Soul Touched by Dogs - Leah Gunn Ermerick - Capturing Love Through the Lens: Pet Photography at Life's End

Leah Gunn Ermerick - Capturing Love Through the Lens: Pet Photography at Life's End

06/16/24 • 21 min

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In this episode, I had a heartfelt conversation with Leah, a Kansas City-based photographer specializing in end-of-life and celebration of life photography for pets.

Leah shares how she started this unique service, inspired by her own experiences and connections with animals.

She explains the emotional yet rewarding process of photographing pets and their owners during some of their most tender moments. Leah also discusses the importance of capturing these memories and offers insights into how she manages the emotional aspects of her work.

If you're interested in learning more about her services, including how to prepare for such a photoshoot, and hearing touching stories about the bond between pets and their humans, tune in to this deeply moving episode.

Find out more and get in touch with Leah at https://www.lgemerick.com/end-of-life-pet-photography

All about Soul Touched by Dogs at https://soultouchedbydogs.com/

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:19 Leah's Background and Business

01:33 The Emotional Journey of Pet Photography

05:15 Handling Grief and Emotional Boundaries

09:25 Client Experiences and Repeat Customers

13:22 Preparing for a Pet Photoshoot

17:51 Contact Information and Final Thoughts

In this episode, I had a heartfelt conversation with Leah, a Kansas City-based photographer specializing in end-of-life and celebration of life photography for pets.

Leah shares how she started this unique service, inspired by her own experiences and connections with animals.

Find out more and get in touch with Leah at https://www.lgemerick.com/end-of-life-pet-photography

All about Soul Touched by Dogs at https://soultouchedbydogs.com/

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:19 Leah's Background and Business

01:33 The Emotional Journey of Pet Photography

05:15 Handling Grief and Emotional Boundaries

09:25 Client Experiences and Repeat Customers

13:22 Preparing for a Pet Photoshoot

17:51 Contact Information and Final Thoughts

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Ruth McDonagh (Dr. Daniel Springer-Spaniel) 'They're All Barking' - Combining Canine Therapy and Writing to Help You Understand Your Dog

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In this episode, I speak with Ruth, a Whole Energy Body Balance practitioner who provides specialized dog massage focused on connective tissue and neuro fascia. Based in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, Ruth shares her journey from a writer and journalist to a canine massage therapist. She discusses the benefits of her practice for dogs with physical and emotional issues and emphasizes the importance of respecting dogs as canines. Ruth also introduces her book, 'They're All Barking,' which combines humor and serious messages to help dog owners better understand and care for their pets. Join us to learn more about Ruth's transformative work with dogs and her mission to improve their well-being.

00:00 Introduction and Excitement

00:20 Ruth's Background and Dog Massage

01:02 Discovering Whole Energy Body Balance

03:10 Types of Dogs and Issues Addressed

05:47 Unexpected Path: From Writer to Dog Therapist

08:21 Publishing 'They're All Barking'

16:29 Key Messages and Respect for Dogs

17:43 Where to Find Ruth and Professor Daniel

19:41 Conclusion and Farewell

To find out more and connect with Ruth:

www.a-calmer-canine.co.uk for my WEBB work

https://www.facebook.com/CalmerCanineWinchcombe/

https://www.instagram.com/acalmercanine/

For the book:

www.professordaniel.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553905868452

https://www.instagram.com/professordanielspspaniel/

All about Soul Touched by Dogs at https://soultouchedbydogs.com

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And she talks about her two podcasts, the 'Believe in Dog' podcast and 'The Alternative Dog Moms', and how they reflect her mission to change perceptions about dogs, especially pit bulls, and to support dog health through holistic approaches.

Erin also unveils her project, the Dog Health Journal, a tool born out of personal necessity to track her dog’s health.

Erin’s journey is an inspiring tale of how passion for pets can shape one's life and help overcome personal challenges, including her own battle with breast cancer.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:52 Erin's Journey into Dog Obsession

02:16 From Dog Lover to Advocate

04:10 The Believe in Dog Podcast

06:27 Personal Stories and Healing

08:25 Dog Health Journal

11:54 Balancing Passion and Profession

15:00 Conclusion and Future Plans

Find out more and connect with Erin

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erin_the_dog_mom/

Believe in Dog Podcast https://pod.link/1485177521

The Alternative Dog Moms Podcast https://pod.link/1616283441

The Dog Health Journal https://believeindogpodcast.com/dog-health-journal

All about Soul Touched by Dogs https://soultouchedbydogs.com

Soul Touched by Dogs - Leah Gunn Ermerick - Capturing Love Through the Lens: Pet Photography at Life's End

Transcript

00:00:00.789

Welcome to the Soul Touched by Dogs Podcast, the show for dog lovers who see dogs not as toys or tools, but wise souls worth our respect and care. I'm an Herrmann, and I'm your host. I talk to poor some humans, people who do great work for dogs and their people. So come and join us for today's conversation.

Anke00:00:25.709

Hello and welcome, Leah.

Leah00:00:27.359

I'm super excited to have you here.