Photographing for rescues and shelters has always been one of my favorite things. Using my photography ability to help animals in need is a no brainer for me.
This year was a bit different but I tried to help out where I could. The year started off normal. Plenty of outdoor pictures in the snow of adult foster dogs, as well as plenty of indoor pictures of puppy litters. There was a influx of puppies at the beginning of the year so before the pandemic hit I was lucky enough to capture 10 different litters all through Warrior Dog Rescue.
Once the pandemic and lockdown hit, photographers were asked to stay home and not work so I took an almost 3 month hiatus from photographing dogs and puppies, it was a very long 3 months. I was eager to get back to it in June. This summer and fall, I strictly did outdoor photographs for rescue pups. With all rescue dogs, especially puppies being such a hot commodity in 2020 I rarely did litter pictures. In the past 9 months I have only photographed 3 litters because they are getting adopted so quickly. Also if fosters don’t have an outdoor fenced in area it was hard to accommodate litters outdoors.
Most of the dogs I photographed this year were ones that needed a little extra attention. It was nice to get one on one time with these precious pups.
Last year I was fortunate enough to photograph 141 rescue dogs. Pre pandemic I photographed 91 dogs on a fast track to beat last years record by a landslide. Post lockdown I only photographed 66. Bringing the grand total of rescue dogs photographed in 2020 to 157. Heres hoping that I can photograph even more precious pups in 2021 to help each and everyone of them find the perfect home they deserve.
Below enjoy pictures of the 157 warrior dogs that were photographed by K Schulz Photography. Most of these precious pups have been adopted. There are a few that still need forever homes so feel free to check out the Warrior Dog rescue website here for all the adoptable pups.
12 comments
Dori Etnier
Do you have pictures of the litter of puppies “Ford, Chevy, Ram, Jeep”
Kelly Loeffler
No I wasn’t the one who took their pictures
MaryBeth
This is awesome!! I love the idea of photographing rescue pups. Way to go ❤️❤️
Kelly Loeffler
Thank you!
Brittany
Awesome shots! I started shooting for my shelter last January and of course had to take a break as well but it’s been such a fun way to give back!!
Kelly Loeffler
Once I started doing shelter and rescue photos now I cant imagine not doing them. Its so rewarding <3
Ruth
You are an amazing photographer. We are lucky to have you working with WDR. ❤️?
Kelly Loeffler
Thanks Ruth, Im lucky to have met and worked with WDR and its awesome volunteers <3
Marcy
So thankful for you sharing your incredible gift to capture the essence of these pups!
Kelly Loeffler
Its my pleasure because I get to meet so many awesome dogs as well as awesome fosters and volunteers like you
Lauren
These photos are so incredible and such a wonderful way to give back and support the rescue community here! Great work!
Kelly Loeffler
Thanks, I really enjoy what I do and knowing that it helps even in the slightest way makes it even more worth it.