Sunday

Sunday

When Sunday jumped out of the car, I immediately fell in love. Yeah...that big block head, huge smile and wiggly bum sucked me right in. Then, as if it couldn't get any better, her mom pulled out this amazing floral necklace for Sunday to wear (and it didn't even phase her one bit!). The soft greens, pinks, and corals of the collar played so well against the pastels of Historic Charleston. It was magical!!!

Sunday's story is equally inspiring. She was in a high-kill shelter... (click on the image above to continue reading)

Brady

Brady

Wanna meet a super lovable and cuddly Golden? Well, I introduce you to Brady! At 10 1/2 years young, he could be the fluffiest, most treat-loving dog ever!

Brady has epilepsy and has to take meds 4 times a day to control his seizures. His mom jokes that he's high all the time and it certainly made his session time easy - he was pretty chill and easy-going. Haha! It even started to... (click on the image above to continue reading)

Camden

Camden

Sometimes things in life just work out. Even after trouble and turmoil, there is always a light at the end of the tunnel.

Sadly, a few weeks before my Charleston/Folly Beach sessions were scheduled to take place, Camden was rushed to the emergency room and immediately went into surgery for mass on his spleen and a belly full of blood. Despite the trauma of the event, Camden came through and started to recover.

There were talks of coming down to Charleston early to make sure we'd get his session in but, happily, Camden was getting... (click on the image above to continue reading)

Charleston Foursome

Charleston Foursome

This is going to be a special week over in my blog world! Each day this week I'm going to feature one dog from the pack you see below. This amazing foursome is comprised of (from left to right) Brady, Beckham, Sunday, and Camden.

Over a two day period, we wandered the streets of Historic Charleston capturing all the lovely architecture, greenery, and super-cool textures we could. We dodged raindrops, other dogs, tourists, horses, and more, but these dogs didn't skip a beat! I was amazed at how focused... (click on the image above to continue reading)

Tsunami, Rylie, Turk and Tilda

Tsunami, Rylie, Turk and Tilda

When you photograph four dogs in one session, it can get to be hard work. Throw in an impending thunderstorm, and the pressure is ON! Thankfully, during this photo shoot, I had four amazing furry models that made the entire experience such a pleasure.

The main focus of the session was sweet Tsunami, a 14-year-young Doberman. She has some mobility issues so we stayed close to home so she'd be comfortable. She was able to hang out in the yard and watch as the rainbow came... (click on the image above to continue reading)

Patch and Baxter

Patch and Baxter

Patch and Baxter. Don't those names just scream cuteness?!? When their mom booked their session, she sent over a picture of the two of them and I about melted right there in my chair. The big floppy ears on Baxter and the super-fuzzy black and white marking on Patch stole my heart. These two are quite the pair.

Patch is the Lab/Jack Russell big brother and enjoys his younger sibling enough to wrestle and play keep-away. He'll do anything for a treat and when he looks up at you with those amazing golden eyes, you'll be feeding him non-stop! Usually his brother... (click on the image above to continue reading)

Harper Lee and Jane Austen

Harper Lee and Jane Austen

If you know that slightest thing about literature, you'll get a kick out of Harper Lee and Jane Austen's names. I mean, how adorable is that clever combo?

Believe it or not, Harper Lee is actually a happy, goofy, white Goldendoodle while Jane Austen is a tiny, squirmy King Charles puppy. Together, they are just plain ol' adorable.

We spent their pet portrait session hanging out on their porch and backyard. I was told they spend countless hours propped up on the half-wall of the patio just staring out at Lake Norman while... (click on the image above to continue reading)

Windi & Crickett Beach Session

Windi & Crickett Beach Session

Last week I introduced you to Windi and Crickett - two pretty cool and fun Shelties that spend their time as therapy dogs in the children's hospital. A couple weeks after our session, we took a day-trip with their mom to Folly Beach, SC. Their mom has spent quite a bit of time down there and she volunteered to show me around so I could be more prepared for my upcoming beach sessions.

I've done a number of sessions at the beach but on this particular day, the wind was seriously CRAZY! We tried to keep the pups out of the blowing sand but they didn't seem to... (click on the image above to continue reading)

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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 Scottsdale, 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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