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!
Macie
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. :)
Murphy Brown
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!
I’m Still Here!
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!
Stock the Shelter on the News!
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. :)
In Memory of Scarlett
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.
Stock the Shelter 2009
Last year my best friend Jamie came up with the idea to have a holiday supply drive to benefit shelter animals. We worked together and gathered items for homeless dogs and cats at FAS. We took 2 car loads of donated items to the shelter the day before Christmas. We hope for even more items this year! Please look around your house and see what you might be able to get rid of. Clean out your linen closet for old towels and blankets. The dogs don’t care if their blankets have holes in them, they’re just glad to have a blanket! If you come across a “buy 1 get 1 free” on laundry detergent or bleach, please consider giving the free one to the shelter. Also, Walgreens has $10 dog beds right now and I know that some little shelter dog would really appreciate a soft bed to sleep in. Please see the list below for other items they need.
Give me a call at 479-871-2138 and I will be glad to pick up your donations. Thanks in advance for your help!
- Yall are both so amazing!
- You girls ROCK! this is such a great thing you do! Wish I was in NWA to help : )
- ooh, I will definitely try to gather up some items to donate!
Thanksgiving at the Lake
I spent Thanksgiving with my husband’s family in Hot Springs, AR. We had a fun weekend of relaxing, eating, and shopping. The dogs LOVE a weekend at the lake. Jonah is our water dog…
Hope you had a happy turkey day!
- Jonah the water dog! I love these pictures.....they are so GREAT!
- They are really great pics of Jonah..it kinda looks like he's walking on water!
- these are gorgeous!
- Oooh, I absolutely LOVE silhouette shots! These are so beautiful!
- Beautiful! :)
- these shots are gorgeous!
Pete + Libby Rose + Stella
I traveled to Little Rock last week to photograph 3 beautiful Irish Setters. Their mom won a pet photo contest and guess what the prize was – a photo session with me! I was so honored to be involved in this photo shoot for these contest winners. Below is Pete with his mom and dad. Pete originally won the pet photo contest.
Next is his sister Libby Rose. I loved her curly hair.
Last but not least is Stella. I learned to tell her and Pete apart by her white eyebrows.
Thanks for a fun shoot Melba and Gordon! It was very nice to meet you and your dogs.
- Oh my gosh! These pics are so cute! What a cute couple too! :) That breed is so beautiful. Great pics!
- So cute! I love the curly hair on Libby Rose!
- Whoo Pig! I like the hog scarf!
- I love both the pictures with the leaves in the background. It reminds me of fall.
- They all look so much alike! How did you tell them apart when you were editing?! Great pictures!
- Great job capturing their expressions! I've got to get my dogs done!
- I had a setter growing up. These pictures made me smile!
- Great job! I love the one of Stella..she looks so coy!
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