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Dogs In Winter Gallery
Dogs in Winter I personally love winter, especially when we have a beautiful dusting of snow to play in. The winter colors tend to be a bit cooler than the autumn tones that I generally prefer, but the location and wardrobe can play a big factor in that, too. Check...
What to Wear in Your Winter Photoshoot
Raise your hand if you love winter!!!!🙋♀️❄️ It's also okay if you'd prefer to be sipping a tropical cocktail under a palm tree but tolerate winter for your snow dog, or just want to make the best of winter in Michigan. As a Newfie and Great Pyr mix mom I just accept...
How to Prep For Your Cat’s Photoshoot in Your Home
Ready for some professional photos of your cat? Prepping for a cat photoshoot can look a little different than a dog! When I photograph dogs, I direct them through poses and locations. However, when I photograph cats, they direct me, period! Cats are notorious for...
New Year’s Resolutions – With Your Dog
3, 2, 1... HAPPY NEW YEAR!! It's that time of year again: time to commit to personal growth, life-changing goals, and all the "New Year, New you's you can think of. I LOVE New Year's, it's a blank slate and anything is possible. And I love making resolutions. But I...
Christmas movie night with your dog
Is there anything better than snuggling under a cozy blanket and binging on Christmas movies with your dog? Hello, Hallmark Channel! Or maybe you're like me and are still wrapping presents (all that dog/cat hair on the tape is just added holiday spirit, right?)...
Dog-friendly Christmas tree farms
Looking for the perfect Christmas tree and don't want to leave your pup at home? Here are some suggestions on making the most of your adventure and you can download a list of twelve Metro Detroit tree farms that are dog-friendly.Tips for bringing your dog to the...
Holiday parades for you and your dog
Our pups are family, so when it comes to celebrating the holidays I'm always looking for ways to include them in the festivities. From previous experiences we've ruled out any helping with the gift wrapping or cooking, but watching the Hallmark Christmas movies with...
Where to Take Your Reactive Dog for an Adventure
If you have a reactive dog, or even just a "selective" dog, then you know the struggle of trying to find somewhere that's both safe and fun for them to enjoy an adventure. Without giving you major anxiety. Our Emmie was not a fan of other dogs without a nice, slow...
Destination Stony Creek Metropark
Picture Perfect - pet photoshoots at Stony Creek Metropark Stony Creek Metropark is one of my favorite spots to take pet photos. There are several trails in the park that allow dogs on leashes (the leashes have been edited out of these images). The trails are perfect...
Top 5 Dog-Friendly Patios in Royal Oak
In case you haven't noticed I'm all about spending time with dogs around here! Whether it's playing Pet Photo Bingo (sign up here!), heading to the local baseball games, or scheduling a photoshoot to capture this time in their lives, creating memories with your dogs...
Pet Photo Bingo game
Are you ready to have some fun with your pet while learning how to take better pictures of him/her? Then this is an event you don't want to miss and can be done right from the comfort of your home! Last year I started a fun game of Pet Photo Bingo and there were so...
Ultimate Guide for Michigan Dachshunds
Dachshunds are the one of the best breeds in the world. They're loyal, affectionate and love to play. I'm amazed at how much personality can fit in those little bodies, which could explain why they're so long! I love being around and photographing doxies so I've...
Dog-friendly Sporting Events in Michigan
Dog-friendly Sporting Events in Michigan Summer is finally upon us and I don't know about you, but I am pumped that it's finally here. With the warmer weather comes all kinds of activities outdoors and I know you want to include your dogs whenever you can. I've...
5 Michigan Golden Retriever Instagram accounts to follow
February 3rd is National Golden Retriever Day. Of course we all know that every day is Golden Retriever day, but it is nice to get the national shout out, right? I encourage everyone to share photos of their Goldens across social media. Let's bring some sunshine...
Holiday Gifts for Pet People
Holiday Gift Guide for Pet People - Made in Michigan Looking for that perfect holiday gift for a pet lover? Or maybe you need a little retail therapy for yourself or gift ideas for your own pet 🙂 Here are some of my favorite ideas that also support Michigan...
Dog-friendly apple orchards in southeastern Michigan
Picking apples and stocking up on apple cider at a local farm has been our family tradition for over 20 years. Even when I wasn't living in Michigan I would schedule a trip home each fall so we wouldn't miss a year. Back then it was all about my nephews and getting...
2020 Pawdacious Awards
It's that time of year again, a review of some the most "award-worthy" images from last year. And I think we can all agree that last year was quite the doozy. All the more reason for some photos to make you smile, right? As you might have guessed, these awards are...
2019 Outtakes and Derpy Dogs
The best Pawdacious Portraits pet portrait outtakes and silly awards from 2019.
Dog friendly beaches in Michigan
A guide and map to the dog friendly beaches in Michigan.
Bark in the Park – Comerica
What to expect at the Bark in the Park Tigers baseball games Bark in the Park is a series of Tigers baseball games that allow dogs. I attended my first event a few years ago, and I'm so happy they're back. I can’t imagine watching a game any other way! And the best...
Worldwide Dog Photographer – Germany travel pet portraits
Impromptu dog photoshoot on the highest peak in Germany I’m standing on the observation deck of the Zugsptize, over 9,700 feet up in Germany, looking out over the snow covered peaks. It took a nerve-wracking ride on the record breaking Seilbahn Zugspitze cable car...
Derpy dogs of the year 2018
My favorite outtakes and derpy dogs Over the course of the year I took a lot of photographs of pets. Expressions can change in an instant - from facial expressions to body language (if you’ve got a dog with big ears you know exactly what I mean!) so I take a ton of...
International Pet Photographer – portrait session in Italy
Yep, you read that right, Pawdacious Portraits has officially gone international! Earlier this year I had the chance to work with the cutest dachshund in Verona, Italy. Little P and his family are stationed on an American base in Italy so this adorable dog is...