pet portraits

Spring Flower Mini Sessions in Raleigh

Spring Flower Mini Sessions in Raleigh

THIS SATURDAY - APRIL 1, 2023 >>>> Look at the light and color! So yummy and the perfect backdrop for your kids (two-legged or four-legged or both!) GET THE DETAILS HERE Spring minis will be at one of my favorite parks in Raleigh, near the Village District...

Abby – Raleigh Rat Terrier

Abby – Raleigh Rat Terrier

The best way to describe Abby is just how her mom Nicole describes her.  "Abby is the sweetest old girl and, until recently, nobody believed she was 12 because of how spry she was. Now she has the 'I'm old and will do what I want' attitude and I love it."  That about...

Adoptable dogs, cats and bunnies at the SPCA of Wake County

Adoptable dogs, cats and bunnies at the SPCA of Wake County

Volunteering at the SPCA of Wake County is a major bright spot in my life.  I feel at home and can't stop smiling when I get to visit and photograph such wonderful animals.    Here are some images from my visit last week!

Wedgie the Pug Puppy in Raleigh

If there was ever THE most perfect name for a pug, Wedgie is certainly it!  Hannah and Chris welcomed their pug puppy Wedgie to their family this spring. They knew he was "the one" because of his perfect wrinkles Hannah told me.  These two NC State fans were ready to...

SPCA long-timer still needs a home – Zipper the pointer, pit bull mix

Zipper has been at the SPCA of Wake County for nearly four years waiting for a home. I first met him when I moved to Raleigh and started volunteering at the rescue in the spring of 2011.  I immediately fell in love with Zipper. He always had a bright smile and lots of...

Lily lately – Raleigh Pet photography

Lily is now 25 pounds, but it doesn't seem like she's growing too quickly.  She is catching up to 30 lb Baxter though.  She knows how to sit very well and has "stay" and "drop" down pretty well too! She'll be meeting my dad for the first time this weekend!  He's going...

Playing with lens flare – Raleigh pet photographer

I've been wanting to play around with lens flare (how the sun reflects in the lens) for a while, but just haven't had play time.  I took Lily and Baxter out last Sunday and enjoyed playing around with an 85mm lens I rented for the weekend. I love how these turned out!

Adopting Lily: Now and then (Raleigh pet photography)

We suspect/guess Lily was about three months old when I found her on a bench at the end of June. I snapped a few shots immediately when I brought her home. I wanted to recreate those shots to see exactly how much she has grown in the past few weeks. The left photos...