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.

By The Tree

Friday, December 12, 2008

It’s tradition.

Every year Gracie, my camera, and I sit by the tree. She is obsessed with the lights and can stare at the reflections for hours. That kind of obsessive behavior usually results in her staying very still and is perfect for shooting with low light.

She wishes for peace this year.

So sweet.

I was laughing SO hard at this series. I have a bunch but this one is my favorite. What a nutball!

Our time by the tree last year became our Holiday Card for this year. It looked gorgeous on linen paper.

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by Erin

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Tobi - I could honestly cry, these are so beautiful.

Julie - Graceful Gracie and her flying lips. So Adorable!

Sheona - These have so much flair, charm and beauty. Just spot on nice, nice, nice!

Two Barking Dogs - I love the Card! And the B/W photo is my absolute favorite! As always, fabulous photos. Have a great Christmas!

vanessa - This is a beautiful card!!!!!!

nick - Lovely holiday themed series :D

-shawna- - I especially love the flying lips! My boxer has a nice set of jowls himself & I don't think you can love them until you are a momma to a smooshy mouth! Xmas card is GORGEOUS!

lou h - What a great set. The light in the B/W shot is simply stunning, and the flying lips shot is hilarious and adorable all in one.

Jill - gotta love the lips.

Danielle H. - I adore the black and white photo of your Dane looking at the tree. How precious. We just lost our Dane back in October so coming across your site has been both a tear jerker and a time for laughs!!

Chung Nguyen - So adorable. And the flying lips photo is a shoe-in for next year's holiday card, yes? (:

melissa (georgia & milo's mama) - LOVE. PEACE. FLYING LIPS.

katie - I just love this post. Gracie just seems like the sweetest dog.

paperdiva - these are so awesome!!

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Meet Erin Vey

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