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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!

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Buddy & Cooper: Maryland Westies Spend a Hot Afternoon in the Barn!

Sunday, July 25, 2010 12:19 pm Posted in General - Dogs

Well, with temps continuing to top 100 degrees our summer shooting season has been significantly impacted. Summer always brings its share of complications for outdoor shooters such as late afternoon storms and the occasional super hot temps. This summer has been the poster child for bad weather and reschedules.

Yesterday we had Buddy and Cooper on the books. It was to be a combined barn and outdoor session. With the heat index well over 100 we opted to shoot the barn portion only and have them return in the fall for the outdoor portion of their shoot.

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After meeting these two, we’re secretly happy that they have to return! These little guys were simply delightful. Buddy, age 11, was a rescue dog. Adopted by his family in 2008 from Maryland Westie Rescue, he breathed life back into a home that had recently lost their beloved dog, Kasey.

Buddy did not come to his new family without problems. As many Westies are prone to have, Buddy came with a plethora of skin issues. To say they were extreme is an understatement. Below is a photo of Buddy in 2007 as he entered the rescue program.. Words, I believe, are not necessary.

Buddy’s current condition is a testimony both to the wonderful work of Maryland Westie Rescue and to the dedication of his adopted family. I have seen so many dogs abandoned because of conditions like this. Unwilling or financially unable to manage such severe skin conditions, dogs like this are at best relinquished to rescue groups and at worse, euthanized.

Instead, Buddy found a home with his very lovely forever family! First he had to be wrangled away from his foster home who also wanted to keep him. He was such a charmer within the rescue organization that a newsletter has been named after him, Buddy’s Buddies.

Buddy’s charm notwithstanding, Cooper is a bundle of personality as well! Cooper came to his family as a puppy and is full of cautious curiosity. He has that Westie charm and exuberance (read stubborness!)

It was truly a delightful afternoon. We are so glad Buddy has come so far. And so grateful to his adopted family for giving him a new lease on life!

Buddy & Cooper thanks for a lovely day. We can’t wait to see you in September when the temps are cooler and the farm is in full color!

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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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Jamus Does Reston Town Center (Antropologie Too!)

Saturday, May 15, 2010 11:52 am Posted in General - Dogs

Though the skies were dark and threatening rain, we spent an evening at The Reston Town Center with the adorable Jamus on Thursday. Jamus belongs to Ashen Keilyn the enormously talented singer songwriter of SCOUT. I met Ashen last summer when we photographed her in New York for her band’s website.

To say that Jamus is a bundle of adorable is a bit of an understatement.

I thought he fit perfectly amongst the European like feel of Reston. When you’re as adorable as Jamus, even the folks at Anthropologie let you stroll about their store and take a few images. (SIDE NOTE: Do not photograph in Anthropologie and hope to keep your 30 year old assistant working. We had to search for Nicola amongst the racks of beautiful things on a few occasions)….

After wandering through Anthropolgie, we headed back outdoors and strolled amongst the wonderful doorways, stone, wires and bricks that make up this lovely place.

And finally, with what seems to be a Bev Hollis Photography signature move, we got the police involved again after I plopped myself down on my stomach in the middle of an intersection to get this shot… We promise to do better…

Thanks Jamus – we had a great time!

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More Snow….

Saturday, February 6, 2010 5:59 pm Posted in For Fun!, General - Dogs

Well, it seems “the lady doth protest too much, methinks,” aptly fits my current state given my prior post. I complained, you see, about having to run on the treadmill due to our constant pummeling of snow this winter.

So, the God of Nature showed me – she dumped 30 inches of the white stuff upon me and now, alas, even the gym is closed. I believe I’ll stop complaining.

I ventured out this morning but conditions were so nasty and the snow so deep, I didn’t stay out long. Here are a few from inside my snow globe.

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After shoveling all day, my husband made a tiny dent in our driveway. Niles and Lily were grateful.

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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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