MOMENTS IN FOCUS
There’s something extra special about getting to photograph a dog’s first year—especially when that dog is more like family. Anya just turned one, and capturing this milestone felt like celebrating a year full of joy, growth, and a whole lot of play.
From the very beginning, Anya has been part of our world. She and Mabel have been best friends since they were just 12 weeks old, and watching their bond has been nothing short of amazing. Their playdates have always been full of energy, chaos, and pure happiness.
Anya’s personality shines in every frame throughout the year. She’s energetic, fun, and endlessly playful! But beyond her playful side, she’s also incredibly well-trained. At just one year old, Anya has already passed her Canine Good Citizen test—a huge accomplishment and a reflection of the dedication and love her family has poured into her.
During our sessions, we focused on capturing one moment of time. All of those joyful expressions and interactions that show just how much life she brings to everyone around her.
Anya’s first year has been full of milestones, friendship, and love, and I feel so lucky to have been there to document it. Watching her grow from a tiny puppy into the vibrant, confident dog she is today has been such a rewarding experience!
Have you had a portrait session to celebrate your pup/best friend and all the joy they bring your life?!
MOMENTS IN FOCUS
River & Pride
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One type of session that I do not do nearly enough is equine.
Similar to all my sessions, I always look for opportunities for a variety of images with horses, typically some headshot type portraits as well as some natural light images.
The most common type of portrait requested is that black background image (i.e., low key)..
It allows you to truly focus on the elegance of the animal.
The dark background really highlights the details and coloring of the horse as well.
One of my main focuses during an equine session is the angles created by the horse. Horses are gorgeous, but large animals. It is easy to find an unflattering perspective. Patience is key here!
Photographing horses takes a lot of teamwork. Typically we have a few roles in the equine session. Besides me holding the camera, there obviously has to be someone holding the horse. This person has to be knowledgeable about the movement of the horse and preferably have a trusting relationship with the animal.
This a great setup, but at least one more person is typically needed and that is the “attention-getter” (that is an industry term of course). The attention-getter has a serious but challenging role. They work hard to get the horses attention and to help find the perfect look. Especially in horses, the alert ears are vital…which is easier said than done. It is quite a scene with the noises, hat/branch waving, and jumping up and down, but it definitely could not be done without this person!
Send me a message with any thoughts or comments you have. I would love to hear it!