About Renee Spade

Renee Spade Photography was born when I was undergoing treatment for breast cancer several years ago. As I become incapacitated from the treatment my kitties (Jack & Spade) were my constant source of comfort and healing energy. As I reflected on how I wanted to spend the rest of my days after I beat the cancer (which I have so far!!!!), photographing animals became my new passion and source of joy! It allows me to be with animals while feeding my new found creative appetite. Something happens to your brain after all that chemotherapy that changes the way you are wired. For me, I went from a type A business type to a soulful easygoing creative type.

As for my babies, Jack left this world in July of 2004 after I finished my last chemo treatment and Spade left this world in Sept of 2008, It was as though they both came to this world just to get me through that journey. Spade became queen of the house and inspired my new alter ego's name (that is where Renee "Spade" comes from). After moving to San Antonio from Dallas after my treatment, Charlie Jackson Brown found me and he become my new baby, with Spade's approval of course. He is the Chocolate Lab pictured to the left. And those of you who have met him know is just pure joy & very handsome! Then came Shorty....he is a mess but all love (except for cats...he is a cat-serial killer..no joke). Then came Spunky. He is my little cuddlier.And, the newest addition is Silver (pics not up yet...but her portfolio has been started!)She is the cutest, craziest catahula/pit mix pup that you have ever seen. They were all strays (except for Spade & Jack) who found me and bring more joy and craziness to my life than I could ever have imagined.

As for my photography, I am mostly self taught and shoot in digit format. My style is very modern and commercial in nature. I like to capture the essences of my subjects organically. With humans, I prefer a more editorial style of photography as it lends to a more authentic feeling image. As with any photographer, your style grows and evolves and I intend to keep learning and challenging myself.

Utilizing the latest in digital darkroom technology, I personally retouch and print every order. I provide the utmost in customer service to all my clients and only sell the very best quality images and products possible.

I continue to be blessed and share this gift with so many wonderful clients. My business continues to successfully grow and I now providing services in San Antonio, Dallas and Austin, TX...hoping to add Houston in 2010. My modern, “high fashion” pet images have been featured in San Antonio Magazine, Scene in SA, FHOX magazine, The Dirty-Dog Self Wash & Grooming shops in San Antonio & Austin, Fifi & Fidos Pet Boutique n San Antonio and Odyssey Pets in Dallas.

As a strong animal advocate, I do as much work as possible for the Humane Society/SPCA of Bexar County, Pet Pals of Texas, Operation Kindness, Helotes Humane Society, the Penny’s From Heaven Foundation and the newly created Perro Loco foundation....not to mention donating pieces to the various other charity groups throughout the state. And, i just had the honor of working with the San Antonio Animal Control Services and the River City Cluster of Dogs shows in providing photography services for Cesar Millan's Meet & Greet, July 2009. It was great getting to meet Cesar!

The awards and national commercial recognition will come. As for now, my schedule is extremely full with my wonderful clients and building my product brand, the Jack & Spade Collection.

I thank all my clients, past, current and future for allowing me the privilege to share my artistic vision with them. My hope is that my photography and products bring as much joy to my clients as they do to me.

Thank you for visiting my site. It is all about finding your passion and going for it...that is what I am doing. I look forward to meeting all my new clients and especially your four-legged "babies".


-Renee