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Remy's mom Drew got in touch with me because she was interested in getting professional photos taken of her adorable bulldog/beagle mix Remy to celebrate his 5th birthday, which is today! Happy Birthday Remy! She told me she just wanted a few good shots of him, but she was unsure how he would do because he's blind and has a ton of energy. She thought he would be too excited if I came to their house because he loves visitors, so she wanted to bring him to my home studio, which is great because we had the full range of backdrops and props to choose from for his session. She and her husband Luke brought so many cute things to use for his photos like balloons, toys, a birthday hat, and even a homemade birthday cake for him to enjoy at the end of the shoot!
We started out on a blue background to match all his adorable accessories. Remy did such an amazing job posing. Even though he's blind, he had no trouble finding the camera because over the years I've built up quite the arsenal of absolutely ridiculous noises I can make to get dogs to look at me! After a while we switched to a light brown backdrop and got mom and dad involved for some family photos! Then it was time for Remy's favorite part of the session, when we brought out the adorable homemade birthday cake his mom baked him. We got some great shots of him happily digging in. I was prepared for there to be a huge mess in the aftermath, but Remy cleaned up after himself like a gentleman! There was barely a crumb left behind!
Here are some of my favorite shots from our session!
We started out on a blue background to match all his adorable accessories. Remy did such an amazing job posing. Even though he's blind, he had no trouble finding the camera because over the years I've built up quite the arsenal of absolutely ridiculous noises I can make to get dogs to look at me! After a while we switched to a light brown backdrop and got mom and dad involved for some family photos! Then it was time for Remy's favorite part of the session, when we brought out the adorable homemade birthday cake his mom baked him. We got some great shots of him happily digging in. I was prepared for there to be a huge mess in the aftermath, but Remy cleaned up after himself like a gentleman! There was barely a crumb left behind!
Here are some of my favorite shots from our session!
Get in touch to book your pup's birthday session! Email me at laurapeaphotography@gmail.com
or call (631)256-7476.
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Merry First Christmas to Keirla! This lovely lady is a cousin to another adorable little client of mine named Annaliese. I photographed Annaliese as a newborn and then again this past fall for family photos with her mom and dad. Annaliese's mom referred me to her brother and sister-in-law and I was so happy when they reached out to book a session with me. It means so much to me when people pass my name along to their friends and family, and I was honored to be able to help capture some nice memories for little Keirla's First Christmas!
The family came to my studio for their session, so we had a ton of options and were able to incorporate lots of different backdrops, outfits, and props in the photos. Keirla is such a calm and happy baby and she let us go through so many different setups and did such a great job. Mom and Dad even hopped in for some family photos at the end of the session, which I love! Here are some of my favorite shots we got that day!
The family came to my studio for their session, so we had a ton of options and were able to incorporate lots of different backdrops, outfits, and props in the photos. Keirla is such a calm and happy baby and she let us go through so many different setups and did such a great job. Mom and Dad even hopped in for some family photos at the end of the session, which I love! Here are some of my favorite shots we got that day!
Get in touch to book your session! Email me at laurapeaphotography@gmail.com
or call (631)256-7476.
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It was great to be back at the Islip Public Library for another pet portrait program on their outdoor terrace. We did a holiday theme again this year with some props I brought and some that the library had. We had 28 families join us that day with 37 dogs and 2 guinea pigs! It was a packed event and so much fun. Every time I do one of these events, it's clear to me how much Long Islanders love their animals.
Thank you to the library for having me and to all the families who came out and braved the cold for a photo of their pet!
Here are some of the photos we got that day!
Thank you to the library for having me and to all the families who came out and braved the cold for a photo of their pet!
Here are some of the photos we got that day!
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It's always wonderful to be back at Barkfield Road in East Northport for holiday pet portraits. I've been doing photo events at this adorable pet boutique since 2017. Over the years it's changed ownership and layout, but what hasn't changed is the amazing support of the community of pet lovers in the area.
