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.
Don’t let the gear you have now limit you. Don’t wait until you get that next big camera to start creating great frames.
I have been thinking about this a lot lately and decided to see what kind of shots I could get of Gracie with my little Canon SD630.
The first one is definitely my personal favorite.
- Wow! You rock, girl! I hate my p&s and would almost rather not take photos at all than to try with it. BUT, you've inspired me to do better. Thanks!
- I couldn't agree more - don't wait! My beloved aussie passed away in my arms on April 15 - she was almost 16 years old...and even though I have many, many photographs of her, I wish I had taken more of her ears. She had the softest ears...
- Awe! So Cute! Dog nose shots are the absolute best things ever.
- Ok, Erin...you reminded and inspired us - yet again. Now...where did I put that battery charger........
- Love these shots, and totally agree with you about not waiting until you have the latest & greatest equipment!
- You took those with a point and shoot?! I am JEALOUS!!! You definitely have the "eye". I'm still trying to develop mine. It's becoming a long journey...
- Love them... reminds me of a quote: "Photography is not about cameras, gadgets and gizmos. Photography is about photographers. A camera didn't make a great picture any more than a typewriter wrote a great novel." ~Peter Adams
- Thanks Erin, you're right. I need to stop worrying about better equipment and utilize what I have!
- Thanks for the reminder:)
- Erin, these photos once again confirm that it's not the lens/camera combo that you use, but "your eye" and love for "your models" that makes you so great!
- This is so true Erin! I realized I stopped taking snapshots a while ago, so finally bought a little point and shoot. Did you shoot these on the camera's automatic setting? And that foot shot....LOVE it! almost looks wide angle!
- I can almost smell her doggy feet in these. :o) Love her!
- wonderful job...lots of neat perspectives. I love the "headshot" and the "paw".
- Shots of Gracie are always so great. I find myself talking like I am her and coming up with what she is thinking in each image. I know...I'm weird.
- Wow, I am impressed and confused.
- love the big paw.
- oh i love these!! they are so your style but at the same time so different. fantastic!
by Erin
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