Crystal Coast Dog

08/27/2025

Put it on your calendar!

🐾🎉 We are officially 1 month away from BarkFest!
📅 Saturday, September 27th | ⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 Swansboro Municipal Park

Check out these cuties from last year’s event 📸 captured by Crystal Coast Dog Photography! She’ll be back again this year, so be sure to stop by and get some amazing photos with your pups. 🐶💙

We’re still accepting vendors for this paw-some event! 🐾
👉 Register at swansboro.recdesk.com

08/18/2025

Meet Zaleah (aka ZZ)—our resident sploot queen and professional bird-watcher. 🐾

Back in June, I photographed her on a Doggy Day Out when she was feeling a little down—her brother had just been adopted, and she was left waiting for her turn. 💔 Fast forward to this outing, and ZZ showed us what she’s really made of: house-trained, toy-loving, nap-ready, and absolutely THRILLED to enjoy the simple comforts of a home.

Her favorite hobbies?
✨ Splooting in front of the glass door to keep an eye on the birds
✨ Testing out every toy (with enthusiasm!)
✨ Taking quick potty breaks before racing back to the air conditioning (a girl has priorities)
✨ Making sure you’re close by—she’s a velcro pup at heart, not clingy, just comforted by your presence

ZZ has been overlooked for far too long, but she’s the kind of dog who will settle into your life (and your couch) faster than you can say “good girl.” 💕

📍 She’s available through Carteret County Humane Society, and you can learn more about her here:
👉 https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/45501856-newport-north-carolina-american-pit-bull-terrier-mix

Want to see her her first Doggy Day Out? Peek back here:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.998412035836782&type=3

Let’s help ZZ find her forever home—because every bird-watcher needs a window, and every velcro girl deserves a person. 🐶💙

08/08/2025

🎬 Flashback to the making of a cover model…

Just me, in the water, doing whatever it takes to get the shot—because when a corgi’s on a kayak, the world deserves to see it.

If you haven’t snagged your copy of the Carteret Curated People’s Choice magazine yet, don’t wait! It’s packed with local gems (including a certain short king named Brigsby).

Big thanks to Mary Cheatham King Real Estate for creating such an awesome community resource.

📲 Grab your digital copy here:
https://www.carteretcurated.com/download

08/01/2025

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08/01/2025

What an honor to be on Coffee with MC. These ladies are the sweetest.

For those that are new to Crystal Coast Dog, let me know in the comments if you've had your animal photographed. Or did you even know that was a thing?

I have some fun things in the near future. Join the VIP list to be the first to find out all the fun news! https://crystal-coast-dog.myflodesk.com/vip-list

08/01/2025

✨ It’s been a whirlwind in the studio lately—editing, ordering, designing, and delivering custom artwork for our incredible clients. And while we can’t wait to show off all the doggone magic we’ve been creating… we’re still putting those finishing touches on everything behind the scenes.

But in the meantime, I’m thrilled to introduce you to someone who absolutely stole the show last week—meet Bishop! 🐾

This dashing boy stopped by the studio with Ann, one of the amazing volunteers at Carteret County Humane Society, and let’s just say… it didn’t take long for the laughs to start (or the tennis ball obsession to begin 😄).

Bishop is the full package:
✔️ Knows sit, down, paw, and stay
✔️ Fetch fanatic (and we mean fanatic)
✔️ Smart, goofy, and full of love

He’s still waiting for his forever home, and trust me—whoever gets him is in for a lifetime of loyalty and tail wags.

📍Interested in meeting Bishop? Head to Carteret County Humane Society and see if this ball-loving guy is your new best friend.

🐶 Want to help shelter dogs like Bishop shine? I offer pro bono sessions to help them get noticed. Come follow along and help us spread the word.

🖼️ And stay tuned—client reveals are just around the corner!

Tag a friend who needs a fetch partner, and follow for more shelter spotlights and sneak peeks from the studio. 💛

07/30/2025

🐾 Meet Bishop: The Ball-Loving Boy with a Heart of Gold! 🐾

Volunteer Ann from Carteret County Humane Society brought Bishop by the studio for a little adventure—and let’s just say, he understood the assignment. 🎾

Bishop is ball obsessed (like, capital O Obsessed) and will play fetch for hours if you let him. He’s 5 years old, smart as can be, and absolutely LOVES people. From baby pools to belly rubs, this boy is full of zest, loyalty, and Labrador charm.

He’s neutered, up-to-date on shots, and ready to find his forever family. Whether you’re an outdoor explorer or a weekend beach bum, Bishop is your new copilot.

👉 Interested in meeting this happy hunk? Head to the Carteret County Humane Society to learn more.
Let’s get this boy home in time to celebrate his “gotcha day.”

📍Photographed at Crystal Coast Dog Studio in Newport, NC

https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/45353924-newport-north-carolina-labrador-retriever-mix

07/30/2025

🐾 Meet Bishop: The Ball-Loving Boy with a Heart of Gold! 🐾

Volunteer Ann from Carteret County Humane Society brought Bishop by the studio for a little adventure—and let’s just say, he understood the assignment. 🎾

Bishop is ball obsessed (like, capital O Obsessed) and will play fetch for hours if you let him. He’s 5 years old, smart as can be, and absolutely LOVES people. From baby pools to belly rubs, this boy is full of zest, loyalty, and Labrador charm.

He’s neutered, up-to-date on shots, and ready to find his forever family. Whether you’re an outdoor explorer or a weekend beach bum, Bishop is your new copilot.

👉 Interested in meeting this happy hunk? Head to the Carteret County Humane Society to learn more.
Let’s get this boy home in time to celebrate his “gotcha day.”

📍Photographed at Crystal Coast Dog Studio in Newport, NC

https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/45353924-newport-north-carolina-labrador-retriever-mix

07/09/2025

Meet K9 Storm.
Not much for snuggles—but if you’ve got a tennis ball, you’re his kind of human. 🎾 (although he can be a little lazy with the tug-see the last slide)

Storm is a working K9 with the New Bern Police Department and was one of only 12 K9 teams nationwide chosen for a prestigious sponsorship out of 500+ applicants. He’s all business—trained in narcotics detection, criminal apprehension, tracking, and search operations.

He joined the force in mid-2022 thanks to a grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, and now proudly wears a bullet- and stab-proof vest sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s and Survival Armor.

I had the honor of photographing him (and yes, the ball made it into more than a few shots). These working dogs don’t ask for much—but they give everything. 💙

👉 If you’re a handler or department looking to document your K9 partner’s legacy, I’d love to connect. Let’s tell their story.