Thank you for visiting my blog! My name is Ty Bellitti. I'm a photographer located in Greater Boston. My style of photography is fun, clean and classic. My business model is simple - deliver high quality service and products to those who invest in my art. No gimmicks! No sales pitch!
This blog is where you'll find new photography, stories, promotions, contests, giveaways, and my thoughts on various topics. You might even see yourself or your pet featured here, so check back often! Aside from showcasing my work and sharing my thoughts, other important elements of this blog are your input, knowledge, and point of view. So please feel free to comment on any topic you find interesting. I hope you enjoy!
My first blog entry wouldn't be complete without sharing my inspiration, my boy Max. Max is a 5-year-old black lab mix that my wife, Elise, and I adopted. We met Max at his foster home in Bolton, MA. He paid us little attention during our visit. He was too busy trying to play with the other dogs and was completely fixated on the dog treats he spotted on the kitchen counter. Our short walk started out with Max doing his best to walk me down the road. However, we had watched about 100 episodes of the Dog Whisperer prior to our visit, so I was confident in my ability to be the pack leader. Our brief encounter left no time for bonding, but it was clear to me that Max was our guy. After the visit, we discussed the pros and cons of pet ownership for the thousandth time and decided that Max was the first and last dog we needed to meet. We debated on whether we should change his name to “Handsome”, but thought that would only confuse the poor guy after being called “Max” for the first two years of his life. So, Max it was!
I’ve been a dog lover all my life, but living in a small space always prevented even the thought of having a dog. When Elise and I met, we volunteered at the Animal Rescue League in Dedham, MA for two years. It gave us a good understanding of how dogs operate, and at times I think humans could benefit by adopting some of their ways. However, the human handshake when I first meet someone will have to do. Dogs can keep their method of saying “hello” all to themselves. Having Max in our lives has not only kept us active, responsible, and on a constant quest to interact with a non-verbal being, but we’ve become a family. Now, like my four nephews, Max has become one of my consistent volunteer models. Each time I point the camera his way I feel sense of pride as I watch this young guy grow up. I feel like my mother must have throughout my childhood as she documented my every movement.
Max is incredibly smart and intuitive. A leader in his own right, he loves to run, swim, meet new dogs and new people. A daily 3-5 mile hike is in order everyday, without question. Do you remember when you were a kid and your parents put you on punishment? After day two, all you had to do was bug mom enough and she'd let you go out. Max uses the same tactics. It helps that he's the biggest momma's boy ever!
Max served as my inspiration for creating this new website and blog because he introduced me to pet photography. I've spent many years photographing people and he opened up a whole new world to me. I feel brand-new! The result is what you'll find on www.tybellittiphotography.com and here on this blog.
Thank you, Max!
