Paws Up Pet Photography

09/04/2025

Temperatures are over 10 degrees... we know the snow is melting, the birds are singing and the blossoms are brewing!!! It's almost that time of year!

09/04/2025

Puppy Latte was featured on a weekly photo challenge with Canon Canada. The topic.... Funny Photos! Robyn Scheer McMillan

This puppy couldn’t resist the scent of the flowers and ended up rolling right into them. Captured on a Canon 5D Mark III by Paws Up Pet Photography.

05/03/2025

Check out our latest blog about how photographing your puppy helps you bond with your dog!

how puppy photography helps you bond with your dog Pet Photography isn’t just about getting beautiful pictures—it’s about creating Paws Up Pet Photography - Edmonton Pet Photographer

30/11/2024

🥁 drum roll please! We raised over $2400 for !
I am overwhelmed by the incredible support we’ve received from our local community. I would like to thank our sponsors. Thank you for spending your evening with us and supporting our cause. .petccessories .yeg
I cannot thank enough, those of you who had the courage to be vulnerable with me, a total stranger, and trust me to share their story. It’s stories like yours that bring light to the important role our pets play in our emotional and physical well-being!
Every dollar donated during this fundraiser, every share on social media, and every word of encouragement has brought us closer to our goal of providing a safe place for pets in need. It’s inspiring to see how our community comes together with a shared love and compassion for animals. To everyone who contributed, big or small, your kindness will make a tangible difference. Thanks to you, we can help give these wonderful animals a second chance at life and love, and maybe help save a human’s life.
We still have a few books left! Please DM me if you want to purchase and support .

27/10/2024

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15/10/2024

Hi Everyone! We have now added the option of a SOFTCOVER! 🎉
It is a little bit easier on your wallet, the proceeds are still going to NASAP - Northern Alberta Society for Animal Protection ! Pre-orders are closing October 31st! Click the link in the bio to order your Hardcover OR Softcover edition! 📖
We’re excited to say that pre-order are open for Heroic Tails – a heartwarming collection of short stories that showcase the incredible impact dogs have on their owners’ lives. From overcoming mental illness to surviving domestic abuse, these tales highlight the unbreakable bond between humans and their canine companions.
Pre-order Heroic Tails today link in the Bio of course! What makes this even more special is that all of the proceeds will be donated to a our local rescue, ensuring that more dogs can find their forever homes and make a difference in someone else’s life. 🎉
A note to those who ordered a hardcover before softcover was available, I will be reaching out over the next couple of days.

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01/10/2024

Pre-orders for Heroic Tails are open! All proceeds are going to NASAP - Northern Alberta Society for Animal Protection , which is where we got our girl Cooper from! I am so happy to be giving back. Each pup in this book is featured for the amazing thing they have done to save their owner's life. In exchange the proceeds will go to saving some new dogs!
Also fun tip... the more people pre-order then the printing cost will go down, which means more for the rescue! So if you are thinking if waiting until the Launch Party to buy, pre-order and pick it up there!

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22/09/2024

Pre-Orders for Heroic Tails open up on October 1st! 🎉

Sign up to be the first to know! Heroic Tails brings together a series of inspiring short stories that reveal the extraordinary roles dogs play in the lives of their owners.These stories showcase the essential role dogs play in enhancing our emotional and physical well-being.

All proceeds will be going to NASAP - Northern Alberta Society for Animal Protection.
https://www.pawsuppetphotography.com/form/pre-orders-for-heroic-tails

16/05/2024

How can I describe the night of the G5 aurora, amazing doesn’t seem to cover it… The day before I was frantically messaging and on the hunt for models. I knew it was going to be a night I wouldn’t forget, and I NEEDED dog models. I am so thankful for the group we ended going with, we met up at a small community lake near Elk Island Alberta. Our little group sat in the tall grass chatting, laughing, staring in awe, and rotating our dog models. The experience was even more special because for some people this was the first time that they have seen the Aurora Borealis. My heart was so full by the end of the night, and I was so excited to share by beautiful images.

On a more personal note: Today, after days of scrolling through beautiful aurora photographs, I can't help but feel a bit defeated. Many things have contributed to this, the main thing is I am feeling like I have missed my chance to be THAT DOG NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHER, while I know I was not the first to photograph a dog under the night sky… I wanted to master this skill and eventually be able to share this genre of photography with other photographers and maybe host a workshop or two, share my years of knowledge.

I would like to preface that it is only in the last 6 months I have seen other photographers and accounts share images of Astro Dog photography. This feeling started a few months ago when We Rate Dogs (a very well trafficked account about cute dogs) shared multiple images of dogs under the auroras by multiple photographers. Not all these images were by professional photographers, but I felt like… ‘Well, it is out there now someone is going to be better at it and beat me to it’.

