10/01/2024
One of the few downsides of being a pet photographer is your subjects simply aren’t around as long as people.
After nearly twenty years of doing this it still hits me hard each time a client of mine passes because when I’m working with a dog or cat we always connect and that stays with me. I may not remember what I had for lunch yesterday but I still have vivid recall from shoots a decade and a half ago.
This week I got one of those DMs that I dread about a sweet, happy dog named Munchie that I photographed earlier this year.
She passed away suddenly just a few days ago and her family is understandably devastated. I’ve been there. Most if not all of us pet lovers have been there and it’s one of the hardest things we ever go through. Those relationships we have with our pets run deep and primal. They’re very, very different from the ones we have with people. The bond is pure and never tinged with ulterior motives or secrets or doubts. They are always there for us no matter what.
So, take a moment to put some good thoughts out there for Munchie and her family and spend a little extra one-on-one time with your pet today. Safe journey, Munchie. I’m glad I met you.
