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Education for Pet Photographers

Are you just getting started with your pet photography business or are you trying to grow it into your full-time job? Maybe you’re a hobbyist who just wants to take better photos of your pet. Or maybe you need some design advice from an expert. Whatever the case may be, I love teaching and I’m excited to help you grow! I offer three different educational services for all different learning styles, skill levels, and budgets!


One-on-One Mentoring

Available for design or photography help, I will customize the program to your individual needs. We can cover things such as marketing design, the best settings for your camera, or even set up a sample photography session to learn about lighting, posing, action photos, or whatever is troubling you the most! Starting at $125

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Professional Pooch

You know what’s better than one mind? Two! My partner, Allison Shamrell (Allison Shamrell Photography), and I take you deep inside our businesses to show you exactly how and why we do what we do. We cover everything from branding to setting up a booth at a local event, and everything in between. Starting at $49

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Retreats

Luxury get-outta-town workshops are a fantastic way to learn from instructors and fellow students. Bounce ideas around, bond with others in your field, and come away with tons of knowledge. I teamed up with Nicole Begley (Hair of the Dog) in 2017 for a Breckenridge, CO retreat and in 2018 for another on Anna Maria Island, FL. Starting at $2,199

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Located in San Diego, CA
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Instagram post 2157503946877272465_1545056450 I'm of the mindset that we should leave things better than we found them. So, I like to put a little good back into the world anytime I can. For me, I bring positivity by volunteering my time to help the adoptable seniors from Lionel's Legacy, choosing to be kind to others by offering a smile or compliment, or even by just bringing some joy to my family by cooking a delicious meal. So, how do you make the world — whether as a whole or just *your* world — a better place?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Instagram post 2156100691026688379_1545056450 Bowie (1st pic) and Albus (2nd pic) would want you to think that they had to work sooooooo hard during their photo session but the truth is, they got 10,267 snuggles and 40,273 treats for being good, good dogs.
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Instagram post 2154619301590619705_1545056450 Hello, hello! It's been some time since I took a moment to pop in and share a little something about me.... so here goes!
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I love wild places. The fewer people, the more trees, the harder to get to... those are the places I want to be.
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I'd been dreaming of Alaska for many, many years. I just knew it was somewhere I had to see. So, a few months ago, we went! I'd never seen anything like it. The color of the water was an incredible blue-green but not clear at all. The mountainsides were steep and divided by waterfalls. The people were friendly and welcoming. The buildings were old and full of history. There were bears and bald eagles (we saw both)! I could go on and on...
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If you ever have a chance to visit Alaska, I highly recommend it. Next time, I want to get further inland, go dogsledding, and experience more *wild*!
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And P.S., see that hat I'm wearing? It's my #dogsbestfriend ballcap that was given to me by one of my very favorite clients, @westpawus. Even on vacation, I'm always thinking about dogs and the work I love!
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Photo credit goes to the one and only Greg!
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Instagram post 2153155018945810846_1545056450 This, my friends, is the look of love. 😍
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Bison, his mom, and dad drove three whole hours — one-way! — for their session and I truly could not have been more honored to photograph their special bond. And although three hours may sound like a long way to travel, Bison has been all around the globe! He started life in Italy and was found wandering around a military base. He was adopted by a family but they gave him up when they moved back to the US. His furever mama adopted him and he has been with her ever since!
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Instagram post 2151735540358521465_1545056450 Do you love to be sacred by spooky Halloween movies or are you like me and prefer It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Instagram post 2150225814700862645_1545056450 Meet Coco, one of the amazing *adoptable* senior puppers I recently photographed for Lionel's Legacy! I only got to meet her for a few minutes but what I can tell you from my experience is that she's such a sweet, beautiful, soul. She has so much love to share and it just radiates from every fiber of her being. She has an award-winning smile and the most joyful eyes. I wish I could bring her home! Alas, I cannot... but maybe you can!
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Here's a little more from @lionels_legacy:
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Wow, wow, wow, this girl is awesome! Coco recently joined us after her human daddy passed away. Fortunately he did a great job of raising her because she's a sweet gal who is social and friendly with everyone she meets, big and small! She is on the tiny side, recently had a dental cleaning and enjoys interacting with kids "toddlers and up", dogs, cats and people alike. Coco has some arthritis in her back legs but does well with anti-inflammatories, she can even go up a flight of stairs! Coco is up to date on vaccines and microchipped. She enjoys walks and exploring the yard, who wouldn't when you get to live in sunny southern California! Coco is the perfect family dog and loves to be right in the middle of all the fun activities.
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Instagram post 2145181883986456011_1545056450 It's October! It's October! Is anyone else as happy as I am? I absolutely LOVE this time of year — it's time for hay rides, pumpkins, cozy sweaters, and all things spooooooky!
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Now, while I'm not a scary-movie kind of girl, I do love things that are cute-spooky, like the new Howling Haunts collection that I photographed for @petplaysf a few weeks ago. This here is @sir.winston.the.corgi modeling the new collection on the bed of this perfectly rustic old truck at @sacredmountainjulian, one of the most beautiful locations I've ever had the pleasure of photographing! All of the toys were super fun but I think Winston's favorite was the candy corn toy because he could tug it, squeak it, and crinkle it!
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Just in case you want to grab some spooooky toys for your pup? Head on over to P.L.A.Y.'s website petplay(dot)com!
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Instagram post 2143038751425690314_1545056450 Who else just LOVES fall? It's my favorite season! The colors, the crisp air, all the fun decorations, and finally being able to wear layers and boots again!
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Autumn is also a beautiful time for portraits with your pups! You can use the photos on holiday cards, to enjoy in your home, or both! October sessions are going to be gone in a flash so send me a message today if you are thinking about grabbing one before all the leaves fall!
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What's your favorite season???
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Instagram post 2141640887697362687_1545056450 Holy macaroni, you guys! Last month, I was on a ship, cruising through Alaska, when Professional Pooch (the biz I co-founded with my friend Allison) received an email congratulating us on being chosen to speak at ShutterFest 2020! I couldn't believe it. I jumped up and down! I might have screamed. OK, I definitely screamed. I skipped through the hallways and across entire decks when I saw our portrait on the website among the greats like Bambi Cantrell, Sal Cincotta, and so many others. With less than half of all applicants chosen, we are incredibly proud to have been chosen to represent the growing pet photography industry among fashion photographers, portrait masters, and wedding geniuses! We are so, so honored to be part of #shutterfest2020!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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