You know when you look at a gift at a fundraiser and you think, “Well, this would be nice to win”? Well, that’s what happened to me at a fundraiser a few years ago. Except I made it an all-out mission to win that prize. It was a great package for a pet photographer accompanied by a book, and some picture frames. We had never had professional photos taken of our pets and I wanted it done, and this was the way to accomplish that. Carolyn Evans, the person behind the phoDOGrapher lens, is as nice a person as she is an incredible photographer. She came to our home and took time to compose shots, help move furniture to create interesting spaces, and generally make friends with all of my pets. The goal was to get a good shot of everyone, and we did that. Their soulful eyes shine through in every picture. The lighting is beautiful. And of course, they are special in every way. I couldn’t have asked for more incredible pictures. This was one gift that will keep giving, in all the right ways.
phoDOGrapher is a Cincinnati-based pet photography studio specializing in candid portraits of pets and their people. Carolyn has had the pleasure of photographing Cincinnati’s furry friends for more than a decade – that’s 53 in dog years! When she isn’t behind the lens, she devotes much of her time to helping animals. She is an advocate for every animal and their welfare. She is on the Board of the United Coalition for Animals, and an ardent supporter of the No-Kill Movement, and an active member of HeARTsSpeak, a united group of artists that aim to break down the myth that animals from rescues and shelters are inferior. Carolyn utilizes the power of photography to capture the spirit of animals in an effort to tell their story. She is passionate about animals, photography, and her non-profit efforts to help homeless animals. She tends to make connections with those who share a similar passion, and many of her clients are brought into her circle of work directed at saving animals in our community. Many of her clients, now friends, are amongst the core team of volunteers helping out with My Furry Valentine, (including me!).
Carolyn is the creator, Host and Event Chair of the My Furry Valentine Super Adoption in Cincinnati. Every adopted animal will be scheduled for a My Furry Valentine mini-session and go home with a coupon for a discounted photography session with phoDOGrapher!
