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PETraits by Erika

Lets honor our loyal companions by capturing moments we can cherish forever. So glad you’re here! I believe our pets are true family members.
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Chances are this is the first time you’ve explored pet photography. They are our companions who brighten each day always meeting us with a smile, a tail wiggle and kisses (tons of licks!). We should honor them with lasting, timeless images that capture who they are as we really know them. Why shouldn’t we have portraits of our beloved dogs and cats on our mantels, desks, or walls right alongside t

he humans who have infused our lives with joy and love? My promise to you is to create timeless images where their personality shines through. I feel so lucky to have the privilege of meeting and capturing the sweet spirits of your dogs and cats that bring so much love into your life. Please, look around and give me a ring. I’m excited to meet you!

03/20/2024

It’s this weekend!! A message from my pups.

🐾📚 This weekend, we’re paw-tying for a special reason! It’s Kingston’s birthday week, and my mom is throwing a book event to celebrate. 🎉 But guess what? It’s not just any event – there are surprises for us pups waiting at home too! 🐶✨ We’ve been sniffing around the giveaways, and trust me, they’re tail-wagging good.

Mom has also prepared a special gift to honor those furry friends we’ve lost, so everyone attending can carry a piece of the event back to their homes and hearts. 🌈💖 We’ve been supervising the preparations, making sure everything is perfect.

If you’re in St. Louis join us!! Sign up here: https://rb.gy/7frib8

Can’t make it in person? Don’t let your tails droop. You can join us virtually! 🌐 Sign up or here: https://rb.gy/vj74vm. And don’t think you’ll miss out – there are incredible giveaways for online attendees too!

This means the world to mom, and we would love to see you there, wagging your tails in support. Let’s make this birthday week unforgettable! 🎂🐾

Thank you to all the sponsors who made this possible!

03/01/2024

Oh my gosh we made it to March! To celebrate, had to share an all time fav. This is the photoshoot dreams are made of!

Speaking of dreams - my book signing for Pets are Family is THIS month! I can't believe it!

If you're interested in attending a book signing with giveaways and other dog lovers click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-important-conversation-pets-are-family-registration-833710148497

02/28/2024

Wolfgang had one of the best birthdays!

If you're interested in attending a book signing in Chesterfield, MO with giveaways and other dog lovers click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-important-conversation-pets-are-family-registration-833710148497

02/26/2024

This sassy one looks like she is always ready for a Monday!

If you're interested in attending a book signing with giveaways and other dog lovers click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-important-conversation-pets-are-family-registration-833710148497

02/24/2024

Missing that fall weather. Reminding on fun fall photo sessions.

If you're interested in attending a book signing with giveaways and other dog lovers click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-important-conversation-pets-are-family-registration-833710148497

02/22/2024

One of the CUTEST birthdays!! Love ya Rogan!

If you are interested in coming to a book signing with giveaways, national and local sponsors, and a whole bunch of pet lovers click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-important-conversation-pets-are-family-registration-833710148497

Cake by Treats Unleashed

02/20/2024

This session was SO fun! A baby gender reveal! Treats Unleashed made a custom cake that we all watched in anticipation to see if this family was having a boy or a girl!

Today is - can't think of a better way to love them than include them in your family news and traditions.

If you're interested in attending a book signing with giveaways and other dog lovers click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-important-conversation-pets-are-family-registration-833710148497

02/18/2024

Got to see this little birthday girl today! Making traditions! I got to take her 1st birthday photos last year. 🥰 She LOVED her Treats Unleashed🎂

02/16/2024

So honored Unleashed is a sponsor for my upcoming event.

They've supported me from years ago just starting out with a pet focused photography business even hanging up one of my photos in their store. Feels amazing for them to sponsor my new book coming out.

If you're interested in attending a book signing with giveaways and other dog lovers click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-important-conversation-pets-are-family-registration-833710148497

02/14/2024

Happy Valentines Day!

Love sharing one of my favorite sessions with you. ❤

If you're interested in attending a book signing with giveaways and other dog lovers click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-important-conversation-pets-are-family-registration-833710148497

02/11/2024

One of my favorite sessions I've ever done. New Puppy Session.

I loved they went all in on it too.

If you're interested in attending a book signing with giveaways and other dog lovers click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-important-conversation-pets-are-family-registration-833710148497

11/26/2023

And sometimes you can't win them all. I could not get the studio ones to work or get all the pups to look at me or photoshop them in, but hoping this family still loves these photos. ❤

11/26/2023

Had the BEST time today with Christmas minis!! Got the first of many fun minis finished. Be on the lookout for more cuteness!

