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.
“Disability is a matter of perception. If you can do just one thing well, you’re needed by someone.” – Martina Navratilova -
Although he can no longer use his back legs or his bladder, Mr. Belevedere can love with all his heart and soul.
And that is what matters most.
- i wanna cry :( so cute though!
- Erin: I left a comment earlier with a link to a site that caters to disabled dog like Mr. Belvedere. The comment never showed up. Maybe a technological glitch. Please have the owners or you contact me for more help to give Mr. Belvedere comfort and mobility.
- These images are so sweet and heart breaking all at once. What a honey. Wonderful images that touch the soul.
- Oh! He's adorable... but how sad for him. What happened to Mr. Belvedere? I just want to hug him...
- I think I'm a little in love. That is the sweetest, loveliest face.
- Awww... what a PRECIOUS little baby! I just LOVE your work - you are AWESOME!
- Tears, tears. I have a weiner dog that looks just like that. I have a huge soft spot for them.. They are awesome!!
- He is absolutely precious...my heart overfloweth!!!
- what adorable little guy!!
- What a sweet sweet soulful face! I wanna kiss him!! awwwww! love the cute lil' socks he wears! so sweet!
- awwww..... so cute!! would totally smother him with kisses.
- You've done it again...made me cry like a fool in the middle of my work day. Beautiful.
- Oh my. Your introduction is priceless, perfect, and Mr. Belvedere looks SO much like my "nephew" double dapple doxie JOEY (always all caps) it is uncanny. Thank you. This is very special.
- Please add a viewer warning, "may require Kleenex upon viewing" on these sorts of posts. What a sweet face.
- erin i teared up a little! thats why photography is so powerful.
- that last images melts my heart.
- Oh Erin!! brings tears to my eyes!! so hard to see our little babies get old.....( now you've done it...hours of editing and I can hardly see to type!) so glad Mr. Belvedere's family had the wonderful idea to have you capture such beautiful images of him...what soulful little eyes he has!
- What a sweet boy. He and Chopper seem like these wonderfully inspirational dogs that you were so lucky to meet! I'm loving the dog hair on the couch. It's like that at my house, but you definitely know who rules the roost!
by Erin
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