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HALO Rescues | Phoenix Photographer

Posted by Jill Flynn on May 2, 2012 | 10 comments

I took photos for HALO animal rescue last Friday. HALO stands for HELPING ANIMALS LIVE ON. It was a fast and furious shoot that day. I was there for 4 hours taking photos for a project. Lots of things happening at HALO and as with all animal rescue organizations – the priority is saving animals and finding them loving homes. My heart breaks every time I take pictures for animal rescue. The stories of abuse and abandonment fills my eyes with tears and I lose faith in humanity. BUT my heart then soars when I see the kindness and love being given to homeless animals by “rescue people.” What a strange world … acts of cruelty and acts of...

Cacti Impressions | Phoenix Photographer

Posted by Jill Flynn on Apr 14, 2012 | 2 comments

Two of my favorite places to take pictures are the Phoenix Desert Botanical Gardens and the Boyce Thompson Arboretum in Superior, Arizona. I know most people don’t think of the desert as being lush – but in the spring and fall, the desert is glorious and lush. Unfortunately, the majority of the time the sky is bright and sunny. Bright and sunny translates to harsh light, which is not ideal for taking photos unless you want to get creative with shadows or high contrasty imagery. So when the clouds roll in and act as a giant soft box and fill the sky with beautiful light, I’m off to the Phoenix Desert Botanical Gardens or the Boyce Thompson...

Dog Eyes | Phoenix Dog Photographer

Posted by Jill Flynn on Apr 11, 2012 | 3 comments

The last post was dedicated to cat eyes. This post is dedicated to dog eyes. Dog eyes are very different from cat eyes. Dog eyes don’t have as much intricate detail as cat eyes do. Cat eyes are more exotic and mysterious while dog eyes are more vulnerable and open. No one does sad eyes like dogs. They are masters at it. I get goosebumps when an animal reveals himself or herself to the camera. It really is a magical moment for me. Below are some dog eyes that have captivated me over the years. I hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I enjoyed photographing...

Cat Eyes | Phoenix Pet Photographer

Posted by Jill Flynn on Apr 5, 2012 | 1 comment

There is something so mesmerizing and beautiful about cat eyes. They remind of jewels full of intricate detail and rich color. They come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. And just like people, their eyes often do not match. One may be a little larger or be just “a little off.” Some cats have the classic cat eye shape that we know so well and others have round eyes. I hope you enjoy the selection of eyes below. I cropped the images tight to keep “all eyes on the eyes.” And for all you dog lovers – I will be doing a post dedicated to dog eyes. Dog eyes are very different from cat eyes but equally beautiful and...

Lin Sue Cooney & Max | Phoenix Photographer

Posted by Jill Flynn on Mar 27, 2012 | 11 comments

I recently took photographs of Lin Sue Cooney, News Anchor for Channel 12, and her dog, Max. Max is a bit shy, very mellow and one of the sweetest dogs I have photographed. Just like his mom, Lin Sue, he is at ease in front of the camera. I love capturing quiet moments. They are my favorite types of photos to take. It’s those moments that are the most intimate and revealing in my opinion. And when you have two subjects that are calm, relaxed and can ignore the camera so to speak, you can really capture some special moments. I had a wonderful time photographing Lin Sue and Max. Lin Sue is as kind and generous as she is beautiful. Thank you Lin...

Pet Photo Sessions | Arizona Pet Photographer

Posted by Jill Flynn on Mar 16, 2012 | 1 comment

It’s been awhile since I posted pictures from client photo sessions. I love client photo sessions because every session is unique and different. Some clients prefer outdoor portraits, some prefer lifestyle, some prefer studio style and some like artsy/moody portraits. Below are photos from recent client shoots. I think it’s an eclectic mix of portrait styles as well as dogs. No cats this time around. A couple cats are on the schedule for next month though. Photographing pets is great therapy for me and I love every minute of it. I hope you enjoy looking at the eclectic mix of fantastic dogs below. And many thanks to the humans for the opportunity. It was...