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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.

State of the Union

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

For those that follow me on facebook or twitter, you already know the news but I thought that I owed at least some kind of explanation to my general blog audience for my extended absence.

For the last few months I have been so sick and extremely tired…but for a very exciting reason!

Gracie is going to be a big sister! Miss G is still warming up to the idea of not being an only child but I think she’ll be just fine. She’s getting lots of extra loves, treats, and walks until August.

This is their first sibling shot together…aren’t they cute?

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paige - congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! gracie will be the perfect big sister so happy for you :)

Chara Michele - Congratulations! I am sure Gracie will be a wonderful big sis! :)

deb O - congratulations! and i love the sibling shot. that's a framer!

Sarah Bussey - Congratulations Erin!

Sadie W - Wow! That's wonderful, Erin! Congratulations! I love their first picture together. ;)

tish - Congrats! Here's to a healthy new baby and mama!:)

Danielle H - Congratulations!!! I was wondering about the extended abscence! lol......I need to follow you on FB for sure!

Brown Girl - Congratulations, that's wonderful news!!!! You will make a wonderful mother and Gracie will be a fabulous big sis!

Tonhya Kae - Oh my goodness! Congratulations! What a blessing. :)

Angela Hubbard - OMG too cute and congrats!!!

Alicia C. - Delurking to say Congrats! I am sure that Gracie will love her new sibling!

jen w - congrats!! how exciting! i wish you the very best! :)

andrea - super congrats to you Erin! thats so exciting!! I cant wait to see all the little baby pics I'm sure youll be posting in the future! :)

mandy - So excited for you Erin! I know you have been wanting this a long time.

Fenne - congratulations!!

laureen - aww...I missed this fabulous news! Congrats to you all!!!

Sue, Vancouver, BC, Canada - How did I miss that Tweet???? Congratulations ...wonderful news and gracie will be amazing!!! I can just imagine the photos of her/your baby between her paws...

Trude - Love that you titled it "State of the Union". :) So awesome!! Congrats!! Gracie is going to be the best big sister ever.

Alette - Congratulations on the big news. I´m sure Miss G. is gowing to be great big siss :) Hope you are feeling better now.

Carolyn Evans - Congratulations on the wonderful news! I recently wrote a post about how much my dogs have meant to my kids, having been with them since the day they were born, and how they have been impacted by having that kind of love in their lives. It's a wonderful gift for a child - to know the love of an animal. And your little one will be so blessed to have Gracie as a sibling!

Jennifer Moore - Congratulations! Having a baby is one of the best moments of my life.

Linda Anderson - Congrats on two beautiful babies.... Gracie is exquisite! !......

Leah Mullett - Seriously you are so cute! Congrats! So excited for you and your family! Gracie will love the baby, I'm sure ;)

cathy - congrats! the first trimester chews you up and spits you out doesn't it?

oneshotbeyond - how exciting for everybody! Hope you start feeling better soon!!!

melissa - what other kid is born with their own pony? SO excited for you.

amy free - AHHHHH!!! Congratulations! Gracie will be an amazing big sister!!

beth - whoo hoo! Congrats! That first trimester can really suck the life out of ya, but it's sooo worth it!

Danielle & her human - Congratulations, Erin!! We think Gracie will be a very good big sisFUR. We so excited you are expecting!

Michelle Davies - Yeah! Congratulations! I am sure that Miss G will be a wonderful big sis.

Jennie - Congrats Erin! It must be in the air! I'm due the end of June, and Bear is getting ready to be a big brother too. I'm sure Gracie will be amazing :)

Melissa - "There's no way that is a doggie ultra-sound". This is what my husband said when he saw this image. He's special ; ) Wonderful work!

karmen - YAY! I'm so glad you are gone for such a good reason - and I was kind of leaning towards suspecting that for SOME reason! Do self portraits for your maternity shots! I would LOVE to see how creative you can get!

Kim Rodgers - Congratulations Erin!!! Looks like Gracie is taking the job of big sister very seriously! :-)

Mrs Soup - Congratulations!!!

