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
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
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.
AIM was AMAZING! My Personal Experience at the Animal Image Makers Conference
Being a photographer can often be a lonely job. While you might get to work with people during a session, many of us spend more of our time doing one of the countless unseen tasks required to run a photography business. Those of us who work from home can sometimes
Milo’s Shopping for a New Home!
Milo wasn't really into shopping on Black Friday. He much preferred to come to my studio for some new portraits in hopes that maybe they would help find him a home before Christmas. You see, Milo has been at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter for way too long! He is a
Holiday Dog Photography Event to Benefit the Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter
I'm excited to announce that this year I will once again be working together with FFCAS to host Holiday Pet Pics, a holiday dog photography event to benefit the Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. The event will take place on Sunday November 4th from 10am to 2pm in the