YOUR OUTDOOR, FOUR SEASON DOG PHOTOGRAPHER
calgary and Southern Alberta
Welcome to my world of outdoor dog photography. Our studio is the natural, outdoor world.
Animals have always been my obsession. After graduating from the University of Calgary (B.SC. Zoology), I ventured out into field work in the Rockies and on the BC coast. Now I’m using my zoologist degree and puppy training experience toward my photography career. My biologist experience comes in handy when understanding your dog’s behaviour and getting the best images imaginable!
When I’m not photographing client’s dogs, I’m enjoying the outdoors by hiking, location scouting, and just enjoying what nature teaches me on every single adventure. My pomskies Parka and Pongo are almost always with me! (Parka has had his own Facebook and Instagram account @parkathepomsky for several years, and he’s always been my muse.) I have a super supportive family that is patient with my hours of social media, email, newsletters and client communications.
What’s my fuel? Sharing my clients’ reactions to their dog’s brand new session images: artistic, vivid, detailed displays of their dog in nature. It’s such a motivator and an inspiration for me!
Outdoor in all four seasons? You bet. We can get spectacular photos of your dog enjoying every season. I’m geared up for spring, summer, fall and especially our Canadian winter.
local rescue organizations
Community involvement is so important to me. Although there are many charitable organizations that rescue dogs within the Calgary Area, I’m happy to announce that I support and photograph dogs that need homes for Heart Mountain Rescue (Canmore area) and Pause4Change in Calgary, Alberta.
DOGS AS WILDLIFE
Years ago, I came up with a concept of showing off our dogs as wildlife art. It started with a love of limited-edition prints by Glen Loates, Carl Brenders and Robert Bateman. Wouldn’t it be great if I could photograph dogs as they experience the outdoors? This journey has guided me to a style of dog photography that is nature-focused and heartwarming at the same time.
right now
April 5, 2024
While the spring decides whether it’s going to stay or go (snow, mild, snow, mild), I’m out on the prairie getting seemingly unlimited space and enjoying some photography with my dogs.
Feeling so honoured! I’ve been selected as the Artist of the Month by Big Metal Prints. Thanks for Kaiden, Rob and everyone there for showcasing my dog photography and art!
Spruce Meadows is having their first ever PetFest April 19, 20 & 21! Can’t wait to be a part of this - meeting new clients and vendors and helping dog lovers plan their photo session adventures. Drop by the booth and see the classic paper prints (framed) and examples of my new metal prints. There will be a giveaway of a complete session!
Supporting
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Pet to Nature Canada
Aquamation After-life Pet Care
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Bragg creek trails
West Bragg Creek Community/Trails
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3 OF HOUNDS DOG TRAINING SERVICES
Our Dog Trainer
https://www.3ofhounds.com
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HEART MOUNTAIN RESCUE
100% volunteer dog rescue in the Canmore Area of Alberta
https://www.heartmountainrescue.org
“It’s nature itself that creates the most beautiful pictures. I’m only choosing the perspective.”
Katja Michael