Elevate Your Dog's Life: Insights, Stories, and Expert Tips from The PAWtographers

Welcome to The PAWtographers Blog, where every post is tailored for dog owners who love to indulge their pets in the best life has to offer. Whether you're here for expert insights on dog photography, exclusive tips on dog-friendly events, or to explore the stories behind our most captivating portraits, you've found your community. We understand that your dog is more than just a pet—they're a cherished member of the family, deserving of the best in care, experiences, and memories.

As Jacksonville’s leading dog photographers, we've captured the elegance and spirit of dogs in some of Florida’s most beautiful settings. Our blog is where we share our expertise, offer thoughtful advice, and celebrate the unique bond you share with your dog. So take a moment to explore, and discover how you can elevate every experience with your dog, from stunning portraits to unforgettable adventures.

BLOG POSTS FEATURING HELPFUL INFORMATION & TIPS

November

2024

Published in Professional Photographer Magazine: The Story of Noelle's Candy Heart Photo

We are thrilled to announce that our image of Noelle, one of our cherished Havanese, has been featured in the November 2024 issue of Professional Photographer Magazine in a full-page ad for PPA’s pet photography resources! This magazine has an ...

October

2024

FALL in Love: 3 Easy Pumpkin dog Treat Recipes Your Pup Will Love

When autumn rolls in, it’s not just humans who deserve to indulge in seasonal delights—our beloved dogs deserve a taste of the good stuff too! And what better ingredient to pamper your pooch with than pumpkin? Rich in fibre, easy on ...

October

2024

Spooky Selfies, HOWL-o-ween Portraits, and DIY Tips: Halloween Fun for You and Your Pup!

With Halloween approaching, it’s the perfect time to plan some spooky fun for your dog—and we’ve got two exciting events just for you! First up, join us at our Spooky Selfie Station at Trunks N Treats on October ...

October

2024

Keeping Your Dog Safe During Hurricane Milton: Essential Prep Tips for Peace of Mind

Steps You Can Take Now to Keep Your Dog Safe and Calm During the Storm As Hurricane Milton approaches, it’s important to take extra precautions for your dogs. Depending on the trajectory, this storm could be devastating, and most of our ...

October

2024

Howl-o-Ween Fun: Tips for Dressing Up Your Dog + Spooky Local Photo Ops!

How to Get Your Pup Ready for a Spook-tacular Halloween!Halloween isn't just for humans—it’s a fantastic time to dress up your dog and have some fun together! Whether you’re planning on trick-or-treating, attending a party, or ...

July

2024

Let's Talk Event Etiquette

Tips for Bringing Your Dog to Public Places and Dog-Friendly EventsWe attend a lot of events year-round, as both vendors (have you been to our Pet Portraits for Charity booth?) and as dog owners.... And we have pretty much seen it all.Mostly, dog ...

July

2024

Sunny Paws: Essential Summer Grooming Tips for Florida Dogs

Summer Grooming Tips for Your Florida Dog Ah, summer is here! When it comes to grooming, keeping your pup cool, comfortable, and looking fabulous in the sweltering heat can be a challenge. Here are some tips to help you and your canine ...

July

2024

Cool Treats for Hot Pups

Cool Treats for Hot Pups: Three Healthy Homemade Dog Treats for Summer As the summer sun blazes down in the summer, keeping your doggo cool and hydrated is essential. What better way to do that than with some delicious and healthy ...

July

2024

Exploring Florida’s Top 10 Dog-Friendly Parks and Trails

Scenic Spots to Visit with Your Pup Florida, with its sunny weather and diverse landscapes, is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and their four-legged friends. (Well, other than the extreme heat and humidity in the middle of summer -- but yo ...

June

2024

Top 5 Dog-Friendly Beaches in Florida to Explore This Summer

Florida, with its sun-kissed shores and inviting waters, is a paradise not just for people but also for our four-legged friends. If you're a pet parent looking to combine your love for the beach with your dog's love for playtime, you're in luck. ...

June

2024

Preparing for Hurricane Season

Preparing Your Pup for Hurricane Season: 10 Essential Tips for Florida Dog OwnersLiving in Florida has its perks—sunshine, beautiful beaches, and warm weather year-round. However, it also means preparing for hurricane season each year. As a ...

