Raves

December 12, 2009

Julie’s photographs of our precious pooch – a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Tuscany — far surpassed my expectations.  She captured her personality, her sweet demeanor, and her soft and trusting eyes perfectly.  Plus, Tuscany loved the photo shoot!  Julie made her feel totally at ease, and it really came through in the photos. On top of all that, we received our photos in record time, delivered to my office, with dog treats for our baby.  Julie is the consummate professional who truly loves dogs, and it shows!

~Cathy Ackermann

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2 words  - Simple awesome!! Julie is a great photographer and loves her work. She loves animals and it comes out in her beautiful photos. I moved to Georgia, but still make an annual trip up to Knoxville, to have her take my picture of me and my dogs. She is down to earth and just wonderful.. I highly recommend her from a professional perspective, plus personally, as well.

April K. Gianoli-Hartz  V.P. Svcs, Boston Software.

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Julie made our first professional photography sitting as a family a delight!  We smiled, laughed and had a great time.  She knew just how long Baby could tolerate the outfit changes, posing, etc.  She got the best from a boy who was not entirely convinced he wanted to have his photo taken.  Thanks, Julie!

~Taylor Slemmer

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Julie Poole is my favorite pet photographer! She can capture you and your pets in the perfect pose, even if you have cats! LOL :-) You rock!!!  ~Karl with a K

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We just love the pictures that Julie did with our fur babies.  This is the first portrait we have had done with the 3 of them. The color was gorgeous and we received so many compliments on them. Everyone that we sent them to thought they were great. We had seen the work she had done with the Young Williams Animal Center pets and jumped at the chance to have ours made.      ~Susan and Joe Marti,  Corryton, TN

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Julie,
I love the photos of DunKen that you took. Even though he was nervous and a bit skittish you were able to capture his personality perfectly. I’ve always loved his bright eyed eager look and it is in the pictures. I also plan to eventually purchase some of the prints that I didn’t get originally. They were all so beautiful that I had a hard time picking and choosing. You do a great job with our fur babies.
~Cynthia Anderson

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We had a great time with Julie while she was photographing our Boston Terriers, Jasmine and Viper.  Jasmine is usually shy with strangers and warms up slowly.  That’s part of the reason that we have never had their photo done before.  Both dogs instantly took to Julie and decided that she was their new best friend.  They were following her all over the studio.  She got some great shots of them, and if the peak at her camera is any indication of what the photos will actually look like, I don’t know how I’m going to choose because I’m going to want all of them!I was not familiar with Julie until I saw an ad saying that she was helping out the Boston Terrier Rescue of East Tennessee by donating the session fee for the photos.  That was the deciding factor on getting the photos done.  Someone that makes such beautiful pictures and memories AND helps out animals in need is hard to come by.  I’m very glad that we have found Julie and we will be calling on her in the future to help us capture new experiences with our pups that will become great memories.  I’m recommending her to all animal lovers that I meet.  Thanks!                     ~Tracy Dedrick

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I couldn’t have wished for a more wonderful experience and drop dead gorgeous photos!  Your patience with our five dogs made the experience a joy – and to have those precious dogs memorialized through your art is a gift to our family.  I especially like your commitment to “give back” through your charity work.  I am so touched by your selflessness and good humor – and of course the outstanding photos!
~Xan Rawls

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We thoroughly enjoyed the entire process.  It was so much fun spending the day with Julie and the resulting photographs were fabulous.  She is amazing with children and animals!  I will certainly call on Julie again in the future!
~Caren Gallaher

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Our Christmas portraits were great!  You really captured the ‘essence’ of the dogs, and made us look great too!!  Thank you so much!!
~Jane Nations

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My photo session with Julie was so wonderful.  Not only is she great to work with (both humans and doggies) J but her workis fantastic.  I have recommended several people to her already.  Her portraits are all over my house.  I even brought some into work!

Deborah Miller (Sadie and Andy)

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The first time I went for a photo session with you I had my 2 only semi-behaved dogs. You are worked wonders! Everybody that sees the pictures says how great they are and how unbelievable it is that you could get both of them to look so good at the same time!

The second time was with my niece and nephew. A pre-teen and moody girl and a 18 month old baby. Once again I was amazed at how patient you were and how great the pictures turned out. You even sang the Spongebob song to Zack to get his attention. I don’t know many people that will sing that silly song over and over!
~Jenny Myers

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First time I met Julie was at a Australian Shepherd Dog show she was so professional at what she was doing .I could no believe the shots . I had so meany great photos a to choose form.
~Chris Risher

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Working with Julie to showcase the beauty of my precious dog Bosco and capture the special bond we share has been among the most rewarding and enduring experiences of my 11 years with him. She did not just produce a stunning set of photographs; she created and documented memories for me and my family to forever celebrate the life, spirit and love of our cherished pet.

Julie thoughtfully worked with me from the initial concept for our photo shoot through the completion of a gorgeous collection of prints as a special gift for my mother. She has great artistic insight and an incomparable way of working with animals and people to let their souls shine and bring out their true essence. Our entire experience with her exceeded every expectation, and I have proudly recommended her to every animal lover I can.

~ Alesa Rottersman