My Wild Side…
“I’m a kid at heart,” A custom-made fantasy scene of beanstalk-climbing children. Portraits that incorporate a sense of whimsy. An image that brings you eye-to-eye with a giraffe.
In my ever-evolving catalogue of work, it’s the animals that have caught my latest fancy. “When I make eye contact with these various creatures, my heart is happy.” Recent art donations include Lehigh Valley Zoo’s annual Gala, art donations for two zoo’s needing giraffe barns and other charities raising money for animals. I am a member of the Lehigh Valley Zoo Gala committee.
My Grateful Side…
In January 2018, Lindsay Adler, a well-known photographer asked if she could photograph me on the Cannon stage at Imaging USA. I was thrilled and asked if I could include my little dog Louis. He traveled with me as my ESA (Emotional Support Animal) It was a decision that I will ever be grateful for. We didn't know it at the time but Louis had some serious health issues. On May 5th 2020 Louis passed away. It was sudden and with little warning. I have hundreds of photos of him but certain ones, like this one Lindsay captured, will forever be one of my favorites. What we do as photographers is so important to the healing and peace that people find when they lose a family member whether furry or human.
My Family Side…
My husband and I view our 7 Pomeranians as our kids, they are our family. We have been through so many health issues over the years spending anything to save them and better their life. We have over 17 Veterinarians on our holiday card list, we buy our kids birthday cakes, talk to them and take all 7 on vacation. Some times I get looked at like I’m crazy, but to me this is normal. This is Bailey, he suddenly passed in his sleep on October 30th, 2020. We lost 2 dogs in 5 months during the Pandemic. We adopted 3 more. One was definitely meant to be with us and it is always comforting when that happens shortly after a loss.
Specializing in Equine and Pet Photography I enjoy working with the unpredictability, high energy and often time challenging task of photographing animals. Can’t take them off leash? No problem! I can photoshop it out. Available on location or in studio. As an owner of 7 spoiled Pomeranians, I got this! Equine and Barnyard portraits are also something I love to do. Horses tend to follow me around and I have an addiction to emu’s! I have been riding again as an adult and am loving every minute in the saddle. So if you want a portraits session at your farm or stables let me know. Family portraits and especially high school seniors are also a lot of fun and remember to bring the family dog or dogs if you have one or more.
When I picked up a camera in the early 1980's while still in high school, I realized what I was meant to do with my life and how to unleash my ever growing curiosity and creativity.
Judy Reinford has a BFA in Communication Design and Fine Art Photography from Kutztown University in Kutztown, PA.