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
Because you can never see to many kitten pictures…
Well it's kitten season again at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter! It seems this time of year always brings lots of furry little bundles to the shelter. Call me crazy, but I love to take a week and photograph as many kittens as I can. You can never see too
2019 Shelter Pet Calendar
I'm excited to announce that you can now pre-order your 2019 Shelter Pet Calendar to benefit the Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. The 2019 Shelter Pet Calendar is one of my favorite personal projects! Each month I brought a shelter pet (or sometimes a few!) to the studio for a
So Many Kittens! Kitten Photography
Kitten photography is always a blast! This past week was especially fun as I had a visit from a wonderful mama cat with her seven kittens! They were just over four weeks old and are currently in foster care until they are old enough to be adopted. Peach, the mama, was
2018 International Photographic Competition – IPC
If you have any photographer friends, you may have noticed their absence from regular daily life this past week. They were probably glued to their computer screens watching the 2018 International Photographic Competition. Otherwise known as the IPC, the International Photographic Competition is sponsored by the Professional Photographers of America.
Studio Cat Photography… A Tale of Two Kitties
The other day I did special studio cat photography sessions for two different cats from the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. The cats were quite different in age and temperament, but in the end, getting great photos came down to one thing
Parker the Cat: Artful Paws Rescue of the Week
Today I had a wonderful session with a very special cat named Parker. She is currently available for adoption at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter and she needs a hero! During a routine medical check up at the shelter, Dr. B from Pender Veterinary Center found that Parker had a mammary
2018 Calendar Fundraiser
One of the most fun personal projects I worked on this year was a calendar to benefit the Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. Each month I brought a shelter pet (or sometimes a few!) to the studio for a special portrait session. For many of these animals, the
Meet Toby – Rescue Pet of the Week- VA Dog Photography
Yesterday I had the pleasure of doing a special July 4th photo session with some animals from the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. Toby was quite the little model! Here is what the staff at the shelter has to say about him
Must Have Windows…Rescue Pet of the Week – VA Pet Photography
This week I had the pleasure of photographing Chiquita Baby. She's a sweet girl who is currently available for adoption at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. Chiquita's favorite thing to do is look out the window. She had a hard time adjusting to life at the shelter, so she has