Chaos. Pure chaos. That is the only way I can describe 90% of my pet photo shoots. What can I say – I love dogs and I love a good challenge. I’ve been a professional pet photographer for 10 years and I still tell clients I’ve never met a dog I can’t photograph. What I […]

Abrielle is two! I thought her first birthday party was exhausting to plan, but I may have put even more effort into her 2nd party! She absolutely loves the beach and splashing in water. She’s even been to Florida twice already! So of course I wanted her 2nd birthday themed as a beach bash.  Everyone […]

Ok, if you haven’t jumped on the Amazon Prime bandwagon, you are seriously missing out. I resisted for years and then finally pulled the trigger after a 30-day free trial. For $12.99 a month, we get free 2-day shipping on most everything on their site (which pays for itself!) and even unlimited Amazon streaming video. […]

When I am not photographing pets and families, I am staying busy being a Mom and trying to find ways to be more cost effective.  Our nearly 2-year-old LOVES fruit and yogurt pouches. While I love the ease and convenience of picking up a bulk pack at the store, I started to realize how much […]

Did you know more pets are lost on the 4th of July than any other day of the year? It’s no surprise with the scary sound of explosives that rumble throughout houses on the days leading up to and on Independence Day.  Check out this article and some great tips from the AVMA. Full article […]

The long weekend is almost here! This year my birthday falls on Memorial Day and I plan to enjoy the warm weather with our toddler and pets of course.  Here is a super helpful article direct from the ASPCA on how to celebrate the weekend safely with your pets. Party Smart Barbeques are probably one of the […]

It’s hard to imagine life without your pet. But one day, the harsh reality hits you like a brick. You’ve been trying to ignore the signs and be positive but your pet’s health has started to decline. Our own Abby is battling Cushing’s Disease along with side effects from her medication which has caused lack […]

We definitely skipped Spring and went straight to Summer this year! Although living in the Midwest all my life, this shouldn’t come as a surprise. Either way, I am super pumped that everything is GREEN now and the perfect setting for photos.  My hubby keeps our wooded lot in perfect shape for photo shoots, including […]

Meet Jack. He’s the resident kitty at Mariposa Veterinary Wellness Center and is a pretty special fella. The amount of love that poured out of the office on his photo shoot day was palpable. Jack is so loved and sadly his health is declining. The kind folks at Mariposa wanted to ensure his sweet soul […]

Sometimes scheduling a Going with Grace session is just too painful for a pet parent. It’s hard enough learning that our pet has a terminal illness and we are often in denial after such news. I know many must feel that scheduling an end-of-life session is just admitting what our hearts refuse to process. These […]