Enjoy the Toronto Summer | Preventing Heatstroke in Dogs
Hello Summer!! A combination of nicer weather and a city/province that has been in lockdown for soooo long can be a potent combination - lots of people and pups ready to step outside and into the heat!Most of us know that it is wise to take short walks in the early...
Piper | Photographing Puppies During a Pandemic
Back in November - before the most recent pandemic restrictions in Ontario - I took a walk in the park on a gorgeous late Fall day. There were others who had had the same idea, but there was one huge significant difference between the rest of the people and I. Every...
So you want to be a model? 5 Things to Know About Pet Models
"My dog would love to model for you!" "My cat has a really unique look and would be perfect as a model." I hear these types of comments whenever someone finds out that I am a commercial pet photographer (see site). And then they usually proceed to show me lots of...
Dog Wedding in Toronto | A Tail of 2 Pugs
On Wednesday, August 5, 2020, you could feel that love was in the air in downtown Toronto as Miss Pickles & Tyson tied the knot at Stackt Market. It was a beautiful evening - not too hot or too cold - as the 2 pugs exchanged their vows. And I'll admit, I liked...
Summer Safety Tips for Dogs + Cats | Toronto
Summer has finally arrived in Toronto and, with it, the heat! Despite any grumbling, it can be fairly simple for us humans to stay cool in the summer. Thanks to the gift of opposable thumbs, we have choices - we can turn on the air conditioning in our homes and cars,...
Khaleesi | Toronto Puppy Photography Series
It was mum that first contacted me. She was so excited because the family was welcoming a brand new puppy into the home and she wanted to document it. I, of course, was thrilled to hear this because the mere idea of photographing a new puppy is always a special high...
Hound & Purr’s 1st Anniversary Party
On Sunday, September 30, 2019, Hound & Purr celebrated their 1st anniversary. The day was busy with 3 events: 1. A dog fashion show put on by the Little White Dog; 2. A meet-and-greet with some of Toronto's famous pups (Maximillion, Dexter, Prince Louix CXIII, and...
Swissridge DoodleRomp
Saturday, August 17, 2019 was the date selected for the 6th annual Swissridge DoodleRomp. Looking at the weather during the couple of days beforehand, it was forecasting the worst of weather. I had therefore emailed the organizer to ask her if we had a Plan B in case...
Ice Cream Social | Studio Opening
We opened our studio with a bang on August 23, 2019 with an Ice Cream Social in our new studio, located in Brampton. We had lots of furry visitors, met up with old clients, and made tons of new friends. And, of course, enjoyed ice cream courtesy of Barker &...
Park & Bark Event | May 11, 2019
We had a ton of fun last Saturday with Andrea Bertucci, a real estate agent who serves the Leslieville area, at the first Park & Bark event of 2019. For those who do not know, Park & Bark is a dog festival and outdoor market that works its way around Toronto...
Softchoice | dog@work Toronto
I think you would be hard pressed to find a more dog-friendly workplace than the one the folks at Softchoice enjoy. That much is apparent when you first step inside their Liberty Village offices and are greeted by Clyde (pictured below), an impressive presa canario...
Dog Portrait Award for Toronto Posh Pets® Photography
I have a confession to make - I have never entered a print competition. It is one of those things that I never got around to because choosing images to enter into a competition is a job in itself, and requires you to step away from from your images and analyze them...
Myca, The Director of Happiness |dog@work Toronto
Lots of organizations in Toronto and the GTA these days participate in Bring Your Dog to Work Day. Some routinely have well-behaved pups in their workplaces each day. But, how many corporate canines actually have a role and a title?A dog with a corporate job?I would...
Bo, The German Shepherd of Cottage Country | Collingwood Dog Photography
When I got a call from Bo's mum, she was clear. She wanted to create a beautiful portrait of her german shepherd while he was still young and healthy, in the prime of her life. Which was absolutely wonderful! I cannot stress enough how important it is to think of...
3 Tips for a Successful Bring Your Dog to Work Day
Tomorrow is a special day - it's Bring Your Dog to Work Day! And I thought what better way to celebrate than by speaking with Sharon Jennings from The Office Dog. She is the go-to person for aspiring office-friendly dogs and dog-friendly offices and is a...