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Elaine Mueller Tweedy
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Meet the Photographer

1/18/2019

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This is me.
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I don't go anywhere without that headband.

Well......okay, I do. But only on Sunday.

If you blew this photo up, you would find dog hair on my shirt. That's because we have seven dogs, all rescues.  We also have five cats, five horses and seven chickens.  Plus, I am usually working around a dog or cat or various other animals most of the time.  I have a small spot in my closet that contains "hair-free" clothing, which I put on in a plastic bubble when I have to go to a function where I know dog hair will be misunderstood. Since I spend most of my time crawling around in the dirt or on a studio floor, I also have a full hamper.

Needless to say, I love all animals.  As far back as I remember, I have loved all animals. I recently found a photo of me when I was a little girl visiting the zoo.  I was as happy as a clam, standing in front of a zebra in its enclosure.  I was probably trying to figure out how to release it.

This head band is very fitting, because May through October I raise monarch butterflies.  Last year I released 38 healthy monarchs into the world.  Since the monarch population has been steadily dwindling, it's the least I can do, especially since I could not release the zebra.

I think I was always meant to end up on the path of pet photography. That path was PRETTY winding leading here.  I did not study photography in school or in college, but I did take many photos during these periods in my life.  I worked for many years (23) in higher education.  That link to higher ed has given me a mindset that doesn't allow me to just JUMP into anything.  I tend to do quite a bit of research and devote time to studying what I need to know.  It's that mindset that led me to study many aspects of the art of photography, and over the course of the last seven years, I have taken many courses geared to portrait work.

My husband is an extraordinary builder. Besides building our barn and our Fort Knox of chicken coops, he built my studio over a year ago.
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It's a lovely space to work in.  One of my goals this year is to develop a video about the studio and my work with clients.  I shoot both in my studio (for portrait work) and on location (for action, event, and lifestyle work).

I am a member of Professional Photographers of America (PPA), and I have passed the written exam portion of my Certified Professional Photography work.  My second goal this year is to complete my certification, by submitting my images for review. I am also a member of the Professional Photographers Association of Pennsylvania.  This year I will begin to compete in their print competition (Goal #3).

I L-O-V-E my clients!  They all love animals too.  I love making them happy and seeing their faces light up when they see their photos!

Below is a small slideshow sampling of my portrait work, taken in studio, on location, or at covered events.
If you would like more information about a photography session, you can hop out of this blog and head to the contact portion of my website, email me at elainetweedy@gmail.com, or follow me on my business page on Facebook.  I am also on Instagram.

I loved this week's theme, because now I get to join you in learning more about the photographers participating in the blog circle! Starting with Kim of BARKography photographing dogs in the greater Charlotte NC area and other cities around the US and Canada.

We have a snowy weekend ahead.  I am looking forward to taking some photos of dogs in snow. Enjoy yours, whatever it may hold!

12 Comments
Kim Hollis link
1/18/2019 06:58:30 am

Love your sense of humor AND your studio!! I have studio envy. :)

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Elaine
1/18/2019 06:59:40 pm

Thank you Kim! The studio has been a game changer. I was inspired by my mentor, who also helped me decide on lighting equipment.

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Colleen link
1/18/2019 08:53:49 am

Hi Elaine, I am so excited to meet you. This is my first trip around the blog circle and I am loving it! Your work is amazing! and I am more than a tad envious of your photo studio. :)

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Elaine
1/18/2019 07:01:14 pm

Great to meet you too, Colleen. So glad you could join in! We do jave some fun each week.

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Darlene link
1/18/2019 11:21:32 am

Elaine, your expression with that headband is priceless! :) How wonderful to help the Monarchs! Your studio is my absolute dream. It's gorgeous and your husband did amazing! Loved reading this!

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Elaine
1/18/2019 07:04:06 pm

Thank you, Darlene! My husband is pretty good guy. ☺ LOL.

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Angela link
1/18/2019 01:15:47 pm

I love those Christmas shots!

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Elaine
1/18/2019 07:05:35 pm

Thank you, Angela. I have the most fun creating these images at Christmas time!

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Linda Perdue link
1/19/2019 08:29:09 pm

Lovely photographs! Nice studio! Thank you for sharing!

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Jo Lyons link
1/19/2019 08:47:14 pm

A great read Elaine and I love how you have a menagerie of animals and the work you do with the Monarchs. I'm sure you'll breeze through your certification so don't put it off!

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Lynda Mowat
1/19/2019 09:28:59 pm

Can I move in too? All those animals, it must be like heaven....and that’s without even thinking about the studio. How awesome! I love the way so many of us have come to pet photography via so many different earlier careers. Loved reading about the monarchs too. Awesome blog. Thanks for sharing.

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Tracy Allard link
1/27/2019 09:17:12 am

I love your sense of humor and your pack / farm, whatever you call it. Sounds like heaven to me. We too have a small "hair free" zone - it's the guest room, also where laundry is folded so that it can remain hair-free - at least until it's worn. :). I love your work and good luck on your image submissions - get help / review from others in your guild - it was invaluable to me and as a result, I passed on the first round!

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