Deborah Billingsley Photography

06/12/2026

Before I left, I had the opportunity to photograph the first session in my Women & Their Dogs portrait series. This project is about connection, companionship, and the love we share with our dogs—and this image really captures that spirit. Cindy shared, “In this quiet moment, a lifetime of love speaks for itself.” I'm excited to be back and continuing the series over the next several weeks. More stories and portraits coming soon. 🤍

06/08/2026

Had to share. Also, the Women and Their Dogs project is doing great; several sessions have been completed. I’ll be sharing some examples soon! Stayed tuned!

We are their whole world their safety, their joy, their routine, their favorite sound. While our lives are full of people, tasks, screens, and endless distractions, theirs is mostly just... us. Waiting by the door. Curling at our feet. Watching our face for clues about how the day will go.

So yes. Pet a little longer, even when you're tired. Walk a little farther, even when it's cold. Give that extra treat for no reason at all. Take the scenic route, the beach trip, the car ride with the windows down. These small things aren't small to them they're the highlight of an entire day, maybe an entire week.

Because one day you'll wish you had. And they'll have loved you completely either way. But they'll remember every single extra moment you chose to give. 🐾

05/29/2026

A quick update on my Women & Their Dogs portrait series...

Shortly after selecting participants, I needed to travel to North Carolina to be with my sister, who was experiencing complications from cancer treatment. As a result, the project was temporarily put on hold while I focused on my family.

I'm happy to say that I'm now back home and ready to move forward.

Thank you to everyone who has been so patient and understanding. I'm looking forward to reconnecting with the women who were selected and beginning the next phase of this project over the coming weeks.

This series has already reminded me how powerful the bond between women and their dogs can be, and I can't wait to share these stories with you.

Stay tuned...

05/18/2026

05/15/2026

The Women and Their Dogs have been selected for the Portrait series, and sessions are being scheduled. I am so excited to create beautiful images that will tell the stories and relationships these women have with their four-legged soulmates. Stay tuned!

05/02/2026

I am thrilled to see all of the applications that have already come in for the Women & Their Dogs portrait series—thank you to everyone who has applied!

If you’ve been thinking about it but haven’t taken the leap yet, this is your sign. 💛 Applications will be accepted through Monday, May 5 at 12:00 noon.

This series is about celebrating the incredible bond between women and their dogs—the love, the companionship, and the stories that deserve to be remembered.

Selected participants will be notified on Tuesday, and session dates will be scheduled then.

If this speaks to your heart, I would truly love to hear your story. Don’t wait—apply this weekend!

I’m selecting a limited number of women to be part of a special portrait series, Women & Their Dogs. If this speaks to you, I’d love for you to apply.

04/30/2026

I’ve started receiving applications for the Women & Their Dogs series, and I have to say—the stories women are sharing are incredibly moving.

This project is about more than portraits. It’s about the connection we have with our pets… the role they play in our lives every single day.

I’ll be selecting a limited number of women to be part of the series, and I still have a few spots open.

If this speaks to you, I’d love for you to apply.
https://forms.gle/XeQ6UkpG5dPBYMSN7

04/27/2026

The Women & Their Dogs Series In May, I’m creating a special portrait series called Women & Their Dogs. It’s about the bond we have with them—the companionship, the loyalty, and the love. For many of us, they are our children.

I’ll be selecting a limited number of women to be photographed with their dogs as part of this series.
Each session is designed as a custom portrait experience to create timeless, heirloom artwork.
If this speaks to you, I’d love for you to apply.

Selected participants will receive a custom portrait session (creative fee waived) and a $100 credit toward artwork.

You will be able to see the beautiful images captured during your session and purchase your portraits.
Most clients choose to invest in custom pieces for their home.
Sessions will take place from May 5 to June 30

Apply to be part of the series: https://forms.gle/XeQ6UkpG5dPBYMSN7

04/01/2026

I loved meeting so many fellow pet lovers at the Best Friends Spring Market this weekend.
Hearing your stories and seeing how much your pets mean to you is always my favorite part of what I do.
If you stopped by and have been thinking about having a portrait of your furbabies, I’m continuing the Best Friends fundraiser through April 15—a portion of each session and artwork purchase will go toward helping animals still waiting for their homes.
It’s a meaningful way to celebrate your own pet while giving back. You can message me with any questions or reserve your session by calling me at 479-621-1232.

02/08/2026

This little piece of history stopped me in my tracks. Martin Memorial Hospital & Training School for Nurses — 1929.

Before photography became my profession, nursing was my calling. I trained at Martin Memorial Hospital, graduated in 1971 as part of the last class of its hospital-based nursing program. Serving and caring for people, paying attention to details, and honoring their stories have stayed with me ever since—values that have shaped my life. Those same values now guide my work behind the camera.