I'm a crazy artist and animal lover.  I'm obsessed with dogs and have recently become a crazy cat lady too! I live in St. Petersburg, Florida and feel blessed every day to be able to go to some of the most beautiful beaches in our country. When I'm not creating art, I spend my free time cycling the Pinellas trail and paddleboarding along the coast line. 

 

I've worked in the design and photography industry for over 2o years. I've collaborated with many large companies to display art in their corporate offices, veterinarian clinics, pet stores and dog resorts. Some of the brands I have worked with are the popular pet food brands Fresh Pet, Member's Mark of Sam's Club, Trouw Nutreco and the famous Budweiser Clydesdale horses with their dalmation mascot.​

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My photography has been published in many popular magazines including; Curve Magazine, The Knot, Southern Pinups, Southern Living and Shore Magazine. I currently have a POP art installation at Think Office Interiors-West Elm Work space in San Diego, California.  

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ART is my life and the reason I get excited to wake up each day! Another day, another piece of art.

 

My story:

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It all started back in 1986 when I got my first camera - a red Polaroid Cool Cam. I would stay up late in my bedroom, dressing my dog up in silly clothes and then photographing him until he wouldn't pose for me anymore. His name was Charlie and that's where this story begins.

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Let's fast forward ten years and many Polaroids later. I start college and study graphic design. While in college I took an old school black & white photography class. Photography instantly became my passion!

 

My Shetland Sheepdog, Sharkie became my first muse in pet photography. Sharky was by far the best subject ever! He had no problem wearing hats and sunglasses. Sharky would strike a pose and wait patiently while I adjusted the settings on my camera. I loved that dog so much! I'm so glad to have beautiful photos and art to remember his adorable face.

 

I graduated college in 2002 and started my first job as a graphic designer in the screen printing industry. I then worked for Glamour Shots as a portrait photographer. 

I opened Kirian Photography Studio in 2004 and specialized in family and wedding portraits. I encouraged each family to bring their furry kids along for the photo shoot. 

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In 2015 I started an Etsy shop for custom pet portraits as a side hustle. Five years later my pet portrait business was booming and it turned into a full time business!

 

I'm here to create a modern, fun and unique POP ART portrait of your pet.

 

Love,

 

Liz Kirian

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