Victoria is a highly distinguished photographer specializing in still life, travel, food, and beauty. She uses a simplistic style with an emphasis on natural light and this leads to spectacular photos, "The thing I love about natural light is that it's different wherever you go... it is the key to revealing the beauty in everyday things," she says. Victoria, along with the assistance of our regular volunteers, makes sure that each animal is comfortable during the shoot and that it is a positive experience for them. The animals can be quite curious about the equipment and Victoria allows them to explore the set before settling in with a volunteer handler to get the perfect shot.

Victoria’s compassion for the animals at the shelter goes beyond volunteering her professional photography skills. Last year, during the Woolsey and Hill Fires, Victoria helped to care for the evacuee animals we had on the property in any way she could. From mucking stalls to helping feed horses, Victoria was willing to do whatever was needed to help the animals in our care. When asked what she would say to someone interested in volunteering she said, "I would say that any kind of energy or love you can give to the HSVC is so appreciated, even if you can only go once a month, it makes a difference."

Victoria has done so much to bring awareness to shelter animals. Her portraits are admired by our supporters across the nation and have played a huge part in getting the animals in our care into loving homes. Her portraits capture the true character of these beautiful creatures and express more about their personalities than we could ever say with words alone.