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For many years, I've had a list of types of animals I dream of photographing for my clients. At the top of that list was a snake. Almost 12 years in business went by until finally one came to me! My friend Dylan (whose beautiful pup Mr. Bigby I photographed last summer), is a huge animal lover like myself. He's even going to school in hopes of being a veterinarian. He got in touch with me to come by and take photos of his beautiful ball python Loki.
The first thing you notice about Loki are the beautiful markings of his scales. Apparently his is a rare type. Dylan even said there's a spot on Loki that looks like Ghostface from Scream. He and I also have a love of horror movies in common, so I thought that was especially cool!
We set Loki up on a wooden perch against my black backdrop. I knew having him against a dark background would really make his colors pop and look really dramatic. It was amazing to watch him slither and move around the space, and I was fascinated by him. Even after I knew I'd gotten all I needed for the session, I kept shooting because he was just so amazing to watch. Snakes have a reputation for being scary, but Loki was incredibly calm and sweet and I went away from the session with a new desire to not only photograph more snakes, but to have one of my own one day!
Every pet deserves their day in the spotlight and I was so happy I was able to capture some great shots of Loki for Dylan. We even got a few shots of them together. Sadly, not long after our session, Dylan found out Loki was diagnosed with IBS, which is fatal in snakes once it presents symptoms. I'm sad to report that only 2 months after I photographed Loki, he was gone. This is another reminder that we're never guaranteed a long time with our pets, and it's important to make the most of our time with them while we have them. It's an honor to be able to help people remember their beloved pets!
Here are some of my favorite shots we got that day!
Rest in Peace, Loki.
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Ashley got in touch with me for 10th birthday photos for her pup Shasta. Shasta is a beautiful and sweet Husky. Ashley went all out with decorations to bring to celebrate her pup. She called herself a "crazy dog mom" but I said that crazy dog moms are my favorite people! She also brought along something very sentimental to the session. She put a framed photo of Shasta’s sister in some of the photos, her sweet pup Nanook that they lost tragically a few years ago. It was her birthday too so we wanted to honor her as well.
Shasta was such a good girl for her photos. She let us put necklaces, party hats and crowns on her and she didn’t mind one bit. Ashley even got in some of the photos with her sweet girl. I love when owners get in the shots with their pups. They are usually a little reluctant and then afterwards they’re so happy that they did. You can tell on a dog’s face how they relax when they’re next to their mom or dad.
Here's to many more happy healthy years for Shasta! Here are some of my favorite shots we got that day!
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My fellow vendors besides the lovely Daniela were pet portrait artist Sydney Shurgin, Bark n Roll Dog Grooming, dog food and chew company Pet Wants, and rescue group Carol's Senior Pet Sanctuary.
I got my dog Gracey and my dog nephew Hopper some duck feet and lambs' ears from Pet Wants and they absolutely loved them. Sydney was offering $5 pet caricatures on the spot for pet parents, and I got her to do two for me, and they came out absolutely perfect!
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Whether you have a mom, wife, dog mom, cat mom, aunt or grandma to celebrate this Mother's Day, photos are always a gift they'll appreciate!
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!
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I'll be selling 4x6 prints, 8x10 prints, framed 8x8 prints, framed 11x14s, and some mini snapshots. I'm also excited to be debuting a special session I'll now be offering. I first did a three-headed composite portrait of my dog for fun one year on Halloween. I photographed her in multiple different positions, looking straight on and looking to the left and right. I put a bunch of different shots into Photoshop and worked some of my editing magic on them and created this:
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Bigby is super sweet and did such a great job posing! I especially love his ears and how they flop over a little bit at the top. He was making me laugh so much with his tongue sticking out in some of the photos. We had a blast going through the trails. I always like when owners get involved in the photos. It always ends up being a very special memory to look back on in the future. We did some shots of Dylan and Bigby together, some of Bigby on his own and some candids of them walking throughout the many trails in the park.
I'm excited to be shooting another session for Dylan soon, this time with his ball python Loki as the star of the show! Stay tuned for those!
Here are some of my favorites from Mr. Bigby's session!
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Anyone who ever met Cody was well-acquainted with his signature wave and his unique vocal stylings :D ! This guy always had something to say! We had so much fun at the session. Even though Cody was dealing with some health issues, he was as energetic as a puppy for photos. He made us laugh a ton with his antics. His mom always took so many wonderful photos of him all the time that he was very well-used to the process. We got some absolutely adorable shots that really captured his many expressions.
Nancy ordered my favorite product that I offer for Cody's photos, an image cube. When we met up for me to give it to her, her and Cody and I sat down at the Bean in Sayville and caught up. Cody was such a good boy wherever he went out in public and he was an absolute dog-person magnet. So many people always wanted to come up and say hi to him and talk to Nancy about the sweet pit bulls they knew in their lives. He was such a wonderful ambassador for his breed.
Sadly, Cody's health continued to decline and a few days ago Nancy had to make the hard decision to say goodbye to him. I'm so honored that I was able to get to know him and photograph such a special pup. Hug your pups tight in honor of sweet Cody. Here are some of my favorite shots we got that day in the studio!
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Once the hectic Christmas rush is over, I always take the last two weeks of the year off to catch my breath, spend time with family and friends, and frankly eat an ungodly amount of cheese, so this is me signing off for a little bit. But before I go, I have to share my own Christmas photos! My nephew Seth always wants a photo with his dog Hopper, and of course I have to document every Christmas with my baby Gracey. I am so thankful to have had 8 Christmases with her so far and I hope to have many more.
I hope you all have a wonderful holiday! I'll see you in the New Year!
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They are just the cutest little family and it was so sweet to watch them walking and laughing together up and down the pier. We got a beautiful fall day for the photos and I love how they came out! Here are some of my favorite shots from the session!
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I bring Christmas props every year but Kelly always supplies some absolutely stunning ones also. This year her giant Christmas jingle bells were my favorite. The best part of the shoot every year though is the end when all three pups come to snuggle on my lap and give me kisses. They're the sweetest babies and I look forward to seeing them every year! Here are some of my favorite shots from this year's session!
