About the Artists

"Animals, from cats and dogs to horses and bunnies, have always been a part of our lives. The loving bond we have with our animals is precious. The brief time we have with them makes it so important to capture their memory on film for it to live on indefinitely. Our portraits become a lasting testament of the devotion between companion and friend." - Sue Akin & Don Fowler

Nationally recognized photographic artists with over twenty years of experience, Sue Akin and Donald Fowler have developed a unique ability for capturing an animal's individual personality. Their portraits are proudly displayed in numerous clients' homes and in many veterinarians' offices. Their portraits also appear on many covers and advertisements in local and national animal publications. They are extremely proud of the excellent reputation their studio has earned over the years, and they are committed to maintaining that reputation with each and every client.

Professional Degrees:

• Professional Photographers of America Master of Photography Degree, Sue-1992, Don-1993
• Professional Photographers of America Photographic Craftsman Degree, 1996

Professional Organizations:

• Both Sue and Don have served as officers and President of the Hudson Valley Section of The Professional Photographers Society of New York
• Current members of the Dutchess Professional Photographers Society

Public Displays, Recognition, & Publicity:

• Portrait of Rusty (2004), the first mascot of the American Red Cross, is currently hanging at the American Red Cross National Headquarters in Washington, D.C., and has been accepted at the White House.
• One prestigious Epcot Exhibition print
• Two PPA National Loan Collection Prints
• One traveling PPA Loan Collection print for lighting
• One print selected by Kodak for their 1993 publication, "The Portrait"
• Featured on ABC News, June 2003, photographing a litter of 9 Golden puppies.
• Court of Honor, Professional Photographers Society of New York
• Lectured to professional photographer groups in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Maryland, and Florida.
• Authored an article about animal photography for the State Journal of the Professional Photographers Society of New York
• Several feature articles about animal photography in the Times Herald Record and the Cornwall Local newspapers

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