About Elaine Mueller Tweedy
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Since I was a little girl, carrying home my first stray kitten wrapped in my sweater, animals have played a major role in my life. Sometimes I found them, and sometimes they found me.
The photography bug stung me when I was 10 and no one has found a cure.
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FARM LIVING IS THE LIFE FOR ME!
I live on a farm in Northeastern Pennsylvania with magical beings: Bethy, Moe, Burton, Piper, Billie, Danny, Lilah and Luke are our eight rescued dogs; Gus, Harry, Matty and Barney are four feisty felines that allow us to live with them; we also have six horses (Pete, Pharaoh, Parker, Emmett, Eagle and Roo) and seven chickens (William Penn, Amelia, Ivy, Speckles, Jasmine, Penelope and Freckles) . My furry family inspires me daily and keeps my creative juices at maximum levels.
BRINGING FURRY-TAILS TO LIFE.
I love to capture the real personalities of furry beasts. To that end, I have invested time in and out of classrooms, honing my skills and perfecting my craft. I spend a good deal of time each year in continuing education, specifically geared to pet photography. My goal is to find and capture the true spirit of your pet.
I CARE ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE!
As the owner of eight dogs with different ideas about "Sit," you need give me no explanation about what your pet will and won't do (and there is no use kidding ourselves about what cats think about photographers). Whether on location or in studio, my goal is a fun session geared toward a happy animal. That's why we will talk before we schedule a photo session. I can learn more about you and your furry friend, and you can ask questions as needed. Learning more about you and your pet helps me design a unique experience for both of you.
THE NEW STUDIO IS HERE!
The new studio is up and running! The space is a wonderful outlet for creativity, and is designed to keep pets safe, happy, and relaxed as part of their (and your) experience. It also allows you to feel and touch end products, to see what your memories can become, whether a print, a canvas, an album, or a memory box, you will get to experience things up close, and not just see a catalogue item. The studio will be a comfortable place to sit and review your photos, make your selections, and decide how to best preserve your images.
I don't just photograph pets. I love to photograph children and families too! AND, I can often be found taking candid photos at local events on the weekends.
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Professional Photographers of America (PPA), pursuing Certification in Professional Photography (almost there!)
Professional Photographers Association of Pennsylvania (PPAofPA)
Northeast Photography (Northeastern PA Photography Group)
HeARTs Speak, Professional Services Member
Some of my rescue photography has been published in the 2014 Paws for Charity Art Book, an international publication featuring 78 artists and photographers who specialize in animal photography and art. I donate some of my photography time to rescue and shelter organizations, taking professional (upbeat and positive) photos of homeless pets to improve their chances of finding a home. Some of the rescues and shelters I have worked with include: The Lehigh Valley Humane Society, Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, Laura's Hope Animal Rescue, The Pike County Humane Society, and True Friends Animal Shelter.
HeARTs Speak, is a community of artists who seek to improve the lives of homeless animals. In early 2015 I received notification that I had been chosen as one of 14 photographers to photograph a month in the Petco Foundation 2016 Calendar. (I photographed the lovely Lily, who is Miss April.) This project typically sells over 100,000 copies and raises over $1 million, which the Petco Foundation, in turn, donates to animal welfare organizations.
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Check below to see where you can find me in the near future. For more information, or to book an appointment, head over to the contact page on this website, or send me an email: elainetweedy@gmail.com.
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Since I was a little girl, carrying home my first stray kitten wrapped in my sweater, animals have played a major role in my life. Sometimes I found them, and sometimes they found me.
The photography bug stung me when I was 10 and no one has found a cure.
_______________________________________________
FARM LIVING IS THE LIFE FOR ME!
I live on a farm in Northeastern Pennsylvania with magical beings: Bethy, Moe, Burton, Piper, Billie, Danny, Lilah and Luke are our eight rescued dogs; Gus, Harry, Matty and Barney are four feisty felines that allow us to live with them; we also have six horses (Pete, Pharaoh, Parker, Emmett, Eagle and Roo) and seven chickens (William Penn, Amelia, Ivy, Speckles, Jasmine, Penelope and Freckles) . My furry family inspires me daily and keeps my creative juices at maximum levels.
BRINGING FURRY-TAILS TO LIFE.
I love to capture the real personalities of furry beasts. To that end, I have invested time in and out of classrooms, honing my skills and perfecting my craft. I spend a good deal of time each year in continuing education, specifically geared to pet photography. My goal is to find and capture the true spirit of your pet.
I CARE ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE!
As the owner of eight dogs with different ideas about "Sit," you need give me no explanation about what your pet will and won't do (and there is no use kidding ourselves about what cats think about photographers). Whether on location or in studio, my goal is a fun session geared toward a happy animal. That's why we will talk before we schedule a photo session. I can learn more about you and your furry friend, and you can ask questions as needed. Learning more about you and your pet helps me design a unique experience for both of you.
THE NEW STUDIO IS HERE!
The new studio is up and running! The space is a wonderful outlet for creativity, and is designed to keep pets safe, happy, and relaxed as part of their (and your) experience. It also allows you to feel and touch end products, to see what your memories can become, whether a print, a canvas, an album, or a memory box, you will get to experience things up close, and not just see a catalogue item. The studio will be a comfortable place to sit and review your photos, make your selections, and decide how to best preserve your images.
I don't just photograph pets. I love to photograph children and families too! AND, I can often be found taking candid photos at local events on the weekends.
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Professional Photographers of America (PPA), pursuing Certification in Professional Photography (almost there!)
Professional Photographers Association of Pennsylvania (PPAofPA)
Northeast Photography (Northeastern PA Photography Group)
HeARTs Speak, Professional Services Member
Some of my rescue photography has been published in the 2014 Paws for Charity Art Book, an international publication featuring 78 artists and photographers who specialize in animal photography and art. I donate some of my photography time to rescue and shelter organizations, taking professional (upbeat and positive) photos of homeless pets to improve their chances of finding a home. Some of the rescues and shelters I have worked with include: The Lehigh Valley Humane Society, Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, Laura's Hope Animal Rescue, The Pike County Humane Society, and True Friends Animal Shelter.
HeARTs Speak, is a community of artists who seek to improve the lives of homeless animals. In early 2015 I received notification that I had been chosen as one of 14 photographers to photograph a month in the Petco Foundation 2016 Calendar. (I photographed the lovely Lily, who is Miss April.) This project typically sells over 100,000 copies and raises over $1 million, which the Petco Foundation, in turn, donates to animal welfare organizations.
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Check below to see where you can find me in the near future. For more information, or to book an appointment, head over to the contact page on this website, or send me an email: elainetweedy@gmail.com.
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