It’s super frustrating when you hit a creative wall trying to capture the perfect shot of your dog. You know, that feeling when you’re so focused on getting everything jussst right that every photo ends up feeling stiff and lifeless? It’s like chasing a spark of inspiration that always seems to be out of reach. Read More
Posts by Bark & Gold Photography
Bespoke Canvas Masterpieces: The Worth of Waiting
In a world driven by instant results and immediate gratification, there is something rewarding and satisfying about waiting for something truly special. The importance of this has never been more evident than it is now. It holds more significance than ever. One of those things is a masterpiece that captures the true nature (not just Read More
The Power of Presence: Enhancing Your Dog’s Portraits with Authentic Interaction
In the hustle of daily life, moments of genuine connection can be few and far between. Yet, when we let our guard down and embrace the authenticity of the present, magical connections can happen—especially with our dogs by our sides. It’s in those unscripted moments that the true essence of the human-dog bond shines through. Read More
The Perfectly Imperfect Touch: Reclaimed Wood Frames for Your Pet Portraits
When capturing your pet’s individual personality, a beautiful portrait is just the beginning. What elevates a simple photograph to a cherished piece of art that reflects not just their outstanding character, but the inherent allure in their imperfections, is the right frame. This is where the magic of reclaimed wood frames comes in. Unlike generic, Read More
Celebrating Excellence: Bark & Gold Photography Wins Pet Photographer of the Year 2024 in Pennsylvania
I’m thrilled to announce that Bark & Gold Photography has been awarded the prestigious title of Pet Photographer of the Year 2024 in Pennsylvania by LUXlife Magazine! This prestigious accolade comes as part of LUXlife‘s annual Pet Products & Services Awards, celebrating excellence in services and products dedicated to our beloved pets’ health, well-being, and Read More
Unveiling the Magic of Golden Hour Pet Photography with Acrylic Blocks
Golden hour: that brief window of time just after sunrise or before sunset when the light takes on a warm, diffused, ethereal glow. It’s a pet photographer’s dream, bathing everything in a soft, flattering light that makes fur shimmer with a captivating sheen and eyes sparkle with a lifelike brilliance. This natural phenomenon acts as Read More
Framed by Inspiration: 5 Factors That Play into Choosing Your Pet Portrait Frames
Ah, yes, the age-old question that plagues interior decorators and, well, anyone who’s ever hung a picture on a wall: the frame. It seems so simple, doesn’t it? A rectangular box to hold your precious memories (or, in this case, photographic evidence of your dog’s questionable sit and stay). You’d think it’d be a simple Read More
My Editing Workflow Exposed (But Seriously, Here’s How I Do It)
Editing photos can be a love-hate relationship for photographers. Some folks live in Photoshop, dodging and burning until their retinas singe. Others, well, let’s just say their editing skills are about as advanced as applying a preset and calling it a day. Me? OK, confession time (and yes, this may surprise you): I don’t hoard Read More
Where Poop Bags and Kazoos Collide: The High-Tech and Slightly Unconventional Toolkit of a Professional Dog Photographer
Camera bag? More like a wearable clown car headed straight into a slightly unhinged parallel dimension! It’s a mystery bag of endless amusement, a surprise party waiting to happen, a cross between a magician’s hat and a bottomless supply of squeakers. Every time I unzip this bad boy, it’s a wild guess as to what Read More
A Guide to Capturing Gorgeous (and Safe) Dog Photos in Spring Flowers
Spring is here! The world is awash in color, the birds are serenading us with their (questionable) warbling at unbearably early hours, allergies declare war, your dog’s shedding produces enough fur to knit a sweater for a small yak, and if he’s anything like Hunter, he’s probably also developed an inexplicable urge to become a Read More