Booth Photography was started in 1969 by the talented Martin Booth, son of well known Wire Fox Terrier breeder, Veterinarian and all breed judge Dr. Frank Booth.
Dr. Frank Booth judging in Venezuela in 1973. Dr. Frank Booth was the first Veterinarian to obtain All Breed Judging status. His position as the first full time secretary of the American Animal Hospital Association and his all breed judging license took him and his lovely wife, Leonore around the world twice.
Dr. Frank Booth, Leonore Booth & Martin Booth
The business began by chance when Martin and Kim accompanied Dr. Frank Booth to the first Great Lakes Terrier Association show in 1969. Frank had been hired to judge there. When the show photographer did not show up, Frank spoke up and said, "My son is a photographer. Marti go get your camera!" Martin had been shooting for Panorama Magazine featuring local clubs and entertainers in the Detroit MI area. While he enjoyed the work, the pay was poor. Martin had quickly learned that photographing entertainers was a tough way to make a living. They either "hadn't made it yet" and therefore couldn't afford photos or they were already popular and photographers were throwing their work at them without expecting monetary compensation. Martin took the photographs at his first dog show, mailed the photos out to the exhibitors with invoices and low and behold, they paid him! And that my friends, is how Booth Photography, Inc was "born".
In 1978, after 4 years in the U.S. Air Force, Martin's son Kim joined the business. After Martin's untimely passing in 1985, Kim took over the family business keeping it growing and flourishing.
Kim Booth showing his much loved Smooth Fox Terrier. CH Raybill's Black Label, "Buddy" was a gift from Kim's grandfather, Dr. Frank Booth.
In 2007 Kim and wife Angela were joined by daughter Alyssia making not only a four generation dog show family, but also a three generation dog show photography family!
Kim, Angela and Alyssia make up the nucleus of a team of talented dog show photographers who know dogs and how they should look. Having bred and exhibited top winning Papillons they know how important win photos are and do their best to get you the best photo possible.
Angela Booth and BIS/BISS CH Caprice N Flashpt Ghost Buster, "Charm".
Booth Photography has had the pleasure of being the official photographer at many top dog shows all across the country.
Thank you to all of our wonderful customers!
We look forward to being able to serve you!