We've learned over the years that a one day event just isn't enough to satisfy all the dog lovers who want a holiday photo at their favorite pet store. Last year we added on a second date due to high demand, but had to do it a week later because of my packed holiday schedule. This year we planned it early so we could book two days in a row, so I was able to leave my setup there overnight for a weekend packed with pet photos. We were fully booked which was great, because the event is a fundraiser for the Dotty Fund. The Dotty Fund provides financial assistance for Long Island families who are having a hard time paying for medical treatment for their animals.
Thank you so much to the owners of Barkfield Road, Gabriella and Kevin, for having me again. Thank you to their wonderful employees for their help throughout the event, and thank you to everyone who brought their dogs in for photos!
Here are some of the adorable shots we got that day.
We've learned over the years that a one day event just isn't enough to satisfy all the dog lovers who want a holiday photo at their favorite pet store. Last year we added on a second date due to high demand, but had to do it a week later because of my packed holiday schedule. This year we planned it early so we could book two days in a row, so I was able to leave my setup there overnight for a weekend packed with pet photos. We were fully booked which was great, because the event is a fundraiser for the Dotty Fund. The Dotty Fund provides financial assistance for Long Island families who are having a hard time paying for medical treatment for their animals.
Thank you so much to the owners of Barkfield Road, Gabriella and Kevin, for having me again. Thank you to their wonderful employees for their help throughout the event, and thank you to everyone who brought their dogs in for photos!
Here are some of the adorable shots we got that day.
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LI-Dog is a fantastic non-profit that advocates for expanded access for dogs to public parks and beaches on Long Island. I'll be at the event volunteering to photograph their Pooch-a-Palooza event that aims to raise funds for their mission! The event will take place on 6.23.24 from 12-4pm at the Pine Grove Inn in East Patchogue. There will be music, games, prizes, raffles, a photo booth, and even a special doggy menu. One of the raffle baskets you can win is a free mini session with me plus a print credit! I've photographed a few of LI-Dog's events over the years and it's always such a fun time. I'm really looking forward to seeing all the pups in their costumes.
Here are some photos I've shot for them of their summer fundraisers in the past!
Here are some photos I've shot for them of their summer fundraisers in the past!
You can buy discounted tickets in advance for $15 a person (dogs are free!). Tickets at the door are $20. Find out more and buy tickets here!
Hope to see you there!
Hope to see you there!
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Mother's Day is this Sunday!
Moms always want updated photos of their beautiful families to line their walls, show off on social media, keep on their desks at work, etc.
While it's too late to book a session with me in time for Mother's Day, it's never too late to give the gift of a photography session.
You can purchase e-gift cards from me that will be sent instantly to your recipient's email! Or you can send the gift card to yourself to print out and put in a card for your loved one.
If time got the better of you this year and you're scrambling for something heartfelt, the gift of photography is something that the mom in your life will always adore. Sessions can take place in my home studio in Farmingville, at the client's house or on location within Suffolk County, Long Island.
My gift cards are available in any amount over $25. Most gift-givers choose to cover my session fee ($150 for regular sessions, $250 for newborn sessions) and a little extra to include a few photo prints. You can find all my pricing information and product menu here, and when you're ready,
purchase e-gift cards here!
While it's too late to book a session with me in time for Mother's Day, it's never too late to give the gift of a photography session.
You can purchase e-gift cards from me that will be sent instantly to your recipient's email! Or you can send the gift card to yourself to print out and put in a card for your loved one.
If time got the better of you this year and you're scrambling for something heartfelt, the gift of photography is something that the mom in your life will always adore. Sessions can take place in my home studio in Farmingville, at the client's house or on location within Suffolk County, Long Island.
My gift cards are available in any amount over $25. Most gift-givers choose to cover my session fee ($150 for regular sessions, $250 for newborn sessions) and a little extra to include a few photo prints. You can find all my pricing information and product menu here, and when you're ready,
purchase e-gift cards here!
