Today’s shoot! What a pleasure it was to capture Milo, Trish and Keith on such a beautiful Fall day. Clients like these make it all worth it. 

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I know what you’re thinking… where’s the dog in these photos? It’s Jon. 😂 These sessions aren’t my specialty but between the location and this couple, the results speak for themselves. Fun fact, the skies opened up prior to taking these, stopped for the 10 minutes it took to capture them, then opened up again as we walked back to our cars. As if it wasn’t obvious how perfect of a match these 2 are the universe wanted to give them one more sign that they’re making the best choice of their lives.❤️ #engagementphotos #engagementphotography #portraitphotography #nikon #nikond850 #engagementshoot #beachphotoshoot #familyphotography #njphotographer #njphotography #lifestylephotography #nikon_photography

Big thank you to @mickeysportofcallpub for allowing me to shoot their Howl-O-Ween 2023 dog costume event today. It was a perfect Fall day for it and was such a pleasure interacting with everyone who came out to participate. My favorite was definitely the pregnant dachshund who came as "a bun in the oven" 😂.

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What a pleasure it was to photograph Gail, Ophelia (St. Bernard), Beulah (American Bull Terrier) and Edith (Irish Deer Hound) in their stunning backyard oasis. Gail and I train at @kathysantodogtraining (I secretly always love watching her work with her dogs as her demeanor is so calm and gentle) so it was an honor when she asked me to capture some memories with them. Gail is as kind and as sweet as these pictures make her look and her dogs are no different. This may be one of my favorite shoots yet. 🥰

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A perfect Sunday morning capturing my dear friend and mentor @kathysantodogtraining with pups Dash and Rey in their element at the beach. 😍

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When I tell you how difficult it was to narrow down my top 10 out of all the pictures I took this morning at the starting grounds of the @tristatebassethoundrescue Boardwaddle 😂. We only wish we could have stayed for the full event. For the full gallery visit my website (link in bio)🐶.

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Using my own dogs as test subjects to try to master action shots of dogs running towards me. We have work to do but in the interim enjoy some of these stills of the pups enjoying this beautiful spring day. 🥰

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Handful of candid shots taken yesterday during various group classes at @kathysantodogtraining.

No dogs for this shoot but a blast none the less. Headshots of the team for Santo Family Chiropractic’s new website (which I also have the pleasure of designing and developing). Stay tuned for the launch! 🚀 

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Had so much fun taking the trainers of @kathysantodogtraining’s headshots today! Rosco also got in on the fun and got some extra loving from @drake_and_pups 🥰

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Did something a little different this weekend and got to shoot my first wedding. It took place in a small intimate setting at @thebarrownj which was absolutely stunning. Don’t worry though, I still found a moment to capture the bride and grooms dogs along the way. 😉

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Little rain didn’t stop us. My mentor, client and dear friend @kathysantodogtraining with Indy, Dash and Rey! 🥰 

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Happy Halloweenie from Dumbo and Stitch 👻🎃😂

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Eleanor gives “Babe” a run for his money 😂. @danamichele0102 

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A few candid shots taken during yesterdays Beginner class at @kathysantodogtraining.

Meet Kaitlyn and Kipper!

Kaitlyn is a dog trainer on a mission to help create harmony between dogs and their owners.

Kipper is a super sweet Golden Retriever who when I say is easy going is an understatement! This even keeled boy absolutely loves a great stick or plastic bottle, playing in his water bowl or holding his leash in his mouth as though he’s taking himself out on a walk. 😂

Kaitlyn and Kipper are currently working hard to prepare and one day enter obedience and rally trials. They also have aspirations of doing therapy dog work together should his personality and temperament make a great fit for it as he develops.

Follow their journey 👉 @goldenboykipper 

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Meet Kathy, Dash and Rey! 🥰

Kathy has been training dogs for decades, and is the owner of an award winning 16,000 SF training school in Waldwick, NJ. She’s also an accomplished author, columnist, podcast host, as well as AKC’s Master Trainer. 🤩

Dash is a 4 year old rescued Border Collie who found his way to Kathy from Utah, TN, before making his way to his forever home right here in NJ.  Dash is super sweet, super smart, and loves being Kathy’s demo dog when she’s teaching classes. 🎓

Last but not least we have Rey, a 2 year old Golden Retriever who is literally the happiest dog EVER! Her optimism for everything in life makes her so much fun to train and they’re currently working towards Rey’s debut in AKC obedience competitions this September. 🏆

One of Kathy’s favorite quotes to live by is “a dog is a reflection of you as an owner” and I can attest… capturing her with 2 (out of 6) of her dogs has been one of the greatest and most special experiences I’ve had as a photographer to date. 

You can learn more about Kathy by following 👉 @kathysantodogtraining

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Meet Lauren and Vader 😍.

Lauren is a Dog Trainer at @kathysantodogtraining and holds certifications in IACP and is a Canine Athlete Advisor for Canine Conditioning. She also holds her CGC/CGCA Evaluator for the AKC.

Vader is a super social 8 month old Flat Coated Retriever who absolutely LOVES people and other dogs and can always be found carrying a toy in his mouth. 🥰 He has a high drive to work in addition to doing anything and everything related to canine fitness! 💪🏻 Like a true “flatty”, he loves the water but his swimming skills could use some improvement. 😂

Lauren and Vader are currently training for obedience and agility trials. Follow their journey 👉 @ksdtlauren

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“Rey” of sunshine. ☀️

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Two Paws Up is a lifestyle pet photography company run by Jessica Ritchie, a creative professional with a deep passion and connection to the animal world.

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