January, 2026
HAPPY NEW YEAR! I am very much looking forward to this fresh start and, as is typical, I'm spending this month (Jeanne-uary) prepping for the year ahead. I'm making some business changes this year including:
* Adjusting my client shooting week to run Wednesday through Saturday and switching my committed shelter day from Tuesday to Wednesday mornings. This will allow me to stay better focused on work tasks so I can shoot certain days (Wed-Sat), then edit/prep orders and work on admin items on the other days rather than doing ALL the things on ALL the days. It will also make scheduling fosters and other shelters a little easier. Oh, and maybe give me a little time off to enjoy myself too! We'll see how this goes ...
* Implementing a client loyalty program - stay tuned for details on this one!
* Kicking off my long-thought-about stock photo program for pet-related businesses.
* My session rates will remain as is, but some rates for prints/products/digitals will be increasing effective February 1, 2026.
* One thing that will NEVER change is that shelter shoots and foster sessions will always be offered at no charge.
As always, please contact me with any questions or to learn more about any new offerings or updates.
I'll be updating my portfolio galleries this month and have a couple of pop-up offers in the works so check back, or you can make it easy on yourself and subscribe to updates!
Roux and Gracie
TA-DA! Roux is in the running for AMERICA'S FAVORITE PET! Voting kicks off 1/5/26 and runs through several qualifying rounds so if you are inspired, please vote for Roux! Click here for profile and voting link. It's a nationwide program so he will definitely need everyone's help to make it to the next round. He says, "Thank you!" (You get one free vote per day - that's all he's asking.)
(We also celebrated Roux's 11th Gotcha Day in early January - time flies when you're obsessed with your dog!)
Giving Back – Shelters and Rescues
I'll be stepping foot back in the shelter this week for the first time since mid-December (yikes!) and then have a litter of tiny adoptable puppies coming from another local rescue Friday for studio photos so be sure to watch socials to catch some of that baby dog goodness!
Client Work and Recognition
This month I am able to humbly share that I was voted Best Pet Photographer for the NINTH year in a row through Mount Pleasant Magazine's annual competition. I so appreciate your trusting me with your memories and your support of my small business. Thank you!
I really do have some of the most amazing clients and feel so fortunate to be able to do something I love so much! Just a couple of recent samples ...
(Maple, just above, is also competing for America's Favorite Pet!)
December is usually exhausting and consumed with holiday photo fundraiser work and client orders, but I made some ME time after mid-December this year and got to see our former foster baby, Moose; Roux got in a swim lesson; and we were able to be with my dad in Florida for the holidays. It's my focus this new year to make time for these visits and moments, because they really do matter so much.
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While I didn't set any true resolutions, I have a goal of achieving a better work/life balance (as we all should). Wish me luck and I'll hope to hang out with you and your pets in 2026!
STATIC 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 because time gets away from me). 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 this year, I have reduced to only 4 shooting 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 second date). I always encourage potential session guests to view my site first and look over FAQs, rates, etc., before reaching out to reserve a space.
*** Currently, I have clients scheduled into spring, 2026. So don't wait until the last minute, please, if you are wanting to get on the calendar. Saturdays always go first so if you need a weekend, it's wise to plan ahead. In the winter months, only afternoon session slots are available (no mornings - too chilly usually).
Studio is always an option too, and is an excellent choice for that style of portrait, or for temperature sensitive pets (or people) and especially for cats!
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UPCOMING EVENTS & SCHEDULING NOTES (updated 1/4/26)
Ongoing: Adoptable Animal Photo Sessions.
Away/Downtime Dates:
- January (Jeanne-uary), 2026 (limited availability)
- Late, May 2026
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