January, 2025
Well, happy new year! I entered 2025 with a planned workbreak and, let me tell you, I *12/10* recommend doing this for yourself occasionally. I have had an extended visit to see my family since Christmas day, and brought with me only business things I wanted to refresh for 2025, including this website, which hadn't been fully updated in about five years! The stress I felt last night as I watched 4,278 files vanish from my old site - a collection of 17 years of updating and adding, but never re-starting with a clean slate - was palpable. It feels good to have it done now though, so take a browse if you get a chance. Maybe you'll see one of your session photos in use somewhere.
SHAMELESS PRIDE FOR MY DOGS (or good news about me)!
I am so pleased to announce I was voted as the 2025 Best Pet Photographer in Mount Pleasant Magazine's annual campaign! This is my 8th year in row to earn this seal and I am so appreciative of everyone's votes and confidence. And just in time for the web refresh!
I was then further surprised by Mount Pleasant Magazine when the publisher sent me a screenshot of a feaure in the January Best Of MP issue, mostly focused on my volunteer work with our shelters and rescues, and my recent award for National Philanthropy Day. I really am grateful that people care and see the value in my efforts.
Roux and Gracie are, of course, on my trip with me and yesterday we celebrated Roux's 10th Gotcha Day anniversary! These dogs know how to vacation like nobody's business, so rest assured, they are having a relaxing time too!
2025 will also FINALLY see the roll-out of my stock photo offering for pet-related businesses! I back-burnered this project for a couple of years, but this trip has given me the time I have needed to really pull it together. If you are interested, please inquire and you can be among the first to know when it's launched.
CLIENT SESSIONS
Holding my end-of-year fundraisers in November gave me personal time in December to prepare for the holidays, which is something I rarely have. I still managed to squeak in a few beautiful sessions before I left SC though.
Looking forward to continuing my work with so many wonderful families!
SHELTERS/RESCUES
My end-of-year count for adoptables photo'd in 2024 landed at 517 - not a record by any means, but still that means I was fortunate enough to meet that many beautiful, loving, deserving adoptable animals! Don't mind the collage-maker watermark; their website wasn't secure so I didn't pay to remove it. :)
REMINDERS - GENERAL
My current event schedule is always posted on this page as well as my main page. If you don't feel like checking back from time to time, you can subscribe to the mailing list. I only send ONE email per month (and sometimes, not even that!). You can unsubscribe at any time, and I never share with or sell your information to partners or third parties.
My session calendar fills quickly and in 2025, I am only offering sessions 5 days/week so I do encourage reserving your space about 3-4 weeks out (or more) from when you want your session. This allows you the best opportunity to secure your preferred date/time of day and to have sufficient lead time for grooming appointments, etc. Scheduling a rain date is also recommended at the time we reserve your session (no charge to hold the 2nd date).
Studio is always an option too and is an especially cozy option during the chilly winter months!
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UPCOMING EVENTS & SCHEDULING NOTES (updated 12/31/24)
Ongoing: Adoptable Animal Photo Sessions
February 14-16, 2025 | SEWE
March 19, 2025 | Portrait event at K9 Resorts - Mount Pleasant
April 12, 2025 | Woofstock
July and August 2025 | No outdoor sessions (although studio will remain an option)
Away/Downtime Dates:
- December 23, 2024 - January 11, 2025
- April 13-17, 2025
- September 5-9, 2025
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