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.
Every dog should have a life this good. I have decided that I want to come back as a Winery Dog in my next life.
The Birthday Girl + Her Birthday Details.
The grounds are so beautiful. The inn overlooks the Columbia River.
Cuvee is the resident greeter.
The Queen.
- We always celebrate our dogs birthday.
- Awe man! I wish you were in our area! We run the black dog rescue here in MN and we have such a problem photographing our black dogs to get them adopted! I wish I could snap my fingers and you would appear and take fabulous photos of them... These ones are awesome of this black dog! Do you have any suggestions for us for photographing black dogs? I have a Kodak V803 digital camera and the easyshare editing system. Please help! Great photos are what get our dogs seen! Thank you! Emily
- Were those lick marks I detected on the round cake? :)
- Cuvee is such a sweetie! I love the one where you are right over top of her and it shows her head and paws...great one! Looks like we missed the cake part but Cuvee sure seemed to be diggin' it. :)
- yep. that's the life.
- She looks so much like my Tex!! Beautiful!
- The cake and treats look DELICIOUS!
- Ms Vey; your pictures are absolutely wonderful. What a fun day, thank you for letting me tag along.
- gorgeous black lab! treats look tasty too =)
- Can't beat a great birthday party - especially when it's for a great dog! Great shots!
- Oh my goodness, her eyes! What a great job you did. Curvee's people must be thrilled with these!
- I love this set! I wanted to hold a 3 year birthday for my yellow lab...looks like fun. You really captured the day nad excitement! What fun run through the vineyards :)
- Oh, she has gorgeous eyes! Love the scenery. Great job, Erin!
- the treats look awesome! yup, I want to come back as a winery dog too! the portraits of her are gorgeous...the color in her eyes is awesome!
- I think this is my favorite set of yours... ever! The light! The colors! The snacks! :) Then again, I am a complete sucker for black labs, so that might have had something to do with it.... What a lucky girl to live such a charmed life, that Cuvee!
- Yum! Look at that cake! Was it for people or dogs?!
- I want to come back as Cuvee!
- I love the icing on her paws!!!!
by Erin
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