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Fall Dog Photography Sessions

August 17, 2020 by Tailwagger Dog Photographers

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We love the fall season at Tailwagger Dog Photography. The crisp, cool air is such a welcome relief from the hot, humid Michigan summer weather. All the Michigan pups out there love the fall for the exact same reason – relief from the heat and humidity. But the beautiful oranges, yellows, red and browns from the changing leaves are what really make us love the fall – the fall colors make a stunning backdrop for dog photo sessions as well. Bottom line – the fall is a wonderful time for dog portraits.

It’s mid-August, but it’s not too soon to think about booking a fall photo session for your pup. We are a third booked at the writing of this post, but we usually fill our fall sessions by the end of September or early October. Shoot us an email us at trish@tailwaggerphoto.com or call us at 517-990-5630 for more information or to book a session for your pup. For more online information about how our sessions work, check out our details page.

Our Little Schatz is 9 today!

March 13, 2020 by Tailwagger Dog Photographers

An English Springer Spaniel sits in the wet grass at Johnson Park in Walker, MI.

With all the current turmoil in the world we thought we would share some good news – our little girl, Schatz, is 9 years old today! For those of you who do not know, Schatzi is a former Explosives Detection Canine (EDC). She was owned by Aegis Defense Services, a now defunct private military and security company. Schatzi’s vet records are US military though, so we assume she was contracted to the military. She worked in Afghanistan for approximately 3 years before tearing her right ACL and ended up at the Canine Validation Center outside of DC. You can read more about Schatzi via an older blog post, How We Found A Treasure.

An English Springer Spaniel running through tall grass at the Millennium Park in Grand Rapids, MI.

It’s been almost 4 years now since Schatz joined our pack. Her transformation has been truly amazing. She went from an anxiety riddled dog that didn’t want to leave her crate to…well…a Golden Retriever. At least she fits right in with our two Golden Retrievers, Boo and Jasper – who, when it comes down to it, taught Schatz how to be a dog. She naps all day long, loves to cuddle, counter-surfs, begs for belly rubs, loves car rides and is constantly on the lookout for something to eat – all Golden, in other words. I am just grateful her height keeps her from being a really efficient counter-surfer – like Jasper. Her nose is still #1 though and there is nothing she likes more than going for a good sniff around the neighborhood or a nearby park.

A female English Springer Spaniel in the shade at a Lake Michigan dog park.

We will be celebrating her 9^th birthday tonight with our pups’ favorite – pupcakes (For our pupcake recipe, check out this blog post, Pupcakes for Boo)!

English Springer Spaniel lying in the grass with golden light in the background

We wish everyone a peaceful and relaxing weekend and remember every day is the best day to celebrate your pup!

Happy 2020!

January 28, 2020 by Tailwagger Dog Photographers

Happy 2020!!! I’m a little late, I know…it is hard to believe it’s already the end of January. It seems like it was just yesterday that I was decorating a Christmas tree. I blinked and now February is a few days away. No matter – we are looking forward to the 2020 season and everything it will bring and we sincerely hope everyone’s 2020 is off to a wonderful start!

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2019 was very kind to us at Tailwagger Dog Photography, which was our first full season as a Grand Rapids Dog Photographer and West Michigan Pet Photographer. We met so many wonderful people and their pups at the events we participated in, as well as the fundraisers we held for such worthy causes as Paws With A Cause, The Barkley and LuLu Foundation and The Angel Fund of Ottawa Animal Hospital.

We extend a sincere thank-you to our 2019 clients for showing faith in us – the new guys in town. It was an honor and privilege to be able to work with you to create the beautiful and dynamic images that showcase your pups and everything they represent to you. One of the reasons we photograph dogs is because they are so integral to our lives. The bonds we have with our dogs – even though they are straightforward and simple – are so strong. There is something about having our furry cuddle mates with us through everything – seeing them look up at us with those loving eyes when we come home and watching all the goofy and precious things they do, day in and day out, that just make us feel loved and ‘at home’. They are so part of us and our everyday living. We very much appreciate the trust you showed in us when you choose Tailwagger to photograph your pups.

We believe one of the reasons the bonds are so strong with our pups is because dogs represent the way the world should be – loving, forgiving and accepting – they are that little slice of never-failing goodness here on earth. This is a selection of some of our favorites pup photos from 2019 – we can’t wait for the 2020 season to begin!

Celebration Giveaway

August 20, 2019 by Tailwagger Dog Photographers

An English Springer Spaniel stands in the tall grass at Millennium Park in Grand Rapids, MI.

CELEBRATION TIME – we hit 500 Facebook followers over the weekend! Just how exactly do dog photographers celebrate? We celebrate by doing what we love to do the most and that is by photographing more DOGS!

We are giving away a Wee TailWag Session to a lucky pup. To enter all you have to do is like our FB page and post a snapshot of your pup(s) in the comments of this post.

A Wee TailWag Session is a 1-hour session and is good for up to 2 dogs (from the same household). Wee TailWag sessions include a collection of high-resolution digital negatives – sessions need to take place in the Grand Rapids area (people outside of the GR area are welcome to enter, but need to be willing to travel to GR for the photo session).

We will pick and announce the winner on Labor Day. Get to our Facebook page by clicking here.

Wee TailWag Session

August 7, 2019 by Tailwagger Dog Photographers

A beautiful female Daisy dog stands in the front yard of her Grand Rapids, MI home.

Just want a few awesome digital negatives of your pup, so that you can do your own printing – maybe a cool image for your Christmas card, a canvas for your living room or a nicely framed desk print for your office?

We are pleased to introduce a new session type called the Wee TailWag Session. This session is perfect for the budget conscious dog lover and for those of you who just want a few special digital negatives of your pup and want to do your own printing.

A male Golden Retriever mix lays on a large tree stump at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids, MI.

The Wee TailWag is a 1-hour photo session that is good for up to 2 dogs from the same household. Each session includes a collection of five high-resolution digital negatives that you will choose from 15 carefully selected, beautifully edited images of your dog. The session location is your choice, but needs to be within a 10 mile travel distance of our Grand Rapids home base. This all-inclusive session is priced at $295.

To see the difference between our two sessions, the Full TailWag and the Wee TailWag, please see our Pricing & Products page.

Questions? Call Trish at 517-990-5630 or email at trish@tailwaggerphoto.com. Tailwagger Dog Photography is a West Michigan dog and pet photographer based in the Grand Rapids area.

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