Hair of the Dog Academy

Hair of the Dog Academy Animals first, always. I'm a photographer, but not any photographer - I specialize in photographing dogs, horses, and the people that love them.

Based in Cornelius, NC, I serve the greater Charlotte area. Find out more at www.nicolebegleyphotography.com Modern imagery of pets, equines, families, and high school seniors in Pittsburgh, PA.

12/04/2025

Take the guesswork out of pet photography posing. Discover our 10 tried-and-true poses that will wow your clients every time!
Comment '10POSES' for the free guide!

12/01/2025

Whether you love riding horses, photographing horses, or just being around horses - you've come to the right place. My horse obsession started when I was 8, and hasn't ever slowed down.

On a scale of 1-10, my love for horses is an 11.

How about you?

11/29/2025

Spain was unforgettable.

France is next. 🇫🇷

Few spots left, comment Escape26 to join the Camargue Escape!

11/27/2025

Stop guessing. Start posing with confidence.

Grab my free Top 10 Dog Photography Poses and use the same go-to poses I rely on at every session to create natural, personality-packed portraits.

Download your free guide → Comment '10POSES' for the link!

11/26/2025

From Andalusian elegance to Camargue wildness, our next adventure is calling.

Our France workshop is nearly sold out, and we’d love to have you join us.

Comment Escape26 for info before we're completely sold out!

11/21/2025

Silhouettes don’t come out of your camera in glorious color. ✨

Straight out of camera, silhouettes usually look flat, muted, and a little disappointing. But with the right editing, you can pull out the depth, drama, and glow that was really there.

This one was taken in Southern Spain while I was teaching the Andalusian Escape with Shelley Paulson. The scene was already stunning — horse, rider, sunset. But the edit is what brought it to life. 🌅

So if your silhouettes don’t look magical right away, don’t panic. That’s normal. Editing is what transforms them from “meh” to “museum-worthy.”

Want to see how I edit silhouettes? Drop EDITWITHME in the comments and I'll show you how!

To get this shot, I marched straight down into a bog. Yep—ankle-deep, squishy mud, the kind that makes you rethink your ...
11/20/2025

To get this shot, I marched straight down into a bog. Yep—ankle-deep, squishy mud, the kind that makes you rethink your life choices. My shoes were never quite the same again. Worth it.

Because here’s the thing: straight out of camera, silhouettes usually look flat, muted, and honestly kind of “meh.” But with the right editing, the glow, the drama, and all that fiery sunset magic finally show up.

Pro Tip:
Expose for the sky, let your subject fall into shadow, and don’t freak out if it looks dull at first. Editing is what transforms it from “muddy” (pun intended) to magnificent.

Want to see how I edit silhouettes? Drop EDITWITHME in the comments and I’ll show you!

11/17/2025

The internet is a highlight reel… so here’s a peek behind the curtain.

Even after more than a decade of photographing pets, I still have nerves before every shoot. I still question if my style is “good enough.” I’ve never walked away from a session thinking it was 100% perfect.

Sometimes harsh light still trips me up. Sometimes I compare my work to other photographers and spiral. And sometimes I wonder if my clients can see me fumbling behind the scenes.

👉 The truth? These things don’t go away. You just get better at moving through them.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only one still struggling, you’re not. Every pet photographer I know wrestles with some version of this. The magic isn’t in making the struggles disappear, it’s in building the confidence to keep shooting anyway.

What’s one thing you still struggle with in your photography? Drop it in the comments 👇

When the forest hands you a runway…🌿Aspen didn’t need a fancy studio or props, just a fallen log in the middle of the wo...
11/14/2025

When the forest hands you a runway…🌿

Aspen didn’t need a fancy studio or props, just a fallen log in the middle of the woods. With palmetto leaves acting like built-in stage décor, this little slice of Santa Rosa Beach, FL turned into the perfect natural set.

Sometimes the best locations aren’t planned, they’re stumbled upon (literally).

Pro Tip:

Use what nature gives you. Fallen trees, branches, and leaves can frame your subject, add depth, and instantly make the shot feel intentional and polished.

Save this for your next outdoor shoot—you’ll never look at a forest floor the same way again.

11/11/2025

Every frame from Spain told a story.
Now we’re writing the next chapter in the Camargue — where wild horses meet the sea. 🌊
Limited spots remain.
Drop Escape26 to learn more.


11/11/2025

A rich, thick, velvety European hot chocolate is always a good idea, unless you can have a chocolate martini. Then choose that.

The best hot chocolate I've ever had? The one from that first video at a rifugio around the backside of tre cime di lavaredo in the Dolomites. What about you?

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