Dona Tracy - Photojournalist

Dona and Shea

I love nothing more than being someone's (people, children, animals, pets, flowers and nature) personal photographer, documenting their moments in time, life and light.  Photography is my passion and gift. I began at age ten with a 'Brownie' camera and since then a camera has never left my eye. I've been documenting moments in many people's lives be they clients, family or friends and simply love my work. Years ago, I traveled with a small circus in California which resulted in a book "Tall Grass Circus". I've worked for such diverse clients such as World Book Encyclopedia and Playboy Magazine.  For many years, I owned and operated a custom black and white photo lab in New York City and still love every moment of the entire photographic process.

Last year brought us: me and my three best friends, Bailey (Standard Poodle), Moose (Chocolate Labradoodle) and Starfish (Black Labradoodle) to San Diego. We just love living here. Our favorite thing is visiting one of the dog parks or dog beaches most every day ... you know how that goes, the eyes set on you, then the happy panting faces, the anticipation builds... and without really knowing how it happened you are in the car and on your way.

Since we always have the camera with us we began shooting pictures of our new friends at play... all great dogs, each one a star, and that is how My Puparazzi began. 

                                        Our best friend Maggie with Moose, Starfish and Bailey

This site is dedicated to the spirit of my sweet dog Max, best friend and alter ego, who loved without condition.