May, 2026 (April activity)
Let's dive right in, there's a lot to see!
The Summer 2026 issue of Lowcountry Dog Magazine is dropping this month! Photo'ing boat-to-boat was one of the most fun cover shoots I've had in ages and boy, did it make me miss being on the water! If you're itching to get out and drop a line, be sure to contact Hooked On Charleston for your charter needs.
Client Work and Recognition
I learned in April that I have been nominated under Best of South Carolina - the competition in the Photographer category is STIFF with the highest number of nominees in this pool! I have no expectation of coming out on top, but since this is my first showing, I'd love to see how far I can make it. If you can take a moment to click here then scroll to 'Vote for Us' I'd appreciate it! (It really is an honor to be nominated though, as programs like this are so helpful to my small business.) You can vote once, or even daily! No subscribing necessary, just a couple of clicks.
April really was fun for me. I had so many lovely clients via regular sessions, as well as guests under my dog-mom offer; hung out with a local small pet business to create content photos; met and shot a high school senior as he surfed; and worked with a couple of sets of out-of-towners visiting CHS from FL and NC. I also spent time with a couple of gorgeous Persian cats in their home too! A few representative photos follow from my month.
Also, do you need a surfer model? Because I've got one for you!
*** Important Scheduling Note - as a reminder, I don't shoot pets for outdoor sessions in July and August so the window is closing fast! If you want a beach session, park or downtown photos, PLEASE get on the calendar ASAP. Once the June dates are filled, there won't be any outdoor scheduling until September. Similarly, guests interested in fall sessions, for example, I have filled all of my November Saturdays already so the phrase for today is "plan ahead"- especially if you need a Saturday sitting!
*** I also have a photo event in the planning stages for this summer with my friends from Wag-N-Splash in North Charleston so check back to the event list, or follow socials for updates or to get on that event list.
Giving Back – Shelters and Rescues
Weekly shelter visits continued for Charleston Animal Society and I photo'd a sweet foster dog named Max for my friends at Forgotten Paws of the South. Max is 9 years old and a bit of a medical catastrophe with all the things that weren't done for him with his prior "family." But that's all behind him now and FPS will get him restored to health and adopted! Click here to read about his backstory. Photo below is the condition of his neck at rescue having spent four years on a chain. :/
Also in April, Roux found a teeny, tiny kitten in our yard (just above, right). Thankfully, a cat-savvy friend and serial foster was able to take him in temporarily while he was processed through CAS-Berkeley. He came for photos to round out his story, and has since been neutered and gone on a transport north to MSPCA-Angell, where he has a great shot at being quickly adopted into a loving home.
I look forward to seeing everyone out and about in the community with their pets! Up next: May The Dogs Be With You on Saturday, May 30 at Firefly Distillery - come say hi!
~ Jeanne
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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 date is also recommended at the time we reserve your session (no charge to hold the second date). With my summer shooting pause due to our blistering temps, studio is always an option, and is an excellent choice for that style of portrait, or for temperature sensitive pets (or people) and especially for cats!
*** COMMUNICATION
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UPCOMING EVENTS & SCHEDULING NOTES (updated 5/3/26)
Ongoing: Adoptable Animal Photo Sessions.
- April/May, 2026 | Dog-mom sessions!
- May 30, 2026 | May The Dogs Be With You at Firefly Distillery
- Summer, 2026 | TBD photo event/offer at Wag-N-Splash
- October 14, 2026 | Holiday portraits at K9 Resorts, Mount Pleasant (private event)
- November 14 and 15, 2026 | Santa pet photo fundraiser at Woofgang Bakery & Grooming, Mount Pleasant
Away/Downtime Dates:
- May 21-26, 2026
- Late June, 2026 TBD
- JULY AND AUGUST - NO OUTDOOR SESSIONS (studio sessions available)
- September 3-7, 2026
- October 1-5, 2026
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