When I first received a pet portrait of my dog Stanley over a decade ago, it made me smile. The expression on his face was priceless, reminding me of school pictures hung on my parents' hallway wall. Over the years, Stan and I have had numerous adventures, from camping and hiking to playing at the beach and even cooking saag paneer in the kitchen as he stands on the counter or at my feet. But that photo, taken at Urban Pooch, a local store in Andersonville, is the one that is framed and has been on my living room side table ever since.
My grandfather was the one who introduced me to photography. I would often find him in the darkroom upon arriving at his home. Soon, my father had a camera, then my sister and me. We were a Canon family collecting memories on film. Later, despite personal debates about brands, I broke away, bought a Nikon and began to travel. I have visited nearly 40 countries and 29 US states, along with multiple cities, innumerable prairies, preserves and wild open nature spaces. Photography is a part of me wherever I go.
At Stan's Photo, I capture soulful moments of your dog or pet that you can frame and keep. From portraits in the home, studio, or outdoors, I guarantee photos that make you smile. My home base is Andersonville, serving nearby Chicago neighborhoods.
I am a photographer, writer, storyteller and explorer. You can learn more at www.lesleyames.com.
