In today's digital age, it's become more common to keep our memories in digital form, including our photographs. We take hundreds of photos on our phones and cameras, and we share them on social media or store them on cloud services. However, there's something special about printed photos that digital copies can't quite replicate. Why is it important to get your photographs printed and not just rely on digital copies? Here are 8 reasons.

Whether I am photographing pets or humans, one of the first things we talk about is what kind of session my clients want. Some people prefer outdoor portraits and some studio and some like both. How do you decide? Let’s look at the pros and cons.

When clients book me to photograph their dogs or other pets, I always suggest that they come to the session dressed and ready to be photographed too. Often they balk at this, saying they just want pictures of the dog and they don’t like being photographed etc. If this sounds like something you might say, please reconsider.

I have photographed a number of doodles and I love them, but I worry because there are many misconceptions about these dogs.

Recently the Maryland Professional Photographers Association (MDPPA) had their annual convention and award ceremony. It is something I look forward to because we have great speakers and the opportunity to fine tune our skills, but I also enjoy print competition.

Have you considered adopting a dog from a rescue? There are rescues for almost every breed and age of dog. If you need some help connecting to one, let me know, and I will help you. Dogs have so much love to give, but remember you are making a lifetime commitment. Know the temperament of the dog and make sure you choose a dog that fits your lifestyle, and don’t choose based just on a pretty face.