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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!

Monthly Archives: June 2010

Sara: A Mini-Farm Session Moves Into The Studio

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 2:09 pm Posted in General - Dogs

We tolerated the sweltering heat with Ari and Abby on Saturday. But Sunday turned out even hotter and more humid. Since our subject was nearing 10 years of age we all decided that we would shoot indoors and do an “abbreviated” session outdoors.

We made a wise choice as the 97° temps, coupled with the extreme humidity, made the outdoors fit for neither “man nor beast.”

Sara may well be the gentlest and sweetest dog I’ve ever met. Truly.

Happy, full of tail wags, and extremely good-natured, she did anything we asked of her.

This is particularly surprising given her background. Sara was adopted by her forever family at the age of 5. Prior to that, while not abused, she was rather neglected. She was tethered in the backyard with scant attention from her people.

So often dogs that experience that type of life are skittish and wary of people, especially strangers.

Not Sara! She was truly delightful. She came with her own entourage – her humans and her girl, Jenna.

While Sara’s human Stephanie made it clear that this session was about Sara, we did grab a few of Jenna with Sara. (It was difficult to get Jenna indoors as she was enamored by the goat and horses in the barnyard!)

We had a lovely afternoon and feel lucky to have met his wonderful family!

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Ari & Abby: A Hot Summer’s Night at the Farm!

Monday, June 28, 2010 7:53 am Posted in General - Dogs

We braved the sweltering temps this weekend for a session with Ari & Abby at Tranquility Farm.

Abby, age 10, is a black lab. Her partner, Ari, is 3 years old and is a purposeful breeding between a Labrador and a Weimaraner.

They currently live with their “grandparents” until their human, Stephanie, has a place where they can be with her.

Stephanie has all sorts of animals to include a tortoise and a sugar-glider! But her dogs are her loves and it is obvious they adore her.

Abby is the typical lab – loving and dedicated to Stephanie. At age 10, her joints are a bit creaky but her spirit is still youthful.

Ari, is a goof. Beautiful and striking, but a goof! Rescued from a situation where his previous owner took on too much dog, he has found his forever home with Stephanie.

Both dogs were a joy to work with on this hot summer night. Stephanie thinks she will have a place by fall. And finally, her canine family will be with her. In the meantime, they seem to be loving it at the “grandparents!”

Thanks for spending a hot and humid evening at the farm!

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In Memory: Miles

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 2:22 pm Posted in General - Dogs, In Memory

We were notified last week that the wonderful Rottweiler, Miles, passed away. We photographed Miles last fall right after his human Natalie received news that Miles had cancer.

I’m so glad she booked her session so soon after his diagnosis. Because the Miles we met on that spectacular fall afternoon was full of spunk and energy.

We are so sorry for your loss Natalie. I know how much he meant to you.

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Riley Walks the Big Log!

Monday, June 7, 2010 1:19 pm Posted in For Fun!, General - Dogs

Anyone who has worked with us, or attended an Unleashed workshop, has had the pleasure of meeting one of my assistants – most likely Brandy. She works tirelessly for me and usually with only a minimal amount of complaining and eye-rolling (particularly when it comes to moving furniture into the fields and streams).

Brandy works wonderfully with dogs and is able to grasp quickly what makes each subject tick.

When I started shooting at the farm, three seasons ago, I noticed this giant tree that spanned the creek. Each time I’d glance at it I’d remark, “I sure would like to get a dog out on that log.”

Enter Riley.

Riley is Brandy’s Piebald Mini-Dachshund. He has been doing agility for almost three years.

When Brandy decided the tree would be no match for Riley and his skills she set out to get him to “walk the log.”

So Sunday, after our morning shoot, we donned our wellies, crawled into the creek, (well at least I did) and Brandy worked Riley on the log.

He performed beautifully. Actually I think the log is about twice as wide as his normal agility ramp. But to this little dog he must have seemed 1000 feet in the air!

Nice job Riley. And it’s always good to take a few minutes and shoot some things just for fun!

I loved watching Brandy try to balance too!

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NOVA DOG’S Nikki & Chance!

Monday, June 7, 2010 10:40 am Posted in General - Dogs

With a weekend of unpredictable summer weather of extreme temperatures, humidity and storms, we squeaked in a morning session with NOVA Dog’s award-winning publisher, Janelle Welch and her two dogs, Nikki & Chance. We were shooting for the “From the Publisher” page of this wonderful dog publication.

Thirteen year old Chance and two year old Nikki – both rescues and mix-breeds – were a dynamic duo with wonderfully expressive eyes! Though the focus of the shoot was to get Janelle with her pups, we managed a few of the dogs alone as well.

If you haven’t picked up an issue of NOVA Dog yet, be sure to check out their website to find out where you can pick up a copy of the latest complimentary issue. Also, congratulations to Janelle on her recent double award from the International Academy of Visual Arts for cover design (Fall 2009) and overall design (Winter 2010).

In the meantime, here’s a sneak peek of Janelle’s beautiful pups!

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