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.
Everybody together now “Toga! Toga! Toga!”
The best part about having a plus sized dog is that you don’t have to look any further than your own closet for a Halloween costume for her :)
Happy Halloween! Contest winners announced on Monday!
Oops. I didn’t do so hot on the leaf crown the first time. Luckily for me she was paralyzed with fear!
And….we’re done.
- Erin, I saw this today doing a stumbleupon search for halloween dogs, i am cracking up! love it!
- OMG I love it! She looks so embarrassed.
- Just when I think Gracie has made me laugh to the point where I can laugh no more, she pulls something like this out of her hat! Thanks for brightening up my day!
- I love the way she sits! with her legs out to the side like that. How cute!
- I love the one with the olive leaves over her eyes. What an awesome model you've got.
- So sure I've allready said this... what a star! (love the first and the fourth, absolutely priceless!)
- The endless patience dogs have for their people never ceases to amaze me. The toga is seriously perfect for Gracie. :)
- Caesar never looked so good!
- I find myself looking at your blog almost everyday to see if there are any new pics of Gracie. She is adorable and her facial expressions crack me up! :) (loved the leg warmers too)
- So funny! Gracie is such a good sport!
- "Plus Size"~~~omg...too funny!!! Gracie~you are killing me! This is hysterical!
- Oh man that first pic on the left is hilarious! She looks so serious and yet ridiculous at the same time.
- this is absolutely the best thing ever! Gracie looks hysterical - the first one is my favorite!
- She is such a great sport about dress up, what a sweetie. This is great but the sequin leg warmers were hot!
- HAHAHA. These are so awesome. Aww.
- She is such a party animal!
- All Hail Caesar The Great (dane) - Love it. Jim forwarded through Amy.
- animal house! :)
- LOL - so serious. Love these!
- the seriousness of her expression is priceless!
by Erin
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