Back in September in 2023, I went to Shutterhound a dog photography conference in Las Vegas. There were so many speakers that are leading in the industry, and I couldn’t wait to learn from all of them. One thing that stuck with me is that many of these speakers got their fame by luck and fell into life-changing opportunities by becoming Viral.

It is very much a risk for artists to put their work out there; on one hand, you cannot get new opportunities without putting your work out there, but also someone could see your work and do it better and they would get the luck of those opportunities because the right person saw it at the right time. This conference told me to put yourself out there become viral, be loud, share your things everywhere! But only when it is ready…. and don’t share too soon… so did I miss my chance?

This G5 aurora brought dog photographers together from around the globe to go out and photograph at night. All at once, and they are sharing their images. While for the last two years, I have spent hours mastering the craft, scouting locations, learning about stars, light pollution, and other nuisances that will keep our dogs safe at night. I still hope to master this specific genre. Hopefully, I didn't miss my chance to THAT MASTER ASTRO DOG PHOTOGRAPHER and spread my knowledge to those who are willing to listen.

If you have made it this far, I appreciate your time and thankful you have read this far. I would like to stress I am still very proud of these images! These are not AI... these are images of dogs experiencing the Northern Lights with us. I will continue to learn and master the craft of Astro Dog Photography.

Details on the shots!
Gear:
Canon 5D Mark 3
Canon EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Canon 580EX II flash
Tripod

Settings:
5 sec
F/2.8
ISO 2500 (varied on brightness of the auroras)

15/05/2024

New Blog! Why are Blossom sessions the best and worst portraits for you and your pup! 🌸

Why Blossom portraits are the best, (and worst) photos to have of you and your beautiful pup! Before I get into why you should or shouldnt Paws Up Pet Photography - Edmonton Pet Photographer

12/04/2024

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05/02/2024

WE ARE LOOKING FOR DOGS WHO HAVE CHANGED OR SAVED THEIR OWNER’S LIFE! 🐕
Is your dog the best? Do they have a story that needs to be shared with the world? If so, we would love to feature your pet!
Each session includes a $75 donation to rescue - , a 45 minute photography session with Paws Up Pet Photography and a 2 page spread in the book featuring your inspiring ‘Tail.’
All breeds of dogs welcome, and to help protect privacy, owner's can remain anonymous in the book!
Heroic Tails is a collection of short stories centered on the impact dogs have had on their owner's lives. Each story shines a light on subjects such as mental illness, domestic abuse, and other traumatic lifesaving incidents. The book highlights the benefits of our emotional and physical well-being through the connection with our pets.✨️
50% of the available slots are already booked! Session will be held February 18th! Location is TBD.
A Little about the rescue, Northern Alberta Society for Animal Protection is a volunteered driven charity since 1998. They promote responsible pet ownership and help find homes for homeless or unwanted animals.
Send me a DM for more information or visit https://www.pawsuppetphotography.com/heroic-tails

13/01/2024

WE ARE LOOKING FOR DOGS WHO HAVE CHANGED OR SAVED THEIR OWNER’S LIFE!

HAVE YOUR DOG FEATURED ALONG WITH THEIR STORY IN OUR UPCOMING BOOK - HEROIC TAILS!

Is your dog the best? Do they have a story that needs to be shared with the world? If so, we would love to feature your pet!

Each session includes a $75 donation to our local rescue - NASAP , a 45 minute photography session with Paws Up Pet Photography and a 2 page spread in the book featuring your inspiring ‘Tail.’

All breeds of dogs welcome, and to help protect privacy, owner's can remain anonymous in the book!

Heroic Tails is a collection of short stories centered on the impact dogs have had on their owner's lives. Each story shines a light on subjects such as mental illness, domestic abuse, and other traumatic lifesaving incidents. The book highlights the benefits of our emotional and physical well-being through the connection with our pets.

50% of the available slots are already booked!

A Little about our local rescue, Northern Alberta Society for Animal Protection is a volunteered driven charity since 1998. They promote responsible pet ownership and help find homes for homeless or unwanted animals.

Click on the LEARN MORE to have your dog in a book!

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13/09/2023

Check out my images on Bored Panda!

I convinced 8 dog owners to bring their dogs to the Canadian Rockies to capture their love for nature and adventure! 12 dogs were photographed over 12 hours, with over 1600 captures at 1 glorious location in Banff National Park. This location was specifically chosen for the beautiful mountain views....

08/07/2023

02/07/2023

Summer registration for Heroic Tails opens on July 8th! Same day as Muttstock . Stop on by to hear about Heroic Tails and how your pups can be featured in the book!

18/06/2023

In Cold Lake this week! Visit www.pawsuppetphotography.com/heroic-tails
to share your story about how your pups saved your life!

12/06/2023

See you all at Muttstock !

We are so excited to have Paws Up Pet Photography at Muttstock

Come check them out 📸