Take Me Home! | Alexandria Pet Photographer

These adorable guys are just a few of the animals that are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.  Every couple of weeks I will be going to the AWLA to take pictures for their web site.  Several other professional photographers are donating their time to do this as well.  I love taking pictures of our adobtable furry friends.  Yet the first question I am often asked is "How can you do that... Don't you want to take all the animals home with you?"  Of course I do... but reality dictates otherwise.  But I get so much out of the experience.  These animals are so resilient.  And some need more socialization skills - so if I can help them be one step closer to being adopted sign me up!  Also the images we produce for the AWLA are available for purchase by those that adopt them.  All proceeds go back to the AWLA.  I hope you enjoy them as much as I do... and I will be posting more through out the year!

A Surprise Birthday Gift | Photography by an Arlington Pet Photographer

What a beautiful day we had when shooting this session in a Clarendon park.  This puppy had its first big photography session!   We had fun throwing leaves and watching the puppy run.  Sometimes I forget I am working when I am in the midst of a photography session.  Life is good!

A Girl and Her Beagle | Arlington Dog Photographer

This lovely duet includes Bama the beagle and her British mama.   Bama stole the show romping around the yard and doing the ever so fun head tilt.  The lighting help create these wistful dream like images.  I hope you enjoy these images as much as I do. 

Playing in the Backyard | Arlington Pet Photographer

When our neighbor is out of town it means more play for our dog Coco!  Allie (our neighbor's dog) loves to play ball.  She will howl at you if you don’t throw it.  I had so much fun trying to capture her howl!   So shown bellow is  the howling dog and my girl Coco who just likes to chill!  (and probably is thinking about bacon!)

Holiday Cards and Sessions | Northern VA Dog Photographer

I recently created this holiday card for a 2015 client. And, I thought I would share it here! This client chose a classic look with modern concentric circles. I really like the final look. If you are thinking about a fall photography session for your pet, now is the time to book! Fall in DC is not only the most optimum time for photos, it is also the most popular. There are limited dates remaining but feel free to reach out to see if we can find a date for you. 

Gem in the City | Arlington Dog Photographer

Bethesda has been a favorite stomping ground for people photography, so I was thrilled when this client asked for a session in Bethesda Row! I adore "Gem" and the images from her session. I hope you do too! (See more from this session in my sample gallery here.)