About Me: Meet Your WNY Pet Photographer

Cozy living room scene with hanging plants and golden velvet sofa against white walls.

Hi, I'm Emily.


Surprise! My name isn't Tailor.

Person wearing casual attire and white sneakers sits on floor in modern interior space.

Hi, I'm Emily.


Surprise! My name isn't Tailor.

Cozy indoor setting with brown leather couch and hanging plants creating a warm atmosphere.

Hi, I'm Emily.


Surprise! My name isn't Tailor.

I must admit that, maybe naming my business using a name that could clearly be confused as my own, may not have been the best idea.


But I do not regret it. I started this business with my sister in 2011.


She passed away in 2022.


And while she realized very soon after we started that it was way more work than she anticipated (resulting in me going solo), I absolutely with all of my heart do not regret the name.


Not to mention it was between my pick and her pick "Oh SNAP Photography". Creative. Cute. But no.


People call me Tailor all the time. It's almost become my second identity.


But the mix up makes me think of my sister and all the times we laughed about it. I don't correct anyone because truly, I am not bothered by it in the least.


What I do want you to know about me is that I am as laid back as it gets. I want you to feel like we're friends from the second I reply to your first email.


I want you to feel comfortable reaching out to me with questions.


I want photographers to know that I love helping, sharing tips and I'm a firm believer in community over competition.


And lastly, I love what I do. Because I know that years from now, when life has changed and a new set of paws pitter-patter across your floors, my photos will take you right back to that incredible life you shared. And each time you look back on our session, you’ll feel that flutter in your chest, your pet’s way of reminding you they’re still there, just loving you from the other side,


Two women posing together outdoors, one with dark hair and sunglasses, the other blonde wearing a floral strapless top.

Emily (left), Celeste (right)


Some facts about me:

  • I have been a photographer since 2011 (exclusively pets since 2018)
  • I grew up in Sanborn, NY
  • I have two boys, born almost exactly ten years apart
  • My husband is an Army Veteran & my biggest fan
  • I have 3 pups. Opie, Chloe and Beans.
  • I bought my first horse with a credit card when I was 18
  • My favorite movie is The Jerk
  • My favorite thing to do is travel
buffalo dog photographer, english mastiff, mastiff recue

When I was 12, I made my Grandma cry


It happened at the dinner table. My Mom showed her a candid photo that I took of her the week prior. Grandma HATED having her picture taken. But as it turns out, she only hated it when she knew it was being taken. She teared up as she told me she loved the photo and I was never more proud of something in my life.


Her reaction has stuck with me all these years later. Watching that very raw, emotional moment of someone's genuine reaction and excitement is powerful. Those moments are the driving force behind everything I do. So thanks, Gram!


Did I mention I LOVE to travel?!

So much so that I've created trips that anyone can come with me on! Check them out here!

Person in dark jacket standing on rocky shore beside turquoise mountain lake.
Scenic mountain lake surrounded by rugged peaks and dense forest in a natural landscape.
A large white horse being photographed against sand dunes under bright blue skies.
Wooden entrance gate on a paved trail surrounded by evergreen trees in a forest setting.
Snow-capped mountain peaks rise majestically behind a winter scene with evergreen trees.
Scenic mountain vista photos taken on a hiking trail with fall colors in the background.

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