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Blog Challenge #1

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Blog Challenge #1

So before I jump right into the blog-share goodness that is to come,  I want to give everyone a quick update on the goings-on over here. It's a little related to what's below but anyway, here I go. The winter is always a little slower in photoland just because of the not-fun temperatures and the generally nasty looking landscape. Boo. That doesn't mean I'm not working behind the scenes! I've been busy with some commercial work, general business stuff (because, sadly, a photography business isn't all about taking pictures), and some other exciting new things...

Emma

Emma

Oh my Dog! Emma could be the most sweet, sugar-coated, melt-in-your-mouth kinda pup I know. This little angel was a true gem during our session and she gave me some of my new favorite images. Her session took place at one of my favorite locations and we were able to explore and enjoy the lovely Fall colors. The sun...

Goodbye in 2014

Goodbye in 2014

This is the hardest post to write of the year even though there are few words. The longer I'm in business, the more pets I photograph, and, inevitably, the more I have to say goodbye to. The loss of a pet is the loss of a family member and this is my little way of memorializing each one of our furbabies that have crossed Rainbow Bridge. Each and every one of them is deeply missed but are now in a land full of tennis balls, frisbees...

Abby

Abby

The fall colors popped a little later than usual this year so Abby's family lucked out during their session. We thought we'd miss prime leaf-changing but Mother Nature surprised us!

Dear Abby's session (get it? hehe!) turned out to have some of the best color of all my Fall sessions. And Abby's gorgeous coloring was just the icing on the gold and orange cake!

Our session took place at Jetton Park on the banks...

Sunny, Rusty, Lilith and Chip

Sunny, Rusty, Lilith and Chip

It was definitely the coldest morning of the Fall season and I was struggling through a terrible flu/double ear infection/cough-thing, but I couldn't let this four-pack of poodles down. Their session had already been rained out once, so this brisk November morning was going to happen. And I'm so glad it did! With some delicious tea from their fur-mom, we powered through the cold. Woohoo! First to get photographed...

Home Makeover - Kitchen & Dining

Home Makeover - Kitchen & Dining

Ok. Ok. Ok. I'm so freakin excited to share our latest renovation with everyone!!!! I know I said this when I shared our guest bedroom reno...this has nothing to do with pet photography. Well, actually, Teton (surprise!!!) is in some of these pictures. He doesn't leave my side. So there. Pet photography! ;)

To give you an idea of the dining room/kitchen space when we moved in...

Escher, Petey and Odin

Escher, Petey and Odin are a trio of amazing rescued pups with a mom that has a heart of gold. Her love for dogs, friends, and family runs deep. So much so, in fact, a special someone (or someones?) gifted her with a session for her three babies...(I will never tell!). Just their special way of saying thanks for being such a wonderful person and furmom. :) We spent a lovely evening in and around their Mount Holly neighborhood. The leaves were just past prime but we still succeeded in finding some wonderful color and a gorgeous field (that I fell in love with).

I introduce Petey, the shy but so, so sweet white Boxer/Hound/Bulldog mix; Odin, the little Chi/Jack Russell mix that loves his big brothers; and Escher, the goofy big Dane/Lab/Boxer guy that was our comic relief. :)

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Charlie and Cooper

Gorgeous young pups + a fantastic waterfront yard + perfect weather =  this session! Seriously, Charlie and Cooper rocked this one out!

Cooper is a 4-month-old Golden with the most beautiful white fur and goofy long legs. Any puppy will steal your heart but Cooper is really, really good at it. Watching this clumsy sweetheart bounce around his yard was way too much for my dog-loving heart to handle. Yeah, I wanted to steal him.

Not to be outdone, Charlie, a one-year-old Yorkie-mix, worked his cute little face for the camera. This momma's boy happily showed me around his incredible backyard while keeping me on my toes.

What a lucky, lucky family these two have!!!

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I’m a total sucker for dogs with human names. No lie. This is Kevin and the name alone made me a fan before we even met. 😂 And when he doesn’t listen or is a naughty boy, he definitely hears “KEVIN” called urgently in homage
Tongue out, ears floppin’, running free, and sand dusting her nose. 🐶 Meet Sora…the goofy, smart Rottie living her best life on a special trip to Tucson to celebrate her mom’s birthday. Is the AirBnB dog friendly? ✅ Does the resta
“hi i’M pEneLoPe anD I’m aN eXpeRt At fiTtiNg unDeR beDs, rUnniNg fRoM SpOoNs cLaNkiNg tOo loUD oN boWLs, aNd MaKinG mYseLf iNtO a BagEL.”
Did you know that marshmallows were furry?!? And they could FLY?!? 🤯🤯🤯 Wrapping up Loki’s huge gallery and just HAD to share her GETTING AFTER IT!!!!
Fur families that adventure together stay together. 🧡 **A pet portrait session is the perfect present for the dog lover in your life! Contact me if you’re interested in a gift certificate this holiday season!**
Isn’t our desert so beautiful and majestic?!? Add a pup as handsome as Teddy in the mix and you got yourself something dreams are made of! 🐶🌵
Cuddles? Meh. Tummy rubs? Meh. Treats? Meh. Ball? OH HELL YEAH!!!!! 🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾
“Excuse me…comin’ through! I heard there were some stinky treats up there!”

Sarah McGraw is a professional pet photographer based in Phoenix, AZ. I specialize in natural, candid-style dog, cat, and pet portraits taken on-location for private and commercial clients. Serving the Phoenix, AZ metro area (Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert, Fountain Hills, Glendale, Peoria, and Queen Creek), Tucson, Prescott, and Flagstaff. Available for Nationwide travel.

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