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Spring 2026: Pet-Friendly Events in Raleigh, Durham, Cary & Holly Springs
Spring in North Carolina is made for extra sunlight, blooming flowers, kids riding bikes, and long walks with your dog. If you are looking for...
Protect your legacy with a Cloud backup plan for family photos
One of my worst experiences personally and professionally is having a hard drive fail. This happened in 2014 and I mostly lost a lot of personal...
Visit the Raleigh Rose Garden
I love photographing dogs and families at the Raleigh Rose Garden. I had a few fall pet photography sessions there this season and was also able to...
5 must-have images for pet business marketing in North Carolina
If you work with pets and pet parents, you know establishing trust is essential to attract and keep clients. The easiest way to do that with pet...
Meet Boone – Our new rescue puppy
We have a NEW family member. Meet our dog, Boone. He is an 11-ish month old pup from Red Barn Rescue in Clayton, N.C. Pretty sure he is a yellow-lab...
A love letter to my dog Baxter
Reflection on this post: While I did compose Baxter's dog obituary last fall, nothing has been quite as healing as writing this doggie love letter...
Pet Photos with Santa in Wake Forest
Tis the season for your pup to see Santa. I'll be hosting Pet Photos with Santa this Saturday, December 2nd in Wake Forest. I first teamed up with...
The Most Dangerous Halloween Candy for Pets
Halloween can be stressful enough for pets with little costumed-critters parading up to your front door. (Check out my segment on WRAL on how to...
A dog’s last day: Bhoebe’s End-of-Life Photo Session
This is how the a dog's last day should look. All-you-can-eat peanut butter. A final roll in the grass. Peeing on that one mailbox that has always...
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Life lessons from a dog who survived Hurricane Helene in NC
Meet Moose, a dog who survived Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina, only to be attacked by a pack of wild dogs.
Creative holiday photo ideas for pets and kids
Fall is here to stay in North Carolina. After a glorious week of fake fall, followed by a second summer, the cooler temps don’t appear to be fading. And that means…it’s fall photo season! Getting real mail is so rare these days that sending and receiving holiday cards...
Gut health for dogs – Why it matters
Gut health became extra important for Baxter during his senior years. We needed a mix of probiotics and ultimately prescription food to keep his tummy regular and feeling his best. Now that we have added Boone to the family, I want to make sure he has the best mix of...
Finding Peace in Parting: The Emotional Journey of Letting Go of Your Pet
Letting go of your pet is an extremely emotional journey. Here’s how I’ve learned to find peace since losing my heart dog in 2023.
Three common myths about pet photography
Every pet parent should have stunning photos with their pets. But you may think you or your pet aren't ready or you still have time to get to it one day." I believe every family should have lasting images that celebrate their biggest loves and best friends, because...