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Saying goodbye is never easy. Gabby came in for her Phoenix session in early spring after a wonderful day filled with special memories with her people. Shortly after her session, Gabby crossed over the Rainbow Bridge where she can again run and play.

Gabby

May 13, 2019

Pet Portraiture

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Mr. Sam came to visit the studio shortly before his Dad’s 60th birthday. Sam is 16 years old and is very hard of hearing and visualy impaired. He rocked his Phoenix session. His photo was a gift for his Dad’s birthday.

Mr. Sam

March 3, 2019

Pet Portraiture

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Clapton hails from Ark City, KS. He and his parents visited my studio as he was diagnosed with lymphoma and has entered a pallative care stage of life. His parents wanted to have a photo session so they came all the way from Ark City for Clapton’s Phoenix Session. While his parents were excited for […]

Mr. Clapton

March 3, 2019

Pet Portraiture

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Miss Coco’s Mom is a previous client who has worked with us before. Coco was adopted at 4 years old however she was recently diagnosed as having lymphoma. Her mom contacted us to photograph Coco before she crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. We had a home session for Coco where she was surrounded by familiar […]

Miss Coco

March 3, 2018

Pet Portraiture

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I love meeting other women entrepreneurs and Miss Melanie is one of those!  She runs Pawtree Go Dog Go Independent petpro (https://www.facebook.com/pawtreegodoggo) which is a pet food company. She also is an Agility competitor.  Her pack is Eli Brady, Lindsey and Cody.   Cody, a former Agility competitor, is the oldest, only has eyes for […]

Miss Melanie’s Pack

July 29, 2017

Pet Portraiture

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Miss Moxie came to us at a delicate stage of life.  She had been recently diagnosed with terminal cancer.  Despite her failing health, Moxie and her dad rocked their Phoenix session at Sedgwick County Park here in Wichita. It was a true honor to capture the love and connection between Miss Moxie and her dad.

Miss Moxie

March 1, 2017

Pet Portraiture

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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 […]

Telling your pet’s story

September 15, 2016

Pet Portraiture

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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 […]

Missy – A Senior Pet – Phoenix Session

July 29, 2016

Pet Portraiture

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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 […]

With a little bit of planning….

June 14, 2016

Pet Portraiture

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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, […]

The Phoenix Session

June 10, 2016

Pet Portraiture