Susan Gertz

I’d like to share a story that shows how I feel about being a pet photographer – hopefully YOUR pet photographer! (The story begins with the two-footed sort of child, but be patient, it ends with the four-footed ones!)

Before my first child was born, my husband and I selected a highly recommended pediatrician. Along with her medical qualifications, I made the assumption the doctor would be warm and nuturing. When Laura was a week old, I dressed her in a pink bunny outfit and proudly brought her to the first check up.

During the appointment the doctor poked and examined. She made terse comments about Laura needing to gain more weight, and … that was it. Sure, the doctor saw scores of babies a day and this exam was routine for her, but she did not treat my baby as being special to me. I never went back. Instead, I found a delightful, caring pediatrician who nurtured me as a new mother as well as caring for my first and then second child as special and unique people.

So, what’s all this about babies and doctors? Well, as a pet parent like you, I cherish my furry family members, four doggy boys. When you come to my studio, I want it to feel like a visit to the caring pediatrician…minus the vaccinations! From the time you contact me for an appointment to the time you pick up your finished portraits, what you love about your pet, what makes him or her special and unique — that’s what is important to me and what I strive to capture for you.