Meeting a New Shelter Dog Safely
After meeting thousands of animals at my local animal shelter, the most important skill I have developed is quickly assessing animal behavior. For dogs, even half my size, this skill can be life-saving.
Animal Shelter Photography 101
During 2020, there was an explosion of pet adoptions and purchases when many people found themselves socially isolated and in need of companionship. Though remote work is still more common that it was in the previous decade, many of these paw-rents found themselves returning to the office in the past few years and unable to cope with the responsibilities of pet parentage. This unfortunate reality has meant that animal rescues and shelters have been operating over-capacity for the past several years, with no sign of slowing down. There are ways to help, from donations, volunteerism, adoption, and advocacy. One of these volunteer opportunities is taking photos.
One Dog Treat to Rule Them All
Taking photographs of dogs requires a few tricks to get the perfect shot, one of those is always keeping and smelling like delicious dog treats. As a general rule, the stinkier, and thus stickier the treat, the more high-value it is and the easier it would be to get a dog’s attention.
The Top 5 Places to Take Your Dog in the DMV
Who wants to leave home without their pup? I know I don’t! If that sounds like you, then here are some of the top spots where you and your canine companion can come with you on adventures into the great outdoors! These dog-friendly locations also serve as wonderful spots to capture timeless memories and are usually teeming with other dog parents like you!
Why Your Pet Deserves a Pet Photography Specialist
There are two subjects that any photographer will want to avoid if they know what’s good for them: animals and children. This piece of conventional wisdom stems fromt he fact that both subjects often have a mind of the own and in many cases, they don’t really speak the same language as you.