K9 Veterans Day 2026

March 6, 2026

K9 Veterans Day, observed on March 13th, is a day dedicated to honoring the brave military and working dogs that have served alongside American soldiers and law enforcement officers throughout history. These remarkable animals — trained in explosive detection, search and rescue, tracking, narcotics detection, and patrol — have saved countless lives on and off the battlefield and in communities across the country. The date was chosen to coincide with the official birthday of the U.S. ...

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The Month of March

March 1, 2026

March always feels like a fresh start. The first hints of spring. Longer golden-hour light. More dogs out on adventures with their people. At Izzy Rue PhoDOGraphy, we’re celebrating every reason this month gives us to honor dogs — from hardworking K9 heroes to brand-new puppies just beginning their stories.Here’s what March brings to the dog world.March is National Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month, and as a Fort Walton Beach dog photographer who spends a lot of time ...

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Finding the Light: A Peek Behind the Lens at Izzy Rue PhoDOGraphy

January 31, 2026

When it comes to professional dog photography, the gear is just a tool—the real magic is how we use light to tell a story. This week during practice (I never stop practicing and never will), Riku helped me demonstrate the two main ways I light my subjects: Off-Camera Flash (Strobe) and Continuous Lighting.The Strobe Advantage (Image 1) In the first shot, I used a strobe. Flash is the gold standard for "freezing" time. If a dog is high-energy or prone to quick movements, the strobe ensures ...

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