June

2024

THUNDERSTORMS & FIREWORKS: SUMMER'S SCARY SOUNDS

NOISE FEARSIf you own a dog who is terrified of loud noises, you are not alone. Studies indicate that between 25 to 50 percent of the pet dog population are affected with fireworks being the most common trigger, followed by thunder and then ...

May

2024

HEAT STROKE PREVENTION

Summer is here...As summer arrives, the heat in Florida and the South can be intense. While most pawrents are vigilant during the hotter months, it's always beneficial to refresh your knowledge on heat exhaustion and heat stroke prevention to ensure ...

May

2024

Blue-green Algae and Your Pup

DANGERS LURKING IN FRESH WATER It's Not Just the 'Gators...If you live in Florida, you’re probably familiar with the old joke that if you dip your hand in any lake, river, or pond and it comes out wet, there’s a good chance there ...

May

2024

3XM FEATURED ARTIST

"True Grit" Showcased by Renowned Irish Fine Art Printing Company,3XM An International Honor: "True Grit" Showcased by 3XMWhen it comes to fine art printing, 3XM is a name that resonates deeply within the photography community—especially ...

May

2024

COULD YOUR DOODLE BE AT GREATER RISK FOR TICK INFESTATION?

ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE RELEASES NEW FINDINGS New Study Highlights Tick Risks for Designer Breeds The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has recently published a study involving over 900,000 dogs in the United Kingdom, revealing that certain ...

February

2024

The Beagle Freedom Project

Last week, as we were driving down to West Palm Beach, Florida (teaching and clients), we received a call from the Beagle Freedom Project (BFP).A testing facility that used beagles had been shut down in Oklahoma, and 200 beagles were being ...

February

2024

The Candy Heart Project

Eight Bags of Candy Hearts, a Hot Glue Gun and an Idea... What Could Possibly Go Wrong?Well, two finger burns with blisters later, me thinks a lot. lol The Idea So, here's how it all started: I had this vision of creating a whimsical ...

February

2024

February Thoughts: A Love Beyond Heartache

Valentine’s Day Is About Love... But with Great Love Can Come Great Heartache As pet pawrents, we know this all too well. Losing two of our four beloved Havanese to congestive heart failure last year was devastating. Some days, we simply ...

January

2024

New for 2024: A Curated Collection of Fine Art Backgrounds for Your Dog’s Portraits

FINE ART BACKGROUNDS FOR OUR CONCIERGE PET PORTRAIT SESSIONSAt The PAWtographers, our fine art studio work is celebrated internationally with frequent awards and recognition. For 2024, we are excited to introduce our curated collection of exclusive ...

January

2024

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS DOG'S BILLBOARDS CONTEST

This is CHARLOTTE, Jacksonville's Cutest Pet Winner!And we're celebrating with an awesome GIVEAWAY! 🎉 HAVE YOU SEEN THIS DOG'S BILLBOARD(S) CONTEST🎉Charlotte raised more than $6,000 in votes during the Jacksonville Humane ...

December

2023

Top 10 Dog-Centric New Year’s Resolutions for 2024

Welcome 2024!My Top 10 List of Dogcentric ResolutionsLet’s be honest—when it comes to New Year’s resolutions, I’m a pro at breaking them almost immediately. Why wait to fall off the wagon when you can do it right away? But ...

December

2023

DOG NOSES: ARE THEY REALLY UNIQUE?

When I faced the possibility of losing my heart dog, Noelle, to acute renal failure back in May, I was devastated. One of the first things I did (after a good cry) was to have a custom, sterling silver charm made of her nose. The mold captured every ...

December

2023

Leashes and PAWtography: How We Capture Pawfect Shots Every Time

"How do you get those awesome photographs? My dog would never sit still for that!" Well, Here’s a Little Secret...All dogs, all sessions, and all locations are photographed with leashes on—every single time. It’s not just ...

October

2022

SSSSSSnakes & Your Dog

VENOMOUS SNAKE BITESDo you know what to do? Our Venomous Snake EncounterNoelle, my 9-year-old Havanese, and I were out for a walk the other day. it was after a full week of Florida torrential downpour thunderstorm afternoons, so quite a few ...

June

2022

Show Your Veterinarian You Care!

