Have you ever sensed your pet trying to tell you something, without saying a word? Animal communication is a powerful, intuitive connection that reveals their deepest thoughts, emotions, and needs. As a pet psychic, I help people receive messages from their pets—whether they're here with us or in spirit. Whether it’s love, wisdom, or even a little humor, your pet always has something important to share.
Read MoreThe holidays are here—a season filled with warmth, joy, and cherished memories just waiting to be captured. This year, I’m thrilled to share some exciting news: a photo of my very own Stanley with Santa has been featured in ParadePets! Capturing this festive moment was such a joy, and seeing it showcased in ParadePets is a true honor. At 16 years old, Stanley’s sweet, wise face alongside the jolly man in red perfectly embodies the magic of holiday pet portraits.
This photo holds a special place in my heart as one of my very first Santa pet photos, captured three years ago when I launched my pet photography studio. It brings back memories of a lively marathon day of pet and family portraits at Urban Pooch, where I photographed over 100 dogs with Santa Claus.
Read MoreOur homes are filled with personal touches that express who we are. Naturally, you may want to display dog photography portraits in your home as a pet owner. After all, photos of our loved ones, including our pets, offer comfort and sanctuary, fill our living spaces with personal touches, and help make them feel cozy.
Read MoreAs Valentine's Day approaches, Stan's Photo has teamed up with Urban Pooch on February 3rd and 4th to bring you a special weekend of heartfelt pet portrait sessions of the one you love. On Saturday, February 3rd, the photo studio will be set up at RAYGUN in Andersonville for full one-hour pet portrait sessions, including the Dogs of Andersonville project and Human + Friend pet portraits. Then, on Sunday, February 4th, from 11 am-3 pm, you can sign up to get a special 20-minute Mini Pooch Valentine Portrait in collaboration with Urban Pooch. Mini Pooch Valentine Portraits will be ready just before Valentine's Day! Reservations required. Hosted at RAYGUN in Chicago. Click to learn more and reserve.
Read MoreMy first experience with dog training was in a corporate environment. My therapist suggested I watch “The Dog Whisperer” with Cesar Milan to learn and be more assertive in the workplace. So, I took on the challenge, watched several seasons in marathon style in under a week, and took away one critical lesson from Cesar: to change a dog's behavior, you must first change the owner's.
Immediately, I noted where my behavior fell short and began applying dog training to my boss. While it inspired some exciting responses, it truly empowered me to change my environment and move on to better things. That was nearly two decades ago. I still use that lesson today but now apply dog whispering in my dog portrait studio.
My first pet portrait photo shoot was in a client's home, with a notable learning curve, chasing the dog with my camera for several hours. I was exhausted at the end of the shoot, not satisfied, allowing the dog to be in charge. There had to be a better way to achieve incredible dog portraits of a family's best friend and for a dog lover to display in their home.
Read MoreIt is easy to get caught up in life's hectic schedule. I can be startled when something pulls me from my focus and asks me to pause. Have you read the bio on my website? When I looked at it the other day, it was a small reminder, even to me, how a single photo can make us feel good.
Read MoreA little magic is at play regarding dog photography, but being prepared goes a long way when putting a dog in front of the camera. We promise to be prepared when you arrive with what we do best, plus take care of the magic, but your help is needed to get the most out of your dog portrait session in the photo studio.
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