Perfectly Imperfect Rescue Dog Available for Adoption
This week little Ginger Snap came to the Artful Paws Studio in hopes that some new portraits of this rescue dog will show that her little imperfections are what make her perfectly her! I mean come on
Santiago
Recently I had a visit from Santiago. This gorgeous Chihuahua is currently available for adoption through Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation. Santiago had a rough start to life. He was born in a commercial breeding facility where he did not get the chance to be well socialized. But
This German Shepherd needs a special home for Christmas!
Today I had a visit from Oso, a beautiful German Shepherd who will soon be available for adoption through Virginia German Shepherd Rescue. This big boy is super sweet and oh so soft! He gets along well with everyone he meets. He is currently living in a foster
Meet Igor
This week's special visitor to the Artful Paws Portrait studio was Igor, a dog who is currently available for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. Igor was a joy to photograph! He is a big goofball, and when I say big, I mean 80 pounds of goofy! Igor was
Coral came all the way from Mississippi!
Today I had a special visitor to the studio. Coral came all the way from Mississippi! Coral was rescued by Paws Rescue, a small foster-based rescue in Vicksburg Mississippi. Paws is the only no kill rescue in their area. They foster out of their homes and survive by donations. Coral was
2020 Shelter Pet Calendar
I'm excited to announce that 2020 Shelter Pet Calendar is now available! These calendars would make a wonderful holiday gift for any animal lover and all proceeds go to the Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter, so your purchase is helping save lives! The calendar is available to order now
Shelter Dog Photography – Meet Raaj –
Shelter dog photography is one of my favorite ways to give back. It always makes me feel good when someone tells me that they saw an image that I created and had to go adopt that animal. Well I am really hoping that will happen for Raaj because this beautiful
Pregnant Shelter Dog Gets Maternity Portrait Session
Yesterday I had a visit from a very special dog from the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. Pamela is expecting puppies and wanted to celebrate with a dog maternity portrait session! This was my first time photographing a pregnant dog. When I picked Pamela up at the shelter, I was surprised how
Cinnamon rocked his cat photography session!
Are you looking for a cat who loves to model for the camera? Look no further than this sweet boy Cinnamon. He visited the Artful Paws studio this week and he totally rocked his cat photography session. He was hoping that some great pictures might help him find a new
This Hound Prefers Life in the Slow Lane…
Today I had a visit from Charlie, a Treeing Walker Coonhound currently available for adoption from the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. While he generally likes to move slowly, Charlie really would like to hurry up and find a new home! He has been at the shelter for way too long.