Photography Thoughts & Stories from Tucson
Before Portrait Day: Planning Editorial Staff Headshots for HSSA in Tucson
People come to Tucson to learn animal welfare work. When HSSA asked me to photograph a new series of editorial staff portraits, we spent almost no time talking about cameras. We talked about where the photographs would end up. Then a dog named Sparky arrived and rearranged everything I thought I had settled.
Making Up for Lost Time:
X-rays at intake told part of Angel's story. A stray found in Marana, she arrived at HSSA carrying more history than anyone expected. What happened on a sunny Oro Valley porch a month after her adoption tells the rest.
Meet Judy: A Portrait of Resilience and Love
Meet Judy, a remarkable brindle pit bull terrier mix whose story is one of incredible resilience and unwavering spirit. After overcoming both a torn ACL and cancer, this cheese-loving survivor has spent two months at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona, waiting for her forever family. Despite facing significant health challenges, Judy's friendly nature and determination shine through in every interaction. Her journey from a rural shelter to recovery is a testament to the healing power of love and care—and proof that some of the best companions are those who've faced adversity and emerged stronger. Judy is ready for the next chapter of her story, and it's waiting to be written with a family who will see past her history to the amazing friend she's ready to become.