VETERINARIAN APPRECIATION DAY OUR VETERINARIANS ARE THERE FOR US...They follow and support us through it all. From the moment we bring them a bright-eyed puppy full of life and potential -- or a newly rescued doggo ready to live his best ...

June

2022

It's Camping (with your dog) Month!

If you’re like me, you do everything you can with your dogs! So, since it’s NATIONAL CAMPING MONTH, why not consider taking your puppers with you on your next camping trip?If your dog is a first-time camper, here are some tips to keep ...

BLOG POSTS FEATURING CLIENTS & EVENTS

June

2023

RICOCHET

“Some of our greatest historical and artistic treasures we place with curators in museums; others we take for walks.” – Roger A. Caras MEET RICOCHET The Blue Merle Australian Shepherd Who Is Perfect In Every WayAnd ...

June

2023

ROCKY & BRIAR

"Before you get a dog, you can’t quite imagine what living with one might be like; afterward, you can’t imagine living any other way."- Caroline Knapp MEET ROCKY & BRIAR What a beautiful pair of Shiba Inus! You would ...

May

2023

SAGE

“Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them, and filling an emptiness we didn’t ever know we had.” – Thom Jones MEET SAGEGerman Shepherd Dog, Loyal Companion & Treasured Service Dog More ...

May

2023

COOPER

"Never settle for anything less than pure joy"~ Unknown MEET COOPER OH. MY. GOODNESS.Where do we even start with this beautiful, funny, sweet, loving doodle?Perhaps at the beginning with her amazing pawrents who are most definitely giving ...

May

2023

TALI

"The world would be a nicer place if everyone had the ability to love as unconditionally as a dog." – M.K. Clinton MEET TALI CAN YOU GUESS WHAT MIX SHE IS?If you guessed Siberian Husky / Dalmatian mix, you would be right!This sweet ...

September

2023

TAILS & TRAILS PET EVENT PORTRAITS

JOIN US FOR THIS FUN EVENT! SAVE THE DATE! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2311 AM - 3 PMJACKSONVILLE ARBORETUM & BOTANICAL GARDENS1445 Millcoe Road, Jacksonville, Florida PET EVENT PORTRAITS $20 Donation per pet portraitALL proceeds ...

April

2023

KITSU

"My little dog... a heartbeat at my feet."Edith Wharton MEET KITSU An Irresistibly Cute Corgi...Kitsu is a petite Pembroke Welsh Corgi with pretty gorgeous eyes that look like she's wearing eyeliner.As a breed, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is ...

May

2023

DAPHNE

"A dog is a bond between strangers." ~ John Steinbeck MEET DAPHNEThe mini-goldendoodle who is truly winning over strangers one kiss at a time. Yes, Daphne is irresistible.Calm, demure and oh-so-loveable -- and with a silky soft coat, ...

January

2023

MILLE

JUST AN OLDE ENGLISH BULLDOGGELivin' the Life in Jacksonville! Meet MilleMille was rescued a few years ago by her owner, Jacob. According to Jacob, Mille wasn't being a "bad" dog or having any behavioral issues -- she was just a typical, ...

December

2022

MALIA, MONTE, DUCKY & JERRY

OH MY GOODNESS, WHERE DO I EVEN START WITH THIS SESSION? THE CAST OF CHARACTERSMALIA: This little six month old puppy had a really rough start. Her front legs were so bowed and knuckled over from malnourishment that she couldn't walk. With lots ...

January

2023

LUCAS

“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” – Josh Billings Meet Lucas the Basset Hound This handsome fellow had a rough beginning."Lucas is a rescue who has been through so much ...

March

2023

TIGER LILY

“In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” – Terry Pratchett MEET TIGER LILY Wait, what??? You photograph kitties?Indeed we do! Five Things Tiger Lily Taught UsWe can set up ...

March

2023

BUSY

“The pug is living proof that God has a sense of humor.” - Margot Kaufman MEET BUSY, THE BLACK PUG Busy is a cute little black pug who owns Adrienne C. This sunrise session was perfect for little Busy, as it was a crisp ...

May

2023

CORTUFO

"The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth will ever be."~ Konrad Lorenz MEET CORTUFO The Sleuth HoundCORTUFO is a big, beautiful bloodhound. It is said that the bloodhound does one thing better than any animal on ...

