Rare Breeds Project
From fleet-footed Azawakhs to quirky Chinese Cresteds, my Rare Breeds Project shines a spotlight on the canine gems you hardly ever meet—and shows why their stories matter. Join me behind the lens as I pair Nova Scotia’s wild backdrops with these extraordinary dogs, share vet-approved care insights, and reveal portraits that celebrate genetic diversity in all its fur-and-fabulous glory. Curious to see who’s sprinting, herding, or striking a regal pose next? Dive into the latest posts and discover the art—and heart—of uncommon breeds.
The Benefits of Legacy Photography for Healing, Memories, and Conversation Starters
When we love a pet deeply, we do not only love their face. We love the way they followed us from room to room. The sound of their paws on the floor. The soft sigh they made when they settled beside…
Anticipatory Grief When a Pet Is Sick: Loving Them Through the Before
When a beloved pet becomes seriously ill, grief often begins long before the final goodbye. You may still be filling their bowl, helping them outside, giving medication, arranging vet visits, or…
Why Pet Loss Hurts so Deeply
Losing a pet can feel impossible to explain to someone who has never had that kind of bond. It is not “just a dog,” “just a cat,” “just a bird,” “just a horse,” or “just a pet.” For many people, the…
How to Know When It Might Be Time to Say Goodbye
A gentle guide to anticipatory grief, quality of life, and making the kindest decision for your pet There is no easy way to ask the question: “Is it time?” For many pet families, the end-of-life…
Why End of Life Photography is Important to Me: Chapter 4 – Maia
Maia was my biggest heartbreak. We got Maia in 2008 as a “free to a good home” puppy. She was 9 months old, and her life had already been turned upside down. Her owners had divorced, and she ended…
Why End of Life Photography is Important to Me: Chapter 2 – Tiernan
In 2008, we welcomed our first Great Dane puppy — Tiernan. We were inexperienced and excited, and in our eagerness, we purchased him from a backyard breeder. We paid for that decision dearly. Before…
Why End of Life Photography Matters to Me: Chapter 3 – Julius
About five months after losing Tiernan, in the spring of 2012, a Great Dane became available through a rescue centre. He was a senior, found as a stray, and terribly thin. He was such a sweet boy,…
Why End of Life Photography is Important to Me: Chapter 1 – Callie
I have loved many animals in my life, and because of that, I have also lost many. That is the bargain, I suppose. Love asks for everything, and in the end it keeps the memory. In 2004, a friend’s…
What to Say When a Child’s Pet Has Died
Losing a beloved pet is often a child’s first experience with death. For many children, that relationship is not “just” companionship — it is safety, routine, comfort, unconditional love, and…
Icelandic Sheepdog
If you’re looking for a spirited, affectionate, and ancient breed with a fascinating history, let us introduce the Icelandic Sheepdog — Iceland’s only native dog and a living piece of Viking…