Dirtie Dog Photography Blog
5 Reasons I Photograph Seattle Dogs in Flowers
Some of the most beautiful displays of florals pop up throughout the year here in the Pacific Northwest. I've been lucky enough to get to photograph quite a few Seattle dogs in flowers whether their sessions take place at home or their favorite local parks. Some of my...
How I Get Your Dog to Look at The Camera: Three Tricks of The Trade.
It’s a pretty normal thing for dog owners to tell me that they don’t think their dog will cooperate for photos because they refuse to look at the camera. I tell them that’s okay because we’ll work together to make their dog’s experience so much fun that they won't...
The Best Seattle Parks for Dog Photos
One of the first questions I'm asked by clients when planning their dog's photo session is, "where should we go for our shoot?" The answer is completely dependent upon the needs of their dog, but if they're looking for a park-like setting close to Seattle, I can help....
Rescue Dogs of Seattle: Shining The Light on Sidney
Seattle loves rescue dogs. Well, all dogs, but there's a very special spot in our hearts for those dogs in need of a second, third or fourth chance at happiness. I've spent the past four years witnessing the great work that the people here do for rescue dogs in...
Three Extraordinary Gifts for Seattle Dog Moms
Seattle Dog Moms, you don't mess around when it comes to providing the best for your dogs. You give them your love, and you spare no expense to make them happy. They get the best of everything because they are your everything. You work hard to give them all that they...
Dog Photography in Seattle: A Dirtie Dog is a Happy Dog
If you want to make a friend in Seattle, get a dog. If you're not from around here, then you might not know about this thing called "The Seattle Freeze." It's the name for the struggle newcomers have in making friends after first moving here. For some reason,...
Seattle Pet Photographer Recommends: 15 Books to Buy for People Who Love Cats and Dogs
I planned to read 50 books in 2020. I set that goal back in December of 2019 when I assumed that 2020 would somewhat resemble "normal." You'd think that because of the pandemic and stay home orders, I would have had plenty of time to work my way through that goal,...
Still Wild At Heart. Seattle Pet Photography by Marika Moffitt
On summer nights, Kerouac starts to come alive just before sunset. I’m ready for snuggling, and she’s planning adventures. She tells me all about them. In her husky ways, she lets me know that we are in this together, and she expects me to get my crap together so we...
Dogs of Camp: every dog is a work of art.
Collaboration is my love language. I talk about this a lot in the various business and pet-related circles I'm involved with because I believe that when you work together with other passionate individuals or groups who are in alignment with your core values, you can...
I’m So Excited Right Meow: Seattle Pet Photographer Wins A WPPI Silver Award.
I am not kitten around. I am so excited right meow. Yes, those puns were worth it because I have something awesome to celebrate with you all. I've won a Silver Award in the Wedding & Portrait Photographers International Annual 16x20 Print, Album and Filmmaking...