NANCY AND HARPER LEE

"My baby, Harper Lee, three years old, had just been diagnosed with untreatable and aggressive lymphoma.  Harper was everything to me and I wanted to memorialize her in images.  Quite randomly I found Margaret's website and was so very impressed by her work--she had to be the one to photograph my Harper.  The photo shoot was actually great fun.  Margaret charmed Harper and me as she caught so many spontaneous moments between us and of Harper Lee.  

A bit later Harper Lee and I returned to her studio to see a slide show of the really magnificent work.  I started crying at the first photograph because it was filled with such emotion and beauty.  At first I thought I wanted only a pose of Harper and me together, but after seeing her work and the products she offers, I ordered a four-paned story board of Harper communicating and understanding and the story book of how Harper and me came to be.  

Christmas Eve I had to let Harper, my heart and soul, fly away from her sickness. Margaret's artworks of Harper Lee and me have become priceless to me.  I am so very happy that she showed me the book and story board.  Margaret's work seems to be in action even though the images are still.  It captures emotion, dynamics of my relationship with Harper and the eternal beauty of my best friend.   

Margaret is much more than an artist.  She communicates with the dogs as she shoots, she has so many ideas and there is no pressure to buy anything.  As a dog mother I urge dog owners to capture the spirit of their pups for all time and Margaret Bryant is the one for the job!

Nancy Jessee and Harper Lee

 

KARLA ROBBINS & LORIE GUNNER WITH CHASE

"We hit it out of the park with the New Year's Card. I have never seen such a response to sending a card. Very unusual - at least for us - that  most of the nearly 150 peopled we sent to responded with wonderful feedback.

* Loved it!

* Will frame it!

* Awesome!

* Beautiful

* Classy

* Elegant

* Will keep in my card file where I keep very few cards - only the "special ones."

* Your photographer has a special talent

* Amazing shots of all three of you.

* And many more of the like

Thanks for helping us start 2012 on such a positive and fun note.

Karla Robbins and Lorie Gunner (Chase)

 

 

KAREN BROPHY AND HER PACK

"I just wanted to drop you a note to mention how well received the Brat Pack’s Christmas card was last year.  I know it is only August but according to the crowd’s response it will be tough for us to top in 2011.  The number one comment was “Were you Santa Claus?”  I think it is hilarious how many grown adults were puzzled by my response “Of course not, that is Santa.” 

Probably, the second most frequently asked question was “How did you get your dogs to do that?” To which of course I gave all the credit to you and Teri.  I could go on for days about how much I loved the card but I thought it would be best to hear directly from my friends.

“Love it, Love it, LOVE it! Maddie, Zoey and I all LOVE your Christmas card but we are quite jealous that we will never be able to compete with the originality and cuteness! I guess next year we are coming to TX!”

“Karen, just opened your Christmas card, and that is truly greatness.  Nuevo Leon tugging on Santa’s bag is so him, and so classic. Miss them, and want to see your pack next time I am in town.”

“Always look forward to your card and was not disappointed when we got it yesterday!! Caroline loves your dogs!!”

“Loved your card, thanks for sending it.”

“I just picked up my mail from the post office, and your Christmas card was sitting on top of the stack. Priceless!!”

My personal favorite came from The Stephens Family.  We got a note that said “I thought I’d let you know the boys voted and y’all had the best Christmas card hands down!”

Karen Brophy (Nuevo Leon, Panda, Playa and Rosie)

 

SARAH & MARK WEEKS WITH ANDY AND LUCY

"You have given us your art and your heart. We are deeply grateful.

As our time with Andy grows shorter, you've given us a treasure. Not only will his sweetness, playfulness and love always live in our hearts, we'll always have him with us in your wonderful portraits. I am amazed at how you captured both dog's personalities, which we've had years to know and love, in your photography. We can't look at Lucy's storyboard without giggling. Our sincere gratitude forever."

Sarah and Mark Weeks (Lucy and Andy)

 

 

 

JANNA AND KAILI

"We never know what to expect out of Kaili (or Margaret:) when we get into the studio. Margaret always surprises us with ideas we are sure to have fun with! She knows how to capture every expression (sometimes goofy) and moment we share. From sitting our 145lb "puppy" on a six inch stool to capturing loving moments, Margaret has captured them all. We ALWAYS have an amazing time working with her!!
 
