LoveU! Artful Paws Studio Dog Photography – Rescue Pet of the Week
Studio dog photography is always a delight when you have such a wonderful little model! LoveU is an Italian Greyhound puppy who is currently available for adoption at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. He visited the Artful Paws Photography Studio today and we had an absolute blast! This little guy is
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
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
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,
Blossom the Whippet Wins the Super Pet Expo’s Best Dressed Pet Contest
This year I was pleased to offer a complimentary studio session to the winner of the Super Pet Expo's "Best Dressed Pet Contest" sponsored by All Friends Pet Care. The contest brought a wide variety of pet fashionistas and fun was had by all! This year's winner was Blossom, who took
Wags N Whiskers
Wags N Whiskers Returns to Shirlington For Ninth Year August 27 community event packs in family fun The Village at Shirlington is hosting Wags N’ Whiskers, a wildly popular street festival for the animal-loving community scheduled for Saturday, August 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Village at Shirlington, 2700
Virginia Couple’s Engagement Photo Goes to the Dogs…
Lisa, the mother of the groom to be, had recently done a photo session with her husband and their two dogs along the Bluebell Trail in Manassas VA. The night before her session Lisa’s son had gotten engaged. Once she saw the how beautiful the bluebells were, Lisa knew that
Springfield Days PetFest
Please join me on June 4th at the Springfield Days PetFest. Bring the whole family, including your pet, to enjoy a fun day with pet-themed vendors, services and entertainment. This event is held at South Run Rec Center. Stop by my booth and enter for your chance to win a complimentary pet
Dog Photography Tips: Part 1
Dog Photography Tips Part 1: Working with Your Dog The vast majority of pet owners consider their animals to be part of the family. Many will even tell you that they take more pictures of their dogs or cats than they do of their other family members. But getting a really