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a bit about Sue!

Suzanne is a North American award winning animal lifestyle photographer. Using her ten years of daily newspaper experience,  Suzanne is trained to shoot in any condition or location and  capture pure emotion & moments as they happen. A photography session with Suzanne, the Urban Dog Photog, is Photography Unleashed, capturing  your pet's personality & the bond that exists between you and your loyal furry friend.

" When I saw the book for the first time and I flipped the page over, I realized that I wasn't seeing photographs of the owner, I was seeing a photograph of the magic between those two beings, She photographs the bond. I have never seen anybody do that. It's art when you see an image that absolutely moves your soul. " Dr. Eddy Beltran, Holistic Veterinarian Blair Animal Hospital, News at noon CJOH 2006

special dog for a special girl

Back in the fall I had honor of photographing a beautiful  girl named Katie. It wasn’t until recently that I got a chance to see the results from the shoot in the December 2009 issue of Dogs in Canada. This assignment was a special one for me , not only did it bring me back to my roots as a photojournalist, but it allowed me to work side by side with the vision of senior great graphic designer Michael Fong of Dogs in Canada. The bond between this little girl and her Autism Service dog Amber is the core of what I believe is the most incredible part of these beautiful animals. I feel so privileged to witness and document how these wise old furry souls change peoples lives every day.

Liz - ooooh I LOVE stories like this. I first read about autism dogs in a special needs parenting magazine. It's so amazing. Dogs constantly impress and surprise me!

fur the love of dog…..

these lil cards turned out too cute! they are in and they are ready for pick up at Kanata’s Bark and Fitz location! For those who participated in some fun sessions last week, your lil’ love letters are ready for pick up! Make sure that when you send this valentines love letter you let the recipient know about the session discount on the back! That’s right! I am spreading the love with you! Each person who receives the cute little love letter will get 10% off when they book their next session with me when they show the card!

Heather - Wow Sue these are fab. Who wouldn't love getting this for Valentine's Day? Very thoughtful and beautiful photography. Very nice!

Lexi - Those are super cute!!

Shelley Rankin - Sue I just found your site through Bambi's and I have to say I think you are one amazingly talented photographer. Wow. You inspire me to photograph my 11 year old dog. I just wish you lived closer so I could have you capture him. Thanks for sharing your talent and your time towards so many worthy causes.

whole lotta love….

Fantastic event Saturday at Kanata’s Bark and Fitz as we grabbed some great loveable valentines’ shots, proving that this Friday some lucky dogs will be picking up some pretty fun “mini” love cards to give to their fellow canine companions! All the dogs were super stars playing up for the camera, big thanks to a great colleague, Sandie for assisting for the day and to the Jesse and Amanda of Bark and Fitz!  These are just two loveable furry friends from the day!

Part of Saturday’s sitting fee & the ongoing raffle at Bark and Fitz Kanata will donated to Veterinarians without Borders, A Canadian charitable organization with a mission to work for, and with, communities in need to foster the health of animals, people, and the environments that sustain us. Helping to improve the livelihoods of communities in need throughout the world is what Veterinarians without Borders/ Vétérinaires sans Frontières – Canada (VWB/VSF-Canada) is all about. Established in 2005, VWB/VSF-Canada works with governments, educational institutions, non-governmental organizations, local communities, farmers’ groups, and international agencies, to tackle root-cause issues affecting public health, animal health and ecosystem health in developing communities around the world. Although they are not part of the first responders to the devastating earthquake in Haiti, they are in support of organizations who are on the ground now in that area.

Keep posted for the next itty bitty limited edition mini sessions coming to your favorite coffee and canine spot, WAG this April. Information will be posted in March about this event, you will not want to miss this one! We had a hoot last time!

Cheers!

Sue

Heather Sibley - Wow Sue! I love this shot of Macy! You continue to amaze me with your photographs.

Sue - She is soooo cute in this photo, love her paw up, some mischievious in her eyes too! Love it, so glad you like it! Great to see both of you on Saturday!

Krista Tremblett - My Goodness, Macy is a star! What a great shot, she's a Super Model. for sure!!

It’s /A\ Morning’s Pet Show! Live 8 am Friday!