Since Kaili turned one we decided to begin capturing our lives together though photography. We had no idea the memories we were creating or what a great time we were going to have doing it. Now it is an annual MUST! Each and every piece of photography we have mailed out, hung on the wall or sat on a shelf has always been a wonderful conversation piece. Everyone raves about them!
 
There are so many ways we think about our "kids" and Margaret's photography will never let us forget one moment. Capturing Kaili at all stages of our lives together is going to be very special for years to come."

Brandon, Janna and Kaili Rae Roper

 

CLAUDINE NICHOLAS AND DIESEL

"I've taken pictures of Diesel, my Australian Sheperd/Border Collie friend, throughout his life, but when he became ill this year, I wanted a professional to create something truly special to honor what that beautiful creature has meant to me and the years of loving friendship between us.
 
My first inclination was to look on the web for a dog photographer. When I discovered the Bryant Photography web site, my attention was captured immediately. I had never seen a dog's personality expressed so beautifully as in Margaret Bryant's creative picture imagery.
 
Upon exploring her web site further, Margaret Bryant's real genius became apparent. Margaret has a true artist's gift of being able to capture not only a dog's personality but the deep and trusted relationship between "dogs and their humans". Her photography has huge emotional pull. Being a fine artist myself, I'm well aware that art that evokes emotion is a true sign of an artist who has passion and whose work is inspired. I knew instantly I had found the photographer I wanted.
 
From the initial consultation to the photo shoot to the viewing appointment, I have remained impressed and amazed at the quality of service and level of professionalism, but best of all, I could not be happier with the treasure of lasting memories Margaret has created for me with her camera. Bryant Photography also offers countless high quality, custom and unique ways to frame and exhibit your photos, including story boards, story books, Christmas cards and note cards. I think I picked one of each, and I dare you not to do the same!
 
If you consider your dog to be a true friend and member of the family and would like to do something special to celebrate that friendship, I would encourage you to visit Bryant Photography for your custom dog portraits. Don't wait until it's too late, as I almost did. You'll have such peace of mind knowing that you have a lasting tribute of your dog to cherish. Having Margaret create a portrait for you is truly one of the best ways to honor the timeless bond between you and your furry friend. You'll never regret investing in art that will make you smile for the rest of your life.

Claudine Nicholas and Diesel

 

KATHY WHITELY AND PUPS

"When I decided to have pictures made of my dogs, it seemed as simple as calling a photographer, scheduling an appointment, and having a few photos shot. So I opened the phone book, picked out a photographer, and made the call. To my surprise, however, the lady on the other end did not schedule an appointment. Instead, she referred me to Margaret Bryant. "She specializes in dogs and is really worth it," the lady declares. Intrigued by the fact that someone would forfeit money and refer to a competitor, I called Margaret. Little did I know that I was about to embark on a glorious journey that would reveal the magical difference between photography and art.

There was a connection with Margaret almost instantly over the phone. It was as if she already understood the unique and special relationship I have with my 3 dogs-especially my Pomeranian, Smidgen, whom she identified as my "lifetime dog". After our conversation, I visited her web site and found it to be both interesting and unusual. I scheduled an appointment.

When I walked into Margaret's studio for the first time, I was awestruck. The pictures on the web did not do justice to her work. There were beautiful pictures of dogs hanging on her walls, and there was something special about each picture. It was as if she had captured the spirit of each dog in every photograph. I had never seen anything like it. The "it" I quickly realized, was that artistic touch that is intangible, yet visible. It was truly amazing.

With great anticipation I looked forward to having my dogs photographed. When I went for the viewing, I was moved to tears. Not only were my dogs beautifully photographed, but the very uniqueness and personality of each dog was staring back at me -captured forever on film. What a talent!

Reflecting back over the wonderful experience, I think it can best be summarized by a comment from one of my friends: "It's as if she photographs love." Thank you Margaret, for such a wonderful gift."

Kathy Whitely (Smidgen, Abby and Hailey)

 

BREWSTER, BAXTER AND BELLA

"Margaret was able to capture the personality of each dog in a way that almost brought each picture to life. The time and patience she invested making sure every detail of both human and pet was perfectly in place was beyond our expectation. She took the time to get to know each pet so she was sure to capture the perfect pose from each to grab their true personality. We will now have extraordinary portraits to admire for a very long time. These are not only fine portraits, but a true work of art! We thank you from the bottom of our heart!"

Jennifer & Chris Malone (Brewster, Baxter & Bella)

 

 

SUSAN AND HER DOG SARA

"Just wanted to take a minute to thank you and Teri so much for the time spent with Sara and me. I knew you were the right photographer when Sara felt at home the minute she walked in for our consultation. Being the first time ever getting my portrait done including my dog, I had some questions, but you answered them all before I even asked.