Get in touch to book your session today! Email me at laurapeaphotography@gmail.com
or call (631)256-7476.
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I'm going to be at the Comsewogue Public Library for a pet portrait program this Saturday from 11am-2pm! This is a new one I'm adding to my ever-growing list of libraries putting on this program and I'm so excited! The weather looks like it'll be beautiful so we're planning on doing the program out on their lawn. If the weather takes a sudden turn, we also have access to one of their indoor community rooms. Participants will get a free 8x10 photo and a digital file. If you're a patron of Comsewogue, sign up for the program to receive a free photo of your pet!
Pets should be clean, well-behaved around other animals, and in a cage or on a leash to attend. All pets are welcome, not just dogs! In the past, I've had people bring cats, turtles, ferrets, guinea pigs, lizards, bunnies, hamsters, even rats to my library programs! Feel free to get in the shot with your pet too! There are a few spots left.
Sign up here!
Hope to see you there!
Pets should be clean, well-behaved around other animals, and in a cage or on a leash to attend. All pets are welcome, not just dogs! In the past, I've had people bring cats, turtles, ferrets, guinea pigs, lizards, bunnies, hamsters, even rats to my library programs! Feel free to get in the shot with your pet too! There are a few spots left.
Sign up here!
Hope to see you there!
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I was very excited for Faith's parents when they got in touch to book me for her newborn photos. I know Faith's dad from the chapter of the Rising Tide Society that I lead here on Long Island. His business FMF Strategic Communications provides services to small businesses to help their online media presence. Check them out here!
When we were planning our session, they told me that Faith's nursery theme was going to be Winnie-the-Pooh, which I loved as a kid. We talked about how cute it would be if we could put Faith into a "hunny pot" like in the cartoon. I looked around and couldn't find one that I thought would be big enough to safely put a newborn in, so I decided to take on the challenge to make one myself! I love to craft so this was a very fun project and I knew it would be a cool prop to have on hand for future sessions in the studio. I found a big plant pot at a local hardware store and painted it to look like the famous hunny pot from the beloved animation. Faith fit in there perfectly with plenty of space for padding and for a weight at the bottom to make sure she wouldn't tip over when placed inside. Safety is always number one when it comes to photographing newborns!
After we did some photos of Faith on her own and with her loving parents in her nursery, we headed downstairs for a full family portrait including their adorable pup Comet! We did a few shots of Comet and Faith together, then I set up some blankets for more photos of Faith on her own. She did such an amazing job. Even when she awake for shots, she was very happy and even holding her head up to look around! Such a strong girl already!
Here are some of my favorite shots from our session!
When we were planning our session, they told me that Faith's nursery theme was going to be Winnie-the-Pooh, which I loved as a kid. We talked about how cute it would be if we could put Faith into a "hunny pot" like in the cartoon. I looked around and couldn't find one that I thought would be big enough to safely put a newborn in, so I decided to take on the challenge to make one myself! I love to craft so this was a very fun project and I knew it would be a cool prop to have on hand for future sessions in the studio. I found a big plant pot at a local hardware store and painted it to look like the famous hunny pot from the beloved animation. Faith fit in there perfectly with plenty of space for padding and for a weight at the bottom to make sure she wouldn't tip over when placed inside. Safety is always number one when it comes to photographing newborns!
After we did some photos of Faith on her own and with her loving parents in her nursery, we headed downstairs for a full family portrait including their adorable pup Comet! We did a few shots of Comet and Faith together, then I set up some blankets for more photos of Faith on her own. She did such an amazing job. Even when she awake for shots, she was very happy and even holding her head up to look around! Such a strong girl already!
Here are some of my favorite shots from our session!
Get in touch to book your session today! Email me at laurapeaphotography@gmail.com
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There was a quote floating around social media that I saw recently and loved. "The best compliment you can give your photographer is to keep inviting them back to document your life". For me, there's no one that better describes than my awesome client Sarah. She first got in touch with me back in 2018 to photograph her twin newborns with her beautiful Airedale Terrier, Benjamin Franklin. She's invited me back into her life every year since then to document her family as it grows, which I appreciate so much.
