Rescued Shitzu is Making a Wonderful Recovery! Fairfax Dog Photographer
When this little girl first approached a stranger in Reston, she was so matted that she was barely recognizable as a dog. Thankfully, the man who found her called the Animal Service Division of the Fairfax County Police and they came to get her. She had two pounds of
Here’s Johnnie! Rescue Pet of the Week
Today I had had the opportunity to photograph a wonderful dog named Johnnie who is currently available for adoption from the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. Johnnie is a one year old Staffordshire Terrier Mix and is full of energy. He would make a fabulous hiking or running partner for someone
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
The 2017 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 computers watching the 2017 International Photographic Competition. Otherwise known as the IPC, the International Photographic Competition is sponsored by the Professional Photographers of America. To
Georgia is a Chow Mix and Artful Paws Rescue Pet of the Week
When Georgia came in as a stray to a high kill rural Georgia shelter, she was in very rough shape. She was skin and bones, and had to be shaved down due to mats, and they said she had maggots living in her wounds. When she finally got to VA, her
Dog Photo Session Turns into Engagement Session
When Zach first contacted me and told me that he wanted to propose to his girlfriend during a photo session with their dog Flip, I could not have been more excited. The only thing I love as much as photographing pets is planning a surprise. And what better surprise is
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
Meet Princess – Artful Paws Rescue Pet of the Week – DC Dog Photography
When Princess came to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter she was in pretty rough shape. She was unkempt, underweight and very scared. She was immediately placed in a loving foster home where she quickly began to thrive! It turned out she was suffering from diabetes, but with medication, good food,
Artful Paws will be at the Springfield Days Petfest
Mark your calendar for this year's annual Springfield Days Petfest to be held on Saturday June 3 at the South Run Recreation Center. This pet friendly event features a blessing of the pets, pet focused vendors, rescue pet adoptions, food vendors, entertainment and much more. There will be fun activities for all
Artful Paws to Sponsor Wine,Whiskers and Wags
Artful Paws Photography is excited to be a gold sponsor of the 2017 Wine, Whiskers and Wags event! Enjoy wine tastings AND support Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter to benefit shelter pets in need. Wine, Whiskers and Wags is attended by the DC Metro Area’s biggest pet lovers and their