World meet Mr. Dewey!  Dewey and his mom came to Islay Corners Photography for his Phoenix Session!  Dewey’s mom and he share a very special bond. Dewey was a little camera shy but we worked together to create some beautiful ‘senior’ photographs that his mom will treasure for years to come. Dewey is a 13 […]

Meet Ben & Daisy.  They are their parents’ children and best friends.  Both Ben & Daisy were seniors at their Phoenix Session. Despite Miss Daisy being under the weather, she was a trooper.  Ben & Daisy’s mom and dad wanted photos as both dogs had been sick recently.  These two little Bostons with big hearts […]

When selecting your pet’s session location, you must as a diligent pet parent take your pets safety into consideration.  If your pet does not feel content and safe, it will show in the photographs.   If your dog is comfortable in just about any location and is dog friendly, the city is our oyster. We […]

Do’s for your pet! Groom and if necessary bath your pet.  Grooming can be a brushing to get all the mattes out, burrs/stickers etc.  It may also mean a trip to the groomers.   Plan on using their ‘good’ or a new collar.  We ask that pets stay on leash which we will remove later on. […]

“I really want a session but my dog, he is so hyper. I just don’t think it would work.” — Sonya, pet parent to Harold, the high energy 130 lb. yellow lab and love of Sonya’s life. We hear this more often that you might think.  The key to a great session is preparation.  We […]

Miss M is a beloved member of her family and the favorite grand dog of a previous client.  We planned her autumn session at my client’s home.  Miss M is a blue Heeler mix with a good mix of shepherd I would guess.    Little Miss M was a little hesitant to be front and […]

We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone.   ~ Katie Thurmes Every pet owner I speak with tells me the same thing.  My pet is my best friend.  They saved me.  They make my world better.  My pet is my family. Every pet has a story.  How will you remember your […]

I am pleased to introduce Missy to the Islay Corners Photography family.  Missy is a senior pet who doesn’t like to give out her age but let’s just say she’s over 10.  What lady ever does want to give her age? MIssy is a beautiful Sheltie with a heart of gold and quiet demeanor.  Missy […]

So you are thinking about booking a photography session?  Awesome, let’s talk.   Planning can provide guidance for a successful portrait session.  Your session is an investment in your memories so a little planning can go a long way.   At your preconsultation, we discuss your goals for the session.  Do you want all posed […]

When my husband and I adopted our first cat together, we were experienced pet owners. That said nothing prepared us for the day when our sweet little orange tabby Marmalade (Marma was nearly 18) passed away from chronic renal failure. When we returned from the vet’s that day, all we had left was her collar, […]