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CAPTURING LOVE

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HELLO. HI. WOOF.

I'm Florence--dog photographer, animal lover, and obsessed mama to Micky, my 15 year old quirky, vocal, dramatic Chihuahua, and Rosco, my 13 year old adventurous, handsome, sweet, Min Pin mix.

 

I am also a volunteer photographer at The Animal Pad, a local all breed dog rescue that focuses on saving dogs from high kills shelters and the streets of Mexico. I was born and raised in El Salvador, where I was blessed with animal interactions often--including frogs, lizards, birds, chickens, ducks, parrots and stray cats, plus my family's three German Shepherds and two Schnauzers. I also witnessed the wretched existence of homeless and stray dogs. It was a daily part of life that always left me feeling sad and helpless. Making a difference in these dogs' lives by showcasing their amazingly resilient personalities is one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.

 

My dog photography journey began when Micky unexpectedly found his way into my heart. Back then, I was ten years into my photography career with a nationally renowned children’s photography company. Although I continued to photograph children for the next ten years (and still love doing so), I also spent endless hours documenting the daily antics of that tiny, little black puppy, and a new passion eventually emerged. Two years later, Micky begrudgingly gave up his only dog status at home, when Rosco joined our pack. An ever growing collection of photographs of my "Peanut" and my "Bean" (their nicknames) eventually inspired me to want to give other pet owners beautiful images that celebrate the special bond and love so many of us share with our four legged best friends.

 

And what a wonderful bond it is! You need only to look into a dog’s eyes to know that their love for us is pure and boundless. Their trust and loyalty unflinching. And so to me, my dogs are much more than pets. They are my family. Few things make me happier than being in their company. To say that dogs are are my passion is an understatement. I understand every single verbal and non verbal cue they give me on a daily basis, and they in turn understand me. I speak Dog (really!). I can guarantee I will fall in love with your dogs too, and at the same time capture their true spirit and unique personalities through my lens.

 

I can’t wait to meet you and your furry family members and help you create memories you will treasure forever!

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"Working with Florence was amazing. Easy to set up, very quick turnaround and she captured images of my pup that I didn't think were possible. I am thrilled!"

 

Rebecca Ritchey 

Florence has taken our family’s most beloved and treasured photos over the last 18 years. Simply put, she is EXTRAORDINARY! Her passion for photography can be seen in every shot. When we brought Sammy--our new "baby”--home, she was of course our go to photographer and we couldn’t be happier with the results of the shoot she did with him and our daughter. 

 

Marina Greenwood

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"Getting to work with Florence for Lola's photo shoot was such a beautiful experience. She was able to capture Lola's blossoming personality and we couldn't be happier with the final product."

Justin Ramer

 "Just wanted to share how wonderful Florence was during my photo shoot. She was so patient and got Pablo to look at the camera and focus in her direction and capture him clearly. She suggested a location and time that would be comfortable for me to do the photo shoot. She produced fabulous, clear individual shots of Pablo and ones of us together, and her work was produced in a timely manner.”

 Shelby Homer

"As a dog mom and business owner, I've worked with many photographers. None of them come close to Florence. Her ability to make any dog and human appear as photogenic as experienced models, capture a specific brand image when described to her, and manage a group of several dogs with their owners while also making it a fun experience, is incredible to witness. Florence doesn't just take pictures; she creates true art.”

 

Liz Nowell

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"Our experience with Florence was amazing! I did a photo shoot with my husband, myself, and three crazy dogs on a popular trail. Florence was so patient with us and managed to get several photos of all five of us looking at the camera (and looking good!) Let me tell you, that is not easy to do. The individual shots of our dogs were complete perfection as well We'll definitely be going to Florence for all of our future photo needs!"

 

Michele May

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"Florence is a joy to work with, and she captured Captain's sweet personality so perfectly! She is extremely professional, fantastic at communicating to us first time pet parents, extremely accommodating with schedules, and my shy puppy was really comfortable the entire time! We’ll definitely be working again with Florence and Peanut and Bean Photo in the future for all our pup picture needs!”

 

Ashley Chen

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"I had a fantastic experience with Florence! First of all, my dogs absolutely love her. She caught some great staged moments, but also wonderful candid shots. I have some of the most amazing photos of my pups now. Best part was it was a ton of fun! Thanks Florence!"

 

Julie Brou

"Florence did such a beautiful job photographing my sweet, goofy, and ocean-loving pup! She was so patient and creative while Atlas was romping around in the sand and eager to get more treats. I am so grateful to have these photos that capture his pure joy of life!"

Jessica Colón

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"Florence did an exceptional job in taking photos of my girls, Kassha and Malu. She was very friendly, patient and professional. All photos turned out unbelievably beautiful and her work exceeded my expectations. Thank you, Florence for giving me these memorable photos, which I will treasure for the rest of my life!"

 

Lemee Nakamura

"I am beyond obsessed with how my photos turned out! Florence was so professional and prepared! She had squeaky toys and dog treats to get both of my dogs' attention. She was also so patient with them while trying to get the best shot. I love how the photos turned out and can't wait to hang them on my wall!"

Dianna Grinchuk

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I had a great time with Florence! She’s great at instructing you how to pose and knew exactly how to get my shy dogs ears to perk up, all while focusing on getting the perfect shot. Her love for dogs is undeniable and it shows through her photography. Would absolutely travel to her for more sessions. 

Nicole Case

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