Choosing the right photographer for your needs can be quite the daunting task! There are so many things to consider. I tell all of my potential clients the same thing: Choose the photographer that will best represent what you want out of your session. Every photographer has their own style, their own costs and their own experiences. You can use the following checklist to help make your decision: 1. Create a list of your favorite photographers after looking at their online portfolio. In today's day and age, almost every professional photographer will have some sort of online presence. Check out ..read more

You are probably thinking "What the heck Amanda, you ARE a professional photographer" It is true! I have also heard every single reason why someone may not want to use the services of a professional photographer for their pet.  Do these sound familiar: 1. My dog is too hyper/too young/has no training/hates the camera This is my favourite excuse. Why? Because I LOVE hyper, crazy, ridiculously adorable dogs. The more energy they have, the more amazing their session will be...their personality will SHINE! In our pre-session consultation, we will chat about my process, how I get the photo, wh ..read more

WOW! I don't think there could possibly be another word to describe 2017 for Prancing Paws. There have been so many amazing sessions, events and moments this year that I had the most ridiculous time trying to narrow everything down for my "favourites" list. I photographed 600+ pets this year, helped 15 owners make a final lasting memory with their pet, photographed 5 babies, and 27 families. As a prancing paws family, we raised approx $2,000 for charity (you are all amazing). In the world of firsts, I was able to photograph horses, goats, chickens, and ducks. I had my first "commercial" photo ..read more

As Prancing Paws Pet Photography continues to grow (thank you to all my wonderful past, present and future clients!), I find myself reflecting. Prancing Paws was born out of my love for my little mixed border collie, EmJay, and I strive for my business to reflect this love in the way I photograph. I take portraits that capture the personality of the pet and the bond between pet and owner and focus less on "the perfect" portrait. EmJay, or "miss prancy prancerson" or "happy feet" or "drunken sailor" was my heart dog. I love all of my animals and I have very different relationships with every o ..read more

Fireworks. They wreak havoc on my dogs nerves but man they certainly are a spectacular sight to see. I am so proud to live in a small community that takes such pride in all of their events. Last night, I witnessed the most beautiful thing. Literally, thousands of people flocked on to the shoreline of Callander Bay to watch a movie and the firework show. I know I was not alone in thinking the crowds wouldn't be as big, since they weren't being held on Canada Day, but man was I wrong! Last year, I was stuck behind a light pole. Not a very great spot to be in for picture taking! So this year, we ..read more

I was given an amazing opportunity to portfolio build this week. I was speaking to a good client of mine about wanting to expand my portfolio to include some horses - but that I was having trouble finding someone with a horse to commit to some photos....well low and behold...she has a horse! Not only that but, being awesome that she is, she worked it out with the stable owner to have me come out and wander around the stable to take photos! What an eye opening experience for me. I have worked with small animals for years. What a heart stopping, mind blowing experience to be so close to such maj ..read more

Wow! There are literally no other words to describe the beauty of Kap Kig Iwan Park. Located just minutes from the town Englehart, this park is a hidden gem, most well known by the locals. There are kilometers of maintained hiking trails leading to multiple water falls, rapids and untouched forest. Although some parts of the trails have been closed since the park was taken over by the city of Englehart, the beauty of the park has not been lost. Recently, it has been re-opened for overnight camping. The sites are small and not overly private but in my humble opinion, you don't stay at a park as ..read more

Adopt. If you can't adopt, Foster. If you can't foster, Sponsor. If you can't sponsor, Volunteer. If you can't volunteer, Donate. If you can't donate, Educate. Rescue is near and dear to me. Anyone who knows me, knows that helping homeless animals is an integral part of my personality. I have been a foster home for 10+ years for local and not so local rescues. For overnight visits to year long stays. I am a transport driver, ensuring animals make it from high kill shelters to no/low kill rescues. I donate my time and my extra (however little it may be) resources to helping these animals. I don ..read more

This family! Wow! I first met this lovely family at our Easter Bunny Fundraiser a few weeks back. When it came to sharing Summer and Cobalt's pictures they were inspiring! So, I was thrilled when they came out on top and won our free session! We planned our session and as mother nature often likes to do...she poured rain down on us! But when one door closes, another opens and we were blessed with a beautiful overcast day for our session. It was cold as a Northern Ontario spring often is but we endured and a had a great day! Those who know me, know I have a not-so secret love of what I like to ..read more

A beautiful soul, taken away entirely to soon.  I am humbled and blessed to be able to capture these beautiful moments with pets and their humans. Fly free miss Pippi, till we all meet again at the rainbow bridge. XO "Grief is the price we pay for love" ~Queen Elizabeth II ..read more