Are Black Dogs Less Likely to Get Adopted? When visiting animal shelters, it's often the light-colored or uniquely patterned dogs that catch your eye first. Unfortunately, their black-furred counterparts tend to blend into the background. This phenomenon, known as "Black Dog Syndrome" (BDS), suggests that black dogs are less likely to be adopted. Shelter workers from various regions have observed this trend, emphasizing the need for awareness and action. What is Black Dog Syndrome? Black Dog Syndrome describes the lower adoption rates of black dogs compared to their lighter-coated peers. Whil ..read more

Great news! The launch of Canine Colorado fundraiser magazine in 2021 was a big success! The premier magazine: Corgis! raised over $5,000 in funds for local corgi causes. -kudos to everyone who helped make that happen! I quickly followed up that success story up with another amazing magazine in early 2022 featuring all Old English Sheepdogs. That project is still raising funds with magazine sales in progress, already generating over $4,000 for OES Rescue of Colorado. With such fantastic results, we’re excited to share that it’s now Colorado’s adorable Dachshunds turn to be featured in a delux ..read more

DelaFoto's "Canine Colorado" magazine is hitting a major milestone, celebrating its 5th anniversary – a remarkable achievement that's got everyone wagging with excitement. Yet, this year, they're shaking things up by shining the spotlight not just on our loyal dog friends but on our feline companions as well. Enter the debut of "Feline Colorado" magazine, a vibrant celebration of all things cat, brimming with stunning portraits and heartwarming tales, all in support of the phenomenal work done by The Feline Fix. On a bright and beautiful April 3rd morning, The Feline Fix rolled out the red ca ..read more

This February, DelaFoto portraits hosted our "Show The Love," heart-filled special dedicated to capturing our beloved pets. Set against a backdrop filled with hearts, our studio transformed into a perfect environment for those looking to celebrate their furry friends in a uniquely heartfelt way. We carefully arranged everything to create the perfect setting for these portraits. Soft chocolate & rosy colors were selected thoughtfully to enhance the loving atmosphere. The Spark Behind "Show The Love" In the spirit of Valentine's Day, a time when love fills the air, our studio sought to of ..read more

Ah, Spring! That time of year when everything in Denver feels like it's waking up again, including our furry family members. Think about it, there's something about Spring that gets us all giddy, and it's not just us humans. Our pets are right there with us, ready to dive nose-first into all the new smells and sights. The grass seems greener, the flowers more fragrant, and somehow, it feels like the whole world's got a bit more pep in its step. Seeing Spring Through Pet Eyes For our four-legged pals, Spring's not just another season; it's a whole new adventure playground. Imagine being them—e ..read more

Say hello to our new online community We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new Facebook VIP group, specially curated for our DelaFoto clients and anyone with a passion for pet photography in Colorado! Join Our Community of Pet Portrait Enthusiasts: Are you a pet parent who adores capturing precious moments with your furry companions? Look no further – our Facebook VIP group is the perfect place for you! What You Can Expect: Exclusive Content: Get access to behind-the-scenes glimpses of our studio sessions, sneak peeks of upcoming projects, and insider tips and tricks for capt ..read more

We're thrilled to announce an exciting new addition to our team: Kat De Laet, an internationally renowned and award-winning photographer! She is joining our Denver, Colorado studio as our 2nd staff pet photographer. While Kat does beautiful work with all types of pets, her specialty is cat photography. About Kat: Kat brings with her a wealth of experience and a passion for capturing your pets' unique beauty and personality. Her stunning portfolio showcases her exceptional talent for creating captivating portraits that truly capture the essence of each pet she photographs. What sets Kat apart ..read more

Another wonderful year of portraits as we completed two exciting projects including our Canine Colorado Fundraiser Magazine: German Shepherds! Plus our premier 40 Over 40 Pet Mom campaign was completed and was such a huge success that we decided to launch it again for another 40 pet moms to participate. We love our enthusiastic clients and the timeless artwork we get to collaborate on together. I hope you’ll join me for a few minutes to enjoy this video compilation featuring just some of the year’s highlights in artwork orders. There were too many to share in one video, but you get the idea ..read more

Our latest magazine Canine Colorado: German Shepherds! is complete. The final tally was 23 gorgeous German Shepherds raising over $12,000 for Front Range German Shepherd Rescue! Highlights during the campaign included our exciting Go Fund Me Magazine Cover Contest. In addition to many gorgeous portraits of this regal breed, we continued to have more heart warming stories by our writer, Jennifer Brauns ..read more

With the goal of completing our magazine design in time for online fundraising sales for the holidays, we launched our latest Canine Colorado: Dachshunds! issue on Thanksgiving weekend. The final tally was 20 amazing Doxies with a fundraising total of $3925. Proceeds were Donated to: Denver Dachshund Rescue & Transport AND Mile High Dachshunds Rescue Highlights during the campaign included our exciting Facebook Magazine Cover Contest with 1000s of votes in just 3 days. In Addison to many gorgeous portraits, this issue featured wonderful dog stories by our writer, Jennifer Brauns. While th ..read more