There’s a reason fall is my favourite time of year to shoot. The light gets softer, the colours turn to gold and rust and deep amber, and for a few short weeks, all of Niagara turns into one big backdrop. But before we get to my favourite spots to shoot in (that’s coming in my next post!), let’s talk about the question I get asked most as soon as a fall session gets booked: what do I wear?

If you’re searching this, you might be picturing a specific photo of your dog — maybe hanging in your hallway, maybe on the desk you sit at every day. Before you get there, it helps to know what a session with me actually costs and where that money goes. See more recent work here The […]

There’s a particular kind of love that comes with an older dog. They are simply incredibly beautiful and soulful. You notice their age in the grey creeping across their muzzle, the way they take the stairs a little slower, the extra bit of time before they get up to greet you. And somewhere in there, […]

Some of my favourite dog portraits have been made at Niagara Shores Park — and most people driving past have no idea it’s even there. It is truly a hidden gem. Tucked off Lakeshore Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake, this quiet stretch of Lake Ontario shoreline is one of those hidden spots that feels like a secret. […]

You have a thousand photos of your dog on your phone — and not one of them on your wall. Fine art dog photography is the difference between a snapshot and a portrait you’ll treasure for life. Here’s what it really is, and why it matters.

Ravine Vineyard in Niagara-on-the-Lake is one of the most beautiful backdrops for pet photography in the region — rolling green hills, lush vines, and light that does all the work for you.

TASC Tulip Farm in Niagara-on-the-Lake is one of the most breathtaking settings for pet photography in the region — and for a few short weeks every spring, those fields of pink and red blooms make for portraits that look like paintings.

Golden hour isn’t just pretty — it’s the difference between a snapshot and a portrait that stops you in your tracks. Here’s why I plan every session around the light, and why Niagara’s locations make that light extraordinary.

Niagara wine country is one of the most dog-welcoming destinations in Ontario — and it’s also one of the most beautiful. Here’s a local’s guide to the best dog-friendly wineries, trails, and patios worth visiting with your pup.

Your dog is family — so why leave them out of the family photos? Here’s everything you need to know to pull off a beautiful family dog session, from what to wear to how to get everyone (including the dog) to cooperate.