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Hot Spots: Chicago’s Iconic Skyline as a Dog photoshoot backdrop

Hot Spots: Chicago’s Iconic Skyline as a Dog photoshoot backdrop

by THE Carol Mudra | Dec 7, 2023 | Hot Tips, Informative, Pet Friendly, Session Experience, Travel

Having grown up in the suburbs of Chicago and then living in the city proper for a decade, it was only a matter of time. I had to do an epic photoshoot with dogs in front of the iconic skyline. That time finally came this fall. In early September I started off at...
The most Beachin’ Dog Beach this side of Italy’s Boot

The most Beachin’ Dog Beach this side of Italy’s Boot

by THE Carol Mudra | Jul 29, 2023 | Italy, Lifestyle, Pet Friendly, Travel

When heat gets too hot there’s only one thing to do! Pack the dogs, towels and snacks in the car and hit the best dog beach in Italy! Baia Canaria in Senigallia! No, we didn’t drive to Africa, but a small town just north of Ancona in the Marche region of Italy. Where...
Scotland, again, Pt. 2: More Epic Dog Portraits

Scotland, again, Pt. 2: More Epic Dog Portraits

by THE Carol Mudra | Jun 30, 2023 | Fun, Lifestyle, Retreat, Travel

Whoooooie, is it possible to still be buzzing from such a great trip? In case you missed my last post, I went on a week-long trip with 17 other pet photographers back in May. This, of course, was the Not a Retreat “retreat.” We had 5 full days of shooting, 2 locations...
Epic Dog Photog Adventures in Scotland, once again.

Epic Dog Photog Adventures in Scotland, once again.

by THE Carol Mudra | May 26, 2023 | Fun, Lifestyle, Retreat, Travel

So when 4 fab Scottish pet photographers (Ewan of Mutley’s Snaps, Craig of Craig Cantwell Pet Photography, Lynn of The Strathearn Snapper and Nicola of Nicola Ptak Photography) put the call out for a Not A Retreat gather of pet photographers in Scotland, you gotta say...
3 Things I Totally Didn’t Expect when Moving to Italy

3 Things I Totally Didn’t Expect when Moving to Italy

by THE Carol Mudra | Feb 24, 2023 | Fun, Informative, Italy, Lifestyle, Pet Friendly, Travel

Moving abroad can be a scary thing for anyone. But once I saw that picture of Mondello beach and it’s sparkly blue waters (teaming with jellyfish, mind you) I was sold. However, there were three big things that I wasn’t expecting upon moving to Italy. Modello Beach. I...
Why You must book a “Pet and Breakfast” weekend getaway if you are a pet parent in Milan

Why You must book a “Pet and Breakfast” weekend getaway if you are a pet parent in Milan

by THE Carol Mudra | Dec 2, 2022 | Informative, Italy, Lifestyle, Pet Friendly, Review, Travel

“Pet friendly” seems to be a buzz word thrown about quite a bit lately, here in Italy. But Pet and Breakfast Guesthouse in Monferrato, gets it right. It just so happens to be the perfect backdrop for some lovely pet photos, too! Italy in general is much more pet...

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Tired of gifting the same ol' bouquet of flowers o Tired of gifting the same ol' bouquet of flowers or box of chocolates to the one you love on Valentine's Day? 

I FEEL YOU! 

Instead, why not gift a photo session of another true, pure love...their dog!!

You'll get mega brownie points and they will enjoy a super fun experience and have beautiful, professional photos (that won't end up in the trash bin after a week)!

What are you waiting for? Write "True Love" in the comments for a link to book! 

#valentinegift #valentinesday #sanvalentino #giftideas #giftsforher #giftsforhim #doglovergift #dogphotography
From the Fur Crew at Apawture Studios to you: Happ From the Fur Crew at Apawture Studios to you: Happy Holidays! Whatever you celebrate (or don't), may the end of 2024 be a great start to 2025!! Cheers and see you next year!
Whew!! What a whirlwind! After half the year stre Whew!! What a whirlwind!

