I don’t know why, but lately when I can’t find Gracie I instantly head to the kitchen where I know I will find half a Dane sticking out of our pantry.
It’s her new favorite place.
Crazy girl.

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 why, but lately when I can’t find Gracie I instantly head to the kitchen where I know I will find half a Dane sticking out of our pantry.
It’s her new favorite place.
Crazy girl.

- My cats and I love Gracie. We need MORE pictures, please.
- So funny. One of my little dogs did this the other day. But it wasn't the pantry, it was the treat cupboard and she ate half a bag of treats! Bad dog. Haha
- our pantry is in the same location as yours and I find my doberman in there often too! It's sad really. We should start feeding the dogs so they won't have to steal from the pantry. ;-)
- It looks like she was caught 'red pawed!' Too cute!
- Your Gracie is beautiful!! We recently lost our Weimaraner Miss Riley, who would also open the pantry! She could open the front door and let herself in, and she was kind enough to share the house with us! She loved our bed....and would spread out just like your shot of Gracie! I love your photography & your blog!!
- If we had a pantry... and one of my dogs, Kayloo, could get into it... she would NEVER leave and the rest of us would starve to death. To. Death.
- Very cute - Grace's clearing the pantry out :)
- Can you blame her? That is where the FOOD is! :)
- I love your "life as it is" style, Erin. And Grace seems to be such a character... she knows where all the goodies are! LOL
- busted gracie too cute!
- Finn does that too! He never takes anything, he's just 'window shopping'.
- My Buster (cocker spaniel) actually opens my pantry door to tell me he wants a treat from there. Of course, I give it to him!
- Must be something good in there!
- The cuteness is killing me!
by Erin
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