Photographer

Michael Spiotta

Michael caught the photography bug in 2016 while living in East Africa conducting wildlife research. He continues to travel the world in search of capturing memorable wildlife encounters. The search for wildlife for Michael is not just a hobby, it’s his passion. He completed a Masters in Animal Behavior and Conservation at Hunter College, and previously received his BA in Sustainable Development at Columbia University.

Michael began pursuing his passion for photography as a business in 2019 after photographing his first dog sports event. He has worked with animals for several years and deeply enjoys capturing lifelong memories of dogs for and with their owners.

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Michael.CreativeCanine@gmail.com

Photographer + Editor

Michelle Belio

Michelle started photographing dogs in 2018, when she started an instagram account for her dog Arya (@talesofarya). Through this journey she has photographed for companies such as Rex Specs, Only Natural Pet, Vessi, Benebone, and so much more alongside Michael. She thoroughly enjoys the editing process, and bringing out the best aspects of a photo.

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Michelle enjoys photographing dog sports as well as portraits of dogs, as well as people and their dogs together. You can find Michelle on any given weekend hiking with her dogs or competing in scent work, dock diving, disc, or agility.

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Michelle@pawsitivelywagginacademy.com