The Perfect Little Family

Meet Erin Vey

I am a dog lover first.

A photographer second.

By some random chance of fate, I was able to combine the two loves into the coolest job ever: A Dog Photographer

I grew up in a family where dogs were always an integral part of our lives and most importantly, members of the family. Most of my childhood was spent with various Basset Hounds of the lovable but extremely stubborn variety. We never had less than 2 at any given time, sometimes 3, and the occasional stray that one of us would bring home for a visit.

After a short stint doing portrait work, which I still love, I realized my true calling is capturing the essence and personality of dogs. Upon reflection, I feel that my time doing portrait work was not wasted. Because of it, my experience with portrait work flows beautifully into working with people and their dogs.

My husband and I are owned by the fabulous Miss Gracie, a 5 year old Great Dane who brings energy and life into our house. You’ll see her around here a lot, she loves having her portrait taken (at least I like to think so). She is a complete Diva and if you stick around long enough, you'll know what I'm talking about!

What an amazing adventure this has been so far. I’m so glad you are here experiencing it with me.

The Perfect Little Family

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Ben + Katie are getting married in Texas later this summer but needed some engagement photos. I don’t normally say yes to anything wedding related, but they happened to catch me at just the right moment where I was feeling the need to mix it up a bit. So we headed down to Kirkland yesterday evening for a really fun time.

The weather yesterday was just insane. Perfectly sunny all day and then right when we sat down for a pre-engagement shoot cocktail, the thunder set in. It didn’t scare me though, I usually prefer stormy skies to perfectly blue ones and this summer storm gave us some pretty incredible light that I could never duplicate in the studio.

The best part? We got to include their daughter, Bella, in some of their photos! I’ll start with Bella first because she was SO well behaved for me.

A favorite. It was raining, I was hunched over my camera, Bella wasn’t sure what the heck was going on. Good times.

So sweet.

1, 2, 3 … Attack! Put my Mom down!

Trying to blend in.

And a few favorites of the lovely couple!

Bella says Happy 4th of July everyone … don’t drink and drive! Woof!

by Erin

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Sarah-Jane - Absolutely beautiful Erin! I love the image of the bride-to-be running across the road :) Sensational.

Hillary - Erin, These are fantastic. I am glad you had a "weak" moment.

Great Dane Addict - Cutest. Couple. Ever.

Zhenya - I love all the shots. They're so wonderful and happy. Much congrats to the newly engaged. May happiness follow everywhere you all go (including Bella!!!!) :) --- and you too Erin and Gracie!!

vanessa - These are gorgeous! Love her foot kicked up and Bella with the ducks!! :)

Casia Fletcher - My favorite is the one of them walking on the beach... great textures with the sand, water, and jeans! Also really like the expressions where mom is getting a piggy back ride and Bella is jumping up trying to get some attention!

Jennifer Kitrosser - Great stuff Erin! Glad you decided to shake it up a bit & share with us!

Jill - I love the photo of them all walking on the beach. Amazing shots!

Chung Nguyen - I love the shot of Bella looking at the camera like "WTH is goin' on!?!" Priceless!

claire - the shot of bella swimming with the ducks is phenomenal!!

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