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.

G in Color at Sunset in December at Dog Park

Thursday, December 11, 2008

An observer by nature, there is nothing that I am more obsessed with than watching light. I am constantly on the hunt for light.

Always, always, always in my mind I think ‘light over location’, ‘light over location’, light over location’. Well probably not that many times, but you get the idea don’t you?

Early last week when I hit the dog park at late afternoon I was sans camera. Stupid me. The light was so rich and I was left with nothing to record it with. So I went back a few days later. While it wasn’t as nice as the first time, it was still pretty sweet.

So something as average as your field can turn into magical golden wonderland in late winter light. Gracie you work it girlfriend!

The End.

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by Erin

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melissa (georgia & milo's mama) - i love this entire series... and especially adore the curly cue on her neck on the last one. :)

Erin - The collars are lovingly made by Melissa of Georgia Browndog. You can find her collars at http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5245351 for now. Gracie is wearing "The Gracie"!

Dodie - Oh, I am soooooo in love with those flying ears!

Jena - there is nothing more calming to me than late afternoon light...beautiful pictures! and i must ask, where did you get that gorgeous collar for Gracie???

Stef - Beautiful :). Gracie never fails to disappoint. (The light isn't half bad either!) Your images are inspiring.

Sheri V - gorgeous ! ... oh man to have a field to run in without snow !!! ... I am so tired of snow already !

Angela - the clarity in the second image is sublime. beautiful images erin.

Amber - Hello there! I am an avid fan of yours! Wonderful work! I was wondering where you purchased Gracie's collar! It's sooooo adorable!

Linda@Lime in the Coconut - WHAT a beauty!

nick - Man that lighting is awesome. Helps that you got a great model too :D

kristie kulik - ooooh, that second one is perfection!!!

Deann B. - Oh! That second image is fantastic. Those colors are amaaaaazing!

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Meet Erin Vey

G in Color at Sunset in December at Dog Park