Chicago's Pet Photographer- Pink Parrot Pet Photography- Priceless Pet Portraits At Pink Parrot Pet Portrait Studio- Chicago Pet Photographer

Chicago's Pet Photographer- Pink Parrot Pet Photography- Priceless Pet Portraits At Pink Parrot Pet Portrait Studio- Chicago Pet Photographer

Does it feel like winter is here?

It does to me! Can't say I have much motivation to take the dogs to the dog park today- oh well. That just means a bit more time to edit some more great pictures. Check back later today for a few new "Priceless Pet Portraits" proudly brought to you by: Pink Parrot Photo.

FYI: The cold weather reminds us that the holidays are approaching- Don't forget to book your holiday portrait sessions! Thinking custom photo greeting cards??? We got what you need- a great selection of our holiday cards ( Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Seasons Greetings, Happy Hanukkah ) Check them out here: http://www.chicagopetphotographer.com/services.aspx

*** Pet Portrait Sessions also make GREAT gifts for that hard to shop for pet lover in your life!

****Be sure to ASK about our NEW expanded selection of custom photo merchandise.

-Candace M. Zynda
Pet Photographer IN Chicago

Preview Reese & Bear's Pet Portrait Session!

"Adorable, and with sooo much personality! Reese and Bear certainly showed their stuff during their pet photography session at our Naperville pet portrait studio. They were such a joy to work with, and the rest of the pictures are just as amazing as this one (if not more impressive!)" Chicago Pet Photographer- Candace Zynda.

Z-POP Art at Pink Parrot Photo

"Priceless Pet Portraits" At: Pink Parrot Photo Studio NOW offers custom Z-POP art! Why not have your favorite pet portrait turned into a one-of-a-kind work of art! Can be created matted and framed on fine-art paper OR turned into a ready to hang gallery wrapped canvas piece with a single picture, three, six, or nine frames! (These sessions are also available as gift certificates and make great gifts for that hard to shop for pet lover who just has everything!)

Preview Edison & PJ's Pet Photography Session!

"I absolutly fell in love with PJ and Edison when they walked in the door- so cute, so sweet! Although a little nervous about the session, they warmed up pretty quick to the camera, and the final product was adorable! I'm sure you can't wait to see the rest of the set, and I'll get them up in your private album within the next couple days!" Candace M. Zynda (Pink Parrot Photo- Chicago Pet Photographer)

Preview Indi's Pet Portrait Session

So well behaved and practically a natural during his pet portrait session in our Naperville Pet Photography Studio- Indi's pictures are turning out fantastic! Chicago Pet Photographer Crystal Tegen had a blast working with this incredibly cute yellow pup, and here's a little preview of his session.

Sun-Times article on Pet Photographer: Candace Zynda & Pink Parrot Photo

Candace Zynda
Pet photographer

October 27, 2008

Ever since she shot her first picture with a disposable camera as a child, Candace Zynda wanted to become a professional photographer.
At the age of 25, she is living her dream. Six weeks ago, she opened the Pink Parrot Photo studio in Naperville, catering to a special clientele - animals.
A Naperville native, Zynda grew up in a household of pets, including a ring neck turtle dove, goldfish, hamsters, hermit crabs, parakeets and dogs. After graduating from Neuqua Valley High School in 2001, she took classes in photography and other subjects of interest at College of DuPage.
Candace Zynda, owner of Pink Parrot Photo in Naperville, photographs Mosley, an 11-month-old pit bull-mix that belongs to Steven and Amanda Riester of Joliet during a session Friday. Corey R. Minkanic / Special to The Sun
FYI
For more information about Pink Parrot Photo, visit www.pinkparrotphoto.com Top five
Favorite movie: "Citizen Kane"
Favorite TV show: "Family Guy"
Favorite restaurant: Lusha's Restaurant and Lounge
Favorite city : Boston
Favorite guilty pleasure: Shoes She made her living as a bartender at Miss Kitty's Saloon in Naperville and as an assistant for an international commodities trader. On the side she took photo portraits of friends. When she wanted a picture of herself with her two dogs and green wing macaw, she was unable to find a photographer who shot animal portraits. So she set up her tripod and did it herself. She used that picture for her Christmas card. The response from recipients was so enthusiastic she decided to open her own studio and specialize in animal portraits. She takes pictures of people, too.
A member of the Professional Photographers of America, the National Association of Press Photographers and the National Association of Women Business Owners, her other interests include cooking, music, art, bike riding and nature photography.
1. How long have you wanted to be a photographer? I think my entire life. ... I was probably about 10, no, maybe 13 years old. We were taking a vacation and I hung my head outside the truck as we pulled up the side of the road to look at a rattlesnake. My brother and my sister were hanging onto my legs, my parents are screaming with fright and I'm hanging out there with the camera. I'm getting a really great shot. I think that was the pivotal moment I knew that's what I was going to do.
2. What kinds of animals are brought to your studio to be photographed?
You'd be surprised at some of the animals that come in here. We get snakes, lizards, they'll come in with their gerbil, their rat. I've got a girl coming in next week with her pet tarantula.
3. You got your pets from rescue organizations. Why is that important to you? I donate 10 percent of my proceeds to animal welfare and rescue organizations. ... There are plenty of good animals out there that need homes, that came from good homes, some of them. Some of them came from good, some of them came from bad. Whatever the case, the foreclosure market, animals are ending up on the list to be euthanized. They need homes too, whether they came from good or bad families. I think people need to remember and think about the fact you don't know what you're getting from a pet store. You don't know what you're getting from a breeder. You don't know what you are getting from animal rescue. So why not give an animal a second chance that they might not have had?
4. What do you do to get an animal to pose?
It can be quite challenging. I try not to pose the animals as much as try to capture their personality and their expressions. If you try too hard to pose an animal, it looks posed. I give them 10 minutes to sniff around the studio area and calm down and relax and familiarize themselves with their surroundings. And then it's also important that the parents are interactive with them, bringing a couple of their favorite toys and treats with them. Then you really start capturing the expressions and the personality. That's really what's important. My job is to take the right angles and really try to capture that. The posing part looks too sterile.
5. What is your personal philosophy?
Live, love, laugh, learn, and live each day like it's your last because one day it will be.

Original article on "Priceless Pet Portraits" At: Pink Parrot Photo & Pet Photographer Candace M. Zynda from: Chicago Sun-Times published October 27,2008

Link:http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/napervillesun/lifestyles/1243336,6_5_NA27_5QS_S1.article

CoCo & Bella's Chicagoland Pet Portrait session (Preview!)

"Warm and fuzzy both literally & figuratively, CoCo & Bella were an absolute pleasure to work with! Such sweet personalities- (and energy!) :) Here's your little preview... and I'm sure you can't wait to see the rest of them!" -Chicagoland Pet Photographer, Candace M. Zynda

Mugsy's Pet Portrait Session/ Chicagoland Pet Photography Client

"From the chicken costume to the reading glasses- Mugsy was born to be a pet model! The expressions I captured durning this session at our Naperville Pet photography studio were simply priceless!" Chicago's Pet Photographer, Candace Zynda.