Lucy the Great - Cavalier King Charles Memorial Session at AIDS Garden (Belmont Harbor, Chicago)

Lucy, oh sweet Lucy. I am so honored I was able to create these love-filled photos for Lucy and her mama at the beautiful AIDS Garden in Belmont Harbor. Gorgeous Lucy has since crossed the Rainbow Bridge but her mom got these photos in last fall while Lucy was still in good spirits. I have such a soft spot for these old pups, the sweetest souls.

When I say photography is all about relationships to me, this is what I mean. The bond between these two, as well as the love, is so evident and that’s all that matters to me. Photos of your dog on their own are great, of course & I’ll take those too, but make sure you’re in the photos as well.

You are so loved, sweet girl and I know your mama misses you so much. Until you meet again, I’m so glad she has these photos to cherish and hold onto along with all of the memories you made together.

Pet Session with Phoebe the Rescue at the 606 Trail in Bucktown, Chicago

Last year I donated a pet session to One Tail at a Time rescue for their annual Houndstooth Ball benefit. Phoebe’s mom (aka human) won my photo session and I was so pleased to meet the both of them. We met up at the little park by Ipsento right off of the 606 trail on Milwaukee Avenue and I got to photograph Phoebe running around in her element. I feel so fortunate to be able to give back to rescue organizations that work so hard to give animals like Phoebe a great life. Bring me alllllllll the dogs for these lifestyle playful sessions! I love documenting their personalities, quirks and all the things that make you love them so much. I often wonder if I was a dog in a past life because I have some deep unexplainable connection with them - I love dogs way more than a lot of humans ;) So glad to have met you A & Phoebe!

Sunny Day Heading Your Way - Chicago Lifestyle Pet Photo Session

Meet Sunny! She won the pet contest I held back in August and we did her mini photo session recently in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago. Her and her dog-mom met me at Frasca, a restaurant with a cute patio & a sangria stand, which was a beautiful backdrop for their session. I love love love twinkle lights in photos, especially in the fall golden hour! I had so much fun exploring my neighboring neighborhood with Sunny & checking out alllll of the painted mural walls, the L stop and of course the sangria stand. Sunny is only 6 months new, but she was surprisingly easy to photograph! Most pups that age don’t like to sit still for a photo, let alone pose like Miss Sunny! All of the patrons at Frasca, and the fellow dogs walking by, loved her too. It was so great to meet you, sweet Sunny. You’re bringing a lot of sunshine to people in this often-dark year :)