The actual shoot was so relaxing, for Sara and I. It was like you and Teri could tell when I was getting just a little frustrated, and allowed me and Sara to just take a breath and relax. It was a great experience! And Teri, did she go to school to learn those noises that always gets the dog's attention? She was fantastic!
And of course, the pictures.......I don't think I could have even captured the essence of my beautiful little girl as well as you did. You caught Sara as I see her, not a some posed little fluffy dog. Her serious side, her always playful side and most importantly, her very loving side. I didn't come out half bad either. :) The most heard response from people who have seen the pictures is, " OH MY GOD......", and that's exactly how I feel.
I tell everyone with a pet about you and only hope if they want to capture the true "person" in their pet, they look no further than you. Thank you again!"

Susan Hart

 

THE TRUEBLOOD FAMILY

"I just wanted to let you know that our experience with Margaret was fantastic! She is caring, talented, and knows exactly how to get the "right" shot. She is very patient and alot of fun to work with. Our knew our pictures would come out well, but I was really blown away when we sat down to go over them with her. Everyone that sees them is very impressed with her incredible style and keen sense of getting great shots that bring out the real personalities of our dogs.

We will always cherish our photos of our "kids" and the great experience with Margaret."

Sam and Cheryl Trueblood
Also, Zakk, Zoe and Bree

 

ROSE AND HER DOG FRANKIE

"I'm looking at the card & I still can't get over how great it came out! I just love working with you. I get these ideas for cards and I'm never really sure how it will look but you have such an artistic flare. You transform my ideas into reality and it's just amazing. My family & friends say the bar is set so high for a card but year after year, you create something unique and delightful. This is the first of what I know will be years of beautiful cards & memories created by you for me & Frankie!

Rose Galvan

 

 

 

 

 

 

CRYSTAL AND HER DOG CAMILLA

"It all began with a surprise Christmas gift from Iraq. My husband surprised me with the most unique gift...portraits of our little Camilla.

Upon meeting Margaret, she was just so inviting and friendly. Her personality made me and Camilla feel right at home. The photo shoot day was simply fantastic. I was amazed at how patient Margaret and Teri were with Camilla. They managed to be professional, fun, and sensitive to Camilla's needs all at the same time. I couldn't have asked for a better Christmas gift.

This experience is unforgettable and I feel truly blessed to have had the opportunity to meet such wonderful people. The pictures came out great and with only a few days until Steve's arrival back into the states, I can not wait to show my husband (Camilla's dad) what a terrific job Margaret has done. Thank you!"

Crystal Smith

 

TERI AND AND HER DOGS GINGER & PEPPER

"I've never had my girls pictures taken by a professional before, much less my own, so I was not sure what to expect. I was glad to know my girls and I would have the chance to meet Margaret before the shoot. This was a big help in getting them familiar with the surroundings.

The day of our session the girls really were at ease after a few minutes of sniffing around. I was glad I came prepared with all that Margaret had suggested. She was able to get my girls in some great shots with just a little piece of cheese and their favorite squeaky toy!

I was concerned that we would have the most trouble with my oldest, Ginger, as she's a little on the shy side. Once she felt comfortable, its like she was a whole 'nuther dog. Teri, Margaret's pet wrangler, was amazing with the girls and she has an enormous amount of patience. The shoot was about 2 hours long, but looking at the pictures she got you would have thought we were there all day! There were so many good ones, it was hard to choose!

The final product was of the best quality and I was very pleased. Margaret is very professional and extremely knowledgable. She has given great thought to her process and delivers the best experience you could ask for. You know when you stumble on something good, even if it's your first experience. I would never use another photographer since having worked with Margaret.
Thanks again for a terrific experience."

Teri Morrisey

 

PAIGE, MICHAEL AND THEIR DOGS ABBY AND HOBO

"It seemed just a whirlwind while our session was being done. So much fun, we had no idea when it was over.

We walked in with Hobo and Abby, our bullies, and Abby was all over the place. She is what is not common, a hyper bulldog. They were really able to calm her down and get some awesome "family" shots.

We adopted our foster Jake and cannot wait to return for a group picture of all three. We know it will be as cherished as all of the other pictures that we have framed. Thanks!"

Paige, Michael, Abby, Hobo and Jake Jordon

 

LISA, HARRY & DOGS
HOKU AND LEIA, BEAGLES

"Harry and I cannot begin to tell you how much we love our portraits.

