Behind the Work: What Comes After Love at First Sight

Lately, I’ve been slowing down — not because there’s less work to do, but because the work itself is asking something different of me. There’s been a quiet pull toward projects with more intention, more heart, and more room for story. I’ve been listening more closely to that shift, letting go of “more” in favor of meaning, and choosing work that doesn’t rush or shout — work that’s meant to be felt, not just seen.

Sessions like Penny’s are a perfect example of what I mean. They remind me that the most meaningful photographs aren’t about the location or the pose — they’re about presence, trust, and the stories unfolding in real time. That kind of work stays with me long after the session ends. It’s also what’s guiding the projects I’m choosing to focus on right now: work that honors specific communities, invites deeper connection, and gives something back in the process.

One of those projects is Love at First Sight(hound) — a book I’m creating to celebrate sighthounds and the people who love them. At its heart, it’s a storytelling project: a collection of photographs and personal stories that honor a group of dogs often misunderstood, overlooked, or simply too fleeting to fully capture in everyday life. It’s also a way to give back, with proceeds from each participating session supporting sighthound rescue through SAGE . More than anything, it’s an act of care — slowing down long enough to see these dogs, and the bonds they share with their people, for who they truly are.

Right now, the project is very much alive and unfolding. Applications are rolling in, and I’m actively photographing dogs as the book begins to take shape. In just over two months since applications opened, the book is already about halfway filled — something I’m deeply proud of, not because of the pace, but because of the openness and generosity people have brought to the process. The remaining spots are being thoughtfully curated to ensure as much breed diversity as possible, which means moving forward with care and intention rather than speed. Every story shared, every hound trusted to my lens, has reaffirmed why this project matters.

If you’ve been reading along and felt a quiet tug — whether because you share your life with a sighthound, know someone who does, or simply believe these stories deserve to be told — I want you to trust that feeling. Love at First Sight(hound) is still unfolding, and there’s room for the right stories to find their way in. That might look like applying yourself, passing this along to a friend or breeder, or simply following the project as it grows. All of it matters. All of it helps shape what this book will become.

Sessions for the book are happening over the coming months as the project takes shape, with applications open on a rolling basis. If you’d like to be considered, refer someone who might be a good fit, or follow along behind the scenes, you can find more details — and join my VIP list — through the link below. It’s also the best way to stay in the loop as stories are added, sessions unfold, and the book slowly comes together, one hound at a time.

Thank you for being here — for caring about the stories, the dogs, and the quieter kind of work.

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