May

2023

BAILEY and NATE

"Everyone thinks they have the best dog. And none of them are wrong." – W.R. Purche MEET NATE & BAILEYTwo delightful English Toy Spaniels Nate and Bailey are English Toy Spaniels.And they are "Prince Charles" in color.What?In the ...

September

2023

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL PUP-UP EVENT!

NEARLY $550 RAISED FOR THE JACKSONVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY A huge thank you to everyone who came out and supported our Pup-Up event at the 2023 Tails & Trails! We had an absolute blast meeting all the amazing dogs and their pawrents who visited ...

February

2023

SASSI

“Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made. "~ Roger A. ...

March

2023

CHARLIE

“Raising a dog is like a rainbow. Puppies are the joy at one end. Old dogs are the treasure at the other.” – Anonymous MEET CHARLIE Charlie is a gorgeous Bernese Mountain Dog - Rottweiler mix and the love of his ...

January

2023

CALCIFER

The secret to a good morning is to watch the sunrise with an open heart.-- Anthony T Hincks And there is possibly nothing more open-hearted than this amazing Doberman.Meet Calcifer -- a young male Doberman owned by Savannah P, a Jacksonville, ...

November

2023

$2900 Raised for Humane Society Naples – HOWLiday Lights Fundraiser Recap

How Do You Have Fun with Your Dog AND Raise Money for an Awesome Humane Society?If you were lucky enough to be in Naples on Saturday, November 11th, you probably joined us at Paws Pet Boutique for the 2nd Annual HOWLiday Lights Fundraiser. This ...

March

2023

POPPY & LOKI

"It's just the most amazing thing to love a dog, isn't it? It makes our relationships with people seem as boring as a bowl of oatmeal."~John Grogan MEET POPPY AND LOKI OMGWhere do we even start with these two?So, Poppy (the girl on the ...

February

2023

GIBBS

"The dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven not man's."~ Mark Twain GCH CH Stepamgar Sky's the Limit v Azar BN RI BCAT CGC TKA BN-Va/k/a "Gibbs" If you said, "WOW," when you saw the image of Gibbs above, you are in good ...

February

2023

In Loving Memory, Ziva

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”- Winnie The Pooh We did not know at the time of this session that beautiful, joyful, intelligent Ziva would not be with us in a matter of weeks. Randy and I feel ...

January

2024

Pets on Third: Capturing the Joy of Naples’ Favorite PetFest and Parade

A Day of Fun, Furry Friends, and Giving Back What a Fun Event!If you haven’t experienced the annual Pets on Third PetFest and Parade in Naples, you’re missing out on an incredible event. Organized by Third Street South, this ...

July

2024

Did You See Us On The Morning Show?

ALL AMERICAN PET PHOTO DAY What a fun live interview on The Morning Show at NEWS4JAX!And 100% have to give full credit to The Morning Show anchor, Bruce Hamilton, for making it so much fun. And also many, many thanks to Maya Mae and her ...

September

2023

OUR SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER EVENTS

JOIN US FOR THESE FUN EVENTS! SAVE THE DATES! WE HAVE NOT ONE, NOT TWO BUT THREE PUP-UP EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER TAILS & TRAILS -- This event is held on Saturday, September 23rd from 11 am - 3 pm at the Jacksonville ...

September

2023

BARKFEST PET EVENT PORTRAITS

JOIN US FOR THIS FUN EVENT! SAVE THE DATE! SATURDAY, October 7th11 AM - 3 PMWORLD GOLF VILLAGESt. Augustine, Florida PET EVENT PORTRAITS $20 Donation per pet portraitALL proceeds benefit the St. Augustine Humane ...

October

2023

Thanks to All Who Came to Barkfest!

$300 RAISED FOR THE ST AUGUSTINE HUMANE SOCIETY Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the event!It was certainly a little hectic and we know getting to our both was a challenge at times with the sea of people and trick or treaters ...

December

2023

Blessing of the Pets: Pup Up Event Portraits & Charity Giving

BLESSING OF THE PETS PUP UP EVENT PORTRAITS! $360 Raised for St Philip Neri Animal Ministry What a beautiful day it was for a wonderful cause! We had the incredible opportunity to photograph not just dogs but a variety of pets that ...