Before I officially launched Happy Tails a few years back, I sent a letter to a few area shelters asking if they might be interested in my services as a volunteer photographer. The Burlington Humane Society (BHS) responded right away, and shortly after I started visiting the shelter a few times each month to photograph…
If you’re stuck for present ideas for those difficult-to-buy-for people on your Christmas list this year, why not consider a gift that gives — one that will go towards helping pets in need for the holiday season and beyond. A small donation can go a long way towards providing a safe and warm place for…
I took two weeks off in July to unplug and spend some quality time with my family. It was so nice to slow down, and not worry about the day-to-day tasks like packing lunches and setting alarms. And I loved seeing my son every day! This year we did a “staycation” and planned a series…
It was another great year for the Burlington Humane Society’s 2014 Arfmazing Race and Pooch Promenade fundraiser! This year I volunteered to photograph the event, rather than have a booth (like I did last year and the year before), and I had so much fun wandering around and meeting so many pups of all different…
Wow, what a day at the 2013 Arfmazing Race fundraiser for the Burlington Humane Society! The weather this year was just perfect, with sunny skies and a calm breeze off Lake Ontario. Spencer Smith Park in downtown Burlington, Ont., was filled with dogs and their people racing for prizes in this super fun and friendly…
I have to admit, being a pet photographer can be a little lonely. It’s such a niche that there aren’t many others out there specializing to this degree, and I often feel left to my own devices when navigating through the business and art of photographing pets. The same feeling applies to my volunteering. Until…
