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Kent Animal Shelter has been saving the lives of Long Island's homeless animals for decades. They also do education and outreach with local schools, bring pets to patients with their pet therapy program, and have a cat retirement home for cats whose owners have passed or can no longer care for them. Personally, they gave my family an amazing gift when we adopted our Irish Wolfound mix Whiskey there in 1996. He gave our family 11 years of unconditional love, and for that we can never repay them.
For the last 3 years, however, we've tried our best to give them back a little of what they gave us. That's why, for the fourth year in a row, we are walking in their Wines and Canines Fundraiser at Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard and Horse Rescue. In the last 3 walks, we have raised over $2,000 and we hope to add a lot to that this year. They have taken in dogs displaced from the recent devastating hurricanes, so they need our support more now than ever. Please donate or share this fundraiser with an animal lover you know.
CLICK HERE TO BE AN ANIMAL HERO!
You can even sign up to be a walker and attend this fun event with your pup. There will be vendors, a prize auction, animals to adopt, and lots of delicious food and wine. I'll also be donating a basket to their prize auction with a free photo session and a $100 print credit!
CLICK HERE TO BE AN ANIMAL HERO!
You can even sign up to be a walker and attend this fun event with your pup. There will be vendors, a prize auction, animals to adopt, and lots of delicious food and wine. I'll also be donating a basket to their prize auction with a free photo session and a $100 print credit!
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Since last year's fall pet portrait program was such a success, I'm so happy to report that the Middle Country Public Library has invited me back for another round of pet portraits! This year's program will have a Winter Wonderland theme and is open to all patrons of the library that are registered for the program. All pets should be clean, well-behaved around other animals, and on a leash.
The program will be held on Saturday, October 21st from 1-3pm in the Children's Section of the library. There will also be a pet parade happening in the Nature Explorium right before the program begins.
Go to the library's website to register for the program!
The program will be held on Saturday, October 21st from 1-3pm in the Children's Section of the library. There will also be a pet parade happening in the Nature Explorium right before the program begins.
Go to the library's website to register for the program!
As of now, there are 15 spots left, so register today!
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Andrew is a remarkable kid. I first met him at my pet portrait program at the Islip Public Library in July. He was the first one there bright and early, and he helped us set up and move around props before the program started. I was really impressed by what a gentleman he was. When his mom called me to book a portrait session to commemorate his achieving his Eagle Scout medal, I was very excited to work with him and his adorable dogs Alpha and Chris again.
Andrew and his love of animals reminds me a lot of myself as a kid. I had so many different kinds of pets when I was younger. I was always convincing my parents to let me have lizards and rodents and birds and dogs and cats. Andrew's family is so similar. At their session, I met a turtle, a HUGE fish, a frog, a bearded dragon, a bunch of chickens and even a hedgehog! I might even be forgetting some, but it was a veritable menagerie in there and I loved it.
Andrew even obtained his Eagle Scout award by helping animals. He worked with the Islip Animal Shelter hosting an adoption fair that got a bunch of pets adopted into their forever homes. There are a lot of happy pets on Long Island that have Andrew to thank. I'd like to congratulate him on obtaining his Eagle Scout medal and wish him lots of luck at his Court of Honor! Here are some of my favorite photos from Andrew's session!
Andrew and his love of animals reminds me a lot of myself as a kid. I had so many different kinds of pets when I was younger. I was always convincing my parents to let me have lizards and rodents and birds and dogs and cats. Andrew's family is so similar. At their session, I met a turtle, a HUGE fish, a frog, a bearded dragon, a bunch of chickens and even a hedgehog! I might even be forgetting some, but it was a veritable menagerie in there and I loved it.
Andrew even obtained his Eagle Scout award by helping animals. He worked with the Islip Animal Shelter hosting an adoption fair that got a bunch of pets adopted into their forever homes. There are a lot of happy pets on Long Island that have Andrew to thank. I'd like to congratulate him on obtaining his Eagle Scout medal and wish him lots of luck at his Court of Honor! Here are some of my favorite photos from Andrew's session!
