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I've heard runners say the hardest part of a run is actually putting on the shoes. Once the shoes are on the rest of the process falls into place. Simply head out the door and on to the path. When you are considering a pet photo session how do we start? For Silver Paw...

In May we took a trip back to the Pacific Northwest where I spent much of the first 40 years of my life. One of the favorite sites to take visitors was Multnomah Falls. So of course I wanted to take my husband Steve there. At the last moment we found out we needed...

This week Frank and I photographed the last session for the NoCo for Doggos book project! Spring and Summer were busy from city parks to mountain lakes. Little dogs, blind and deaf dogs, groups of dogs, active dogs and elderly dogs have passed in front of my camera....

COVID caught up to me last week just after returning from my trip. After 8 days sick I am finally sitting at my desk. We had a wonderful time with visiting family in mid June. Our long awaited wedding reception brought a perfect Colorado day all our loved ones...

May 18th 1980. I am 9 years old and winding down my third grade year at Sarah J Anderson Elementary School. We lived in the city but somehow had a large back yard with an old shed and some goats. Beyond our yard we enjoyed a garden area and filbert (hazelnut) and...

Some things I do on photo sessions are completely natural and instinctive. But are hilarious if you've never witnessed my weirdness. Meow like a kitty. Whistle. Say "good job!" a million times. Lay in the dirt. Bounce toys off my head. Put treats on top of my camera....

Sponsorships for "NoCo for Doggos, A Dog's Guide to Northern Colorado" book project now open! This coffee table book will feature dogs photographed in iconic Northern Colorado pet friendly locations by Monique of Silver Paw Studio. It will feature beautiful full color...

Walks are my dog Bailey’s favorite thing in the world and she comes to sit in the doorway of my office every day at 2:00 to demand her neighborhood stroll.
This not exercise to her, they are missions to”check messages” and leave her own mark.