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June, 2024

SHAMELESS PRIDE FOR MY DOGS (or good news about me)!

The publisher of Mount Pleasant Magazine asked me to write my impression of what it felt like to receive the Best Pet Photographer recognition under the Best of Mount Pleasant program for the 7th year in a row. It's a quick read - check it out here, page 114.

Also, I am SO PROUD of Roux and Gracie! The tail end of my VA/MD trip was spent relaxing with friends at their lake house and I wanted to try paddleboarding while I was in a gator-free body of water - which I did. But first, I photo'd Roux and Gracie on the SUP with my friend, Robin. They did GREAT! Surefooted and confident, neither of these clowns knocked her in the lake and both gave me adorable photos as a souvenir.

Gotta take time out for a smooch.

EVENTS

As an UPCOMING event note, I'm so excited to announce we set our Santa fundraiser dates for November 16 and 17 at Woof Gang Bakery in Mount Pleasant again! We love partnering with them for this annual tradition! This year's new backdrop has arrived and it's GORGEOUS - and I have several elves already committed so things are coming together already. There are now event pages created on Facebook for both dates (please scroll to the bottom of this page for links) where updates will post so go check them out, turn on post notifications, or just subscribe to the mailing list for updates. Please consider this your FOUR MONTHS' NOTICE. :)

CLIENT SESSIONS

Although we shot the source content in the spring, a project I had been working on for my pals at K9 Resorts in Mount Pleasant came together beautifully and we produced it as a large wall piece for their facility. These box dogs are staff pets at K9 and we had a blast creating this! And yes, they were actually photo'd in boxes.

I had some lovely client sessions here in SC before I left and then several wonderful sessions during my trip back to Northern VA. Who could have predicted months ago when I scheduled the trip and slotted the sessions that the very weekend I'd be there would have RECORDBREAKING temps! All good - it meant moving some sessions around a bit to accommodate more favorable temperatures, but my NoVA folks were all very agreeable and I appreciate their cooperation. Let's face it, no one wants photos of a melting dog (or kids ... or themselves)! It all worked out though. I'm still editing from my trip so will have to share those in my next e-mailout.

SHELTERS/RESCUES

My YTD shelter/rescue work now totals 260 adoptables through the end of June. Please adopt or foster if you can. The animals need us all in whatever way we can help.

Also, I am always so happy to hear a foster has been adopted and that the photos played a part in their journey. Often it's an adopter who shared that they saw a photo or a post and it made them go to the shelter or inquire about a particular pet, and the rest is history. In June, I had a few special fosters who came for photos and I learned soon after that they had been adopted (or have an adopter pending). I always appreciate when groups use high quality photos and push them out to the community to help get animals placed! There is a neverending stream of need, so when I hear about these successes it really keeps me going.

Marcus from Dorchester Paws - adopted! And a note from his foster mom :)

Dory and Coco, sisters from The Bridge Between Animal Rescue - adopted together!

Toto from The Bridge Between Animal Rescue - adoption pending!

And these cute babies photo'd in June are coming available for adoption in July, so help me get them marked from FOSTER to ADOPTED in my database!

Sam and Libby, available in July via Dorchester Paws

Jay and Robin, available soon via Charleston Animal Society

Honey, via Charleston Animal Society

Sparrow, available soon via Charleston Animal Society

CONDOLENCES

I'd like to offer my deepest sympathies to the Lowcountry Dog Magazine family on the unexpected loss of Alyssa Helms, social media manager - specifically to Brian (publisher) and Lovey (canine correspondent, and Alyssa's companion). We were all shocked and saddened by the news of her passing. She was a naturally beautiful girl who was so devoted to LCD''s mission and her compassion toward and support of our area shelters and rescues were enviable. Whether it was at LCD or other community events, or through my work with the magazine, Alyssa was always vibrant, sparkly and agreeable and I know this loss will be felt for quite some time. Rest peacefully, sweet girl. It was an honor to know you.

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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 does fill quickly and I do encourage reserving your space about 3-4 weeks out from when you want your session. This allows you the most opportunity to secure a preferred date/time of day and to have sufficient time for grooming appointments, etc. As of 7/4/24 my next available OUTDOOR weekend session slot is the morning of 9/28/24 (with the exception of shorter morning only beach sessions during the summer). Outdoor weekday sessions will resume September 3. Reminder, I don't otherwise shoot outdoors in SC in July and August so those months are studio sessions ONLY. It is simply too hot for the dogs and kinda miserable for humans too. Scheduling a rain date is also recommended at the time we reserve your session (no charge to hold the 2nd date).

Studio offers more scheduling flexibility, of course, as we aren't constrained by temperatures or outdoor light. #foodforthought

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UPCOMING EVENTS & SCHEDULING NOTES (updated 7/4/24)

Ongoing: Adoptable Animal Photo Sessions 

July 20 - 28, 2024 | PickMeSC - a statewide adoption event! (Check back for details.)

August, 2024 | Artist Display at Goose Creek City Complex

October 26, 2024 | Howloween at Del Webb (more to follow)

November 16, 2024 | Day One, Santa Pet Photos at WoofGang Bakery - Mount Pleasant.

November 17, 2024 | Day Two, Santa Pet Photos at WoofGang Bakery - Mount Pleasant.

November 23, 2024 | Charleston Animal Society's Paws in the Park, N. Charleston Riverfront Park

Away/Downtime Dates:

July and August, 2024 - studio sessions only (outdoor sessions will resume in September, 2024)

September 4 - 8, 2024

November 1 - 6, 2024

December 23, 2024- January 3, 2025

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