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Apex Visuals✨🐾 | Pet portraits and dog sports | Genuine moments, thoughtfully captured | DMV-based, open to travel

10/30/2026

Love a quick meet up with friends that are in town. got to meet her newest addition and his older brother 💕

10/29/2026

Crisp air and falling leaves 🍂

10/27/2026

✨A Little Look Ahead to 2027✨

As I start booking events for 2027, I wanted to share a little insight into what goes into accepting event photography opportunities.

This past year, I said yes to a lot. I traveled, explored new sports, met some incredible people, and took on expenses knowing that I was investing in something bigger. Building my name, my brand, and the quality of work I wanted Apex Visuals Photography to be known for.

And I wouldn't change a thing.

But as this little business continues to grow, I'm learning that not every opportunity makes financial sense, no matter how much I'd love to be there.

Something worth considering when reaching out to an event photographer is that our income isn't guaranteed simply because we attend. We rely on individual photo purchases, and sometimes those purchases don't outweigh the expenses associated with travel, lodging, equipment, and the time spent photographing and editing.

Going into 2027, depending on the location and travel involved, I may ask clubs to consider assisting with expenses such as fuel or overnight accommodations.

This is not a requirement for every event, and I certainly don't want it to discourage anyone from reaching out! Every opportunity is different, and I'm always happy to have a conversation about what might work for both parties.

I never want finances to be the reason a club hesitates to reach out. I just ask that we keep the conversation open about what may be needed to make an event feasible.

I simply wanted to put this out there as something to consider when inviting photographers to your events. Even a little assistance with travel can make an opportunity much more feasible for a small business.

I'm incredibly grateful for every club that has welcomed me, every handler who has purchased photos, and everyone who has helped Apex Visuals grow into what it is today.

I'm excited for what 2027 has in store, and I hope to continue expanding into new sports, meeting new teams, and capturing the moments that make all of this worthwhile.

Thank you for continuing to support this little business of mine. 💜

10/27/2026

The start. That moment the team locks in. The subtle eye contact. The quiet communication before the search even begins.

What the handler may not realize is that their dog is already working. Taking in the environment, catching odor, and potentially identifying where hides are before ever crossing the start line.

There is so much value in building a solid start-line routine. Giving your dog a moment to settle, process their surroundings, and understand the task ahead.

Sometimes, the search starts long before you give the cue.

GSDCGW AKC Scent Work Trial

10/26/2026

Apex Visuals (Nikkie) Pro Tip #1: Scent Work Edition

So, your dog has noticed the random lady crouching in the corner with a camera. Now what? 😂

Pretend I don’t exist. Seriously.

If your dog takes an interest in me during their search, the best thing you can do is treat me like any other distraction in the search area. Keep your focus on your dog and continue handling as you normally would.

I will NEVER intentionally interact with your dog during a search. No calling, no eye contact to encourage interaction, no trying to get their attention.

And while it might seem helpful for me to stand up or move out of the way, sometimes that can actually make things worse. Suddenly, the weird lady in the corner is MOVING.

I am constantly watching the dogs, reading their behavior, and adjusting my position when I feel it’s appropriate.

You handle your dog. I’ll handle the awkward crouching. 🤝

10/26/2026

Learning the different conformation styles of each breed is fascinating! From understanding the stack that best highlights their structure to finding the angles that really showcase what makes them unique.

I had such a great time working with these two Whippets and appreciating all the little details that make this breed so beautiful. 🤩

10/25/2026

Everything looks better in October 🍁🍂

10/24/2026

I’ve said it before, model calls have their purpose. Whether that’s building your portfolio, trying something new with no strings attached, or simply gaining experience in directing a subject to get that image you have in your head.

My most recent model call was about slowing things down. I wanted to really focus on directing, choosing a direction, and learning to visualize an image before ever picking up my camera.

Instead of just finding a pretty spot and taking a picture, I wanted to be more intentional.

Oh, a bench? Will your dog sit on that? Wait, that little cutout in the trees looks perfect. What if we move over here instead?

It’s a lot of experimenting, adjusting, and occasionally realizing what looked great in my head doesn’t quite translate through the lens. 😂

But that’s the whole point. Giving myself the freedom to slow down, get creative, make mistakes, and learn from them. Not every session needs to be about delivering a gallery. Sometimes it’s about becoming a better photographer.

10/24/2026

Working converging odor, the dog finally finds the hide and one would equate it to scrat finding his acorn. 🐿️🌰

10/23/2026

Cisco owned by Colleen showing what nose to source looks like 👃🏼

German Shepherd Dog Club of Greater Washington AKC Scent Work Trial

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