Get ready for some serious cuteness. Ava is on the left, and “Bella” is on the right. Their dad gave their mom a gift certificate for a shoot with me as a Valentine’s Day gift. They are the first Shitzus I’ve ever photographed! They are adorable little girls.
I hope you enjoy your sneak peek Morgan!
- Awww, how cute! I heard about this last night actually, so it was fun to see the pictures!
- Rachel, We LOVE the pictures! They are amazing! We cannot wait to see the rest! Thank you so much. -Morgan & Josh
- I love the 2nd pic with the teeth showing...cute! :)
Mollie and Riley are best buddies. Their mom was given a gift certificate for a photo shoot last Christmas. After postponing their session several times due to bad weather, I finally got to meet them last weekend. They are such a cute pair.
Mollie is a Schnauzer and I love her crazy mustache. She was outgoing and loved playing with her toys. Riley is a blonde Terrier mix from the shelter. I think she is such a pretty color. She was a little more calm, but still playful. They were a pleasure to work with!
Mollie and her favorite toy…
Here’s the crazy mustache I mentioned…
Riley relaxing on her bed…
Thanks for a fun shoot Heather! I’m so glad the weather finally decided to give us a break. :)
- Beautiful photos! That mustache is great! :) Amber
- Good lighting!!
- These are great. Can't wait to see the rest and get some ordered. Thanks again Rachel
- LOVE!!! The 3rd shot is SO *schnauzer*! :)
- riley's mustache is ADORABLE!
And I do mean tiny, as in barely noticeable. I’m pretty boring lately, so I thought I’d share my slightly tweaked logo with you. I thought it needed just a little update. Part of the “R” is stretched, and I lightened and shrunk the paw print a little. I also lightened the word “photography,” which I think gives the whole logo a little more depth. Sometimes I wish I had a snazzier logo, but whenever I try new ideas I always end up reverting back to something fairly plain and simple. You might not even be able to tell…
OLD
NEW
I had a fun shoot yesterday with 2 Schnauzers and I was so glad the weather cooperated. I’ll share their photos soon! Hope you had a happy heart day!
- Hi Rachel, I like the subtle changes. The stretched R looks nice and I also think that lightening photography makes your name stand out more. :)
- I like it! And I'm so looking forward to the schnauzers! :)
I recently photographed a renovated fraternity house here in Fayetteville. The architects worked magic on this building! Here are a few favorites.
More exterior photos will be taken as soon as all this snow melts!
- How fun to do different shoots. Nice photos as always. :)
- Too bad the house is empty now! Nice pictures though!
- These are awesome architectural photos (it's not as easy as it looks)! Great job...
These last few weeks after Christmas have been pretty slow, so I’m trying to do a little more volunteering to fill my time. I recently made a trip out to Wedington Animal Hospital to photograph some dogs under the care of the Humane Society of the Ozarks.
Macie is currently being boarded at Wedington Animal Hospital in Fayetteville. She is a year and a half old Pitbull, reddish brown, and on the petite side. Three words sum up this girl – happy, happy, and happy. Isn’t it amazing how happy a dog can be even with no permanent home? Macie just appreciates every minute she has running and playing in the yard. She is definitely a “glass half full” kind of girl. She was so sweet and loving that I wanted to take her home with me. Like I always say, “If only I had a huge farm with lots of room to run…”
If you or anyone you know might want to foster Macie or even give her a forever home I know she would be very grateful. Macie is being very well taken care of at Wedington, but it isn’t an ideal situation for her. This outgoing, super friendly girl really needs a human to call her own.
I told ya she was a happy dog. So cute!
If you are interested in learning more about Macie, please call or email me right away!
Have a great weekend!
- She looks sweet. :)
Don’t you love her name? Ha! Murphy Brown was a great model with excellent manners. Her photos were a birthday surprise. Now that the birthday has passed I can share her photos with you! Murphy Brown and her mom met me at Gulley Park for her shoot a few weeks ago. It was very cold that day, but the lighting was nice so it was worth it. Murphy Brown was such a sweet girl and I enjoyed meeting her and her mom. I couldn’t believe she was 9 years old. She acted so youthful and happy, I thought she was maybe 2 or 3.
