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Fresno Valley Summers Are Too Hot for Outdoor Dog Photos. Here's the Cool Alternative

Fresno summers are no place for outdoor dog sessions. Your panting, squinting, shade-seeking dog agrees. Good news: there is a better option and it does not involve anyone melting.

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Why Pet Photography Can't Wait: A Love Letter to the Dogs We'll Miss Forever

Your camera roll has 847 photos of your dog. I'd bet money on it. Blurry ones, mid-sneeze ones, "almost got it" ones. After photographing a 14-year-old golden retriever named Rumo on the very last day of his life, I'm here to tell every dog parent the same thing: someday isn't a guarantee.

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Think Fresno Summer Is the Wrong Time for Dog Photos? Think Again.

Summer in Fresno has a reputation. But if you've been waiting until fall to book dog photos, you might be missing the best season of all. Here's what a Shaver Lake session reminded me about summer timing - and where I take dogs when the valley heat is on.

Don't let your dog get bored again! Five Quick Tips for Enriching Your Dog's Environment

While physical exercise is important for dogs, they also need to keep their brains busy too! Here’s my quick tips to enrich your dog’s environment to help them stay mentally and physically active - and out of trouble.