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How to Prepare Your Dog for a Family Photo Session
Including your dog in your family photos is one of the most meaningful ways to document this season of life. Dogs are such an important part of the...
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...
Fall Family Photo Session Outfits – 2023
The most popular question I get from clients is "what do I wear for our family photo session?" It can be intimidating trying to pick out fall family...
Saying goodbye to my heart dog Baxter – 2008-2023
If you’ve been around here for any length of time, you are familiar with the love of my life. My brown-eyed blonde sidekick, Baxter. He is the...
Raleigh pet photographer celebrates rescue dog’s 15th birthday
I can't even believe that my heart and soul, my little rescue dog, will celebrate his 15th birthday on June 17, 2023. We adopted Baxter when he was...
8 Simple Steps to Improve the Environment With Your Pet
April 26th is Earth Day. Boy do we have a lot of work to do to help keep our Earth safe and clean for future generations. I often become overwhelmed...
My Favorite Photo spots at Walt Disney World
In March of 2022, we spent a week at Disney World for the first time as a family! I chronicled our experience for WRAL and now want to share my...
Great Gifts for Pet Parents in the Triangle
I remember one year when my husband gave me socks with our dog Baxter’s face on them. They are still one of my favorite gifts as a pet parent...
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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...
Mini Sessions at a private sunflower field in Raleigh
Skip the crowds. Enjoy a private sunflower field in Raleigh for family and pet photos with Tara Lynn.
Help foster puppies and foster kittens in Wake County
Want to make a difference in the lives of animals in North Carolina? Help foster kittens in Wake County.
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. Because of that experience, I believe everybody needs a cloud backup plan for family photos.








