Love it or loathe it, social media makes it easier than ever for us to remember the year that was by providing a tangible space in which we can reminisce about our highlights. I’ve loved scrolling through my posts from the past twelve months, looking over all the best moments, from major milestones, like new Read More
Posts by Bark & Gold Photography
Cold Nose, Warm Heart: 6 Tips for Taking Adorable Winter Photos of Your Dog
As winter settles in and the snow starts to fall, it’s the perfect time to take some photos of your furry friend frolicking in the winter wonderland. Here are six tips aimed at helping you get the best shots of your four-legged friend in the snow. 1. Bundle Up, Pup! When it comes to playing Read More
5 Must-Have Holiday Photos for Pets and Their People
Pets are part of the family, so of course, you want them to be involved in holiday photos! From posed portraits in front of the tree to candid moments pulverizing the wrapping paper that conceals a new toy, these photos will be cherished for many Christmases to come. Grab your camera and get ready to Read More
8 Winter Activities to Strengthen Your Bond With Your Dog
When the weather outside is frightful, it can be challenging to find fresh, enriching activities to do with your dog, but you don’t have to surrender to being cooped up and bored just because it’s cold and gloomy and dark at 3 p.m. (In other words, extra Pittsburghy.) There are plenty of winter activities you Read More
8 Tips for Keeping Your Senior Dog Safe on Holiday Road Trips
As the holidays approach, many of us begin planning road trips to visit family and friends. If you’re a senior dog guardian, this means figuring out how to best travel with your sugar-faced friend. For older dogs, long car rides can be especially difficult and challenging, so I’ve rounded up eight tips for keeping your Read More
Q&A: How Do You Get My Dog to Look at the Camera?
Not long ago, I asked my Instagram followers and Facebook fans to share what they’ve always wanted to know about pet photography. The first question: “Do you have to hold a ball or anything over the camera to get [the dogs] to look?” I’ve covered this a bit in past posts like “How To Get Read More
The Number One Mistake You’re Making When Choosing Your Pet’s Signature Wall Art
When I started thinking about sharing my number one tip for choosing an appropriate wall art size, I knew I couldn’t do it justice without first sharing the number one mistake I see clients make: going too small for the wall. Yeah, that’s right. I said it. Two Challenges in Choosing Wall Art Sizes Prior to clients Read More
A Calendar Contest Session with Water-Loving Pit Bulls at Beaver County’s Brady’s Run Park
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
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