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Big Fun With Dog Agility In Alaska
Keeping your dog’s body and mind challenged is a good thing – just like it is for humans. Being fit both mentally and physically has

The Best Holiday Gifts for Pets and Pet Parents
Oh, oh, it’s that time of the year again! Why does it always feel like a mad dash during the time between Thanksgiving and the

A Good Dog Trainer Goes Deeper Than Commands
Most animal professionals, including pet photographers and handlers, share a sense of the partnership that must be present between human and pet to accomplish even

Pet Cancer Awareness Tribute
They say that the worst words are comprised of 4 letters. I disagree. The worst word has 6 letters in it. Cancer. A word that

Senior Pets Are Like A Fine Wine
There are few things we can count on in life. According to Benjamin Franklin there are death and taxes. But I tend to see life

Dock Diving Comes To Alaska
One of the fastest growing canine sports in the world is “dock diving”. This high flying, super splash dog sport is not only loved by

Don’t Think You Need Professional Pet Photographs? Think Again!
The age of selfies is here! With the rise of social media channels like Instagram, it’s easy to take photos of your dog with your

A Dedication by Alaska Dog Photographer
A Dedication by your Alaska Dog PhotographerI’ve been so busy being a dog photographer, surrounded by the beauty of Alaska, that I have failed to

Alaska Dog Photographer – PAWternity Session
Alaska Dog Photographer – PAWternity SessionWhen I learned that Rue and Ruger were going to have puppies, I knew this session had to be special.

Tribute to MacKenzie – by Alaska Pet Photographer
A tribute to MacKenzie: These posts are always the most difficult and I write this with tears in my eyes and an overwhelming heaviness in my

MSGDA NAHRA Test – by Alaska Dog Photographer
These dogs are absolutely UH-MAZING!! And WATER SHOTS, my absolute FAVORITE!! I was the photographer for the Midnight Sun Gun Dog Association- NAHRA test here

Alaska Hunting Dogs
I had the pleasure of spending another day with some amazing dogs and handlers. It is so exciting and heartwarming to see these dogs doing

Gun Dogs in Alaska
WOW, these dogs are so AMAZING!! Just another reason I love being a dog photographer in Alaska!! To watch these dogs, see their spirit, their

The S.C.A.R.F. Project
The Journey Photography is excited to announce The S.C.A.R.F. (Safe & Cozy Animal Rescue Friends) Project, which is near and dear to my heart. The

Power of Paws – A Dog Dedication
I have spent many days contemplating the subject of my next blog and had many ideas. However, those went to the wayside as my heart

Hello and welcome to “The Journey ~ Photography by Cris”
Well here it is, my first blog, introducing my photography website. If you had asked me 15 years ago, “do you think you will every