Meet the Photographer
WHO I AM & WHAT INSPIRES ME
My name is Tina, and the husky-mix you see is my best friend, Kanga! I grew up in Lansing and love this community; I believe in the power of photography and how much of an impact it can have on others. After adopting Kanga in 2015, my love for storytelling thrived. I was always eager to document my dog's life through my photography and film work.
While I love what I do, my true passion is rooted in working with or around animals. If you have a pet, great--let's talk about them for ages (and let me take photos of you guys, of course)!
If you don't have a pet, no worries. If you can't already tell, I'm here to support you and document this chapter of your life. Let's get started, shall we?
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Experience
Since starting Tinalooa Photography in 2018, I have worked alongside the Lansing community and am grateful to have met some exceptional human beings. My work has been published by organizations like Lansing Promise, Downtown Lansing Inc., Delta Dental, and Capital Area Women's Lifestyle Magazine. More importantly, I enjoy getting to know my clients by documenting their lives and milestones; nothing could be more rewarding as a photographer.
I've worked as a dog handler and trainer, getting to understand different temperaments and personalities. Animals have taught me so many lessons in regards to love and patience. I set out in my career hoping to work as a vet technician, then a pet photographer, and it has led me where I am today: a people-person who enjoys the company of non-human animals. While it might sound silly, I take great pride in caring for animals and finding ways to continue working with them as a photographer.
THE THIRD ANNIVERSARY
Every year since I've adopted Kanga, I make a film for her. One of my favorite ones is "The Third Anniversary", a video to celebrate her third year of life---a memory to remember her as my best friend. See a glimpse of how I document Kanga's first three years of life in this video.
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