treasureD COMPANIONS
All too often, pet photos are faded images, damaged slides and negatives - packed away in a shoebox.
More recent ones lie in drawers - on CD's or memory sticks.
We don't experience their sparkle. And only when it is too late (which comes too quickly in the short years with our pets), do we realise the immense loss this really is.
What I do
My mission is to bring you beautiful, archival quality images - printed, even framed. These will keep your devoted companions, anchoring your life constantly, as you relive treasured moments daily.
Your present and future should most definitely include beautiful images. Images of both of the unique human/animal bond, and of each beloved pet individually, to form a positive part of daily life. By either restoring old, damaged photos, by creating fresh memories in new images, or by eternalising a tresasured moment through painting, we can make it happen!
My Skills
Photographer
During the 25 years I spent working alongside a professional photographer, my training, although including textbooks, was outside of a formal classroom enviroment. Although I do studio work, my preference is for natural light. Photoshop is a handy tool and beautiful composites can be created if needs be. My preferred photographic style is observance - creating lasting memories from real life moments.
Artist
From a young age I was drawing. Painting in oils intrigued me later in life and I had the privilege of doing commissioned work. Currently my focus is on mixed medium painting. It is cleaner (no more inhaling fumes), it is faster (no waiting for oils to dry) thus more affordable, and being printed with archival processes/materials, it can last 100 years or more!
Noah's Ark
Having grown up on a farm, I have great love for all animals, and have learned many of the finer points of animal behaviours. My headstrong young stallion taught me to observe behaviour and anticipate (re)actions. For the past 20+ years I have shared my home with a pack of Chow Chows, and have learned to understand independent spirited breeds. Other animals which have shared my life periodically have been cats, fish and birds. And no, I'm not scared of spiders, snakes and other reptiles.
Adding Sparkle
Opinions expressed on this website are the opinions of the respective authors and are not necessarily endorsed by the photographer or the webmaster. All materials are used with permission. Reproduction of any material without written permission is strictly prohibited. We accept advertising in good faith and assume that quality products are offered and accurate claims are made. The photographer or webmaster cannot be held responsible for buyers' or advertisers' claims. Arrangements between buyers and sellers are strictly private. Purchasers are advised to do thorough research before making any purchase. Breeders and rescue organizations appearing on our various platforms are not part of Rough Diamond Pets. Onus remains strictly upon the parties directly involved, to ensure that thorough research has been done and a clearly understood written agreement exists between the all relevant parties, before any animals are homed.