Rochester NY Dog Photographer

So...if you read my blog at all you must know that I love being happy.  I'm perpetually optimistic (to a fault) and I LOVE the people in my life.  No matter what.  I like talking about my clients and sharing details from the things that we do here at the studio...but rarely do I share all the boring stuff or the hard stuff. Today it's the hard stuff.  I debated whether or not to even write this entry -- I mean...how can I even come CLOSE to sharing something so personal and so hard with all of you...but I came to the conclusion that if your even here reading this -- then you either...like...


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My team has learned, much like Pavlov's dogs, to cringe when they see me come in like a whirlwind, all wound up, and say:  "Okay.  So I had this idea in the middle of the night..."   Typically that means:  A.  A lot of work.  B.  Switching directions from what they are doing to focus on something new  C.  Tammy is obsessed with thinking about this idea.  D.  Taking a lot of time  E.  A lot of work.  ::laughing:: A lot of times those ideas kind of fade away because they are impractical for whatever reason, or I notice that someone else has done something kind of along the same...


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This image from yesterday's session with Katie and Aaron just makes me happy...


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Four humans and four dogs?! An absolute riot!!! The Darlings were such an inspiring, close-knit family and a hands-down hilarious group. They along with their four furry friends had me laughing so hard I was almost crying the entire time I was shooting. 4 humans + 4 dogs officially = an incredibly fun family shoot! And....and a great deal of teamwork to get everyone looking at the camera at once. Thing is – I've learned this from Lulu – when you're a dog the simplest things are sometimes the most thrilling things in the world... GRASS!!!! OMG!!!! EVERYONE'S SITTING ON THE GRASS!!!!!...


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So.  I haven't talked about the Lu in a while.  And I just happened to get a rare image of her today -- that compels me to share. Here it is:   My dog HATES the black clicky thing.  Anytime I try to photograph her in any significant way she LITERALLY will not look in the camera.  And then she barks at me.  Loudly.  Obnoxiously.  Until I put that annoying camera away. Today was a sneak attack.  She was distracted by Jess paying attention to her. haha.  Gotcha. Lulu. Is.  The.  Best.  Dog.  Ever. And well fed. Obviously.  ;)  


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You may remember Mary and her awesome dog and horse shoot from last summer... I remember us discussing how she was dating this great guy...how happy she was...and it was obvious - -she absolutely glowed when his name came up! Fast forward to the fall when I get an AMAZING call from Mary -- that she and Ryan were engaged!  They are getting married this fall -- and as it should be -- they BOTH glow when they are together.  Ryan loves animals and nature as much as Mary does -- I can't wait to see what crazy details they come up with for their wedding day. As the day approached for their engagement...


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I realized...when I thought about doing a "year in review" post (that would be 2009 peeps.  I might be a wee bit behind.  lol) that when brides meet with me I show them wedding images...and when families meet with me I show them family images...and when seniors meet with me...I show them senior images... very rarely do I mix and cross over these groups with each other.  So...since I thought it might be interesting to push everyone into one slideshow (read:  laaazzzyy ::laughing::) -- so that there's a record of 2009 visually all together in one place.  It's pretty cool. Some images you've...


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I know I've shown a couple of these images before...but looking at them in totality made me feel like I wanted to share them as a group.  Cuz they are so cool.  And Mary is so cool.  See -- she waited and thought about having pics done with her horse and dog for two years -- before she made the decision to hire me.  Our pets are not around forever -- and you know -- i get this because my beloved dog lulu is nearing 11 -- and it's so hard.  so hard to think that someday she won't be there to snore at my feet.  So it always touches me to see what strong relationships and bonds people develop...


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I know who you are. You are thinking about the holidays (sort of).  You think...hey!  It might be a good idea to get our family photographs taken so we can.... A.  Have them. B.  Give them as Holiday Gifts C.  Print them up in holiday cards to send out! Right?  Don't try to hide it.  I know the thought has crossed your mind.  But.  It is the middle of NOVEMBER.  And if you have any HOPE of having me take your family photographs... You should call or email me right away.  You have until December 1st. So if you're reading this and thinking...OMG I have to do this...remember...   I...


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I admit it. You are hearing it here first. I am utterly and completely addicted to color.  Vibrant, muted, pastel, jewel...it doesn't really matter.  Colors just SING to me.  Every day. A lot of my clients worry when the weather is bad...and you know what my response it?  It's perfect.  Cloudy = soft beautiful light and VIBRANT colors.  Fall weather?  Bring it on baby.  LOVE the light and color at this time of year. I think if you spend enough time looking at what I do (like me... because...yeah.  duh.) you'll start to see some common things emerging: First:  I LOVE people. ...


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