Puppy Portrait Session With Koby
Normally my weekends are booked pretty far in advance, so when Jacob called on a Sunday and asked if I had any time that day, I was a little hesitant. I had a pretty full day, and I feel it is very important to maintain a balance between my work
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
Artful Paws – Reston Pet Fiesta
RESTON PET FIESTA Mark your calendar for this year's Reston Pet Fiesta. This year it is being held on Saturday, May 5th at the Reston Town Center in Reston, VA from 10 AM-4 PM . This is a pet-friendly event that features a plethora of the pets, pet-focused vendors, pet
Holiday Family Portraits
When Megan called to say she wanted to do another holiday card, of course I was excited. I had photographed her family the year before and they were so much fun! Since we had done an outdoor session the last time, we decided to go for some fun in the
Pit Bulls and their People: A Family Portrait Session
Ana is a vet at the Metropolitan Emergency Animal Clinic and we met when she visited my booth at the Super Pet Expo in Chantilly last year. Like many of my clients, to her and her husband Stephen, their dogs are their babies, so she was interested in a family
Super Pet Expo 2018
Artful Paws Photography is excited to once again be exhibiting at the Super Pet Expo at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly VA. The event runs from Friday afternoon through Sunday and is loads of fun for all pet lovers! The Super Pet Expo feature over 150 pet oriented vendors as
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
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
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