After half the year stressing, scrambling, scheming, snapping Embark has come@to an end. 🫣🫨

Every two weeks another theme came about with a strict set of criteria to meet. Then it went up against 100ish other amazing photographers from ALL over the world to compete for top 10 (the highest award until the final overall critiques!). And along with that came the eagle-eye feedback!

Stressful? ✅ Sweat-inducing? ✅ Swears? ✅

And what did I walk away with?! A pretty great little portfolio with some really fun images I'm not sure I would have dreamt up otherwise! 🙌🏻 Oh plus 6 Top 10's and an overall category win (maybe I have Mucca to mostly thank for that one!!)! 🔥💯

Shoutout to @tiffanykmeyer for being my cheerleader and commiserate-r and for not minding my late-night Saturday check-ins to see how her submission was going. 🥰😅

Photographer friends, if you've yet to do Embark, I say go for it! 

#petphotography #photographychallenge #cutedogs #dogartwork #petportraits
Comment "SUMMIT" for the link! ✏️ 😎 How co Comment "SUMMIT" for the link! ✏️

😎 How cool is this #editpalooza @hairofthedogacademy Summit!!

This year I'm joining 40+ TOP pet photographers (basically every photographer that has inspired me to get into this business) to share our editing process! 

I can't even believe my name is next to these brilliant folks! 🥰🤯

In my edit, I'll show you how I deal with tricky fur (or MOHAWK) masking in Photoshop. I also do a background replacement as well as a little generative AI for funsies!!
 
Don't miss this S#*Z!!! 👏🏻🚨
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Tired of gifting the same ol' bouquet of flowers o Tired of gifting the same ol' bouquet of flowers or box of chocolates to the one you love on Valentine's Day? 

I FEEL YOU! 

Instead, why not gift a photo session of another true, pure love...their dog!!

You'll get mega brownie points and they will enjoy a super fun experience and have beautiful, professional photos (that won't end up in the trash bin after a week)!

What are you waiting for? Write "True Love" in the comments for a link to book! 

#valentinegift #valentinesday #sanvalentino #giftideas #giftsforher #giftsforhim #doglovergift #dogphotography
From the Fur Crew at Apawture Studios to you: Happ From the Fur Crew at Apawture Studios to you: Happy Holidays! Whatever you celebrate (or don't), may the end of 2024 be a great start to 2025!! Cheers and see you next year!
Whew!! What a whirlwind! After half the year stre Whew!! What a whirlwind!

After half the year stressing, scrambling, scheming, snapping Embark has come@to an end. 🫣🫨

Every two weeks another theme came about with a strict set of criteria to meet. Then it went up against 100ish other amazing photographers from ALL over the world to compete for top 10 (the highest award until the final overall critiques!). And along with that came the eagle-eye feedback!

Stressful? ✅ Sweat-inducing? ✅ Swears? ✅

And what did I walk away with?! A pretty great little portfolio with some really fun images I'm not sure I would have dreamt up otherwise! 🙌🏻 Oh plus 6 Top 10's and an overall category win (maybe I have Mucca to mostly thank for that one!!)! 🔥💯

Shoutout to @tiffanykmeyer for being my cheerleader and commiserate-r and for not minding my late-night Saturday check-ins to see how her submission was going. 🥰😅

Photographer friends, if you've yet to do Embark, I say go for it! 

#petphotography #photographychallenge #cutedogs #dogartwork #petportraits
Comment "SUMMIT" for the link! ✏️ 😎 How co Comment "SUMMIT" for the link! ✏️

😎 How cool is this #editpalooza @hairofthedogacademy Summit!!

This year I'm joining 40+ TOP pet photographers (basically every photographer that has inspired me to get into this business) to share our editing process! 

I can't even believe my name is next to these brilliant folks! 🥰🤯

In my edit, I'll show you how I deal with tricky fur (or MOHAWK) masking in Photoshop. I also do a background replacement as well as a little generative AI for funsies!!
 
Don't miss this S#*Z!!! 👏🏻🚨
Follow us on IG!

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