Join Andy Robbins for a Pet Photography Workshop Series in July, beginning with our regular Wednesday program meeting.
Andy Robbins presents “Sit. Stay. Shoot.” on Wednesday, July 18, 2026 at 7pm, Lone Tree Civic Center. Join remotely via Zoom. Arrive 30 minutes early for social time, to visit with your fellow club members and meet some new folks. The program is 7pm – 9pm.
Kick off the weekend with an introduction to creating stronger dog portraits through expression, light, and connection. This introductory session will cover working with dogs and owners, reading canine behavior, camera settings, lighting fundamentals, and techniques for capturing authentic personality in your images.
Then join Andy for “Paws in Motion – Outdoor Photography Workshop” on Saturday, July 18, 2026, 4 – 6 pm at Hunters Hill Park, 7275 S Xanthia St, Centennial, CO.
This hands-on outdoor pet photography workshop will focus on natural light, posing, action, leash management, and building connection with dogs during a session. Participants will photograph dogs in real-world conditions while learning how to create expressive and engaging portraits.
Participants should bring a camera body, preferably full-frame, along with either a 24–70mm or 70–200mm lens. Please be aware this is an active outdoor session and participants must be physically capable of getting onto the ground and standing back up repeatedly during the workshop. A signed liability waiver will also be required prior to participation.
And finally join Andy for “From Capture to Final Image – Editing Workshop” on Sunday July 19, 2026, 7 pm – 8:30 pm virtually. Zoom link will be sent to participants.
This post-processing workshop will focus on editing several images captured during Saturday’s session. Topics will include Lightroom workflow, image selection, color correction, exposure adjustments, basic retouching, Photoshop cleanup techniques, and preparing finished images for print and social media delivery.
Registration required:
Cost for the Saturday workshop is $15 per person for LTPC members or non-members, and is limited to 10 participants.
Select your type of registration (Lone Tree Photo Club member or non-member) and “Pay Now” to pay the event fee with a credit card through PayPal. You will then be redirected to the Event Registration form to complete your registration for this event.
About Andy Robbins
Andy Robbins is a Colorado-based professional photographer and owner of Andy Robbins ImageWorks, which operates under two photography brands: Andy Robbins Photo Art and PuppyPix Pet Photography. Over the last three years, Andy’s primary photographic focus has been PuppyPix Pet Photography, specializing in expressive dog portraits, family sessions with pets, and creating authentic imagery that captures personality, emotion, and connection.
Andy’s passion for dogs is central to his work and creative approach. He believes pets are family members and focuses on documenting the bond, personality, and moments that matter most between people and their animals. His sessions are built around patience, observation, and creating a comfortable environment that allows authentic expressions and interactions to emerge naturally.
Andy also lives with a form of aphantasia that affects how memories and visual imagery are experienced internally. Photography became an important way for him to preserve moments, relationships, and experiences in a tangible and meaningful form. That perspective has helped shape his emphasis on emotional authenticity, storytelling, and creating images that feel personal rather than staged.
In addition to his pet photography work, Andy also photographs landscapes, fall color and mountain scenes, commercial imagery, architecture, headshots, and portrait sessions. His broader photography experience supports a strong understanding of lighting, composition, storytelling, and client interaction while maintaining a clear artistic focus on creating natural and emotionally engaging images.
Andy brings more than 35 years of senior IT leadership and hands-on technology experience into his photography workflow. His technical background strongly influences his approach to lighting, camera systems, post-processing, and image quality, while his photography continues to evolve with an increased emphasis on artistic vision, visual storytelling, and authentic representation.
His photography style combines technical precision with patience, observation, and an understanding of both animal behavior and human interaction. Andy’s landscape and outdoor work often focuses on Colorado and the American Southwest, with particular attention to changing weather, dramatic light, seasonal color, and the natural character of the environment.
For this workshop series, Andy will be sharing practical techniques for photographing dogs both in-camera and during post-processing using Lightroom and Photoshop.
