Exploring New Horizons: A Journey into Human Portraits

As a pet photographer, I’ve spent countless hours capturing the unique beauty and personality of peoples dogs and our rescues. Each dog has its own story, and I find immense joy in telling those stories through my lens. However, earlier this year a friend reached out with a request. As a professional storyteller she was in need of new promotional photographs for her website and asked me for help with this. Now, to be all honest, she also asked me to bring one of my dogs. Added to that the fact that she knows how to model and is a gifted photographer herself, made for an exciting challenge, one that has pushed me to grow and evolve in my craft.

Stepping out of my comfort zone to photograph people has been a thrilling experience. Unlike dogs, who are often delightfully spontaneous and unpredictable, people bring a different energy to a photoshoot. The interaction, the communication between the subject and the photographer, is unique to human portraiture.

Photographing people has reminded me of the universal truth in photography: whether the subject has two legs or four, the goal is always to capture something real, something that I found I am enjoying as much in photographing humans as with photographing animals.

As I continue to explore this new realm of photography, I’m excited to see where it takes me. I believe that trying new things is essential to growth, both as an artist and as a person. Whether I’m photographing a dog or a human, my aim remains the same: to create images that are not only visually striking but also rich in emotion and meaning.

If you’re interested in trying something new as well, whether it’s capturing your own portrait or your beloved pet, I’d love to embark on that journey with you. Let’s create something beautiful together.

Ready to book your session? Whether it’s for your dog, yourself, or both, I’m here to help you capture the moments that matter most. Feel free to reach out and let’s make some magic happen!

The 2024 ISAP Image Competition

As an animal photographer, there are few opportunities as exiting as the annual ISAP Image Competition hosted by the International Society of Animal Photographers. This year marked my fourth consecutive participation in this event

Entering the ISAP Image Competition is not just about showcasing your work; it's a testament to your dedication, passion, and skills. With a trained jury evaluating submissions based on twelve elements, the competition is challenging. However, it's this very challenge that drives photographers like myself to push the boundaries of creativity and excellence.

For me, this year's competition was a journey of self-discovery and growth. My primary goal was to attain a consistent high level of quality in my work.

As I watched judging go on during the day, I have to admit that at times my confidence faded. But seven out of my eight entries were deemed worthy of merit—it showed that all those hours of hard work and trying to educate myself had worked out.

Participating in the ISAP Image Competition has been an enriching experience, both personally and professionally. It has challenged me to push beyond my comfort zone, hone my skills, and strive for excellence in every photo I take. But above all, it has reaffirmed my unwavering passion for pet photography and added to that my commitment to showcasing our rescued galgos and podencos.

Here's to the endless possibilities that lie ahead, to never stop learning more and to all the animals that are still needing to be captured through the lens of a passionate animal photographer.

International recognition

It is not often that I participate in contests, so you might imagine my surprise at finding out that one of my photographes received a Bronze Badge at the 2023 International Photographers Awards in the Animals / Pets / Insects category Even more so since I had only sent in one photo. But at times, that is all it takes…