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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.

Memphis

Thursday, November 12, 2009

I just finished up editing Memphis’ images and spent some extra time perfecting this one thanks to my new Wacom Tablet (love it).

I find it fascinating that dogs have such a three dimensional quality about them. If you took this same shot of a human head from the back it would be just that, a human head.

But with a dog, you get so much more expression out of them through the use of their body language.

The slightest change in their ears or the smallest tilt of a head says much more than words ever could!

Dog Photographer

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Colleen - Erin...I'm a silent stalker of your blog, but wanted to let you know that I saw Gracie's picture on a book in Chapters this past weekend and new immediately that it was her! Sure enough, when I checked the photo credits, it was you!!!

Mrs Soup - That is so great. Love it! And aren't tablets the BEST?!!?! I would DIE without mine.

ami - You always have a way of depicting something that is so true, so real, and right in front of all of us, only we don't have the words or the photos that describe it perfectly. :) Great start to a Friday.

Christine Pobke - Love your perspectives! I swear to god, you always come up with the coolest angles and shots. No wonder you're so amazing at what you do.

Alexandra - This photo is beautiful! I love it!

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