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.
I have felt really guilty the last couple of weeks because I haven’t taken any frames of Miss Gracie. I picked up the camera the other day to shoot her but got distracted and never ended up shooting her. So I decided to just wait until she did something worth shooting. She came into my office with her stogey the other day and plopped down onto her bed and left it in her mouth.
She loves her stogey more than anything else. She carries it with her everywhere and never forgets where it is.
- so glad to see short doggie hairs on your hardwoods! ;) we have a ridgeback, and his hairs have taken over every inch of our house.
- Poor Gracie - such a tough life!
- Gracie is just too adorable! :)
- Aw, I love Miss Gracie! :)
- Erin you captured those velvety lips beautifully!
- love your photos! they always make me smile!
- what a beautiful babe you have! All your work is so nice, I love check'n it out.
- She is one VERY beautiful baby! I love all of your pictures - they are SO GOOD and you are one talented lady! Thanks for sharing! :o)
- She´s so beautiful
- Love those delicious cheeks and the look of absolute contentment on her face....she is experiencing pure BLISS in these pics, love them!
- she's adorable :)
- these are beautiful! p.s. my lilybelle has that same blanket and LOVES it!
- beautiful gracie... love this series.
- What a nose! She's a pretty girl. :)
by Erin
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