Live The Journey With Your Soul Dog
Dirtie Dog Photography Blog
by Marika Moffitt
1y ago
I miss my Soul Dog every day. Every. Single. Day. I miss her sass. I miss her silliness. I miss the way she’d sneak into the bedroom in the morning, slide along my side of the bed, and scoot her nose up under the blankets until I opened my eyes and looked at her. Every part of my life was sweeter with her in it. And every part of my journey is better because we lived it together. I said goodbye to my Soul Dog, Kerouac, on August 12, 2021. Although we had 15 1/2 amazing years together, there’s still so much I wish we would have done. So much I wish we would have experienced. So much I wish we ..read more
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The gifts of my summer babies – what they’re here to remind us of.
Dirtie Dog Photography Blog
by Marika Moffitt
1y ago
I was standing at my back door staring out into the yard when I saw it. Something was moving in a tree. One little thing. And then another. And another.   It took me about 10 seconds to recognize what I was looking at. Three tiny raccoons climbing, and balancing, and tumbling along the branches of a tree in my neighbor’s yard.   They were slightly bigger than kittens, with striped tails dangling as they wobbled their way along the tree’s limbs. Their mother was sitting on a larger branch, watching over them. It was like they were having a climbing lesson.   And I was in love ins ..read more
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Dog Photography on The Washington Coast
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by Marika Moffitt
1y ago
There’s no wrong season for dog photography on the Washington coast. When (and where) we choose to go just depends on what kind of adventure and artwork you want to create. I’m drawn to the Washington coast for a lot of reasons. Its mix of wildness and serenity. The changing weather that brings with it endless opportunity to create breathtaking art. The way the ocean fills a deep longing in my soul. Which is probably why I love booking sessions out there. Actually, “love” isn’t strong enough. I’m obsessed with photographing dogs at the coast. When I’m out there, I feel connected to my wildnes ..read more
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That time I was published in National Geographic Magazine.
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by Marika Moffitt
1y ago
I was in the shower when I got the call. On February 23rd, 2006, a senior editor from National Geographic Magazine left a voicemail informing me that my photo was going to be in the magazine. A few days earlier, I had submitted the photo for their first “Your Shot” photography theme – ”Where I Live.” And I had been selected as a winner. I would be published in the June 2006 issue of the magazine, as well as online. Holy crap. The photo she was talking about was from a walk along the road leading to my mom’s house. It was a black and white image I shot with a point-and-shoot digital camera. And ..read more
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Welcome to the fire.
Dirtie Dog Photography Blog
by Marika Moffitt
1y ago
Welcome to the fire. Where we step outside of the walls built around us to discover something more beautiful and more alive, together. This is the beginning. I spent too long last night with my Instagram app open on my iPad. The empty space waiting for me to fill with words to share. Words to go with the photo I had chosen. Words that probably wouldn’t reach far unless I paired them with a quirky, quick, and flashy video. So, words that wouldn’t come. Everything I want to say doesn’t belong there. I mean, it could go there, but it just isn’t the right place anymore. So that’s why we’re here no ..read more
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Three reasons to be in photos with your dog this year
Dirtie Dog Photography Blog
by Marika Moffitt
1y ago
If I have one piece of wisdom to pass along to dog-loving folks right now, it’s that you need to be in photos with your dog this year. In 2021, I booked two professional photography sessions with my dog, Kerouac. I knew that we might not have a lot of time left together as she was beginning to slow down quite a bit. I didn’t want to miss the chance to have beautiful photos taken with her, so I made the call, and booked our first photo session with Holly Cook of Holly Cook Photography. Holly is a dear friend of mine, and I was not at all surprised to find out that she and my husband were tryin ..read more
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Finding The Soul Dog Journey Project
Dirtie Dog Photography Blog
by Marika Moffitt
1y ago
2021 has been a journey through grief. This year was one long journey of saying goodbye. I wasn’t ready for it, and I’m not over it. But, sitting here with only two days left of 2021, I can say that because of my journey through grief, I’ve found myself closer to where I’m supposed to be. I’m going to tell you about this beautiful thing I created called the Soul Dog Journey Project, but first I need to tell you about how I found my way to it. It started with a conversation my husband and I had at the beginning of the year. We were lying on our bed talking about our two dogs who were no longer ..read more
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5 Reasons I Photograph Seattle Dogs in Flowers
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by Marika Moffitt
1y ago
Some of the most beautiful displays of florals pop up throughout the year here in the Pacific Northwest. I’ve been lucky enough to get to photograph quite a few Seattle dogs in flowers whether their sessions take place at home or their favorite local parks. Some of my favorite parks to photograph dogs in have incredible varieties of flowers growing across their trails and fields. If you’ve never thought about including flowers in your dog’s photo session, let me tell you the reasons why I recommend it. Here are the 5 reasons I like to photograph Seattle dogs in flowers:   1. Blooms can he ..read more
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How I Get Your Dog to Look at The Camera: Three Tricks of The Trade.
Dirtie Dog Photography Blog
by Marika Moffitt
1y ago
It’s a pretty normal thing for dog owners to tell me that they don’t think their dog will cooperate for photos because they refuse to look at the camera. I tell them that’s okay because we’ll work together to make their dog’s experience so much fun that they won’t even realize there’s a camera to look at. How I get your dog to look at the camera comes down to three tricks of the trade: Noises, treats, and their favorite things. Let’s start with my go-to method of making noise. Did you hear that? Things often said by clients at their dog’s photo session: “Where’s that sound coming from?” “Is t ..read more
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The Best Seattle Parks for Dog Photos
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by Marika Moffitt
1y ago
One of the first questions I’m asked by clients when planning their dog’s photo session is, “where should we go for our shoot?” The answer is completely dependent upon the needs of their dog, but if they’re looking for a park-like setting close to Seattle, I can help. I’ve photographed dogs in a lot of local parks, but there are a handful that are my go-to spots. I’m thrilled when clients have a favorite location that is new to me, but if they’re unsure of where to go, I’m happy to share my full list of the best Seattle parks for dog photos with them. Read on to learn about six of my favorite ..read more
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