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Bev Hollis Photography- The Art of Pet Photography

Bev Hollis Photography is passionate about pets! We work to create timeless, classic, stylistic pet portraits worthy of being displayed next to your other art.

We serve northern Virginia, Maryland and the Washington, DC areas. We can come to you for a creative session at your home or nearby park or landmark. We also hold sessions at our Purcellville, VA farm location in the middle of western Loudoun county's beautiful wine and hunt country.

Please click on the portfolio link above for more information on sessions at our website.

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Meet the Artist

I am a veterinarian by training and an artist at heart. I am lucky enough to blend my two loves and work as a pet photographer!

It is my vast experience with animals, in my opinion, that allows me to capture something unique about each pet. I have studied animal behavior for many years. I understand animals. Even more importantly, they seem to understand me.

I work with extremely talented assistants who are also well versed in animal handling. Together, as a team, we strive to create a truly stylistic image that you will be proud to display.

I would love to be your pet photographer!

Yearly Archives: 2009

Sassy Goes to Westminster!

Wednesday, December 30, 2009 11:59 am Posted in General - Dogs

You may remember Sassy from her farm session this past fall. We worked with her and her dog-mates, Schmoopy and Mia amongst the final, fading colors of fall on the farm.

She returned this week for a barn session. We plan to combine both sessions and create a lovely book for Sassy to take to Westminster in February, 2010 when she competes in the non-sporting group along with other champion American Eskimo dogs.

Sassy is young, not yet two, but earned her championship quickly – finishing this fall. She’s a delightful dog, friendly and eager to please, and oh so easy on the eye.

Whether you are an aficionado of the dog show world or not, I think it would still be difficult to watch the dogs of Westminster and not embrace the beauty, grace and dignity of these creatures.

So, we wish Sassy luck on her big event. And we hope amidst the frantic chaos known as Westminster, Sassy will catch the eye of the judge and have the chance to win the hearts of millions of viewers.

Good Luck Sassy!

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Join Us for “A Home for the Holidays” benefiting PAWS Rescue of Northern Virginia

Monday, December 7, 2009 11:45 am Posted in Charity

Please find time this Wednesday to visit the quaint town of Aldie and join us for this wonderful cause! Sponsored by Bella Villa and The Aldie Peddler – we look forward to seeing you!

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And Finally – Sydney

Monday, November 23, 2009 10:13 pm Posted in General - Dogs

You may remember a few weeks back we started a session at The Kennels at Stoneleigh that was to include four dogs. Our first attempt yielded a full session with Riley. Back we went two weeks later and captured, Allie and Mr. Jacks.

Finally, yesterday, we finished what we’d started with Sydney. Four beautiful dogs. A truly remarkable location. As we lose the glorious color of fall, another landscape emerges. Heavy with textures and lines and begging for some black and white work. We plan to return over the next few weeks and do some portfolio work on this amazing property.

So, here is Sydney – the fourth and final dog of this lovely group of pals. Two dogs, each belonging to a sister, are much loved and so very well suited to outdoor shooting.

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Arleigh & Ophelia

Monday, November 23, 2009 8:22 pm Posted in Cats, General - Dogs

Our barn session with Arleigh & Ophelia was a long time coming. This session was a gift last Christmas from Sally to her husband Corey. The original plan was to shoot in their lovely townhome where Arleigh, a 180 lb mastiff and Ophelia, a long-haired Scottish Fold, would be most comfortable.

But, as often happens, life got complicated. Corey, a consultant with the Navy, was sent back to Afghanistan. This time for 8 months. The couple also started renovations on their home.

So, we decided to wait until Corey returned and finally settled on a session in the barn since the house is still a work in progress. Arleigh’s large size rather limited our use of furniture. It’s hard to imagine that he was 6 pounds when he came home as a puppy. Ophelia, on the other hand, enjoyed various sofas and chairs. And since this was our first cat in the renovated barn we thought it fitting that a mouse scurried across the floor as Ophelia took her position under the lights.

With pet photography, it truly is always something. Thanks for finally coming out Arleigh and Ophelia!

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Frieda & Stoney – Another Holiday Surprise!

Sunday, November 22, 2009 9:43 am Posted in General - Dogs

We met Frieda & Stoney this week for a secret santa session. Stoney is a Yorkie. A very tall, 20 lb Yorkie, with papers to prove it. Don’t tell Stoney he’s a bit large for the breed. He will have none of it. He is a very animated and funny dog and doesn’t seem to be or act 9 1/2.

Frieda is a gorgeous hound mix. Found by a co-worker on the side of the road as a teeny puppy, Frieda’s human Paulette was asked if she might find Frieda a home. She did. And six years later Frieda is still at Paulette’s.

You never know how dogs are going to be during a photo session. The key, I think, is to let things work themselves out. While we always direct a session to optimize lighting and composition, we also always let the animals show us what makes them comfortable. For instance, Stoney was happy to perch on any piece of furniture. Frieda however, preferred the floor. And so it was.

We had such a nice time meeting these two and know their other human will be thrilled to receive such a thoughtful holiday gift.

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