Be sure to check us out tomorrow morning on Ottawa’s A channel for “It’s /A\ Morning’s Pet Show!” They’ve got it all: pet-friendly cafes, pet photographers, and even a paws-try chef! Couldn’t post with out at least some fun fresh images from recent sessions, We are all aware of the strong bonds that exist between pets and their owners. It’s the reason I specialized in animal lifestyle photography,  No exception is Randolph and Marg, a wonderful rescue story and wonderful bond.

See you tomorrow morning!!

sue

Dan - Simply amazing! Your work doesn't need any words... Being myself a dog owner, I found your photos very inspiring. You took animal lifestyle photography to another level.

Katie - Sue... you are awe inspiring. I am 13 years old and in love with animals and photography. Right now I am trying to get the Humane Society to let me take pictures there. I just got a camera for my birthday and I am taking complete advantage of that!! Although I am not going to be a professional photographer when I am older it is going to be something I will do for the rest of my life. I would really like to become an actress. I am trying to get an agent right now. But, wow. That's all I have to say about your photography. You are absolutely amazing!! It would mean the world to me if you wrote me back and gave me some tips on this?? Please. You are my hero.

This post is dedicated to…..

…..client, friend, dog lover and designer extraordinaire……Tara. Thanks for all your inspiration , appreciation of photography, keeping it real, original and fresh!

A fun day of design and playing with photos from a “great” dane session!

Sue

puppy love sessions

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itty bitty brag books…how cute

How cute are these, great way to show off your beloved family pet! These are the itty bitty books that you receive as part of your puppy love package. see below for session de-tails, to book your session at the studio be sure to call 613 836 2807 or email the studio today to secure your time on Jan 23rd.

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Anita - those are awesome!

Fenne - so cute, do you make them yourself or who makes them?

Whole lot of love!

A whole lot of love going on at Urban Dog Photog! Coming up we have 2 options for all of you to spread the love this Valentines’ Day!

Puppy Love @ the studio January 23rd! When it comes to our pets we wear our hearts on our sleeves~ to help you show your love, we are hosting special studio day sessions on January 26th for Valentines’ Day. Spaces are limited but you can reserve your time now for this great promo. These sessions are fun, relaxed and personalized for you and come with a credit towards purchasing prints and canvases. This package offers some great ways to send the love to other furry friends at the park or to decorate your walls with funky furry art! Stay tuned to see some examples of these cute little love letters and great Accordian Brag Books that can go anywhere with you. Heck you could even use these for a great Mother’s Day gift down the road too!!! Any questions? Give me a shout at the studio 613 836 2807.

Valentine_studioLove that Dog @ Bark & Fitz Kanata February 6th!

Tis the season to spread the love! So keeping in tune with the theme we head over to Bark & Fitz Kanata for a special Love that Dog day of itty bitty limited edition mini sessions on Feb 6th from 11-4pm! They may be mini & itty bitty, but these 10 minutes sessions are the perfect option for a funky, fun and quirky lil’ love letter to send to your secret admirers! Make sure you head over to Bark&Fitz Kanata to book your time and find out more information, ’cause these days fill fast! As always we will have a special donation to a chosen charity TBD, ’cause they need the love too! Valentine_B&F_5x5

Winter wonderland….eh?

How Canadian “esk” can this scene get? One of my fav’s from the last couple of sessions of 2009. BLOGmounty~ Sue

Liz - Very Canadian! Love it!

Anita - Wow, what an awesome shot...way to make the best of the snow! The Mountie's red jacket is so lovely in this otherwise very b&w shot!

Heather - I love this shot Sue. You've captured something very special. Great stuff!

Claire - that is gorgeous! it actually makes me crave snow, which is weird, because usually by this point in the winter i'm ready to pack my bags and move to arizona or hawaii. also, i LOVE your hat in your photo at the top of the page!!

the howlidays were a howl!

Was a great howliday folks, thanks to all my clients who are now friends for an incredible 2009! I met some great dawgs over the year. Here is a toast to some of the great cards and images captured in time for holidays, looking forward to the year 201o as the recent decade fades away. I can only imagine what holds for the next 10 when I think of what has changed over the last 1o. Now you get to play the name game, below  we have Tarzan,  Stella,  Squibb, Addy, Oliver, Shiraz, Rafter and Phoebe……can you match the names to the dog? Cheers, Sue~

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Heather - These look so great Sue. All the shots and cards are fantastic. Very fun! I hope you have another great year. Cheers!

Liz - Great cards!

Fenne - they look great