If you’ve ever fallen in love with one of our adoptable pets just by looking at their photo, chances are you have Alison Bearman to thank.
For over 23 years, Alison has been a dedicated photography volunteer at the Atlanta Humane Society, lending her time, talent, and heart to help animals find their forever homes. It’s rare to walk through our shelter and not see Alison, camera in hand and a smile on her face.
Beyond her immense talent behind the camera, Alison’s infectious positivity and kindness light up every corner of our shelter. Her genuine spirit and dedication are felt by all who have the pleasure of working with her.
Here’s what AHS staff has to say about Alison:
“Alison!! Photographer extraordinaire! Always a pleasure chatting with you when I see you in the shelter! Thank you so much for all your hard work and sharing your wonderful skills with us to help capture such beautiful images of our animals!”
– William Brawley, Content Coordinator
“Big shout-out to our amazing volunteer, Alison! Not only does she capture beautiful photos that help our animals find their forever homes, but her positivity and genuine heart make her an absolute joy to have around. We’re so lucky to have her as part of our Atlanta Humane family.”
– Grace Zenner, Giving and Stewardship Manager
“Alison is the heart and soul behind most photos captured at AHS—a dedicated, insanely talented photographer whose passion shines in every shot. She’s an absolute joy to work with and has helped countless animals find their forever homes!”
– Bethany Bagley, Content Creator
“Alison’s passion and love for animals shines through in every photo she takes. She’s not only incredibly talented but also one of the kindest people I’ve had the pleasure of working with. We’re so lucky to have her as part of the AHS family.” – Lauren Scott, Digital Specialist
Alison’s impact goes far beyond the beautiful photos she takes. Her work has helped thousands of animals get adopted, and her steady presence and positive attitude make a meaningful difference to everyone at the shelter.
Thank you, Alison, for your incredible dedication and the lasting impact you’ve made at AHS. Your talent and commitment have helped change countless lives, both animal and human.
