There is perhaps nothing more comforting and heartwarming than the vision of our beloved pets. Rare and treasured is the chance to capture their true essence in a way that will last for all time. Paul, of Purr Photography, does just that – in an exceptionally talented way that accurately reflects the personality and true being of your best friend. Through photography, Paul enables you to have the uniqueness of your pet to admire, view, and feel close to no matter where you are.
Although there are many photography businesses out there no matter where you live, there seems to be only a few who truly have the talent for producing images that make you say, “Wow”. Even less so are people who have a natural gift with animals, able to calm uncertain dogs or cats and to bring out the best in each of them. Paul is one such hidden gem. Animals of all types flock to him.
I know, firsthand. Our dog Chester, who was once a rescue, was handled by Paul before we adopted. To this very day, almost eight years later, Chester still goes crazy when Paul is near him. With Paul, animals have a friend for life, and they know it. Add the skills of good photography, and you get the end results of the most special images of your dear pet that you could ever imagine.
Paul and his wife, Deanne, have been avid volunteers in the dog and cat rescue world for years. Together, they manage the cats that Almost Home Foundation rescues and adopts out. They can be found at all the events, and work endlessly seven days a week, all year long, for the benefit of homeless pets. The dogs and cats in the Chicago area couldn’t have better friends on their side.
If you live in the Chicago metropolitan area, you’ll want to have Paul work his magic with your pet. He photographs on location, whether it be in your home, a favorite outdoor spot, or special event.
And yes, he does snap his camera for people and things in this world other than pets. They’re just his favorite subjects! If you’ve followed along with us, you’ll surely recognize the name – we feature Purr Photography images here as often as we can.
Purr Photography offers a gift certificate, which would be a fantastic, unique, and impressive gift for the pet lovers you know. Dare I say, purr-fect? Check out the website for details – and Purr Photography on Facebook where you’ll find oodles of examples of Paul’s daily masterpieces.
12/30: Congratulations, Kate R!
GIVEAWAY!
Enter to win a Gift Certificate for Purr Photography – a $50 value. This entitles the bearer to one half-hour session.
Leave a comment below telling us in what pose/setting/location you’d love to have a photo of your best friend. Be sure to verify your entry in the Rafflecopter box. Rafflecopter makes it easy-peasy to enter giveaways through either your email address or Facebook – your choice.
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That’s so nice and I hope Paul get lots of our beloved creatures lined up to get their photo taken.
All the best and I have forwarded your posting via the various social networks.
Gary, looking very much like a garden gnome 🙂
I wish I had a little of his talent. Still can’t get a single good family picture with Georgia in font of our tree LOL.
Have a great Christmas, Cindy Lu and Kim! X
Such great work! We are not always the easiest models either!
Paul does beautiful work…
have a very merry christmas!
They are all so beautiful it is so hard to pick..
These are really beautiful photos!
Stopping by to wish you and yours the happiest of holidays! Hope it’s filled with family and friends and lots of good cheer. Or wine. Whichever works. 😉
Merry Christmas, Kim. Your friendship throughout the year has been the greatest gift.
I’d love to have a photo of my cats posed naturally near a brook or stream, as if they were looking for fish. Realistically – any decent pose you could muster with three typical cats would be just great! All I get are blurs. LOL Awesome photos – I couldn’t choose a favorite!!
– Kate R.
heather says: my fav is the master package