Posted on November 22, 2016 in Animals, Dog Show Photography, Dogs, People, Pet Photography, Sporting Group, Terrier Group, Working Group
The benching area at The National Dog Show Presented by Purina is my favorite part of the event. Visitors have an opportunity to meet the dogs up close and personal, learn about the breeds, talk with the owners/handlers, and just plain old have a great time in the company of the most beautiful dogs in the world! These are 3 of my favorite shots from ‘behind the scenes’ at the show last Saturday. Be sure to turn in to NBC at noon on Thanksgiving (all time zones) and watch The National Dog Show with hosts David Frei and John O’Hurley. I would tell you who wins Best in Show, but I’m sworn to secrecy! You’ll have to tune in to find out! 🙂
Posted on November 7, 2016 in Animals, Dogs, Pet Photography
This election has gone to the dogs … literally!!! At the National Dog Show Charity Walk last month, the dogs were invited to vote for their favorite candidate – Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump. A dog bakery provided red and blue cakes and the dogs were let loose to see which was their favorite. Their votes were cast by which cake they chose to eat! Who do you think won the election as chosen by these lovable dogs, Hillary or Donald?
Posted on October 21, 2016 in Animals, Dog Show Photography, Dogs, People, Pet Photography, Toy Group
Chuck loves to play! Here he is with David Fitzpatrick at the Devon Dog Show earlier this month. I love, love, love photographing this dog! 🙂
Posted on October 17, 2016 in Animals, Dog Show Photography, Dogs, Pet Photography, Sporting Group
So, it’s the day of one of my favorite outdoor dog shows of the season and I’m raring to go and see my friends and photograph lots of beautiful pups. The day dawns and the sun rises. Poop! Outdoor dog show photography in the bright sun is not fun at all. Glare, shadows, blown out highlights, squinting dogs … all problematic from a photography standpoint. Case in point …. these Spinone Italiano twins. The photo above was taken late in the day when the sun was low and they were in the shade. The nice even light is exactly what I want in my dog show photos. Now take a look at the image below of the same dogs taken in the morning light. It’s a great movement shot showing their perfect synchronization, however, the light is awful. Not to mention the crazy busy background which I could not control. Just what I want … yellow caution tape running through the center of an image. I know I can’t control the weather, but I sure do love it when the planets align and the clouds appear on outdoor dog show days!
Posted on October 16, 2016 in Animals, Dogs, Pet Photography
A fun time was had by all at The National Dog Show Charity Walk today in Wayne, Pa. This cocker spaniel was having an especially good time on the agility course! Wheeeeeeee! I love the flying ears and look of determination on this dog’s face!