Why I shoot in early to mid-morning - my favorite time for pet photography
June 18, 2021
Here in Florida, the majority of the year - it's hot. No way around it. So, this leaves us with a few choices on when to do outdoor pet photography - either early morning or early evening. Well, in Florida - at least on the west coast, it rains a lot in the late afternoon so it's hard to predict if the weather will cooperate so it's best to do a lo...
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Creating an easy and delicious dog treat
June 11, 2021
This past week I asked for suggestions on what other pet owners give their dogs as a treat - I got some really interesting ideas! The suggestions ranged from very easy - carrots, beans, blueberries, banana - all great things to feed your dog - in moderation of course. A couple of the suggestions were not something I prefer such as raw chicken necks...
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Alarka Falls, Bryson City, North Carolina
June 06, 2021
Looking for a beautiful trail to hike near Bryson City? Check this one out - Alarka Falls (or Alarka Creek Falls) located outside of Bryson City, North Carolina. This trail is located in the Nantahala National Forest and I can not say enough about how beautiful this trail is. The entire trail follows along the water which has numerous cascades alon...
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Top 3 must have photographs for your dog's portrait session
June 04, 2021
This week I am sharing with you my top 3 must have photographs for your pet's photography session. Of course, I realize that my top 3 photographs might not be yours, nor might they be your pets. That's why I have a top 3 - that leaves wiggle room for your top photographs too. Having said that, these are the ones that I try to always capture whether...
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Tellico Gap - Appalachian Trail - Franklin, North Carolina
May 30, 2021
We hiked a small piece of the Appalachian Trail - according to a local, we hiked about 1.4 miles of it. Recently, we decided to head out to find Tellico Gap which is located in Franklin, North Carolina. As we were in the Franklin area, Google Maps told us to take NC Highway 28 (Bryson City Road) north to Tellico Gap road. If you haven't been lucky...
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