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.
Yes. We tried to make them spoon. No. I’m not ashamed to admit that.
They, however, were having none of it.
Their Dad & I did get a good laugh out of the whole thing though. I think Gracie was a bit traumatized.
Outtakes are the best.
Gracie (The Boston) + Oliver (The Boxer)
- Haha,sometimes the ones that go wrong are just as good as the ones that go right.
- A closer look at Gracie in the third photo reveals her little claws holding on for dear life! Nice work..
- BEAUTIMOUS! Love the outtakes! You need to publish a book with only outtake photos... I would totally buy it (it'd make a perfect coffee table book!)! And poor traumatised Gracie. :)
- Hi there- love you photography. The dogs are too cute!
- Too cute! Wish I could fly you out to Korea to photograph our Maggie Moo...I know your pics would've turned out so much better than these: http://www.ourjennericlife.com/jennifer/contemplating-39/ (her natural state, by the way) And I keep trying to get good shots of the local dog I've virtually adopted - but he gets so excited to see me that he just can't sit still. http://www.ourjennericlife.com/jennifer/28-days-later/ Love your blog - I really look forward to seeing your pics & getting inspired to do better. Much love from an overseas Army wife, Jennifer
- These are awesome! Way too cute! I love your work - I always look forward to your new blog posts. :)
- This is hilarious. I have yet to master getting animals to do anything except look at the camera and sometimes they sit. Good effort!
- cute!!
- Ha Ha Ha....love it!
- The first one is a keeper, love the expression on their faces :)
- Awwww, so cute!! I love Oliver's expression in the second one!
- I love the first one too :)
- Oh Erin!!! I love it! If you can believe it, my Rusty the boxer does this with our kitty! Daily! (and she LOVES it!)
- Gracie is so cuteeeee! I think the first picture is NOT an outtake... I would frame that! Adorableeeee!
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