My Underwater Dogs

Brooke Mayo · Issue 44, Sep/Oct 2008 · pp. 39–42

Products mentioned: Nikon D200, Ikelite housing

You could say my career as a photographer started with dogs. I’ve actually had an interest in dogs longer than photography, but a series of dog portraits from my uncle really piqued my interested in capturing dog’s moments with a camera. After studying photography at Appalachian State University and The University of Western Sydney in Australia, I worked with Joyce Tenneson and Lois Greenfield in New York City. Traveling to some of the most fascinating places on earth allowed me to gain experience and solidify my love of photography. During this time, I also realized my childhood home was a place I wanted to call “home” again, and I moved to the Outer Banks in 2003. A major part of my photography business in North Carolina is weddings, but it’s my “Underwater Dogs” project that truly captures my heart. I consider my style to be sassy and fun, silly and unexpected. I approach my compositi…