What a smile…
I hope you had a happy birthday Mary!
- Such a cute pup!
Sorry I have been a bad blogger lately. My poor little blog has been so neglected, but for good reason. The good news is I had a VERY busy holiday season. I’m excited to share with you that these past couple of months were the most successful ones I’ve ever had in business. I have been busy fulfilling orders and helping people surprise their loved ones with creative dog photos. I was involved in several “under cover” shoots in order to surprise a significant other or spouse with a unique Christmas gift. :) I also got the opportunity to do another architectural shoot, which was really fun for me because of my interior design degree and background. I can’t tell you how happy I am to be so busy, especially since losing my full time (bill paying!) job earlier this year. Anyways, I just wanted you to know I haven’t abandoned my blog. I plan on blogging more regularly now that the holidays are over, so please stick around. I will be posting a fun 2009 recap soon. I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas!
- I love when you blog!! :)
- Hope you had a fantastic holiday! Happy you are keeping busy and having fun. :)
- Congrats on all of the business! I can't tell you how many people commented on our Christmas card pictures - and I made sure to pass along your name to them! I hope 2010 is even busier for you!
The second year of our Stock the Shelter supply drive has already been a huge success. My spare room is full of dog beds, towels, blankets, dog food, kitty ltter, and toys for shelter animals. We recently made the 10:00 news on KNWA, our local NBC affiliate! Click HERE to read the article and watch a video of the story.
Things have been a little slow here on the blog lately. I have been making holiday cards and placing print orders daily. The holidays are a busy time for me. I’ve got several photo shoots to share with you but I have to wait until after the holidays since many of them are surprises for the recipients. I wouldn’t want to ruin any surprises! :)
Just for fun…since I can’t show you any new photos right now, have a look at Neill and I’s first ever holiday card.
We are real married people with holiday cards. Ha! I love it.
- Such a cute card!!
- I love it too!
- Cute card...love the slight tilt of the two of you in the photo. :)
I was so sad to learn that sweet Scarlett passed away a few days ago. Please say a prayer for her mom and dad as I know they must be missing her very much. Here is my original blog post from Scarlett’s shoot this past spring.
April 16, 2009
Meet Scarlett, a 12 year old German Shorthaired Pointer. Although her past is somewhat a mystery, she was obviously mistreated and had more puppies than any dog ever should. When she could no longer produce puppies, she became useless to her previous owner. That’s where Amy and her husband stepped in to foster her. Scarlett stole their hearts and has been a permanent member of the family for almost 3 years now.
When I arrived at her house, Scarlett didn’t greet me at the door with a wagging tail and kisses like most dogs. She stayed on her bed and quietly observed me from a distance. She has been through so much that she isn’t very trusting of new people. We decided I would just photograph her right where she was and try not to make her uncomfortable or scare her. After chatting with her mom for a few minutes, I sat on the floor and slowly scooted closer to Scarlett’s bed. The sound of her mom’s voice reassured her that I was a nice lady and everything was just fine. Scarlett allowed me to get close enough to give her a treat and get some good shots of her pretty brown eyes. She is a gorgeous girl and it was a pleasure to meet her.
You might notice her right ear is a little shorter than the left one. Scarlett’s parents suspect that she may have been tattooed. When her previous owners were finished breeding her, they might have cut off part of her ear to remove the tattoo. Although her story is sad, please know that she now has a safe home where her mom loves her to pieces!!! 
Amy – If you read this, please know I am thinking about you guys, and I’m so sorry for your loss. Give Scout and Veranda a few extra kisses…that will help you feel better. :)
- How heartbreaking. Thinking of her family... surely they will cherish your beautiful images of their girl
- Wow, I am in tears right now. Such a sad story but it sounds like she had a great home to finish with. Sending Amy and her husband warm thoughts
- So sad...I am thinking of her family. :(
- What amazing people to give a senior dog a pleasant place filled with love for her last few years. Treasure her memories- even just a few days with someone you love is better than not knowing the love at all.
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