Caring – For those who cannot speak for themselves

A big part of my life is dedicated to helping others, especially animals. I’ve been volunteering at animal shelters since I was in 9th grade and I’m always willing to help like-minded causes. I donate my photography in many ways:

- As a volunteer for Humane Society of Chittenden County. My husband, Ian, and I travel to HSCC weekly to photograph adoptable animals and work on special projects for them. Check out HSCC’s blog post about us, including video!

- As a volunteer for Ivana Iguana Wisdom and Rescue. I love working with JoAnn’s adoptable reptiles!

- As a Founding Member of HeARTs Speak, a worldwide group of artists dedicated to promoting adoption through our art. I regularly donate images and time for special projects.

- As a Smile for a Cure photographer. In 2011 I was honored as the SFAC Photographer of the Year. The program connects animal photographers around the nation to donate session fees to the National Canine Cancer Foundation. I support NCCF as it not only looks for a cure for cancer, but also for less invasive treatments. NCCF did a sweet blog post about my work, too.

- By offering pro bono portrait sessions for “less adoptable” animals to help find homes for them.

- By offering gift sessions and prints to local non-profit groups and schools during fundraisers.

Below are links to some of my Caring work.

Vermont Smile For A Cure Photographer!

I’m excited! Recently I joined a number of other pet photographers involved with the Smile For A Cure petView full post »

Hogan’s Calendar Shoot :: Vermont Dog Photographer

I’ve been waiting to write this blog post for a while. Early this spring I found out about The Unexpected Pit BullView full post »

Purrfect Kitty Stretches :: Vermont Cat Photographer

Our model today is Nikki, a soon-to-be-adopted kitty from Humane Society of Chittenden County. She was kind enough toView full post »

Goofy Eddie :: Vermont Cat Photographer

Just one collage today of a very silly cat named Eddie who is waiting for adoption at Humane Society of ChittendenView full post »

Marco’s Magic :: Vermont Dog Photographer

If Marco’s story doesn’t tug at your heartstrings, I don’t know what will. He was hit by a car inView full post »

Photographs of Paintings of Photographs

A little while back I was approached by Ms. Divoll-Painter, an art teacher at South Burlington High School, aboutView full post »

Older Kitties Need Homes Too!

Many cats and dogs have been finding new homes lately at HSCC. Ian and I are so happy to not see familiar faces eachView full post »

Summer Scales :: Vermont Reptile Photographer

I recently had another opportunity to photograph some of the new adoptables at Ivana Iguana Wisdom and Rescue and IView full post »

Ivana Iguana Wisdom and Rescue

Part of being a well-rounded animal photographer is learning to work with many different species. Today I worked withView full post »