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.
A few weeks ago I received word from Brodie’s Mama that he left us.
Sometimes certain clients make a considerable impact on me and Brodie’s Mom is one of them. In one month she lost both her Father and Brodie to cancer.
I know that she and Venus are still missing him terribly. He will definitely be missed.
- :( That makes me so sad.
- so sad :( I wish there was something that could be said to take the pain away...
- OMG... I'm so sorry. She is in my thoughts!!
- ugh, so sad.
- My thoughts and prayers go out to Brodie's family. I'm so sorry to hear that.
- Their special relationship was obvious through your images. It pains me to hear of her loss.
- i like how Laurie Luck phrased it...not gone, just gone ahead. my thoughts and prayers are with them.
- ohhh no! thinking of his family!
- What a beautiful boy. My thoughts are with his mom and sister.
- *tears*
- Brodie is such a beautiful soul... be at peace, big fella. Have you ever read the poem about the Rainbow Bridge? I found it when our dog passed away a few years ago and read it to the kids... it really helped them (and me). Your blog is so amazing Erin... a friend of mine pointed me in your direction and I am so glad she did. I have a lot of catching up to do! :)
- Not gone, just gone ahead. Godspeed, Brodie.
- run with the big dogs and get endless belly rubs Brodie!
by Erin
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