The large family portrait we took was positioned above our fireplace and, simply put, it has made our house a home. We have had three dinner parties since placing it there and have had such an overwhelming response, the non-dog folks are amazed and the dog-lovers want to have your contact information.

The portrait of Hoku and Leia with the black background gets so much attention, everyone comments how artistic it looks, we agree fully.

The entire experience was so pleasurable, we just want to thank you for your time, energy, patience and most of all, creative ability. You do amazing work."

Thank you so much!

Lisa Lake

 

HARRY (MALTESE)

"When my human mom was thinking about having pictures taken of me and my family, I heard her tell Margaret, 'I am not sure this will work.'. Harry may not cooperate. Boy - was she ever wrong.

I walked into Margaret's studio and felt right at home. There is a big basket of dog toys right by the front door and pictures of dogs everywhere. What's not to love about that? And, don't even get me started talking about Teri. Margaret says she is the 'dog wrangler', but to me she will always be the 'Treat Goddess'. She gave me yummy and healthy treats. I would walk to the ends of the earth for her. When Margaret was flashing that bright light and pointing her camera at me and my family, I did not care. If Teri told me to sit, I sat. If she wanted me to stand up and wag my tail, I did it. Roll over? No problem. When Teri left the room, I went looking for her.

In my professional pet opinion, all that hard work (okay, it was more like fun than hard work) really paid off. I look great in those pictures! And, my humans look pretty good too. Before our photo session, my mom asked Margaret to try to capture my relationship with my human grandfather. When my mom saw the pictures of me and grand-dad, I think she started to cry. She said they exceeded her greatest expectations. Oh, and John, my mom's brother, he does not know how to smile for a picture without looking goofy. But he looked natural and happy in the pictures Margaret took. That is no small miracle.

Let me tell you, these ladies know dogs and how to make us and our humans look good. So, if you are thinking about some photographs, look no further than Margaret and the Treat Goddess. You will have fun, get some great pictures, enjoy a treat or two, and your humans will be happy. "

Harry

 

BILL, CINDY, BILL AND BOB SCOTT & DOG
SQUIGGY, PEMBROKE WELSH CORGI

"Our session began as a request from my husband, Bill, for a family photo for father's day--including Squiggy, our Welsh Corgi.

After seeing one of Margaret's portraits in my veterinarian's office, I checked them out. What an incredible experience!

Our dog, though he'd had his picture taken shied from the lights, requiring us to hold him to get any photos at all. I left the session certain we'd gained nothing usable.

Imagine my surprise and pleasure seeing dozens of great photographs of my family and of the dog. It took my husband and I hours to go through all the possibilities and choose what ultimately was double what we'd budgeted.

Margaret and Teri have incredible patience, but on top of that, they have incredible knack at catching once-in-a-lifetime photos. During our session, we did the standard posed family photo, plus rollicking rolling and laughing photos. We had the best time being silly, making faces, interacting with Squiggy as we do at home and the results are amazing!

In addition to pictures to send to family and friends, we gained treasures that my family and I will treasure forever.

Thank you Margaret and Teri! Excellent work. Wonderful experience. Highest of recommendations! "

Cindy Scott

 

MATTIE DOYLE, BOXER PUP

"I'm Mattie, a 10 week old boxer. My mom calls me #@!@#! I want to live with Margaret and Teri cuz they played a lot with me, they loved me and my mom says they have the patience of Job, whatever that means.

My mom says we were a team, but I don't understand cuz Margaret, Teri and me played a lot and I never got in trouble so I'm confused as to what a "team" means. Oh, they also thought I was adorable and a really good subject, and a national contest entry, geeez, I thought I was a puppy. Luv Mattie"

Mattie the Boxer

 

LIZ DOYLE & PUPPY
MATTIE, BOXER PUP

"Patience, Love and Teamwork are the top three adjectives to describe Margaret and Teri. It’s truly incredible how they worked with my 10 week old boxer, Mattie.

Obedience means nothing to Mattie so I was hesitant at first to have her photographed. I feared her lack of patience would make the experience frustrating. The professionalism they showed, the teamwork they conveyed and patience they had were outstanding and extremely impressive. The time went by quickly, with no frustration on my part nor Mattie’s.

Not only did I get some incredible photos which captured the fun and personality of my puppy, I also took away some valuable skills and ideas for training and working with Mattie."

Liz Doyle

 

 

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