I love this time of year when spring breathes new life into the world, and gardens burst forth with colorful blooms. Daffodils just popped up in front of my home, and they grow wild in the woods around here along with snowdrops. While this season of renewal brings joy to many, it also harbors hidden dangers for our beloved pets. Some of the most beautiful and commonly found spring plants can be toxic or harmful to dogs and cats if ingested. These plants are ore often found indoors and out. Let’s take a closer look at some of these plants to highlight their potential risks to pets and provide tips on how to keep your furry friends safe as you embrace the beauty of spring.

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.

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.

I am happy to be offering my clients mixed media art, but some may wonder what it is and how I create it. Some people thinking artwork created from photographs is just pixel mushing. In reality, I do much more to create a customized piece of art for you. Photography and mixed media art are both beautiful, but in different ways.