Petra Postma Photography

11/11/2024

Golden Light is often seen as a gift of grace and reassurance. It is an embrace from the Universe, an expression of divine comfort and a sign of hope.

It is not often that everything aligns so well when taking photos.
And being able to take this one felt as a gift.

Cardi is an amazing little podenco Andaluz, rescued by Fundación Benjamín Mehnert and now living with Ann in Massachusetts where I got to photograph her this fall.

11/09/2024

On our way back home from a shoot today, we stopped at in Carlisle, a local farm that has a small shop with some amazing icecream of which I bought a tub for the holidays. (If it is going to make it that far ;) )
Aqua is one of their dogs and if not at work, always up for a belly rub.

When I saw the backlight I had to snap this picture.

11/08/2024

A conversation with sweet Blaises Mom raised the next question.
She asked: " How do you do it? " And she went on to say that she was right there and never saw it....

And that is why its worth hiring a professional pet photographer.

11/05/2024

The most common remark on my photos is usually related to the dog seemingly being off leash and the dangers that come with that.
As a sighthound owner myself I am very aware of those dangers.
So, safety first, photoshop later 📸

the scenes

10/31/2024

~Casimiro~
'A little werewolf in Baltimore'

An urban shoot in downtown Baltimore yesterday with this handsome werewolf.

10/30/2024

Two precious iggies from this weekends shoots.
We took advantage of the chilly, but beautiful weather while it lasted and went to Minuteman National park and added some sunshine and history to our morning.

10/17/2024

Forgetting fear for a moment

09/29/2024

Q: Why do pet photographers love Fall so much?
A: Besides the wonderful colors that compliment your dogs fur and make for beautiful art on your wall you mean?
We also love it because your dog loves fall, the smells, the crispiness in the air, the smells, the leaves to play in. Your dog loves fall too and that joy will show in their portraits.

09/24/2024

Every photoshoot has its story.
Violets owner asked for some photos of her to have some lasting, wonderful memories for her family of this sweet 15 year old girl who shared so many life events with them.
We incorporated the flower collar Violet wore when she was a flower girl at their wedding and the toys Violet loves that most.

Violet was photographed in her own backyard where she felt most comfortable.

09/23/2024

09/21/2024

I will be traveling from Harrisburg to Sparta NJ this Thursday Sept 26 for a photoshoot in the afternoon.
If you have been wanting some pictures of your pup also and are close to my route, let me know, I can add you for the morning.

09/20/2024

Q & A
Q: My dog doesn't sit on command, is this a problem? 🐕
A: Not at all, as someone working with sighthounds, I am used to this. Besides, we want to show off those beautiful long legs.

There are many ways to 'pose' a dog without having it to go into a sit.🐶
And with seniors, we just go with any pose they feel comfortable in.
Got questions about dog photography? Drop them below!

09/19/2024

🦇 When spooky 👻, Halloween-ish and dramatic is requested…

We spent time, respectful and allowed, on a cemetary yesterday with Libby🐾

09/18/2024

Sometimes simple is best.
You don't always need a beautiful garden or building.
But a moment of eye contact and some
big ears.

Eh Fuji ? 🤭

09/16/2024

Some dogs are just born to be models

09/13/2024

There is beauty in the most unexpected places.
Adding a dog 🐾 makes it magical.

09/12/2024

From big to small, we love them all🐾

What's your favorite breed?

09/11/2024

Q.- Does my dog need to be off leash for photos?
A.- Always safety first, if this means a leash, then a leash it is.

In most cases we can digitally remove the leash like in this example.
Cuby is a former hunting dog and was really wanting to chase the bunnies.
So she was leashed during the whole shoot

And with a camouflaged dog like her, we love the pop of color that her beautiful collar gives to the scene.