My Valentines

Posted on February 14, 2010

My three spotty valentines would like to wish all of our friends a very sweet Valentine’s Day!

Generally I’m not a big fan of using props in my photographs, but I do make an occasional exception when I come across cute items around the holidays. And since my three dogs are all seasoned models, they generally don’t mind too much! Peyton gives his best “sad spotty dog” pose…

As usual, Indy was less than amused, but at least she loves me….I think.

And Pongo wonders whose brilliant idea it was to make candy hearts that *can’t* be eaten!

Payback for Peyton

Posted on January 11, 2010

Let this be a warning for cute little spotty dogs that decide to steal my Colt’s hat and parade around the house with it…

If you want to play with my hat, that’s okay, but it’s going to end up on your head. And, of course, that means I’ll have to take pictures.

Poor Peyton. Lucky for him, he’s extremely cute (and very charming) - I’ve never met a Dalmatian that didn’t use both of those traits to their advantage! I will say, no matter how many thousands of pictures I take of Peyton, I will never tire of his expressions. I’m so lucky to have such fun and animated dogs - they are such a great source of inspiration for my work.

Meet Lucy

Posted on January 10, 2010

She might not have spots, but she’s still a part of the Simply Spotted family! Meet Lucy, a miniature Dachshund owned and loved by my parents (and loved by me too, of course). Even though I’ve taken many pictures of Lucy over the years, I  don’t think she ever read the memo that says if you’re going to be related to a pet photographer, you need to love the camera! I think she finds my big camera a little intimidating, but she still manages to take some really cute pictures. I just love her expressions! Here are a few studio portraits I took over the holidays of my favorite little hot dog…

Happy Holidays

Posted on December 24, 2009

We wish you all joy and happiness this holiday season!

Kim, Pongo, Peyton & Indy
Simply Spotted Photography

Woof Gang Bakery Pet Portrait Preview

Posted on December 1, 2009

I had a great time at the new Woof Gang Bakery in Ellenton this past weekend! The owners, Chris and Dana, are two of the nicest people you will ever meet - and even though their store has only been open for a few weeks, it’s clear that they already have a growing fan club. If you are looking for top quality pet foods, fun toys, and yummy treats, be sure to stop by and check them out! (Note, I highly recommend their soft and chewy pumpkin treats - my three spotty dogs give them two paws up.)

If you missed our recent pet portrait day at the Ellenton store, I’m going to be at the Woof Gang Bakery in Lakewood Ranch this Thursday, December 3rd from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm for their monthly “yappy hour”. This is always a fun event which features wine tasting, appetizers, $5 nail trims, and portraits by yours truly! WGB is located in the Publix shopping plaza of University Parkway in Lakewood Ranch. Hope to see you there!

Holistic for Pets - More Previews

Posted on November 28, 2009

I’d like to thank everyone who participated in my pet portrait day at Holistic for Pets in Bradenton - I hope you and your pups had as much fun as I did! Here are a few more previews of the wonderful dogs (and one very adorable girl) that I met during our sessions last week…

Holistic for Pets - Portrait Preview

Posted on November 26, 2009

I had a great time at my pet portrait day at Holistic for Pets on Monday! We had a very diverse group - from an (itsy-bitsy) Chihuahua to a (great big) Great Dane - some really neat dogs! I’ll be posting some more previews soon, but here’s a little peek…

Pet Portrait Day at Holistic for Pets

Posted on November 4, 2009

I’m excited to announce that Simply Spotted Photography will be having a pet portrait day this month at Holistic for Pets’ Bradenton location! I’ll be offering mini studio sessions from 10 am - 5 pm on Monday, November 23. And the best part? These sessions are only $20, plus I’ll be donating $5 for every session back to Southwest Florida Great Dane Rescue! This is a great opportunity to have your pet’s portrait taken and help out a great rescue organization in the process. Each session includes a 5×7 print, and additional print sizes will also be available. Just in time for the holidays!

Space is limited so be sure to reserve your spot today! You can either contact me directly or sign up at Holistic for Pets’ Bradenton location in the Sweetbay shopping plaza off I-70 in Lakewood Ranch. For directions and more information about Holistic for Pets, please visit their website.

Speaking of the holidays, there is still time to schedule a custom, on-location session for guaranteed print delivery in time for Christmas. I currently have weekday and a few weekend sessions remaining. Or, if you would prefer to give a session as a gift, I do offer gift certificates and I’d love to help you design the perfect package for your pet-loving friends and family. Please contact me for more information.

I’m really looking forward to a fun day at Holistic For Pets on November 23 - please feel free to call or e-mail me with any questions, or to reserve your spot. Hope to see you and your furry ones there!

More Extravaganza Portraits

Posted on October 19, 2009

I had to share a few more portraits from the Pet Extravaganza - thanks again to everyone who stopped by the Simply Spotted Photography booth!

Pet Extravaganza Portrait Preview

Posted on October 18, 2009

The 2009 Pet Extravaganza was a success! It was such a fun day and I’m so glad that I had the opportunity to meet so many nice people and their pups. A special thanks to The GulfCoast DOG Magazine for all of their hard work, and for bringing the Florida pet loving community together for a great event!

Here’s a little preview of some of the portraits I took at the event - more coming soon!

I just had to include another shot of Owen, because he reminds me of a cartoon character - so animated!

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