HELLO!
I’m Stacey. I’m based in Burlington, Ont., where I live with my family, which includes a golden retriever who won’t retrieve named Maggie, and a bossypants tuxedo cat named Kitty. We also have loving memories of our heart dog, Chloe.
I don’t mind nose prints on my car windows or slobber on my freshly-laundered jeans. A 15-minute walk turns into an hour because I stop to pet every dog I come across, and I’m happiest when I wake up to find the dog and cat hogging the bed. I don’t think a home is complete until it’s been filled with the joys and adventures of pet ownership.
Because of the special place they hold in our hearts, it is so important to cherish our pets and their unique personalities while we have the chance. I love providing people with keepsakes of their pets that will last a lifetime.
HOW IT STARTED
THE HEART DOG
It all started with a dog – don’t all great love stories start with a dog? (they should!). Chloe was our first dog as an adult couple. We found her online – she was free to a good home. I happened to get a camera for my birthday that year and I started photographing everything about her: sleeping (I took a million of these), her toes, her nose, inside, outside, the list goes on. I liked taking photos of her just being herself.
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I STARTED VOLUNTEERING
I really enjoyed photographing animals and I wanted to do more. I reached out to our local humane society and I started visiting weekly to take pictures of the dogs and cats available for adoption. Not only was it a therapeutic break to spend time with them, but I learned a lot about working with different personalities, from timid and fearful to reactive and high-energy.
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PET PHOTOGRAPHY – IT’S A THING
I started Happy Tails Pet Photography to offer my photography services to people who love their pets like family. We photograph family milestones, so why shouldn’t we create memories of our furry family members, too? They’re with us for such a short time, and time is fleeting.
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WHERE I AM TODAY
I’ve photographed hundreds of pets over the last 12 years. I love that each one is unique, and I’m constantly in awe of the human-animal bond. I’ve heard stories of survival, tragedy, love and heartbreak, and how our pets are there through it all, offering comfort, support and companionship. Capturing the character and authenticity of pets for the people who love them is an honour, and it brings me joy!
Stacey knows how important it is to capture the images of the pets we know and love.
LET’S CONNECT
Are you ready to book your Burlington area pet photography session or learn more?
I’m an experienced pet photographer – my specialty is capturing pets in a candid and natural way in outdoor locations throughout the Halton area (Burlington, Oakville, Milton). My photographs capture the authentic moments of pets being pets, and the smiles and laughter that every four-legged family member brings into our hearts.
To get the ball rolling (there are balls, too?), drop me a note and I’ll respond within 24 hours.
