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.
Every year I do a Gracie calendar for myself and my family and every year it ends up being so cute that I release it for the general public.
If nothing else, I would buy it for October because I can guarantee you that behind that peanut head of hers that girl was swearing up a storm!
(My favorite is December)
- Adorable. What a wonderful dog and a great love that shows through in your photographs! Kudos!
- What a super model that Gracie is!!
- Beautiful!! Great work!
- I love this Erin! Gracie is just adorable and your work is amazing!!!!!
- Thanks for the heads-up on this on Twitter. I've already purchased one for my brother/sister-in-law as they have a Great Dane and I "introduced" them to Gracie on their last visit!
- HA! You must have read my mind! I just sent you a email about this right around turkey day! Thanks!
- oh my! love them all! love that pooch!
- I'm falling in love with Miss Gracie through these photos!
- love them all! your photos as always are just stunning....you really capture the soul of a dog. gracie is just beautiful.
- oh, i wish i could give her xxoo's...she is so darned cute =) dear gracie, way to rock the foliage and toga!
by Erin
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