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Beauregard the Saint Bernard. Toledo Pet Photography. Sylvania Photo Studio.

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Beauregard the Saint Bernard. Toledo Pet Photography. Sylvania Photo Studio.

I had amateur photos taken of my senior dog a couple years before he passed away and those photos mean the world to me. I wanted to have some for Beau as well because unfortunately, Saints do not live long. Also, Beau is considered a “special needs” dog – he suffers from a mild case of cerebellar hypoplasia. He is an ambassador for rescue, the breed, and special needs dogs everywhere.

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What My Dog Has Taught Me About Mental Health. Sunrise Pet Portraits. Toledo Ohio.

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What My Dog Has Taught Me About Mental Health. Sunrise Pet Portraits. Toledo Ohio.

I’ve discovered over the years that I need to become more present in the current moment. Anxiety is rooted in the fear of the future and depression is rooted in the loss over what has passed. Since dogs are firmly entrenched in the present and are neither thinking of the past or future, I both envy and seek to imitate Kismet’s ability to live in this very moment. Time is precious, and she doesn’t spend her days wishing for what she had or worrying over what is to come.

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Fostering Rescue Dogs In Toledo. An Interview With Volunteer Patty. Toledo Pet Photography.

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Fostering Rescue Dogs In Toledo. An Interview With Volunteer Patty. Toledo Pet Photography.

We joke about Patty, saying she has a magnetic personality that every dog cannot resist. They fall utterly in love with her and she is always a favorite. I can tell you that dogs really do judge character well. Patty pours her whole heart into rescue work. She fosters dogs consecutively without breaks. She transports foster pups on her day off to vet appointments, adoption events and photo shoots. Patty doesn’t just talk about rescue, she lives it. And the dogs can tell.

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Nathan & Sydney. Toledo Ohio Wedding. Farnsworth Metropark.

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Nathan & Sydney. Toledo Ohio Wedding. Farnsworth Metropark.

This year has been a very solemn year. Many people have struggled with health issues, financial issues, work and school routines. I take this year very seriously in my own personal timeline. As I was editing Mr. and Mrs. Trumbull’s photos, I noticed myself drawn to these dramatic and deep black and white edits. They felt right for the gravity of what 2020 has been. Here, I offer you a selection of my favorite monochromatic images from a most important day.

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Rio. Toledo Pet Photographer. Downtown Toledo, Middlegrounds Metropark.

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Rio. Toledo Pet Photographer. Downtown Toledo, Middlegrounds Metropark.

Rio was adopted as a puppy from Planned Pethood Inc. here in Toledo. Now almost 10, she has become an irreplaceable part of her mom’s life. Quinn adores her “princess” Rio and spoils her in every way. Still appreciative of Planned Pethood’s work even today, Quinn entered their raffle fundraiser for a pet photography session I had donated. Rio got her opportunity to model for me downtown at the Toledo Metropark, Middlegrounds.

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Professional Headshots in the Office. Maumee Ohio Commercial Photography.

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Professional Headshots in the Office. Maumee Ohio Commercial Photography.

Having your employee’s faces on your business website can help your office to stand apart. As I peruse many websites for local businesses and services, I am disappointed at how many do not include the faces of their staff, owners or management. Putting real faces with your brand’s name helps to convey a sense of trustworthiness and responsibility to potential clients.

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Mary & Hayden. Sylvania Maternity Photography with a Dog. Wildwood Metropark.

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Mary & Hayden. Sylvania Maternity Photography with a Dog. Wildwood Metropark.

Why did you include your dog, Ryder, in your photos? Ryder is our family! He will be 2 on August 1st, 2020 and he is a labradoodle. It’s honestly hard to remember what our life was like before we got him. He’s kind of been like our baby before we have a human baby, as he’s helped facilitate communication and responsibility. Having him has been a little bit of a warmup for parenting. We also include him in all of our vacation plans and try to take him with us when we go places if he’s allowed. So, when I thought about getting some maternity photos taken, we of course wanted to include him.

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Baby Morgan. Including Your Cat in Newborn Photos. Toledo Ohio Photography.

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Baby Morgan. Including Your Cat in Newborn Photos. Toledo Ohio Photography.

“Rebecca will work with you on whatever you need and was GREAT with Morgan. She takes everything into consideration when coming for a session. She even brought a small heater so that it was nice and toasty in the areas she took photos! She is also flexible with what you would like. I’m pretty sure I didn’t inform her of the outfit changes but she definitely worked with it!! I would write more, but then how would you get to learn about her yourself? That would take all of the fun right out of it.”

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Lee's Professional Headshots. Toledo Commercial Photography.

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Lee's Professional Headshots. Toledo Commercial Photography.

Being a small business owner in Toledo means I know how much work goes into successfully promoting yourself in any career. Having a great headshot means potential clients and customers know exactly who they will be working with. A person gets to put a face with your name and that can build trust and create a consistent client experience. Having a professional headshot is a really important part of any brand.

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Noah. Professional Headshots. Toledo Commercial Photography.

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Noah. Professional Headshots. Toledo Commercial Photography.

Is there a piece of professional advice you received that has stuck with you on your career journey? Every call counts. Every day counts. It's easy to allow negative experiences and failures to discourage you, especially early in your career. However, we can learn from every experience and grow. I believe that failure is essential. I don't fear failure for this reason - I'm actually motivated by it.

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Byrne. Celebration of Life. Toledo Pet Photographer.

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Byrne. Celebration of Life. Toledo Pet Photographer.

How do we cope with loss? We grieve. We remember. We reminisce. We celebrate what was. We cherish what we had. And then we honor their memory by moving forward and living each moment to the fullest. Documenting life is so important to me as a photographer because you get to hold those photos in your hands even after a loved one has passed. You get to relive the happy moments and dwell on the smiles that filled a life.

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One Year of Photographing Rescue Dogs.

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One Year of Photographing Rescue Dogs.

Volunteering with rescue animals has truly given more back to me than I think I have given to them. I have learned so much about dog behavior, how to make them comfortable, direct their attention, and find a way to capture their personalities. I have also learned more about myself as a photographer and that has enabled me to fine tune my brand and find my voice as a professional.

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