Ottawa Dog Blog had the chance to interview Ottawa dog photographer Wendy Beard of MuddyPawz Pet Photography.

Name: Wendy Beard, MuddyPawz
Location: Carp, ON
Website: muddypawz.net
Camera(s): Canon EOS 1Dmk2, 1Dmk3, Pentax K10D

How would you classify or explain your style of dog photography?
Dogsports – lots of action!

How did you get into doing dog-related photography?
Through owning a dog and competing at agility trials.

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Ottawa Dog Blog had the chance to interview Ottawa photographer Mitch Beaudoin. Mitch photographed me and my two dogs, Paddington and Corduroy for the About page of this website. He is great at striving to get the best shot while keeping the mood fun.

Name: Mitch Beaudoin
Location: Ottawa, Canada region, will travel
Website: mitchbeaudoin.com
Camera(s): Pentax IsD

How would you classify or explain your style of dog photography?
Professional, portraiture, memories.

How did you get into doing dog-related photography?
I have always had dogs. Right now I have 2 great rescued Boxers.

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Ottawa Dog Blog had the chance to interview Ottawa dog photographer Suzanne Bird. This will be the first of a series of interviews with photographers, artists and local businesses dedicated to our four legged furry friends.

Name: Suzanne Bird
Location: West End Ottawa
Website: photobysuebird.com / photobysuebird.blogspot.com
Camera(s): Canon Mark ii and Canon mark iii

How would you classify or explain your style of dog photography?
I like to capture moments as they happen, my training is in photojournalism and I worked as a staff photographer for close to 10 years. My mission is to move my clients when they see their final images in their hard covered coffee table books. I want them to capture the bond that exists and tell their story.

How did you get into doing dog-related photography?
It was a natural mesh between two passions and I was able to make a career out the two. While on maternity leave with my first child I was inspired by these fantastic dog images in editorial magazines. I loved the way the photos had a real life feel to them, but captured the feel of editorial photography. I have always been adding little quotes or sayings to my dog’s expressions, so I started to document their personalities and the business blossomed from there.

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