Partners in Advocacy: Redefining the "Un-pedigreed"

I often say that my dream job is photographing rescue animals. To every client who hires me for commercial work: thank you. Your support allows me to live out that dream and dedicate my craft to those who need it most.

Since Shagly began in 2008, I have reached a milestone that fuels my soul: I have photographed an adoptable pet for every single day I have been alive. Animal rescue hasn't just been a part of my career; it has been the heartbeat of my work from the very beginning.

The Pedigree is Personality

My mission has evolved into a singular focus: The Pedigree is Personality.

I believe that character is the true gold standard. Too often, rescue animals are viewed through a lens of what they "lack"—a lineage, a home, or a "perfect" history. My work is designed to shatter the stereotype that rescue animals are broken or "less than." Through high-end commercial techniques and honed field efficiency, I showcase these animals as the vibrant, soulful masterpieces they truly are.

Lost to Found: A Bridge to Forever

A single professional portrait can be the bridge between a "lost" dog and a "found" family. I focus my creativity on showing the "beautiful side" of animal welfare, turning adoptable biesties into works of art that demand to be seen.

Whether I am capturing 50 pets at a local shelter or hundreds at a national event, my goal is to highlight the spirit that papers can’t define.

To My Fellow Advocates & Welfare Groups

My motto for rescue has always been: Let's work together for the pets. I am constantly looking for ways to elevate the standard of visual storytelling in the rescue world. I offer a variety of ways to collaborate:

Adoptable Pet Portraits: High-impact photos and videos to help your fosters stand out.

"Lost to Found" YouTube series: Filming now, It follows me as I visit animal welfare groups and work to capture their complete collection of wonderful adoptable pets.

Commercial Modeling: I use adoptable animals almost exclusively for my commercial projects and creative.

Event Impact: We can scale our efforts at your next event to photograph hundreds of animals in a single weekend.

Education: I am available for demonstrations and speaking engagements to teach your team how to use marketing and photography to save more lives.

If you are an animal welfare group, shelter, or rescue organization, I want to hear from you. Let’s work together to prove that personality is the only pedigree that matters.