Your pet doesn’t have to be easy. One of the reasons I never worry when someone tells me their dog is nervous, reactive, anxious, shy, fearful, or impossible to sit still is because of where I spend so much of my time. For years, I’ve volunteered as a photographer at the Humane...

Don’t Wait for “Someday” Last October, someone reached out to me about doing a photo session for her senior dog. We had a really nice phone consultation. We talked about her pup, the things she loved about her, and the kinds of images she hoped to have someday. We even...

A behind-the-scenes look at how pet-led sessions in Sarasota–Bradenton create natural, personality-filled portraits. No perfect behavior required.   I knew the second we met in that parking lot. This wasn’t going to go the way I’d pictured it. I had a vision for this...

The Quick Trim or the Long Game? If you’ve ever stood next to your freshly groomed dog thinking, “Yup, this is THE haircut,” you’re not alone. Or maybe you’ve looked over at your shaggy pup mid-zoomie and thought, “This wild mess? This is so them.” So...

Congratulations on welcoming a new life into your home. You may be feeling a lot of excitement and a little uncertainty right now, that’s completely normal. Adoption isn’t a single moment.  It’s the beginning of a relationship, and meaningful relationships take time to...

If your dog or cat is family, I know your camera roll is probably overflowing with photos. You already capture the everyday moments — the silly, the quiet, the familiar.   But are those images truly in focus? Is there detail in the eyes and fur? Was the moment frozen at just the right...

As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us start thinking about what we’re grateful for, the big, meaningful parts of life. But if you’ve ever watched a dog greet the morning with a full-body stretch or a cat settle into the warmest sunbeam, you already know something important: our pets...

When patience, timing, and a little magic come together.   Photographing dogs? Easy and fun! They show up wagging, ready to please, eyes sparkling like they already know they’re the star.   Cats? An entirely different story. They prefer to observe, quietly deciding whether or not...

If you’ve been following along in this series, we’ve already explored some of my favorite trails, parks, and beaches to enjoy with your dog. But our pups aren’t just our hiking buddies—they’re also our brunch dates, market companions, and happy-hour...

Welcome to Part Two of my three-part guide to the most dog-friendly places around Sarasota and Bradenton! If you read Part One, you already know some of my favorite places to explore on leash. But sometimes, your dog just needs to run. Full-speed, ears-flapping, tongue-lolling kind of running....

By Sherri Krams | Moments Unleashed Pet Photography   As a pet photographer who’s spent over a decade photographing dogs in Sarasota and Bradenton, one of the things I get asked most often is:   “What are some fun things I can do with my dog around here?”   So I...

The other night, while flipping through a Pottery Barn catalog, a thought hit me.   Why is it that someone will walk into a home décor store and spend $800—or even $1,000+—on a mass-produced canvas of a flower or abstract design… but hesitate when it comes to...

SNAP-VOTE-WIN! Why You Should Enter Your Pet in the 2026 Whiskers & Wags Pet Photo Calendar Contest!   Do you have an adorable, goofy, or downright photogenic pet? Want to see him or her professionally photographed and featured in a beautiful pet calendar while helping rescue animals...

Bessie’s Big Moment: A Shelter Dog’s Journey to the Spotlight Every two months, when it’s time to plan my pet photography session for the cover of Suncoast Pet Magazine, my mind overflows with ideas. For the February issue, with its Valentine’s Day theme, the...

It's funny how life can take unexpected turns. Until two and a half years ago, I was someone who rarely crossed paths with cats. My mother, having been attacked by one as a young child, had a morbid fear of cats, which cast a shadow of negativity in my mind about these creatures. When I...