As some of you may know, not only do I run the Ottawa Dog Blog, but I am also a photographer. I thought it would be fun to sit down and answer my own questions on here, so you can get a better feel for my work.

Name: Liz Bradley
Studio Name: elizabeth&jane photography
Location: Ottawa
Website: elizabethandjane.ca
Camera(s): Nikon D300 with a whole lot of quick prime lenses

How would you classify or explain your style of dog photography?
I say my style is fun and fresh. To me that means that I try to capture your dog being themselves and showing their true personality. I run and play with the dogs I photograph and I hope that this atmosphere comes through in the photos. I also love capturing the dog and owner bond. I know how important my dogs are to me and I want to make sure that every dog owner has at least one great photo of their furry family member.

How did you get into doing dog-related photography?
I am kind of obsessed with dogs…hence this blog! I have loved dogs since as long as I can remember and I have also had a deep passion for photography. After we got Paddington I started fusing the two loves together and it was heaven. Photographing dogs is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done and I love it. I love that each session is so different – each dog is so different and brings an entire new adventure to the table.

When did you first realize you are a photographer?
Growing up I was always the one who “took photos”. I’d be the one that always had the camera and I’d be snapping away. I’ve always been a photographer, but now I get to do it as a job and I can tell you I feel so lucky that I can.

Could you tell us some more about your work?
Sure thing! After I started the Ottawa Dog Blog, I knew that I wanted to participate in local charity events. I thought about ways I could contribute and decided that offering my photography services would be a great way to not only help out the community, but to test the waters to see if I could handle the business of photographing dogs. I loved every minute of it and still do local Ottawa photography charity events now! (Next up is Bad Dog Mug Shots @ Westfest for BARK Rescue!)

Which one item of equipment would you say is the most important to you?
Ooooh this one is a toughy. Let’s get all deep here and I’ll say it’s my passion. I know that’s not really tangible, but it’s really important. I really love what I do and I hope that comes across in my photos!
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There are only 5 spots left in each store for the Happy Howliday Photos for BARK Rescue. Call the store today!!

As some of you may already know, I got married in August and I would like to officially let you know that I will be changing my name.

From now on, I will be known as:

Liz Bradley

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In the spring of this year, I launched a photography business. I photograph dogs, cats, maternity, babies, kids, families, events and weddings. I love to take photographs and am so happy to be doing this in Ottawa!

I am very excited to announce a special seasonal promotion – Holiday Card Mini Sessions! It may feel like a bit early to be talking about the Holiday Season, but it’s the perfect time to get a great photo taken for your holiday cards!

Holiday Card Mini Sessions will take place on Saturday November 7th, 2009 at the Arboretum in the Central Experimental Farm.

For only $150, you will get:

• 20 minute session with Liz;
• 5-10 professionally retouched photos in a private online gallery;
• 24-5″x5″ custom designed holiday cards printed on your choice of Fine Art Linen or Watercolour card stock with 1 or 2 images from the shoot;
• Save $10 on any additional sets of 24 cards;
• PLUS receive an additional $30 print credit towards a la carte purchases.

Early Booking Special

Book your session before October 23rd and receive three FREE 5×7 prints of your favourite images from the shoot!!

This event is very limited, only ten spots are available so book soon to secure your spot and avoid disappointment! To book your session, email Liz.

Sessions great for family, dogs, kids…anyone!

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Prize pack for the 4 winners chosen by the online voting public:

$75 gift certificate for prints by photographer Liz Kerrison.
Treat your Dog @ Bark & Fitz with Bath & Tidy Spa Date (includes bath, brush out & blow dry, ear cleaning, pawdicure, nail clip, face & toosh trim) at our Westboro or Kanata Grooming Salon $40 worth of treats from the BARK & FITZ collection (bakery treats, bottle or tin treats, sizzlin liver or Nechako Valley bones or chews)
Bonus gift of choice from our bargain bin of discontinued items.