Is your child an animal lover like Andrew?
Book a pet portrait session by emailing laurapeaphotography@gmail.com
or calling (631)256-7476.
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Like the hurricane she was named after, Sandy is a force to be reckoned with. She is a powerful little ball of energy disguised as a dog, with one of the most bombastic and playful personalities I've ever encountered. I was so excited to have her and her mom come visit the studio for some portraits. I photographed her brother Jack last summer and I love how they look so much alike, even though there's no real biological relation.
Sandy's mom Dina first saw and fell in love with her at the Wines and Canines fundraising walk benefiting Kent Animal Shelter that we've participated in for the past 3 years. She's just about a year old now and in September it will be her first "adoptiversary", the anniversary of when she first came home to her new family. It doesn't take a detective to see that she was the perfect fit for them :)
Here are some of my favorite photos from Sandy's session!
Sandy's mom Dina first saw and fell in love with her at the Wines and Canines fundraising walk benefiting Kent Animal Shelter that we've participated in for the past 3 years. She's just about a year old now and in September it will be her first "adoptiversary", the anniversary of when she first came home to her new family. It doesn't take a detective to see that she was the perfect fit for them :)
Here are some of my favorite photos from Sandy's session!
Schedule a session with your furbaby today! Email me at laurapeaphotography@gmail.com
or call (631)256-7476.
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I loved being a part of the Furry Friends Portrait Program at the Islip Public Library. It was so much fun meeting all the dogs that came in with their owners. All the pets were so well-behaved and (with the help of my trusty squeaky pig toy) they all looked right into the camera! I got a lot of great shots of these adorable pups and their owners. If you're a patron of the Islip Public Library, I encourage you to go check out their new courtyard where the program was held. It's a really lovely space with beautiful flowers, statues and really comfortable rocking chairs. The dogs definitely loved it!
Here are the adorable furry faces I met at the program.
Here are the adorable furry faces I met at the program.
Thank you to all the families that came in with their dogs for the program and thank you to the Islip Public Library for having me. Everyone there was so sweet and I hope to work with them again.
Want a photo shoot for your furry friend? Schedule a session today by emailing me at laurapeaphotography@gmail.com
or calling (631)256-7476.
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On Saturday, July 15th, I'll be at the Islip Public Library doing a pet portrait program! The library has just had an outdoor courtyard area built and I'll be photographing families and their pets there. The program is open to patrons of the library who are registered for the event. You'll receive one free printed photo. The library asks that all pets be clean and good with other animals. Please bring them leashed, or in a harness or carrier.
Registration is open now!
It's from 1pm to 3 pm and the library is located at 71 Monell Avenue in Islip.
Register for the program here!
Registration is open now!
It's from 1pm to 3 pm and the library is located at 71 Monell Avenue in Islip.
Register for the program here!
I hope to see you and your furry friends there!
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The second annual Pints-n-Paws Luau was a huge success and I'm so happy I was able to be there to photograph the fun for a second time. The luau was hosted by LI-DOG, an organization that helps to get more access for dogs to Long Island's beaches and parks. Ginny, Irene and all the other organizers and volunteers did such a fantastic job decorating and coordinating the event, which went off without a hitch. It was a crazy hot day, but there was plenty of water and shade and even a kiddy pool for the dogs to cool off in, so everyone was nice and comfortable, despite the heat.
It took place at Off Key Tikki, a Caribbean-themed beach bar in Patchogue. The beauty of the venue was matched by the unbearable cuteness of the many dogs in attendance. From tiny Chihuahuas to gigantic Irish Wolfhounds, all the dogs were amazingly well-behaved and snazzily dressed in leis, Hawaiian shirts and hula skirts. There was live music at the beach area, raffles, grilling and lots of fun contests for the dogs and owners to participate in. There were prizes for Biggest Lap Dog, Silliest Dog Trick and an island-themed owner and dog lookalike costume contest. There was also a photo booth with props for pups and pup parents to take selfies with.
