August, 2026 (July activity)
July required much more of my time personally, as we said goodbye to my mother-in-law. We are thankful for the intense time we were able to spend during her final weeks and know she's now at peace. Hug your loved ones, human and furry. RIP Helen.
Client Work and Projects
I started my month with a gorgeous family session for a dear friend and her husband who were celebrating their 50th anniversary with their children and grandchildren in town. (Photos do not include the grandchildren or their dad for privacy considerations.) What an impressive milestone! It was 4th of July weekend and, ya'll it was H.O.T. But there were no pets involved, thankfully, and as a family they nailed it with their genuinely sweet expressions and clearly abundant love for each other! We had SO. MUCH. FUN! And then I decided I wanted photos like that too, so we are scheduling with a local photographer who will help me achieve just that. #takethephotos
I also met up with a client for some special sunset photos to commemorate a very special relationship.
As part of my gig with Lowcountry Dog Magazine, I met and photo'd Miss South Carolina USA at Dorchester Paws for an upcoming feature, so be sure to check it out when the issue drops in August. She has an incredibly interesting background - you'll want to read all about it.
I also had a quick turnaround need from a new client who lives in Charlotte but has a second home here - her sweet dog was about to have heart heart surgery in New York the following week and she wanted to capture some moments with him before they started their trek north. I am happy to report Bentley had his surgery and is recovering with the very best dog mom in his corner. Little miracle dog <3
Lowcountry Dog Magazine also asked if I would shoot the models for the upcoming 2027 calendar. Every year it has a different theme and this year will be shot in-studio (yay for air conditioning!) so tag - I'm it! Watch for posts when calendar sales go live - you won't find a better deal or a prettier, high quality calendar of local dogs - and the best part? Proceeds support our local rescues and shelters!
The Santa photo fundraiser is now only three months out! All the pieces are coming together so be sure to follow the event pages on Facebook for updates (accessible below in the Events listing).
Before I forget, we are closing in on the end of the Studio Black Out (The Heat) Offer. Valid through end of August only. Download the flyer below (under Events listing) and contact me for details if you are interested in seeing your pet like this.
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*** Important Scheduling Note - as a reminder, I don't shoot pets for outdoor sessions in August! My air conditioned studio is available all summer for formal portraits, or fun shoots like treat toss, or ice cream sessions, etc. Guests interested in outdoor fall sessions, though, please note September through December dates are filling (all of my November Saturdays are committed already) so the ongoing mantra is "plan ahead"- especially if you need a Saturday sitting in the fall!
Giving Back – Shelters and Rescues
Lastly, I did have a couple of shelter dates in July for Charleston Animal Society. #adoptdontshop There are so many animals needing loving homes. Hoping to get back to my normal shelter schedule here soon.
Tell your pet's I said hi and stay cool!
~ Jeanne
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UPCOMING EVENTS & SCHEDULING NOTES (updated 8/6/26)
Ongoing: Adoptable Animal Photo Sessions.
- Summer, 2026 | Black Out the Heat Studio Offer. Goose Creek studio.
- October 14, 2026 | Holiday portraits at K9 Resorts, Mount Pleasant (private event).
- October 24, 2026 | Mount Pleasant Towne Centre Fall Fest. Come say hi!
- November 14 and 15, 2026 | Santa pet photo fundraiser at Woofgang Bakery & Grooming, Mount Pleasant. (Click here for Day 1 or here for Day 2).
- November 21, 2026 | Holiday Market at Firefly Distillery with Lowcountry Dog Magazine, 12-4pm.
Away/Downtime Dates:
- AUGUST - NO OUTDOOR SESSIONS (studio sessions available)
- August 11-14, 2026
- October 1-5, 2026
- End of year TBD
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Housekeeping Reminder
For 2026, I structured my operating schedule differently, so I am only shooting Wednesdays through Saturdays, giving me other blocks of time to focus on editing and orders. So, if you are looking to schedule, please keep this in mind as to availability. Note too, my website is fairly comprehensive as to information about how a session works, how to prepare, FAQs, rates, etc., and I always recommend starting there if you are considering a session. You can certainly ask about anything you don’t see addressed. I do not publish third party print or product rates online, but my session rates are listed, and I do have a reference pricing guide clients can use for planning the output they may want to order from their session. I just ask that you browse before we schedule so everyone is on the same page.
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*** STATIC REMINDERS - GENERAL
My current event schedule is always posted on this page as well as my main page. If you don't feel like checking back from time to time, you can subscribe to the mailing list. I only send ONE email per month (and sometimes, not even that because time gets away from me). You can unsubscribe at any time, and I never share with or sell your information to partners or third parties.
I encourage reserving your space about 3-4 weeks out (or more) from when you want your session. This allows you the best opportunity to secure your preferred date/time of day and to have sufficient lead time for grooming appointments, etc. Scheduling a rain or backup date is also recommended at the time we reserve your session (no charge to hold the second date).
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