Pet Photography Sessions
Pet Photography Sessions in Northern Virginia and Shenandoah Valley
Pets hold a very special place in my heart. I learned how to photograph by going to the Winchester SPCA and taking photographs of the animals in the shelter in order to help find them a home. I would go every week and it really pushed me to learn quickly how to manage my camera on pets! Ever since then, while animals have always held a special place in my heart, they then found a place on my camera! Learning with the dogs at the shelter has given me a unique ability to relate to dogs and their fear of the camera (they usually HATE the clicking sound!). I know how to get them used to having the black box in my face and have learned many tricks to get them to "smile" at me and get that perfect shot!
I'm a fanatical pet lover myself. I only have one dog and two cats right now, but if I had my way I'd have a lot more. I know how important animals are to your sanity and how special they are to the family. I've trained one of my dogs to become a therapy dog (he was a Rottweiler too!), so I'm pretty well-versed in dog behavior and am not afraid of getting down to their level and working with fearful dogs. I've worked with many aggressive and fearful dogs at the shelter, and know not to get in their space until they invite me in.
Contact me today to capture the love you have for your furry friend!