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September, 2024

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

** I have to start this with an important request - in case you haven't already voted, it would be so meaningful to my micro-business to be selected as Best Pet Photographer for 2025 under the Mount Pleasant Magazine competition. If we have worked together for your pets, or perhaps during photos of adoptables for a shelter or rescue, or working with a foster, or through a fundraiser and you feel I have earned it AND wouldn’t mind sending a vote my way, I’d appreciate it. This type of recognition is so important to my small business and helps me continue doing what I love! You have to vote in 15 categories, but locals won’t have any problem finding great businesses to support here – just pick and choose your categories and your nominees! Thank you in advance, either way. You can VOTE HERE (it's free!). The voting period ends October 6, I believe, so time is of the essence. **

I was away in early September to celebrate my dad's birthday before the 'busy season' kicked into high-gear. Thankfully his birthday fell early in the month because it's going to be full-tilt between now and close to the holidays. Wish me luck! He and I did squeeze in a bridge walk though and it was one of my favorites ever! We aren't great at selfies so no judgment please! This man right here though, I tell you ... he's one of a kind.

In September, I completed my cover and feature project for Lowcountry Dog Magazine starring half of the 6-pack from Peace.Love.Doxies ...

and threw a second article in the mix just for fun (page 14)! You can check it out here.

SAD NEWS

While we were away, Roux's neighborhood bestie and walking pal, a sweet senior dog named Rambo, said his goodbye. Rambo and his dog-dad spent most Sunday mornings at The Battery catching sunrise and wandering downtown before the city would really awaken. Rambo has been sorely missed on our walks and I know his humans are devastated. Our pets aren't in our lives for very long, and it's never long enough. Because of this, I don't mind skipping out on things like travel if they can't go too, because I really don't want to be away from them. I try to always remind myself every day with our dogs is a gift to be treated with gratitude. We miss you, Rambo.

EVENTS

Next up: Lowcountry Dog Magazine's Bark in the Park event, Saturday, October 12 at Ashley River Park! All the LCD events are top notch - live bands, food trucks, rescues and shelters, vendors and, of course, DOGS - so come out and have a great day with your pups!

I've also added a Yappy Hour event to my calendar for my friends at Island Cabana Bar the evening of Thursday, October 24 - I've covered this event for them two other times and it's always a great time with awesome people, adorable dogs, live music, F&B and some of the best views in town. If you're local, come on out and say hi. I believe it will have a Halloween theme again, so open up your Amazon, hit "Add to Cart" and get your pups their costumes!

** As a reminder, we set our Santa fundraiser dates for November 16 and 17 at Woof Gang Bakery in Mount Pleasant again and we love partnering with them for this annual tradition! This year's new backdrop is GORGEOUS, and I have several elves and my professional stager friend already committed. There are 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. I started posting about this in May so that means guests will have had SIX MONTHS' NOTICE and time to prepare by the time Santa takes a seat. :) Pre-registration will open October 17 - you can follow the event pages (Saturday/Day 1 or Sunday/Day 2) to be notified when the registration page goes live and secure a Santa slot for your pets!

Another recent add-on is a pop-up photo event with Out of Hand in Mount Pleasant on Saturday, November 30. This will be our 4th year offering a mobile studio setup in their ecclectic boutique, so come for the photos, but be sure to browse all their great gift ideas! There will be a limited number of sittings offered at this event so watch for an event page to post soon on Facebook.

Also, don't forget, please, October is Adopt-A Shelter-Pet Month!

CLIENT SESSIONS

Every year, September seems to be the kickoff to nonstop activity. It marks my official return to shooting outdoors again after pausing for July/August as the brutal summer months - and everyone knows it! I had several beautiful sessions at some pup-approved local spots in September, but edits aren't yet finalized for a few so they aren't included here. Still, a few favorites follow from some sessions held since my August post.

SHELTERS/RESCUES

My YTD shelter/rescue work now totals 404 adoptables through the end of September. Having missed several Tuesdays at CAS this year for client or other obligations, I expect this year's total will be lower than in years past, but it's not an accurate indicator as there has been no slowdown in shelter intakes. During the month, I photo'd in-shelter adoptables and some foster felines for Charleston Animal Society, and one long-term foster dog for Libby and Mace's Place Animal Rescue. Her name is Panda and, sadly, she's another case of a sweet dog having a difficult time being chosen. She's petite at only about 25-pounds, dog, cat and kid-friendly, spayed, UTD on all of her vaccinations and only 4-5 years old with so many years ahead of her! She just needs someone to look past the premature sugar sprinkles and give her a chance to belong.

There was also [surrogate] momma cat Wilma and her two tiny charges, Pebbles and BamBam. Wilma came to Charleston Animal Society lactating, but with no babies in sight. Two newborn kittens then were brought to the shelter orphaned and alone. Staff took a chance and introduced them and Wilma agreed to raise the babies as her own. They'll all be ready for adoption in a few weeks via Charleston Animal Society. #feelgoodstory

The start of the month continued with all things Auggie - but this month, we can report his big news too! If you followed along with my socials in August, you know I was on a daily quest and campaign to find this incredible beast a loving home. Well, in September, it happened and he has been settling in to his new home for the last couple of weeks! He has built-in furry BFFs and will be his dad's sidekick for patio dining and other social activities. Auggie is going to LOVE this lifestyle and being the center of his dad's world. I can honestly say I am better for the experience of knowing him. His foster was a tireless advocate posting cute reels and sweet photos on her socials and Dorchester Paws never gave up hope. They supported everything we wanted to do for him, including the Auggie Day CelebratIon at local joint, The Knot Burger Pub! So to any and everyone who had a hand in getting him a little further along on his life's path, thank you!

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 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. Being back to shooting outdoors, my schedule has filled up and while I can fit in a session here or there, my next otherwise reasonably available date is in early December at this time. Never hurts to ask though. 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 for those wanting a more formal portrait option.

Lastly, I have posted my 2024 holiday production schedule - click here to view. If you have plans to order gifts or need digitals to produce your holiday cards, please don't delay.

LOOKING AHEAD

Looking toward 2025, I am excited for some refresh plans for my website, and have just needed time to be able to sit down and do them! I'll hope to finish and unveil that in early 2025 to include portfolio updates, which only seem to get done once a year, unfortunately. Thank goodness for socials so I can still share your beautiful pets there. I have some other program changes in the works that may of interest to clients too, so stay tuned.

*** COMMUNICATION

If you have reached out by email as an initial inquiry and haven't received a reply, chances are good it went to your junk mail. Providers like Gmail, Yahoo and Hotmail are notoriously terrible about arbitrarily rejecting my replies and not telling me (or you). I always respond within 24 hours so if you haven't heard from me, check your junk mail. And please put your cell phone number in the inquiry so I can follow-up to make sure you received the communication.Thanks!

Until next time!

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UPCOMING EVENTS & SCHEDULING NOTES (updated 9/27/24)

Ongoing: Adoptable Animal Photo Sessions 

October 12, 2024 | Lowcountry Dog's Bark in the Park at Ashley River Park

October 12, 2024 | Charleston Animal Society's Applause for Paws Gala.

October 16, 2024 | Annual holiday portrait event at K9 Resorts Mount Pleasant (private event).

October 24, 2024 | Yappy Hour at Island Cabana Bar.

October 26, 2024 | Howloween at Del Webb.

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.

November 30, 2024 | Pop-Up Photo event at Out of Hand, Mount Pleasant (check back for details).

Away/Downtime Dates:

November 1 - 6, 2024

December 23, 2024- January 3, 2025

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