Exploring Trails: Embracing The Beauty Of Winter

a dog exploring trails

TitleExploring Trails, Embracing Winter LocationLuce Line Trail, Minnesota Year2025 We’re lean on snow this year so even when it’s cold, out we go! My initial vision was to create a Christmas image with Chloe in her red snow jacket. The timing didn’t work out, but I still wanted the image. I’m glad we finally got […]

Furry Tuxedo Valentines

a furry tuxedo dog and cat sitting at a table with plates and bowls

TitleFurry Tuxedos Year2025 My furry tuxedo-duo surprised me when they both looked at the camera while creating this Valentine image. What a gift. Although it did take three different sittings in order to capture it. The editing process was pretty simple. I removed a few distracting objects, did a little fur clean up, and some […]

Buttermilk Falls

a dog sitting on a rock near a body of water

TitleAutumn At The Falls LocationButtermilk Falls, Ithaca, NY Year2024 I discovered Buttermilk Falls during a week long stay in Finger Lakes, New York. During summer the area is probably busy. But on a weekday in late October I enjoyed a quiet hike with my husband and dog. Once again Chloe loved exploring the trails and […]

Serenity

a person and dog walking in a park

TitleParked Serenity LocationBurwell House, Minnetonka MN Year2024 This finished image is one of my favorites even though turned out backwards from my initial vision. My first thought was to place Chloe underneath the sculpture with her facing towards the camera. But dogs will be dogs, and she didn’t want any part of that vision! I […]

Scrabble Vintage Game

a dog lying on the floor next to a board game

ImageVintage Game Series – Scrabble Year2024 The Vintage Game Series is all about seeing dogs as more than just walking buddies. Chloe’s smart, funny, and informs my life in so many different ways. What’s amazing about this image is her ability to “leave it”. Those game pieces were calling to her! What a good girl!

Grand Marais

a small island with trees and a dog sitting on the large rocks

ImageGrand Marais Morning LocationGrand Marais, MN Year2024 Grand Marais is a bustling little town in northern Minnesota located on the shores of Lake Superior. While out enjoying the scenery, we noticed a small grass worn path. We followed the path through a grove of trees, over a little wooden bridge and came out on the […]