DEFY CONVENTION AND THE LAWS OF TIME AND SPACE
These little time machines connect our future selves with the moments we are living now. I am a photographer because I believe that these moments we’re experiencing and this time we are living in should be studied and savored.
What do you want to remember in a year? Five years? Twenty years? The past should not exist only in the mind. Photography gives us a tangible way to return to the smells, textures and feelings of this exact moment. I photograph pets and their people because the bond we share with our pets is powerful and precious, but it doesn’t last as long as it should.
“Liz is absolutely perfect, she’s so easy to be around and work with. I was comfortable every step of the way and there was no awkwardness at all. The photos turned out better than I had expected. I seriously couldn’t of had a better experience working with her. My favorite part of the session was seeing Milo, who recently went blind get more outgoing and seeing his old personality coming through as the session went forward. I really think he had fun.” – Hannah J.
For me, the photographic process is about ensuring the experience feels free, comfortable, meaningful and real for you and your pets. My photography isn’t about me projecting my vision on you, it is about truly discovering and sharing a story, your story.
I aim to create space where we can capture the raw, natural shared moments that make up a lifetime of caring coexistence and the truest of loves. Whether fast or slow, inside or out, sweet or funny, my job is to see and document you, as you are, in your most shining moments of blissful freedom and connection.
I am a traveller. A researcher. An artist. A keen observer of what is. I am a Doctor of Philosophy. A photographer. A hiker. A dog person. Growing up as an American in Saudi Arabia, I have always been a non-conformist. My insatiable curiosity has always led the way, allowing me to leave the ‘shoulds’ and ‘supposed to’s’ behind. As a photographer, I’ve always been fascinated with the underdog, with history and legacy, with exotic far away places and with people who are somewhat unconventional like me.
I am a traveller. A researcher. An artist. A keen observer of what is. I am a Doctor of Philosophy. A photographer. A hiker. A dog person. Growing up as an American in Saudi Arabia, I have always been a non-conformist. My insatiable curiosity has always led the way, allowing me to leave the ‘shoulds’ and ‘supposed to’s’ behind. As a photographer, I’ve always been fascinated with the underdog, with history and legacy, with exotic far away places and with people who are somewhat unconventional like me.
“I had been going to the same photographer every year for over 35 years for my Yorkies. When I had to change, it was very hard. The first two choices did not capture what I wanted. I just happened upon Liz’s website and liked what I read. This is my 3rd shoot with her. She is wonderful with the girls and really capture their “uniqueness”. I didn’t think she would be able to get anything of my puppy who I had brought home only a week earlier. But her timing is flawless. My biggest fear was that we would not get a good photo, but instead I had a hard time choosing from all of the photos Liz took. My favorite part of the sessions was Liz’s willingness to work with me on what I wanted. Also, she is definitely a “dog person.” She was great with my dogs. she is also very friendly and we had great conversations. I also like that she gives her time and expertise to the animal shelter.” – Susan C.
November is awards season in the photography world, and I was proud to take home a few awards from the Intermountain PPA annual photography competition.
Becoming a better photographer is a continuous journey, and I have been more active in that journey in the last year.
The 2024 Petapalooza super pet adoption event is in the books, and it was a record event. 177 animals (101 dog and 76 cats) were
Dogumentary Pet Photography
