Category Archives: Pets

April 2, 2025

Scotch Plains NJ Portrait Photography

Images from the soul

As an award winning NJ Portrait Photographer, I know that there are many incredibly talented photographers to choose from. While many photographers highlight their work in one genre, I love many different genres of portrait photography. I am a child portrait photographer, a pet portrait photographer, a newborn portrait photographer, a family portrait photographer, a dating portrait photographer. So I guess, at the end of the day, my genre is portrait photography.

While I offer a wide variety of session types, I approach all of my sessions the same. With my heart. I pour my heart and soul into my work and capturing and making beautiful art with my Clients. I want people to book me not only because my work speaks to them, but because they connect with me. I am an open book. Not only do I want to deliver high quality imagery and products to my clients, but I want my Clients to leave having had an EXPERIENCE and feeling wonderful and connected <3

Remeber why you invested in a NJ Portrait Photographer

As an Artist it is my absolute pleasure to collaborate with my Clients. I want nothing more than to be able to create beautiful images of you and the people (and things) that matter most to you! From initial concept and vision to choosing the best wall art for you space or cover material for your album, I am there to help you every step of the way. I believe that images are meant to be displayed proudly on the walls of your home. I believe that every time you take out your beautiful velvet covered album to lovingly flip through with your family, that you are creating another memory and experience of connection and love. These are the things that matter in the end, when all is said and done. This is why I do what I do…

December 18, 2023

A store like no other!

Dog photography is one of my favorites to shoot! And what a fun time I had photographing Holiday Pet Portraits at Bloomingdale’s at the Willowbrook Mall for their Friends and Family event! I worked with some of their Store Managers who created this adorable Holiday set for the dog photography photo op! How cute is it??? Everyone who works there is so friendly, nice and attentive. Not only to their customers, but to me as their photographer for the day. It was really such a pleasure working with all of them. I really hope I get to do it again next year!

Who let the dogs out?

We had a great turnout for these pet portraits and all of these little fur babies were just SO CUTE! My assistant for the day, my 13 year old son, challenged me to see if I would be able to guess all of the breeds as they came up. And I don’t remember what the end tally was, but I was pretty spot on for nearly all of them! I don’t know where or how or why I learned all these different dog breeds, but you might just say I have a bit of a special talent when it comes to that. Now to figure out what this special power can do for me LOL!

I had planned on doing this solo, but I’m so happy my son came with me. I didn’t think about how much work and effort it would be to bring all of my equipment in, set it up, break it down, etc. It sure does help having a big strong teenager who suddenly towers over me there to help me with all of it. And we got to spend some nice quality time together which I have been missing. I also think it was good for him to see his mom hard at work, doing what she loves to do.

Mall rats

After the dog photography we took a stroll around the mall and I was transported through time and space to my childhood. The mall was the place to go when I was in my early teenage years! And admittedly I have not been to a mall in a long time. Quite possibly pre COVID?? Is that crazy? Is it possible? I don’t know, but it sure was nice to see the mall filled with people.

We went over to Champs, another store I haven’t been to in years to see what kind of clothes they were selling. I figured that my assistant earned some fresh new threads and we were able to get some nice deals on a couple of sweatshirts and plain solid t’s. He also found a really sweet Nike shirt that had a cool retro vibe. So I’d say all in all, it was a really great day <3

Thank you for your service <3

One of my dog models was a beautiful service do named Sage. Something about her just captivated me. I think it was those soulful eyes <3 I had to turn her image into a portrait. I do love doing these, but dog photography composites take a good deal more of time and effort to do. I thought it would be fun to show you a little before and after of that!

Now for the Holiday Photos!

To see more of my pet photogrpahy, click here!

November 23, 2023

Zena (with a “z”) Warrior Princess!

Zena’s mom and dad reached out to me wanting to get some printed portraits of their baby Zena. Although Zena isn’t a baby. I believe she is about 5 years old. But dang, she has some puppy energy!

I love that about photography. I can be photographing Newborns one day and then dogs the next! Have you seen my dog photos? No? Well, you can see more of them here.

Mountain Dogs

Zena is a Entlebucher Mountain Dog, a breed related to the Bernese Mountain dogs. If you know anything about Bernies, you know that they are BIG dogs! They’re awesome actually. And lately you may have seen some Bernese Mountain Dogs mixed with Poodles, yielding the Bernedoodle! These dogs are so beautiful and I especially love their coloring. You can see the relation between Zena and the Bernies by their coloring for sure! I took an adorable photo of my friend’s Bernedoodle, Dexter, a couple of years ago. Here he is after stopping by my neighbor’s place, Simply Groomed.

Say Cheese for your dog photos!

We took a ton of photos of Zena and in the end her mom and dad chose these 2 final images for their selections. And I have to say, I think they picked some good ones!

I don’t think it occurs to many people to have their dog photos done, but I love it! And they ARE a part of our family so why wouldn’t we want some portraits of them to hang around the home?

August 26, 2023

Pet Portrait Special

In honor of National Dog Day, and the 1 year anniversary of my pup’s “gotcha day”, I will be offering a Pet Portraits Promotion for the month of September!

$99 Pet Portrait Sessions!

These will be 15 minute professional portrait sessions of your pup. Includes 1 8×10 and matching digital file. Gallery reveal and image selection will take place immediately after with the option to purchase additional products. That’s over $300 in savings! Check out some of my pet portraits HERE!

BOOK NOW!

January 21, 2020

Pet Portraiture

As a mom to a 18 year old kitty cat named Captain and a 2 year old (100 pound) puppy named Roscoe, I know how much our fur babies mean to our families. They are often with us through many stages of life and more often than not they are our first real experience with parenting!

I know for me, portraits of my pets are just as important as the portraits I take of my children. And I want to share that with you. I cover a wide range of portrait styles and my pet portraits are truly a collaboration with my families to make sure we get the images that speak most to you and encapsulate your pet’s unique personality.

End of Life Sessions

While most of my pet portraits take place in The Studio, I also offer end of life sessions outside of The Studio to document final days celebrating the love and bond between a family and their special pets. Contact me via phone or e-mail to schedule these.