Pet Photography to the The Power of Ten We’re celebrating big time around here my friends. I can’t believe it but… 2024 is a HUGE milestone for this girl! I’m celebrating the 10th anniversary of Indigo Pet Photography and my journey to become Niagara’s favourite pet photographer. Photographing dogs, and more recently horses, has been the most incredible experience of my life. It’s opened new doors to understanding who I am, and introduced me to amazing new friends. I adore every pet that has honoured me with their presence over the years and am grateful that their humans chose me to capture ..read more

2023 Pawliday Gift Guide – Top 10 Are you stuck for a gift idea for a dog or horse-loving friend or family member? Or are you at the point in shopping when you need a “one for me” purchase? Read on for some fun ideas, some local, some global, but all sure to tickle a pet lover’s fancy. Hold on to your toques…here we go! 1. Treats for all on your “nice” list! I went looking for a good local source of treats for horses and a friend recommended Kookies by Krystal. She makes cookies for both dogs and horses, for all occassions! Frankly, they look good enough that I’d be tempted to try them too ..read more

Tulips, history and photography come together This May I was thrilled to be able to photograph dogs and also horses in the tulip fields at TASC tulip farm in Fenwick. As Canadians we have a a fascinating history with the Netherlands. If you don’t know the story of why tulips are a such big deal in Canada (and also how my dad fits in to the picture) please read on! Following the Nazi Invasion of the Netherlands in the second world war, Princess Juliana of the Netherlands took refuge in Ottawa with her two young daughters, Princess Beatrix and Princess Irene. While in exile, Princess Juliana ga ..read more

Hey there, fellow dog lovers! Do you ever marvel at how easily our four leggers can brighten the day with a wag of the tails and those puppy dogs eyes? Plus their crazy antics are fodder for those of us who are snap-happy with our smartphones.  If you wonder why your photos are a little meh, read on to find out how you can up your game. Here are my top five tips to help you capture snaps that that will actually impress your dog’s fan club! 1. Laying Low Get down to their level. With dogs that means either you get low… like, ground level low – which with some dogs is realllly low. Or yo ..read more

My top 10 gift ideas for dogs and their humans: the 2022 edition. It’s the most wonderful time of the year… because I get to head out to shops and boutiques, and comb the internet for my favourite things. All in order to bring you the top ten picks for my 2022 Pawliday Gift Guide! My goal is to find things that are predominantly local, but I found a couple of things from further afield that particularly tickled my fancy, so I shared those too! Hold on to your toques…   1. Vineland Estates: Wine Bottle Stuffy vineland.com How fun are these Vineland Wine Bottle stuffies! With one of thes ..read more

It’s a wrap on 2021! What a year! But, before I recap, I want to thank all of my clients for making 2021 such an epic year! I’m starting 2022 with this very upbeat image of Indy because I think it will be that much better than the one we just kicked to the curb LOL.   Here are a few highlights from my 2021:   It was a year in the making and delivery came in right under the wire LOL. I published my very first coffee table book, “Bed Heads and other irresistible furry faces”. It was worth all the rescheduling due to weather and pandemic concerns – we now have this fabulous record ..read more

Okay my friends! Here it is… my first ever “curated” gift guide. These are a few things I  discovered this past year that I think would make pawome gifts for animal lovers!  If you’re like me be sure to follow the one for you, one for me shopping rule! These suggestions support small, local businesses. Heaven knows, the big stores can fend for themselves! If you like this idea, I’ll start earlier next year and make it a little more comprehensive! Soooo, with no further ado, let’s get this pawty started!   Olive & Co handmade collars and bandanas Instagram: @olive_and_co ..read more

Here we are on Giving Tuesday It’s been a tough year for everyone. And many people have taken solace in their fur kids and some have welcomed new four-leggeds into their lives. Our pets that have helped us maintain our sanity and navigate this tough time. With that in mind, let’s not forget how tough a year it’s been for rescues and charities! Very few opportunities for fundraising have drastically cut not-for-profit agencies funding across the board. Below are links to a handful of local animal related charities, that I’ve worked with or know people who have, in the event that you are looki ..read more

Welcome to the second in my Small but Mighty series showcasing small Niagara businesses that cater to our awesome four-legged loves. Niagara Canine Conditioning Centre is an amazing local business that does incredible things for their animal clients. I witnessed first-hand a number of their successes when I photographed over 30 of their canine clients for their fabulous client Wall of Fame! From dogs that are now frolicking and free of their wheelchairs; to post surgery pets that need special therapies, to dogs that just need to burn energy over the long winter months. If your best friend is ..read more

UPDATE: Dogtown is no longer in business. Welcome to my Small but Mighty Business Series: the first of several posts that will showcase small Niagara businesses that cater to our awesome four-legged loves. As a fellow small business owner, I want to shout out and support other small businesses that are striving to provide an exceptional customer experience, especially during these unusual times. Lucca goes Dogtown for grooming, so I can attest to the passion and knowledge that the Wonder Women at Dogtown bring to the party.  Thanks to owner/operator Colleen Gallagher for participat ..read more