Sometimes ideas present themselves to us before we know that they’re here in perfect timing. In December of 2019, I got to put together a special shoot for the January/February North issue of Pet Connection Magazine. It was kind of a last minute situation because there was supposed to be a different cover, but due…
Pacific Northwest Holiday Gift Guide for Pets and Their People.
Okay, friends, here it is. My curated list of holiday gift ideas for pets and their people. I got tired of seeing so many advertisements for mass-produced pet-related gifts popping up in my social media feeds, so I decided to find better gifts made by artists and small businesses here in the Pacific Northwest. Many…
The Limelight Pet Project: Together We Shine.
This year has taught me a lot of lessons. Some have been a long time coming, some have brought me to tears and every single one of them has been essential in helping me grow as a creator, collaborator, business owner and human. Out of all of these lessons, there is one that stands out…
Seattle Dogs In Autumn: Seattle Pet Photography with Marika Moffitt
Here we are again. The time for portraits of dogs zooming through piles of leaves has arrived. The crisp, golden light beaming through trees with brightly colored foliage makes for an incredible backdrop, and the leaves that have fallen to the ground provide endless opportunity for hilarious moments. I love photographing dogs any time of…
How to choose the best pet photographer for you and your pets in Seattle.
Did you know that there are a bunch of wonderful pet photographers right here in Seattle? Have you been having a hard time deciding who to work with? Well, I recently discovered that I made it onto a list of “The 8 best pet photographers in Seattle,” created by Peerspace. How cool is that?!!! I…
Why I became a pet photographer, and why you might want to have me capture your pet’s story.
Today I want to talk a little bit about why I became a professional pet photographer, and then I am going to talk about why you might want to have your pet’s story captured. One of the things that I notice now that I’m a few decades down the road of life, is that…
To be loved by a cat. Seattle pet photography by Marika Moffitt.
When I was 21 years old, I lived in a two bedroom apartment in a fourplex with two roommates. It was my first apartment, and I think we only paid around $750 per month for rent. We only lived there for a year, but so many wonderful memories come from that year. One of my…
Memory: it’s a gift. A unique way to share your pet through photography.
I love giving gifts. Like, LOOOOOOOOVE it. It’s a part of my love language to show people I care about that I am thinking of them. I have a couple of friends who have the most beautiful little baby girl who LOVES dogs. My friends actually like to go through my Instagram profile with her…
When there’s no place like home. Portrait sessions with Seattle Pet Photographer, Marika Moffitt.
We live in a beautiful place here in Seattle. You don’t have to go far to find incredible scenery for your pet’s portrait session if you long for gorgeous outdoor landscapes. I love the outdoors, so I’m always excited to experience new locations when my clients tell me their favorite places to go with their…
Your yard does not have to be pretty to be beautiful. Seattle Pet Photography by Marika Moffitt.
Sometimes people don’t believe me when I tell them that we can create incredible portraits of their pets without having to leave their backyard. Believe me when I say this, Your yard does not have to be pretty to be beautiful. It’s about your pet, it’s about the light and it’s about having someone who…