Posted on September 5, 2015 in Animals, Dogs, Pet Photography
Ship Ahoy Matey! Or should I say Raft Ahoy Matey? Afloat in the deep blue water at JFK Pool in Pottsville, Pa. are two of the cutest pups ever! They were having a high old good time at today’s Bow Wow Pool Party at JFK pool to benefit Hillside S.P.C.A. Watching the dogs swim, float, chase tennis balls and dive into the water is so much fun and this event is one of my favorites of the year! More photos to come…..
Posted on September 4, 2015 in Animals, Dog Show Photography, Dogs, Pet Photography, Terrier Group
It’s been a few months since I’ve photographed an outdoor dog show. I’m looking forward to getting back to the great outdoors in the next few weeks as some of my favorite shows are coming up! Photographing dogs outdoors vs. indoors is a whole different ballgame. Each venue has their own unique opportunities and challenges! Wishing for bright overcast, sunless and cooler days! (This is one of my very favorite images from 2015 featuring the Dandy Dinmont Terrier at the Bucks County Kennel Club show – May 2015)
Posted on August 31, 2015 in Animals, Dogs, Pet Photography
This is beautiful Sasha. She’s a rescue from a shelter who is loving life in her forever home. Every day, Sasha’s dad takes her to the lake. She walks down the boat ramp and into the water up to her tummy. Sasha isn’t swimming or chasing a tennis ball. She just wants to stand in the water and watch the fish swimming around her. Occasionally she will try to catch one, but for the most part, she just wants to see them. What a sweet, gentle soul!
Posted on August 28, 2015 in Animals, Cat Show Photography, Cats, Pet Photography
In my last post I mentioned that show cats often have a chance to play while on the judges table. This sweet kitty was all about keeping both eyes on the dragonfly wand toy that the judge was holding. My cats love toys…especially Brewster. When he was first brought to the Siamese Cat Rescue Center, he had no clue what to do with a toy that was introduced to him. Now, he’s a toy-aholic! Catnip filled toys are his favorite. We highly recommend fresh organic catnip toys handmade by Linda from The Catnip Cafe in Phoenixville, Pa. http://www.thecatnipcafe.com/ Brewster and Savannah received two new toys from the show last weekend that are guaranteed not to fly under the refrigerator! 🙂
Posted on August 27, 2015 in Animals, Cat Show Photography, Cats, Pet Photography
Ahhh, the kitten class at the show! The kittens are my favorite class along with the Household Pet category! See at a TICA cat show, all cats have a place in the show ring, not just pedigree cats! I am often asked what a cat show is like compared to a dog show. There are many similarities as the cats are compared to the standard for their breed, just like at a dog show. But one of the best differences is that a cat show, the cats have opportunities to play while being judged. Judges will often bring out toys to encourage the cats to be active, stretch and move around the table. Judges will often cuddle, scratch and give kisses to the cats as well. What cat can resist all of that love and attention?