Misty - Congrats!! Gracie will be a great big sister! Our dog Osceola is an awesome big brother to our little girl so we got her a little brother named Vader as well :)

Heather Ben - awesome! its great!

kristi - Oh Erin!!!!! SOOOOO incredibly excited for you! The most wonderful thing you will ever experience!

Audrey - Congratulations Erin!!

Candice - congrats Erin!!! SO excited for you!

Diane Lewis - Congratulations Erin! As a fellow dog photographer and mom I can tell you it's the best thing you'll ever do in life. I bet Gracie will be a great big sister, she looks so gentle and sweet. We have 3 big dogs and when we brought our son home they just sniffed him and that was it- they have loved him ever since and they all get along so incredibly well. I hope you start to feel better soon!

Jennifer - Congratulations to you all! Gracie is going to be a great big sister, and you are all going to have so much fun!

Low Expectations - How Exciting!!! That is a beautiful sonogram! Congratulations!!!

Hayley - Congratulations !!! This is the best image I have seen in a long time. I look forward to many more photos of Gracie and her little brother or sister.

linda@Lime in the coconut - Hey congrtas on the new"puppy". Hope you are feeling well, and Gracie too! feel free to puruse my "work" blog...you may find some helpful tips! www.pppirchsc.wordpress.com

Lisa Evans - Erin, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! All the way from Gold Coast, Australia... We are about the same age and I follow your blog, although I must admit, rarely comment. Terrible I know! Your talent is amazing and always brings a smile to my face :-) I hope your pregnancy is smooth sailing from this point on and a heartfelt congratulations from me to you.... xx Lisa Evans xx

Erin - Congrats Erin! So excited for the 4 of you... Gracie will be such a great big sister!!

lesli streets - wow. such big news! congratulations. we had our weimaraner before our children. when we found out we were having twins as our first children i wondered how the dog would do. she was a champ. and from so many of your posts of gracie i am gathering that she will really enjoy the little one as well. so happy for you. rest up! enjoy sleeping in. cheers. lesli

Alice - It's a great first sibling portrait; and congratulations to you all!

Ali - Congratulations! Gracie looks excited :)

Andrea - Woo hoo!! Congrats again! Can't wait to follow you on your journey :)

Bridget - Congratulations! I am so so so happy for you!!!

Erin - CONGRATS! That is so great Erin! I'm pregnant as well, due in May! I don't know if you remember me but I'm the one who emailed you over a year ago about doing a 1 on 1 mentoring with you and we kind of went back and forth about it. Anyway, I often check your blog and I'm so happy for you guys!! So great!!

Kim - This made me smile. Gracie going to be a great big sister and you a great MOM!

Victoria - Congratulations! :D

Kelly J - CONGRATULATIONS! That is wonderful!!!! Although Gracie looks a little... skeptical, LOL! :) So happy for you!

Kisha of Sahara Blue - Congratulations! That is such an awesome shot - the look on Gracie's face is priceless!

Laura - YAY, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!

Shaina - Wow, such fantastic news!!!! Congrats to your family!

Amber - Congrats...that is wonderful news! I bet Gracie will be a fabulous big sister!

Georgia - Congrats!!!

Diana Hiiesalu Bain - Congratulations!! Love the picture!! Gracie looks thrilled!!!!!

Rachel - How exciting! I am due in August as well. I wonder how my three beasts will take it.

An Affair With Fashion Australia - Hooray! Congratulations! Such wonderful news. Gracie will keep a very protective eye on bubs I'm sure. Gracie will probably teach bubs how to pose for the camera.

stacey woods - congratulations, gracie!!! you too, erin. ;) i hope you get over that yucky stage soon and start to feel lots better!

Sara-Jane - Gracie gives new meaning to "big" sister!!

jennifer kitrosser - So exciting!!!

Erin - Of course Kim! They are making me wait until April though. It's killing me!

kim Hayes - the two peanuts!! love it!! are you going to find out the sex??

Marissa - I thought that was what the sickness post was a few days ago. Yay for Gracie, she will love the little bundle of joy!

Ali - So exciting! Congratulations!

Michelle Moore - YAY!

Emilee - Congratulations, Erin! Gracie will be a wonderful big sister. :)

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