It started with two sweet calendar contest submission photos and equally heartstrings-pulling backstories. Where it took us was Brady’s Run Park for a late August celebration of these water-loving pit bulls raising money toward a goal of “saving one bully at a time” through the 2023 Biggies Bullies pet calendar contest. “Duke was six-weeks-old when Read More
Posts by Bark & Gold Photography
Barnwood Rounds: A Beautiful Farmhouse-Inspired Addition to Your Walls
There is no denying my love of barnwood. With a rich history woven throughout every piece of reclaimed wood, there’s just something special about these frames that simply cannot be replicated: stories, love, memories, and connection—the very qualities that your pet portraits reflect as well. Over the past few months, I’ve been rolling out a Read More
Decorate with Diptychs: Wall Art Designs for Double Dog Delight
You’ll often find that interior designers suggest displaying your wall art in odd numbers, such as groupings of three or five, for the visual appeal it produces; however, hanging your art in even numbers can create a sense of calm within a space and the illusion of one singular piece, foster connections that aren’t always Read More
How I Take Your Pet Portraits from RAW to the Wall
“Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!” panics The Wizard in what is one of the most iconic scenes of the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. Just as Toto pulls back the green satin curtain to expose the mythical floating head as nothing more than an elderly man tinkering with knobs, levers, Read More
5 Self-Care Tips for Those Caring for Senior Dogs
“Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog,” imparts Sidney Jeanne Seward who speaks to the beauty and gift of our gray-muzzled friends. And what an incredible blessing that is. These aged souls—whitened with wisdom, appreciative with their quiet contentment, and boasting years of experience in the fine art of Read More
My 5 Favorite Pet Portrait Products For When Wall Art is Not Your Style
Maybe you want to maximize your portrait purchases. Perhaps you aren’t convinced that wallpapering your living space with 12 ginormous framed canvases is the best option. (I mean, no judgment if you do—I’m right there with you.) Maybe you’ve succumbed to the belief that you “don’t have any wall space” (although if you’ve got walls Read More
A Dog Photography Session at Sewickley Heights Borough Park with Senior Border Collie/Saint Bernard Cody
When Allyson inquired about a session for her 14-year-old tri-colored Border collie/Saint Bernard mix, Cody, I knew it was going to be something special. After all, you know what they say about old dogs—that they are “the most constant of all friends”—and just hearing Allie talk about her incredible friend, the one she calls her Read More
Tips for Setting Up a Pet-Friendly Home Office Space to Accommodate Your Dog
Some breeds are simply made to work. Border collies herd, bloodhounds excel at search-and-rescue, Belgian Malinois serve alongside our country’s military members and police, and retrievers step into the important role of service dog or therapy dog. You could say they’re the Leslie Knopes of the dog world. And then there are the Andy Dwyers: Read More
Camera Club: Location Scouting for Dog Photography Sessions at Pittsburgh’s Strip District Terminal
Each month, Heather Lahtinen of the Flourish Academy organizes a camera club meetup for local photographers throughout the Pittsburgh area. More recently, however, local wedding photographer Gretchen Ciccone of GCiccone Photography joined Heather in coordinating off-site meetups at different locations to explore throughout the greater Pittsburgh area, including June’s event held at Pittsburgh’s Strip District. The Lively History of Read More
5 Summer Activities for Pittsburgh Dogs Sure to Get Tails Wagging
The dog days of summer are in full effect in the ’burgh, leaving many Pittsburgh pups and their people looking for cool ways to beat the heat and soak up every ounce of summer fun that they can. If you’re looking to shake up your summer alongside your furry friend, check out these five boredom-busting Read More