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Susan Schmitz – Owner/Lead Photographer

I've always had a love for animals and art. It wasn't until I hit my mid-life crisis (Well, maybe it was a 1/3 life crisis... I'm still young... most days) and I moved to Sedona that I was actually moved to explore my artistic side.

I just started taking photos as a reference for my drawings & paintings. Then I started to appreciate the instant gratification of a photo. Once I learned Photoshop, the geeky-techy side of me was completely hooked! I found the perfect blend of personal interests; dogs, photography and technology. And from this merger, A Dog's Life Photography was born... and so was I.

Laura Sand – Photographer/Account Executive

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had three loves in my life… music, animals and photography. The first memory I have of taking pictures was when I was about six years old. I would run around my house and back yard taking pictures of all the things that I loved…my parents, my brother, my cat… well mostly my cat. The first memory I have of listening to music was the same year, although there is photographic evidence of me grooving to tunes through headphones before the age of two.

I’ve learned that life is very short and you only get one shot at it. I’ve followed my dream to a place that I never knew was possible. I met Susan in prison! Ok, let me clarify… it was the greyhound prison program’s graduation day and we were both there for the celebration. We clicked immediately and she began teaching me the ropes from the very first moment. The rest… as they say… is history.

Tag Archives: Mastiff

An Afternoon With Sadie

Friday, February 26, 2010

The other day, I had a visit from a neighbor’s dogs that busted out of her backyard. It seems she has learned to jump the 6 foot block fence by taking a running leap to get her front paws on the top and then pulling herself up and over. This is no girly girl. This...

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Shaq, the Mastiff

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Shaq was rescued in October of 2005. Arizona Animal Assistance received a call about a family moving and down-sizing from their home on a lot of property to a home in a subdivision. They had multiple Mastiffs living on the current property and wanted to “down size” before moving. Upon arriving at the home, there were...

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Mollie and Glenda - Shaq looks amazing. Love the photo of his laying down with his head on the ground. We have always loved the Shaqers and had a great respect for him from the get go.

heather davis - What beautiful photos- he’s such a handsome man!

Sherry Kiyler - Once again, a tribute to those who care. AZ Animal Assistance continues to provide care, love and nurturing for these wonderful animals. Thanks to AZ Animal Assistance for all they do!

Shana Kerr - You captured Shaq beautifully, thank you again for all you are doing for rescue dogs and the specific time you have put into capturing some of our giants!