park to The Daily Dog Tag, its editor Beth featured her story Read More
Bailey James’ Gorgeous Farm Session – Meadville Pet Photography
What do you get when you combine a pit bull/mastiff puppy, a stunning apple orchard, and one of the most gorgeous evenings of the summer? This loveliness, of course! Meet Bailey James. At just 10-months-old, Bailey is already a rock star with quite the pawsonality. He had me laughing the entire session with his high-energy antics. This Read More
Max the Black Lab’s North Shore Session – Pittsburgh Pet Photography
I just love labs and their loyal, playful, lovable, goofy pawsonalities, so I could hardly wait to share these images of Max, whose full name is Massimo (Italian for Maximus), a three-year-old black Lab who lived up to my every expectation!. “[Max has] been living the great puppy life for his first two years,” says his mom Read More
Finn the Husky/Retriever Mix – Schenley Park Pet Photography
I’ll admit that when I found out Finn was one of my calendar models, I was particularly excited. Like my Hunter, he’s a husky/retriever mix–so I was already in love–but it wasn’t until this handsome, happy, heartthrob bounced up to me at Schenley Park that he really won me over. Listening to Finn’s mom Becky tell Read More