At our latest session, she undertook an even bigger task when planning for photos, including her parents, her in-laws and her brother for an extended family shoot. Coordinating that many schedules is a herculean task, so I admire her greatly for getting everyone there (and dressed and happy)! Her brother John even came straight off a tour with his band Moon Tooth, driving home from a show in Canada two days before. Check them out!
We had to have a last minute venue change from their back yard and Sarah's husband AJ came to the rescue and secured a new spot for us (he's a volunteer firefighter so he's used to saving the day). Everyone was very patient with me while I snapped waaaaay too many photos, to make sure I had enough images to swap heads, hands, whole bodies, etc. in Photoshop. That's always necessary for big groups, and especially so when there's three kids and a dog involved!
Though extra subjects can mean extra work, it also means having extra hands on deck to assist in tasks like tying shoes, wiping runny noses and picking the right music to keep the kids engaged and smiling. Their favorite song right now is Werewolves of London by Warren Zevon, a very impressive pick for their age. Thank you to Sarah and her lovely family for being so patient and helpful!
Here are some of my favorite photos from this very special session.
We had to have a last minute venue change from their back yard and Sarah's husband AJ came to the rescue and secured a new spot for us (he's a volunteer firefighter so he's used to saving the day). Everyone was very patient with me while I snapped waaaaay too many photos, to make sure I had enough images to swap heads, hands, whole bodies, etc. in Photoshop. That's always necessary for big groups, and especially so when there's three kids and a dog involved!
Though extra subjects can mean extra work, it also means having extra hands on deck to assist in tasks like tying shoes, wiping runny noses and picking the right music to keep the kids engaged and smiling. Their favorite song right now is Werewolves of London by Warren Zevon, a very impressive pick for their age. Thank you to Sarah and her lovely family for being so patient and helpful!
Here are some of my favorite photos from this very special session.
Get in touch to book your session today! Email me at laurapeaphotography@gmail.com
or call (631)256-7476.
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I love doing this event at Barkfield Road! They're an awesome pet boutique in East Northport here on Long Island. They have really great products and they're very particular and knowledgable about the things they stock. I love shopping for my Gracey whenever I'm there. Thanks so much to Gabriella and Kevin for having me again to do this very fun event! It's always so great to see all the dogs come through in their Christmas best! Part of the proceeds every time we do this mini photo session event goes to the Dotty Fund. They're a great charity that helps local families who are in need of medical treatment for their pets. They help get them through emergency situations so that pets can stay with their families instead of ending up in a shelter. They do amazing work!
This year we had our event scheduled for November 18th. The response was amazing. We booked up so fast, that we decided to add on a date the week before on the 11th to try to accommodate as many pet families as we could. That one also completely booked up!
I brought three different backgrounds for pet parents to choose from. I also had a ton of different props, Christmas, Hanukkah and just plain winter-themed ones for people to include in their photos if they wanted. Popular ones this year were the lamppost and the letter box to Santa. It was also nice to see the outfits the pups came dressed up in, from sweaters to scarves to Santa capes. We had 25 dogs join us over the two weeks. Thank you so much to everyone who signed up and brought their pups for their Christmas photos!
Here are some of the adorable shots we got!
This year we had our event scheduled for November 18th. The response was amazing. We booked up so fast, that we decided to add on a date the week before on the 11th to try to accommodate as many pet families as we could. That one also completely booked up!
I brought three different backgrounds for pet parents to choose from. I also had a ton of different props, Christmas, Hanukkah and just plain winter-themed ones for people to include in their photos if they wanted. Popular ones this year were the lamppost and the letter box to Santa. It was also nice to see the outfits the pups came dressed up in, from sweaters to scarves to Santa capes. We had 25 dogs join us over the two weeks. Thank you so much to everyone who signed up and brought their pups for their Christmas photos!
Here are some of the adorable shots we got!
