Smooch the Pooch Pet Photography

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Smooch the Pooch Pet Photography

Pet photographer at Humane Society of the North Bay in Vallejo, CA This happens by getting to know a subject before I even unpack my camera.
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In 2014, I started my heart's work as a volunteer pet photographer at the Humane Society of the North Bay (HSNB) in Vallejo. All animals are individuals and I take great pride in capturing the unique personality of each pet I am privileged to photograph. After a few treats, some belly or ear scratches, a leisurely walk or game of fetch, and I'm ready to take my photos. The goal of each session is

to portray adoptable animals in their best light in hopes of attracting the eye of a prospective forever person or family. As a shelter volunteer, the paycheck comes when adoption papers are signed and a previously unwanted animal is on its final "freedom ride" out of our gates and toward a permanent, loving home. When not at the shelter, I share my home with four rescue dogs—all of whom were adopted from HSNB.

12/06/2023

Here is just one of the incredible packages you can bid on during our most anticipated auction event of the year, Santa Paws! Proceeds go to Humane Society of the North Bay. Bidding is going on NOW! https://hsnb.auctions.networkforgood.com/auctions/santa-paws-2023

Savage & Cooke Tasting for Eight

Join Savage & Cooke at their distillery located on historic Mare Island for a tasting of our core spirits including the Savage & Cooke Bourbon Whiskey, American Whiskey and Rye Whiskey. The tasting will take place at their bar and will be hosted by one of their knowledgeable ambassadors.

To bid on this and our other amazing auction items and packages, go to:
https://hsnb.auctions.networkforgood.com/auctions/santa-paws-2023

12/04/2023

Santa Paws Auction 2023 is ON! Bid now for great gifts for yourself or those on your holiday list and help animals at the same time. https://hsnb.auctions.networkforgood.com/auctions/santa-paws-2023 This is an online auction only, with bidding open from 8am Sunday, December 3rd until midnight, December 10th. You can register to bid, and view our incredible auction packages at https://hsnb.auctions.networkforgood.com/auctions/santa-paws-2023 Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of the North Bay.

07/28/2023

🐾Meet Kamilla! 🐾
This 3-year-old dilute-brindle beauty walks like a dream on a leash, and she is learning her training skills. When it comes to rewards, she prefers head pats and chin scritches — although she will not turn down a tasty treat! Kamilla knows how to sit on command and will even shake your hand with her dainty front paw. On a recent day-foster outing in downtown Benicia, Kamilla visited an outdoor cafe. She behaved beautifully, relaxing in the shade and watching people walk by. Kamilla is curious, bright, friendly, and easy-going. Although she has not officially been tested with other dogs, she does not seem fazed by other dogs passing by. If you'd like to get to know more about this lovely pup, please visit https://www.hsnb.org to fill out our dog adoption interest application.

07/08/2023

Thank you to the Humane Society of the North Bay volunteers who came out to this year's Fourth of July Mad Hatter waterfront event! And thanks to all those who stopped by the booth and greeted our charming adoptable pups!

07/08/2023

01/20/2023

Had the privilege of photographing this little beauty on Monday.

12/05/2022

For musicians in the SF Bay area, we are auctioning off studio time ... for the dogs (literally). Book 4 hours of studio time at Consumer Music Studio in Vallejo! Proceeds go toward helping the dogs AND cats at the Humane Society of the North Bay. ❤ Lisa

https://hsnb.auctions.networkforgood.com/auctions/santa-paws/items/85

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Our Story

I’m a Benicia-based animal advocate who has volunteered as a photographer at Humane Society of the North Bay in Vallejo for four incredible years. As a shelter-pet photographer, I take great care to ensure that my images capture the unique personality of each subject. In shelter photography, the "paycheck" is when you learn that an unwanted animal has found his or her forever home! My work has been featured in Benicia Magazine (cover photo, April 2015), The Benicia Herald, The Pet Lovers Guide, and on KTVU-TV2. I am also a proud member of HeARTs Speak, a global network of artists and advocates who work together to increase the visibility of shelter animals. Although most of my work is pro-bono, I am open to booking paid portrait sessions, with a portion of proceeds going back to Humane Society of the North Bay.