So often, we rely on a website or an email to reach out and make connections for us. But more than most businesses, portrait photography is personal. For years I have wanted to introduce myself and talk about my work in a personal way -- and this video does it perfectly! I hope you enjoy it and I hope you will share it!  Many thanks to the AMAZING talented Allen Peck of AP2 Films for putting together this wonderful video.

Maternity sessions have kind of become a specialty for us! We really enjoy helping couples design something fun and unique and we encourage the fathers-to-be to attend and be photographed. The best time to schedule pregnancy sessions is around 32 weeks --at this stage we find that most women are very comfortable and looking great . Need a little extra pampering? We can have a hair/makeup artist here prior to the shoot. We keep lots of fabrics and some gowns designed just for maternity photography --so don't stress about what outfits to bring.  And best of all, the studio is quiet and private so couples can relax and just have fun. In fact, it's really a compliment that so many of the Dads leave saying "Wow! that was a blast!"  So take a look at the nursery wall... what better way for your child to know how excited you were to welcome him in to the world? 

We periodically send out a little email newsletter with our favorite "Smile" of the month, or with pets, our favorite "Dog" of the month. This time I'm sure you can see why we only had to send out ONE email, not two.  These two were adorable together! 

Parents often ask when is the best time to photograph babies and pets together and we usually opt for 6-7 months. For one thing, at this age babies can sit up and are really happy --and both the dog and the baby have had a chance to form that amazing bond that is so fun to watch.

If you have a special dog that has 'made room' for the new baby, why not schedule a session for the two of them?  Your child will always have these photographs to hold on to, long after his best friend is gone.

Registration opened yesterday for the Unleashed Pet Photography Workshop! Unleashed Dallas 2012 will be 2 days of hands-on shooting and creative inspiration with photographers Teresa Berg and Bev Hollis. Tuition includes a copy of DOG SHOTS | Tips & Tricks for Pet Photographers and a follow up 2 hour online class.  Our colleague and co-founder Barbara Breitsameter will not be joining us this time -- but we're excited to be able to offer a very full agenda. 

Topics will include: Natural lighting outdoors, kids + dogs, studio lighting, natural light shooting indoors, as well as business discussions on products and pricing, marketing, social media and SEO and developing your personal style. The Aloft Hotel in Plano will be home base with studio shooting held at Teresa Berg Photography in north Dallas. This workshop is open to amateurs and professionals shooting DSLRs who are interested in approaching dog and pet photography as an art form. It's going to be a fantastic and very full two days! Check out the Unleashed Blog for more information!  www.unleashedworkshops.com  has a full class description, information about the agenda, the instructors and how to register.