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2027 Saving Grace Fundraising Calendar
There are some dogs who change everything. If you’ve adopted from Saving Grace in North Carolina, you know exactly what I mean. They come into your...
Mini Sessions at a private sunflower field in Raleigh
July 9th, 2024 will mark one year without my heart dog Baxter. The dog that made me a dog mom and inspired me to become a pet photographer in North...
Help foster puppies and foster kittens in Wake County
Every spring there are endless pleas from rescues to help foster kittens in Wake County and the state. It's "kitten season" and shelters and...
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...
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Spring vs. Fall: The Best Time for a Pet Photo Session in Raleigh
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Why Family Photo Albums Are More Important Than Ever in the Digital Age
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Life lessons from a dog who survived Hurricane Helene in NC
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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...