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 don’t know about you but we are more than ready to send 2009 out the back door with a good kick in the rear!
Here’s to an amazing 2010 where all our wishes come true! I’m truly blessed to be doing what I love and I wanted to thank all of you for following along in my adventure. I read each and every one of your comments and I love them all.
I’ll be offline for the rest of the year relaxing, so I’m having Theodore the 4 month old American Bulldog puppy send us out in style!
- Happy New Year, Erin! Thank you for being such an inspiration. :)
- Erin, I just wanted you to know that walking through our local Borders store over the holidays, I saw Gracie looking at me from a large display shelf where "The Inside of a Dog" book was displayed. It made me smile. Happy New Year from Tucson, AZ!
- Look at those wrinkles!!! Love it, what a doll! Hope you had a fabulous end of 2009 and beginning of 2010!
- I hope my eyes won't be as blood shot tomorrow as this pup's in this wonderful portrait.
- Happy New Year! Holy CRAP that is a cute dog :)
- Happy happy new year! Cheers to a year of your amazing talent to inspire and challenge me and so many others :)
- I hope 2010 brings you all the best, and thanks for such a wonderful blog. Despite the word 'inspirational' being much overused, it really is apt here. I'm an ardent dog nut, but I come here because I love the way you see and use light, and most of all the way you harness your imagination and love to the task. It's that combination of technical skills and connection to your sitters that makes your photography an inspiration. Happy New Year!
- Happy New Year to you!
- I agree - ready to say goodbye to 2009. Looking forward to a great 2010!
- Hi Erin, I sure hope all of your wishes for 2010 come true =) Have a wonderful New Year!
- Thanks for sharing your passionate craft with us (somewhat obsessive, that's me!) dog lovers! I am so glad you do this and share with us! Happy New Year!
- Happy New Year and kisses on Gracie's head. Thank you for sharing your incredible talent with us and introducing us to such incredible beings!
- Happy New Year. Thanks for sharing your work and your thoughts. I always look forward to your posts and photos. You Rock!
- Happy New Year!!
- Happy New Year and Im glad you are doing what you love because I LOVE what you do! Your the best!
- May the new year be filled with happiness, peacefull moments and much success. Happy New Year to you and your family Erin.
- all the best in 2010 for you Erin! It's my first year as a full time photographer!
by Erin
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