Fun in the Sun | Northern Virginia Pet Photographer

Summer is here!  And I had a great time photographing a pool loving dog.  He would leap high into the air and splash into the pool to retrieve his ball. Yet he was also happy chasing it on dry land! Fun stuff.

Bunnies & Ferrets for Adoption at AWLA | Alexandria Pet Photographer

Check out these guys.  The Animal Welfare of League of Alexandria has several bunnies and a couple of ferrets for adoption!   

A Dog and his Peeps | Arlington Dog Photographer

We lucked out with the weather not long ago and had a great time photographing this family.  I feel so lucky that I am a pet photographer.  What can be better than spending an afternoon with people who love dogs?

Adorable Puppies at AWLA | Alexandria Pet Photographer

It is that time of the year.  The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria has puppies!  Check them out.

2 Kittens and 2 Dogs! | Alexandria Pet Photographer

How cute are these guys?  These kittens may be new to the group but they definitely ran the show!  During the session they played and played and played.  I had a hard time leaving!

Rosco and his bud Chris | Arlington Pet Photographer

Meet Rosco and Chris Korb (DC United Player!).  Three of my favorite things - photography, dogs and soccer!  We had a great time throwing Rosco's mini soccer ball around.  And my son Alex got to hang out with us too.  A great day.

Barbary Sheep in Palo Duro Canyon Texas | Arlington Pet Photographer

In February I traveled to Palo Duro Canyon and was amazed to find these Barbary Sheep at our front door!  They were not shy!  I had a great time photographing them.

Puppy at the Playground | Arlington Pet Photographer

On a beautiful spring day while my son played on the playground I was lucky to find this puppy to photograph.  He only had eyes for this stick and the kids on the other side of the fence.

Another Adorable Adoptable Dog | Alexandria Pet Photographer

Take a look at Ethel.  She needs a loving home! Contact the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria for more information.

Pet Santa Photos | Alexandria Pet Photographer

In early December we volunteered to take pictures for the annual event hosted by Animal Welfare League of Alexandria and Olde Town School for Dogs.  DeSilva Studios has been involved with this event for several years.  And each year our cheeks hurt from smiling! 

A Fall Afternoon | Arlington Dog Photographer

Right as summer turned to fall I had the privilege of photographing MoonShadow and his family.  MoonShadow is a big handsome black dog that loves to run and play.  Life does not get any better than this!

Kittens for Adoption! | Arlington Cat Photographer

Wow... too cute for words!  I could not stop taking pictures of these guys.  Since Halloween is around the corner we used some pumpkins as props!

A Newfie & Some Sunshine Make for a Great Afternoon | Alexandria Pet Photographer

It was a beautiful afternoon.  I got invited to the "House of Newfies!"  I have been working with this client for many years.  I have had the priviledge of photographing several of their Newfies.  This is there newest edition named Paris.  As you can see she is very much loved!

A Morning at the Zoo | Washington DC Pet Photographer

I had an amazing time at the National Zoo last weekend.  I went on a Photo Safari and captured images of gorillas, elephants, lions and birds.  I cant wait to do another one!  I hope you enjoy!

Two Beagles and a Bird! | Alexandria Pet Photographer

Earlier this summer I had a great time photographing two beagles and a bird!  During the photo session I kept hearing a whistle.  After hearing it a couple of times I asked the owner where it was coming from... it turned out they had a pet bird that was whistling at me!  I was so amused that I had to take some shots of the bird too!

And as it turned out I had met these two beagles before.  They are regulars at the Santa Pet Photo Event hosted by The Olde Town School for Dogs that I have been shooting for the past 5 years.  It is a charity event for the Animal League of Alexandria. 

Horses, Cows & Falcons | Washington DC Pet Photographer

I went to Taos, NM last week and had an amazing time photographing just about every animal I could find.  Mainly, my subjects were horses, cows  & falcons with majestic mountains in the background.  I have always enjoyed capturing whimsy (see cow picture) but the elegance and beauty of a band of wild horses almost stole the show.  

Check out Dino! | Alexandria Pet Photography

This guy is awesome!  He is playful and knows tricks! He is available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.  

I Could be Yours! | Arlington Pet Photographer

Another round of fabuolus animals that could be yours!  Check out www.alexandriaanimals.org for more information on these guys!

A Mini Golden Doodle Named Chewy | Arlington Pet Photographer

What a lovely spring day we had at Glencarlyn Dog park in Arlington. Chewy (named after Chewbacca!) was the star of this session!  What a cutie.  And at 5 months he already knows sit & stay.  Pretty good for a puppy.  Yet when he was not staying and sitting he was running....  and so happy to have been able to catch some of the action!

Adopt me! | Alexandria Pet Photographer

Another fun great session at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.   As you will notice the three dogs from this photo session are all medium size brown dogs.  The same as my girl Coco!  We adopted her 9 years ago.  Anyway... take a look at these awesome animals!