Category: Detroit

Hello 2014!

Last year flew, and I can’t believe it’s already almost mid-January. I also just realized it’s been almost a month since I last posted in my blog–oops! I guess with this whole polar vortex going on, it’s kind of a blessing in disguise— an excuse to not leave the house and catch up on the million things that I need to do!

I have to say, 2013 really was an amazing year. Sometimes, when you’re so focused on completing tasks from the daily grind, you lose track of the big picture, and it’s only when you reflect back, do you realize that hey, I guess I did do kind of a lot last year. So here’s a quick summary of the Top 5 things I did in year 2-0-1-3!

$550 {raised for the Humane Society of Huron Valley. I organized my first and very successful Doggy Portraits for a Cause fundraiser at their Walk N’ Wag fundraising event.}

63 {# of animals for adoption that I photographed for various rescues including: Home Fur-Ever Rescue, Tiny Lions Cat Rescue, Michigan Orphan Kitten Rescue, and Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance/Allegan Shelter}

22 {pet photoshoots}

3 {Number of displays showcasing my work at local coffee shops in the Ann Arbor and Dexter area (Sweetwaters Downtown, Moonwinks Cafe, and Joe and Rosie’s Coffe and Tea)}

#1 { Voted Detroit’s Best Pet Photographer! :) }

2013 was great, but I know that 2014 will be even better! I have so many ideas and projects that I want to do, and I can’t wait to share them with you! Stay tuned, and of course, before I forget, a HUGE thank you to all my clients, fans, friends, and family who have supported me every step on this journey. Without you, I would be nothing. Thank you for letting me do what I LOVE the most–photographing Huggable, LOVE-able, and Kissable dogs and cats and their humans! Happy new year!!!!

Love,

Kat

Sundae and Anna | Michigan Pet Photography

During what had to have been one of the last WARM and gorgeous Fall days, I photographed two adorable dogs named Sundae and Anna.Sundae is the first Sharpei I’ve ever photographed, and she’s also the most unusual one that I’ve ever seen with her brown spots! I looked it up, and I guess being spotted is a recessive trait in the breed and not desireable at all by AKC standards. Whatever though, if she was my dog, I would love her forever and ever cuz she’s so fricking cute! She has the most gentle and sweet personality and absolutely loves belly rubs. Sundae reminded me of Achilles because every time you tried to move her, she would just flop over, so you would have no choice but to rub her belly, hehe.

Anna is the complete opposite of Sundae–rambunctious and has to be the center of attention. I loved photographing her though because she has the most expressive face, as I’m sure you’ll see in the following photos, haha. She was rescued from a horrible situation as a puppy from a pet store but is now living the life. For those considering getting a dog, please, please do your research and either adopt a dog from many of the wonderful rescues I work with or a reputable breeder.

Thank you Tara for letting me photograph your beautiful girls. I had so much fun! Hope you like their modeling debut ;)
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Summer

When I first started out doing pet photography, my mindset was of I love animals, and I love photography–why not combine the two? I get to play with super cute, adorable and quirky pets, AND be creative. What I didn’t realize is how much deeper my work goes, how emotional and meaningful it can get, especially when a pet is old or it’s time to say good-bye. To know that what I do, can bring comfort and joy to their owners, inspires me to strive to be better as a photographer and keeps me passionate about what I do. This is probably the most fulfilling job that I could have ever dreamed of, even with all of the highs and the lows.

Late last month I photographed Summer, a sweet and intelligent German Shepherd, who was diagnosed with cancer. Sadly, not too shortly after we had our photo session, she crossed over the doggy rainbow. Two hours may not seem like a very long time to spend with a dog, but it was long enough for me to fall in love with her one eye that cried every time she smelled/saw a delish treat (mine must have been pretty delicious because her eye was constantly pouring, and her mom and dad had to get a towel to wipe her face. you can kind of tell in some of the following photos), and her insane love of playing with the water coming out of the garden hose.

Summer lived a wonderful life and brought so much love and joy to her parents. I am so sorry for your loss, and I feel fortunate to have been able to meet and photograph her.
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