behind the lens
First off - THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE! I'm so excited to "meet" you! =) I'm Tricia - a canine, equine and senior portrait photographer for joyful, adventurous, heart-centered, fun-seeking pets and rising seniors. In my heart of hearts, I'm an artist who loves the beach and loves Massachusetts. I'm most at home on the beach or on water, am rarely seen without a big comfy sweatshirt and feel happiest around a firepit, and love a great murder mystery or spy movie or book.
At my core - I'm multi-passionate and a true visionary - I come up with a new business idea on the daily, and the hardest thing about what I do is choosing which one to chase next! But the one thing that has stood the test of time is my deep love for photography - any time the camera is in my hand I feel at home, and I cannot wait to tell YOUR story and meet you oh-so-soon!
Tricia Charles
where it began
Like most people, my journey to where I am today has been anything but a straight line. The first 20 years of my life? All about art. I tried it all—drawing, painting, ceramics, airbrushing, charcoals, photography... you name it, I was all in. Then life threw me a little curveball, and I took a break to focus on my family and raise my kids. Fast forward to 2019, and I kicked off my photography business. Since then, it’s been a wild ride of growth—both in my art and in my business, not to mention the way it’s all changed me along the way.
why i do what i do
Growing up with dogs my entire life and living in an area where my friends had horses, I am an animal lover through and through. I’m also, of course, an artist. And since I have something unique that other animal lovers may not, I want to provide my services to all of you in the form of canine and equine photography. I don’t provide snapshots; I provide true works of art, something truly special and unique. It’s a win-win, really. I fulfill my passion for creating art, and you enjoy stunning and precious memories of your time with your beloved furry friend. I want you to smile when you see your images. I only provide high-quality print lab products that will last a lifetime in your home.
Simply, I do what I do, because they are not just pets, they are family.
“Tricia is an amazingly talented photographer! Her style highlights the beauty of her subject, in our case it was my daughter and her horse. She was able to really capture the bond between these two in such beautiful ways! Her use of the natural landscape made for a beautiful backdrop as well. HIGHLY recommend Tricia Charles Photography!”
When I'm not snapping photos or editing, you'll find me hanging out with my crew—my husband, two awesome girls, and our dog Benji. Oh, and I’m totally into watercolor! There's something so chill and beautiful about it. I love how you can just dive in and create without stressing about perfection. It's all about how the colors blend and flow together—it’s such a fun and freeing way to make art!
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My family
Photography
Watercolor painting
Reading a great book
The beach
Cuddles with my dog
Yoga
Walks
A clean house
Autumn & Winter
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Patience and Timing
Technical Photography Skills
Creativity
Communication Skills
Animal Handling Skills
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Veterans Freedom Park, Westborough
Purgatory Chasm, Sutton
Any Beach
Brewster Gardens, Plymouth
Blackstone River & Canal Heritage Park, Uxbridge
what i’ve done
my qualifications
PPA Member
I am a proud member of the Professional Photographers of America.. PPA’s mission is to create a vibrant community of successful professional photographers by providing education, resources and industry standards of excellence.
mtog member
That Tog Spot exists to share tips and techniques that allow pet and portrait photographers to shoot with confidence. Covering over 10 years worth of’ skills, helping photographers start on the right track and enhance professional workflows and business strategy to create more profitable portrait photography businesses.
btog
The Bronze Certification is the entry-level to everything that follows. Gaining the BTog shows you are proficient and able to utilize photography theory to create a consistent standard of imagery.
Est 2020
I have been in business since 2020 and have learned a great deal since then. I have a strong customer service background of 25+ years.
education
I have taken numerous photography courses including, Photography 101 (Bridgewater state university), Photography 102 (Umass Lowell), Advance Outdoor Canine Portrait Course (MTOG) Sh!t Hot Shots (MTOG), Self Critique for Success (MTOG), Emma Emerelle Equine Photography Course, Pet Photography Course (PPA)
“Tricia is absolutely amazing at what she does. She was so kind, easy to work with and the photos are unbelievable! As someone who competes with my dogs and is constantly purchasing professional pictures of them I was blown away by these images. Highly recommend!”
I have so many ideas and plans for the future. Of course I will continue on the path I am on and continue to hone my craft and be the best photographer I can be. A few goals for myself, 1. To obtain the next certification level for my STOG. 2. Begin entering my work into competitions. 3. Do more non-profit work with photography.