10/22/2023

Surprise!! Christmas minis happening! November 25th likely 11am-2pm.

$40 for 2-3 photos fully released and delivered within 24 hours so you’ll have time for holiday cards!

I’m going to set up a link to book, but first which background should I get? Please vote below!!

07/21/2023

International Award Winning Photographer Maddie Newton of WildSea Studio is coming back to St Louis in September!!

Packages offered are:

£495 for 5 images
£995 for 15
£1695 for the whole gallery.

Prices are in GBP £

All images will be high resolution digitals, suitable for printing as you wish.

For any more info please contact Maddie or comment below and I’ll add you to our group chat for scheduling.

Images below are some of her work. I cannot believe she’s coming back!! I’ve followed her for YEARS and treasure my photos she took of us. Since our golden nugget has crossed the rainbow bridge it means everything for her to take our Christmas card photo this year given she met him and took the last one. We just need 3 families to sign up to get St. Louis in the US rotation.

06/25/2023

Having a moment of vulnerability with you all. You're all here because we believe in the same thing: Pets are family.

It's been 33 days since my Kington’s passing. Doing my best to heal, process, and make it through the waves of emotions with everything going on with my Edmond who within a week was diagnosed with cancer.

Through this time, making it through exhausting days, but still somehow sleepless nights, as well as therapy, I’ve come to respect and honor my heart and feelings.

Pets are family. It’s really as simple as that.

Once you accept this to be a truth; the grieving, the pain, and taking time off work all makes sense. If others accepted this to be true, then our societal norms of how we handle loss would apply and be easier understood. I knew I needed to write, create awareness, and share the one thing that gets you through grief like this: friends, family, and a belief system. I’m creating awareness, validation, free tools, and for those interested I’m writing a book.

I’m not an author or a graphic designer. I’m just a fur momma wanting to help others by writing authentically, figuring out wix web design, and a beautiful human in Bangladesh creating my pamphlets from my word files and photos. This will be passion project of mine moving forward with 4 priorities:
1. Validate those going through this
2. Help Friends and Family on how to love on someone going through this, even when they don’t understand it. It’s not “just a dog”.
3. Have pets included in employer bereavement plans. Not additional time, inclusion is a win.
4. Help vet clinics with tools and resources on ways to support their patients and training their teams on what a traumatic experience this can be and considerations to ponder on processes.

Thank you all for being here. For loving our family. I hope my project helps you, or someone you love, and inspires you to share love and kindness.
With love,
Erika
❗️Make sure to type in the www. directly in your browser. 💻

02/18/2023

Had SO much fun meeting Charlie for her 1st Birthday Celebration!!

It's fun to get back behind the lens when I can. 📸

10/16/2022

This session I truly treasure. I got the chance to meet these two for the first time about 6 years ago. I've followed their journey since. LOVE when I get to photograph their partnership and love.

10/16/2022

Love this family. I've been photographing these pups for years. It was fun to have them out to test a spot I was considering for Christmas minis this year.

I don't book sessions anymore, but if you ever want to be on my 24 hour call list for when the photography bug strikes me please DM me and I'll add you. :)

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Having a moment of vulnerability with you all. You're all here because we believe in the same thing: Pets are family. It's been 33 days since my Kington’s passing. Doing my best to heal, process, and make it through the waves of emotions with everything going on with my Edmond who within a week was diagnosed with cancer. Through this time, making it through exhausting days, but still somehow sleepless nights, as well as therapy, I’ve come to respect and honor my heart and feelings. Pets are family. It’s really as simple as that. Once you accept this to be a truth; the grieving, the pain, and taking time off work all makes sense. If others accepted this to be true, then our societal norms of how we handle loss would apply and be easier understood. I knew I needed to write, create awareness, and share the one thing that gets you through grief like this: friends, family, and a belief system. I’m creating awareness, validation, free tools, and for those interested I’m writing a book. I’m not an author or a graphic designer. I’m just a fur momma wanting to help others by writing authentically, figuring out wix web design, and a beautiful human in Bangladesh creating my pamphlets from my word files and photos. This will be passion project of mine moving forward with 4 priorities: 1. Validate those going through this 2. Help Friends and Family on how to love on someone going through this, even when they don’t understand it. It’s not “just a dog”. 3. Have pets included in employer bereavement plans. Not additional time, inclusion is a win. 4. Help vet clinics with tools and resources on ways to support their patients and training their teams on what a traumatic experience this can be and considerations to ponder on processes. Thank you all for being here. For loving our family. I hope my project helps you, or someone you love, and inspires you to share love and kindness. With love, Erika ❗️Make sure to type in the www. directly in y