Love for a dog transcends mere affection. It’s a lifetime of wet noses, wagging tails, and quiet memories (or potty breaks) shared at 3 a.m. It’s a language spoken in playful nips, soulful gazes, and the warm weight of a furry blockhead on your lap. But sometimes, love yearns for a tangible expression, a way Read More
Posts by Bark & Gold Photography
Beyond Picture-Perfect: Celebrating the Imperfectly Perfect Pup in Portraits
Ah, dogs: those bundles of fur-shedding joy, slobbery kisses, endless entertainment, and far from perfect (and thank goodness for that). We adore them for their unconditional love, their boundless enthusiasm, and their…well, let’s just call it like we see it, slightly oddball tendencies. It’s precisely what makes them so darn lovable and, dare I say, Read More
Frankie the Snow-Pup: A Blizzard of Buffalo Plaid
We humans can be such grumps about winter. The cold, the endless shoveling, my resolve (like my driveway) is slowly becoming a white flag—it’s enough to make you want to hibernate until spring. But dogs? They see magic where we see misery. They roll in the slush with the glee of a kid in a rainbow Read More
40 Things You May Not Know About Your Pittsburgh Dog Photographer
Let’s drop some truth bombs about photographers. Sure, we can wield magical light-bending wands and make you look like a million bucks (even if you woke up feeling like a three-dollar burrito that morning). But here’s the secret sauce: you have to click with them beyond the lens. Think of it like this: would you Read More
How Dog Wall Art Can Cozy Up Your Home (Even in Tight Spaces)
Pittsburgh winters, man. Let’s be real, they’re basically a six-month hibernation session punctuated by the occasional snow-shoveling intermission. The wind howls outside like a grumpy wolf, the sky wears a permanent frown of storm clouds, and some days it seems like the only rays of light you see are the ones streaming from the refrigerator Read More
5 Must-Follow Social Media Accounts for Senior Dog Guardians
Paws may slow down with age, but the spirit of a senior dog knows no bounds. They’re the seasoned adventurers, the wisdom-filled cuddlers, the experts in basking in a sunbeam. If you’re lucky enough to share your life with a senior pup, you know the joy, the love, and the occasional stubborn streak that comes Read More
Bridging Nature and Design in 2024 Through Timeless Reclaimed Wood Frames and Trending Biophilic Décor
Move over, cool grays, it’s brown’s time to shine! As the design world welcomes a new year, nature-inspired wood tones are taking center stage. Earth tones are coming back strong in 2024, and alongside them, biophilic design is pushing us to reimagine our spaces with a touch of the outdoors. If you’re craving a home Read More
Shine Bright: The Best Frames for Adding Sparkle and Glamour to Your Pet Portraits
A home is an intimate reflection of personality and style, and for those who embrace the cosmopolitan energy of sparkle and glamour, the right frame can be the transformative finish that elevates their space and pet portraits to a new level of sophistication. Whether you imagine a swanky silver shimmer that reflects a tinseled brilliance Read More
How the Tails of the Steel City Fundraiser Book is Inspiring Generosity and Making a Difference with Bridge to Home Animal Rescue
For close to six years, my goal of writing a book remained a distant, unattainable idea—a card within a Trello list gradually filling with concepts—overshadowed by a hesitation about competing with other charitable projects and philanthropic initiatives. Until April when I decided it was time: time to stop worrying about competition and distractions and how-tos, Read More
The Heartfelt Gift of a Rainbow Session
It’s often said that love is a universal language, but what if I told you that there are actually five distinct vernaculars? No, I’m not talking about languages in the traditional sense—I’m talking about love languages. Love languages are the unique ways in which we express and receive love, and understanding them can unlock the Read More