AGOLDPHOTO LLC
TAMPA, FLORIDA

and I am the Lead Pet Photographer and Storyteller for Tampa’s AGoldPhoto. I take photos of rescued and adopted animals, tell their story and highlight an issue related to animal welfare. My mission to promote the benefits of adoption and raise money for animal shelters. I worked for the Humane Society of Broward County for 2 years and I adopted my first dog, Rigby. Rigby and I have since moved back to Tampa, where I originally went to college. During my time at the shelter, I taught myself photography, how to work with animals and I loved knowing that I was making an impact, not only for the animals, but for the person that adopted them as well. A common phrase used in shelters is that the animal adopts the person and not the other way around. They adopt you! 5 days a week, I would take photos of 10-15 dogs and 20-30 cats. The daily repetition of photographing animals and editing them, really helped me hone my skills as a photographer. Snuggle Delivery has raised over $15,000 and has helped numerous animals find new homes. The concept went viral in a matter of days and I was featured in local newscasts, national publications such as the Huffington Post, NY Post and several others. There was even a mini-documentary made about Snuggle Delivery. In December 2015, I left the Humane Society of Broward County to pursue a role at a growing software company. A friend of mine in Tampa had an opening at the company he worked for. I interviewed and a few weeks later, made the move back to Tampa to take on the role. I graduated from the University of South Florida in Tampa in 2010 and moved away after graduating. After a few weeks back in Tampa, I realized that a piece of me was missing. I really missed working with animals and making a difference. I realized that I could use the skills I learned in my previous role and I could help promote the benefits of adoption through pet photography. AGoldPhoto Group Pet Photo Shoot Parties are a great way to celebrate your dog’s birthday or a creative way to spice up a Friday night. Contact AGoldPhoto