I was very excited to meet the couple who won my raffle basket for a free photo shoot and $100 print credit. They've got adorable dogs that I can't wait to get in front of my camera lens! I'll update you when they come in for a session!
Here are the photos I took at the luau!
(Click to see larger and use arrows to scroll through).
It took place at Off Key Tikki, a Caribbean-themed beach bar in Patchogue. The beauty of the venue was matched by the unbearable cuteness of the many dogs in attendance. From tiny Chihuahuas to gigantic Irish Wolfhounds, all the dogs were amazingly well-behaved and snazzily dressed in leis, Hawaiian shirts and hula skirts. There was live music at the beach area, raffles, grilling and lots of fun contests for the dogs and owners to participate in. There were prizes for Biggest Lap Dog, Silliest Dog Trick and an island-themed owner and dog lookalike costume contest. There was also a photo booth with props for pups and pup parents to take selfies with.
I was very excited to meet the couple who won my raffle basket for a free photo shoot and $100 print credit. They've got adorable dogs that I can't wait to get in front of my camera lens! I'll update you when they come in for a session!
Here are the photos I took at the luau!
(Click to see larger and use arrows to scroll through).
To schedule a pet portrait session, email me at laurapeaphotography@gmail.com
or call (631)256-7476. To stay updated on the events I'm involved with, sign up for my mailing list here!
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I'd like to thank shootandshare.com for hosting their 2017 Photo Contest. I'm really proud to say that one of my pet photographs was voted into the top 20% of the Pets/Animals category. In a category with well over 10,000 photos, mine lasted into round 7 of 12. Even though I wasn't the winner of the category, I'm really happy to have placed that highly. It lets me know that my choice last year to expand my business into pet photography was a good one.
I'm relatively new to the world of professional photo contests, but this experience has inspired me to join more and keep honing my craft.
I'm relatively new to the world of professional photo contests, but this experience has inspired me to join more and keep honing my craft.
The photo that placed in the top 20% is one of the photos that started my whole journey into pet photography. When I lost my beloved Basil to cancer, the only thing that consoled me was that I knew I had so many beautiful photos of him throughout his lifetime, and I wanted to provide that same thing to pet lovers in my community. The fact that this photo, taken in the last week of his life, was the one to achieve that distinction makes it mean even more to me.
To see more photos, check out shootandshare.com.
To see more photos, check out shootandshare.com.
Schedule a pet portrait session today! Email me at laurapeaphotography@gmail.com
or call me at (631)256-7476.
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Tula Kitchen in Bay Shore is hosting a fundraiser this Sunday, March 19th, to benefit Little Shelter in Huntington. There will be live music, hors d'oeuvres, a Chinese auction, adoptable dogs to meet outside the event and more! I've donated the basket below for their Chinese auction with a free photo shoot and $100 print credit. I'm very happy to be able to help this great organization, which has been helping Long Island's animals for an incredible 90 years! So if you're looking for a fun afternoon of food and music, or even a furry new member of the family, check out this event and support your local shelters!
For more information, check out Little Shelter's website here.
For more information, check out Little Shelter's website here.
To schedule a pet portrait session with me, email me at laurapeaphotography@gmail.com or call me at (632)256-7476.
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I had such a fun time at the pet expo yesterday! I got to pet a hairless cat, meet a pig who was on tv, and see a dachshund race. I talked to so many great pet parents about their furbabies (and scalebabies and featherbabies and so on). It was also great to connect with some really dedicated and passionate owners of pet businesses. It was a really great environment full of love and respect for animals. Here are some shots I took in between nuzzling tons of animals and drooling over dog treats that looked good enough to eat.
The pet expo is still going on today until 5pm. You can find more information here. Have fun!
