My heart hurts today. It was two years ago that I photographed my first "senior soul." Suki was sick and didn't have long. I was a little nervous hoping I could hold it together during the session. I'd never met the dog or his owners, but I could feel their pain...
Tara Lynn
Diary of a Foster Failure: Lily the pit bull celebrates her first birthday
My baby girl Lily is now a year old! I found her sleeping on a bench in downtown Raleigh last July 18th (2012). We knew she had to be right around three months so March 18th is her designated birthday! We made sure to celebrate in style with a custom cake from...
Sasha – the leader of her pack – Rustic Raleigh dog photography
Meet the gang! From left to right: Shelby, Alli, Sasha, Argus, Tommy It all started with Sasha. She was first four-legged member to join Liliana and Carlos' family. At 12 years old, she is the strong silent type. About a year ago, Sasha was diagnosed with...
Kroger’s story: How a deaf dog made the world a better place
Let me start by saying that I LOVE this dog. I love EVERYTHING about this dog! This is Kroger and he has certainly stolen my heart. The weather was so perfect for our downtown modern shoot in late January. I just died editing his photos and while I've also been...
The fight against puppy mills in North Carolina
Last August I had a chance to go along with the SPCA of Wake County as they helped rescue dogs from a puppy mill in Brunswick County. I was recently asked to contribute an article to Pet Life Magazine and was able to write about the fight against puppy mills in North...
The Faircloth’s and their fur-family! Raleigh Pet Portraits
What an awesome family (not just because they are super educated about wine and used to run a wine shop...the humans that is). Jennifer surprised her hubby David with a gift certificate for the holidays! They love their two fur babies and we had the perfect day to...
Raine the therapy dog – Wake Forest Pet Photography
Hellooooooooo Beautiful! Check out Raine and her amazing ice-blue eyes! Raine is quite the lady. She has her own trading card! Raine is a very well-mannered Australian Shepherd therapy dog with such amazing coloring. Raine spends a lot of her time helping children...
Remembering Molly – Lynn’s lessons from losing a pet and finding love again
Lynn Rasmussen has become a dear friend during my first two years here in Raleigh. We met at WRAL where each week she brings in adorable adoptable animals from the SPCA and showcases them as the "Pet of the Day" on the noon news. I'd always look for her on Fridays...
Before and After Animal Shelter photography
Check out these adorable adoptable dogs in Raleigh! I had a great time during my volunteer shift at the SPCA of Wake County last Friday. Even if I were able to make it there once a week, there would still be dogs I wouldn't have a chance to photograph. Which, is...
Lolly – Raleigh dog photographer
Oh...don't you just want to wrap your hands around this adorable puppy! Meet Lolly, that's short for LollyBelle Snowmist RoseAnn of Raleigh! I had the privilege of taking her photographs at her beautiful home in Raleigh off Glenwood in September. She is very smart...