Every December, there’s a special kind of energy that fills the air. And no, I’m not just talking about the holiday lights or peppermint everything – I mean the kind of joy that comes from watching a four-legged friend take center stage in their best winter outfit, ears perked, tail wagging, and completely locked in […]

Ever wonder how to get a great photo of your shy, dramatic, or just plain uninterested cat? I get it. In this post, I share my approach to capturing authentic cat portraits – from personality quirks to quiet moments – right here in Cleveland.

Imagine handing over your beloved, slightly anxious pup to a stranger with a camera and a bag of treats, all while hoping for Instagram-worthy portraits. It’s not just about snapping a photo – it’s about trust. Your dog doesn’t know what’s going on, and you’re just hoping they don’t bolt, bark, or bury their head […]

Many of you know that I advocate for pet adoption and rescue in Cleveland, Ohio. I was exposed to pet rescue as a child. When I was in middle school, my mom would take in stray dogs and cats that had been dumped on her rural Arkansas property. But when I adopted my first dog […]

Looking for Cleveland dog friendly events? Check below for some of my favorites for 2025. And let me know in the comments any I should add! Cleveland Summers When I first moved to Cleveland from Arkansas, I was taken aback by just how grey Cleveland can be, especially in the winter. Before I moved here, […]

Sometimes when clients contact me they are adamant that they only want pictures of their pets and they themselves don’t want to be included. However, I always encourage clients to hop in at least a couple of images with their pets. Trust me: when they are gone you’ll be glad you did. If you are […]

I often have clients ask me which type of dog photography session is right for their pet. Given that I offer a variety of session types, knowing what will work best for your pet and for the goals you have for your images can help you figure out what might work best. Dog Photography Session […]

I recently asked folks on my email list and social media followers to give me the one thing that’s holding them back from scheduling a photo session. The “problem” I heard the most was some variation of their pet not being trained well enough to do a session. Wanna know a secret? Your pet doesn’t […]

For those who’ve been around for a while, you may remember my photography origin story. Spoiler alert: I didn’t start with photographing pets. Photographing pets wasn’t where I started Unlike a lot of photographers, I didn’t get into photography until I was in my 30s. (Here’s where you comment how I couldn’t possibly be older […]

If you’ve followed me for a while, it will come as no surprise that animal rescue is near and dear to my heart. I actually began photographing animals in 2017 when I was volunteering as a dog walker for City Dogs (the adoption arm of the Cleveland Kennel). At that time, I was pretty content […]