I was recently hired for a very special photo session with Joules, a two-year-old Belgian Malinois and momma to be. We chose Yorba Linda Regional Park as the location for the session which provided a very scenic backdrop for Joule's maternity shoot. You would have never known Joules was pregnant with a litter of [...]
I was recently hired for a fun photo session with dog parents and their Shih Tzu pups, Khloe and Emmerson.When speaking with the owners about potential locations and backgrounds for the session, they mentioned they were looking for urban and colorful photos.I helped select the right location which ended up being the iconic park next [...]
My confession is that I LOVE to bake anything ... from cookies to cakes to breads. Nothing is more satisfying to me than making a homemade healthy dog cookie for my Doodle Emma. So when I saw this strawberry banana cookie recipe, I just knew I had to make it for her. Wow did [...]
How Do You Know Your Week Is Going to Be Amazing? When Google ... yes actual employees at Google email you and ask you to be their dog photographer for their Take Your Dog to Work event! After reading the invitation, I turned to Emma, my Labradoodle (and trusty assistant) and said "can you [...]
Fill the Frame Portraits Zoom in really tight to remove distractions - this can be the pup's face or body. This makes is easy for people to clearly see the subject and intent of your photo. Remember to keep the eyes in focus! Bonus Tip: Check out a fun photo editing app for your [...]
It Is That Time of Year to Take That Christmas Card Photo When you are out with your family choosing that perfect photo spot for your holiday card, make sure to leave some “negative space.” This means extra room on either top, bottom or sides to add design or wording. One of the best way to do [...]
Last month I had the chance to photograph the sweet rescue dogs at the Paw Prints in the Sand pet adoption event at Petco in Brea. Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue is located in Newport Beach, CA. All ages of pups from puppies to senior dogs were there to meet and greet [...]
Dog Friendly | Delicious Food | Craft Cocktails = Red Table Restaurant If you are looking for a place to bring your dog to enjoy an expertly mixed craft cocktail or glass of wine with laid-back atmosphere Red Table in Huntington Beach is your place. Located off Warner a few miles from PCH next [...]
Are you the one that always offers to take the picture? Do you think you don’t have a “good side” to photograph. I always ask dog parents if they want be in the images we take in their photo session. Surprisingly most people will have a definite and quick response knowing if they do [...]
What Does This Box of Yummy Chocolates and a Puppy Shoot Have in Common? The fact that I love both and can’t wait until the next one! To me, a puppy photo session is like a box of chocolates because you never know what you are going to get. I love puppy shoots ... [...]