Firefly Pet Photography

Lend a hand, or a paw 🤝🐾

On World Kindness Day, it’s a simple reminder: you don’t have to change the whole world to make a difference in it.
You just have to start somewhere.

✨ Today, I hope you’ll do something kind. For a person. For a pup or a kitty. For yourself.

Proof that angels have paws. 🐾✨

This sweet soul was featured in last year’s Tails of the World book- a global celebration of dogs and the people who love them. 📖💛 (And yes… exciting news about the 2026 book is coming soon!)

Sugar and spice? Maybe. But also strength, spirit, and a heart full of pawprints.  These two are ready to take on the world, together.

Photographing kids and their four-legged besties is my absolute jam.... the wild giggles, the muddy paws, the chaos, the connection. It’s pure, unfiltered magic.

Happy Chaos Never Dies Day
…or as Reggie likes to call it, Sunday.

Meet my Chief Nap Officer and Official Chair Thief: Reggie.

Today’s reminder, courtesy of Reggie:
There’s beauty in the chaos. Embrace the naps. Celebrate the quirks. And don't let anyone take your seat.

When you're this smol but already a big deal♥️

This image actually merited at the International Society of Animal Photographers competition a while ago, but I’m just now getting around to sharing it.....because apparently my to-do list is even longer than this pup.🤣

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🐾 And a healthy dose of joy

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The colors may fade, but moments like these are forever.

Those sugar faces get me every time.

If I could, I’d foster them all. November is Adopt a Senior Dog Month, I can't think of a better time to celebrate the quiet magic of older dogs.

Got a senior pup? Drop a ❤️, I’d love to see them!
And now’s always the right time for a photoshoot with them.

🎄Festive Fluff and Puppy Kisses🐾

My Christmas tree farm sessions officially kick off today, and while I'm nearly booked… I just might be able to squeeze in one more family who’s feeling festive. 🎁✨

DM or text me ASAP if you're dreaming of photos like this.

🎃🐾 Two years ago, I photographed this little Swissy, along with all her siblings, dressed as TY beanie babies… and honestly? I still haven’t recovered from the cuteness. 😭💛

Wishing you and your pups a safe, treat-filled, joy-packed Halloween!

Holiday photos that feel like your own Hallmark movie — at a gorgeous Christmas tree farm, with your pup in the spotlight. ✨

📸 Next weekend only
📍 Private scenic tree farm in Dexter
💚 Fundraiser for rescue
🌲 Very limited spots

Go to:  https://fireflypetphotography.com/tree-farm for all the details

✨ This or That Thursday ✨
Same sweet Doodle, two totally different vibes!

☀️ Sunlight on that adorable face.
🌅 Sun-drenched, golden backlight glow.

Which one tugs at your heart more?
Vote below:
A) Bright & front-facing
B) Dreamy & backlit
C) I can’t decide.  I love them both for different reasons!

Your pup’s favorite humans? You. But their grandpawrents are right up there.

When families bring grandpawrents to the session, it’s like wrapping the whole day in an extra layer of love.

The way your pup lights up when their favorite people are all together? That’s pure magic. ✨

🍁 Wall art worthy of a tail wag 
This image wasn’t just a fleeting fall moment- it’s now a forever favorite, proudly displayed.

Because the goofy little things your pup does? They don't belong in your camera roll.

🍂 Celebrate their quirks. Frame the joy.
This is what Firefly sessions are made for.

Some photographers are great with kids, others are amazing with pets.
But both at once? That’s my kind of chaos.

If you’ve got a toddler (or tiny human) who adores their pup, I’ve got you covered.
You don’t have to know what to expect- I’ll guide you through it all and get your the results you'll ♥️

Which chairs should I bring to the Tree Farm this year?  I usually bring a different color each day (Sat/Sun).

Orange?
Green?
Burgundy wine?

I'm leaning towards the Green and Burgundy but I'd love to know which two are your favorites!
🧡💚♥️

📸 This or That Thursday!

✨ Which kind of photo fills your heart more?
🐾 A: Candid chaos and real-life joy
🐾 B: Posed and picture-perfect

Drop your vote in the comments with an A or B and tell me why! ⬇️

(I’ll be doing this most Thursdays, so come back and play along each week!)

Surrounded by color, but lately I’ve been feeling the shadows.

Bernie turns 9 this year. At least, that’s what we think (he's a rescue pup). I'm holding moments a little tighter.

That’s the thing about our pups. They love us so fully, so completely… and yet it feels like we never get enough time.

She’s the kind of person who shows up, rolls up her sleeves, and does the work- again and again.
All for the animals. All from the heart.

Grateful for people like her, and the light they bring into the world....and I'm sure her pups are, too!

This curious cutie earned a Bronze in the 2025 International Pet Photographer’s Awards, and I couldn’t be prouder!

While 98% of my sessions are with pups, I absolutely love photographing cats (and other pets too... spiders excluded 🙃).  But when it works- it’s magic. 🐱✨

✨ Timeless Moments. A Touch of Holiday Magic. ✨

What I love most about the Tree Farm sessions? You get both.

For 1 weekend only (the first weekend in Nov), I rent out a local tree farm & turn it into a joyful wonderland.

✨ Spots are limited - snag yours and capture the magic before it’s gone!

📸 Wondering what to do with all your favorite photos from your session? This folio box makes it easy.

It’s one of my most popular products because it’s so versatile.

It’s beautiful. It’s practical. And it’s filled with the people and pup you love most. 💛

Do you think she’ll remember this moment in a year or two?
Probably not.

But someday, this image will bring back the feeling of what it was like to grow up with her best pup by her side.

And in the meantime, her mom gets to soak up the absolute sweetness of it all....forever frozen in time. 🐾💫

🍂 Most people think of fall color as the changing leaves…
But the wildflowers are already putting on a not-so-quiet performance of their own. 🌾🌼

Now’s the time to soak it all in....and to book your fall session before the calendar fills up! 

https://Firefly.as.me/freeConsultation

🍁Wish you had a magic wand to help pick your fall photo outfits? Poof! Wish granted.✨

Think cozy layers, soft textures, and colors that blend beautifully with the golden autumn glow—like rust, mustard yellow, cream, and teal.

I’ve got a guide that I share with my clients to make it easy ✨

Tree Farm Artisan Sessions are now open!

They’re perfect for:
💌 Holiday cards
🎬 Hallmark movie vibes
🌲 Year-round portraits that celebrate your pup’s spirit
🎁 Giving back - $50 from every registration is donated to Waggin' Tails Dog Rescue

https://fireflypetphotography.com/tree-farm/

The beauty of a session is capturing both kinds of moments....the picture-perfect smiles 💛 and the unscripted joy 💗 that tells your story.

If you had to choose just one, which would you pick?
✨ Drop 💛 Posed or 💗 Candid 

(Don't worry, we’ll always make room for both kinds of magic at your session!)

This little cutie is your midweek reminder to chase joy wherever you find it- and if you need more smiles like this, don’t miss this week’s Firefly Weekly Pupdate! ✨

It lands in your inbox every Wednesday afternoon.

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There’s something timeless about a kiss shared with your pup.  Pure love, pure joy, no posing required. 🐾💛

✨ Silver Award  2025 International Pet Photography Awards
✨ Merit Award  2025 International Society of Animal Photographers (helping me earn a spot as a Photographer of the Year finalist!)

🍎🐾 Headed to the apple farm with your pup this fall? Before you grab the leash and head out, check out my tips for making it a smooth + joy-filled trip....

https://fireflypetphotography.com/dog-friendly-apple-orchards-in-southeastern-michigan/