I’m not sure why, but often dog handlers will hold the dog as shown in this image – grasping the skin around the face/neck.   I love to photograph Pointers with their unique muzzle that so defines the breed.   This was a fun shot as the dog was underneath an outdoor tent and the sun was very bright in the background, creating a high key effect.  Black and white seemed like the best processing choice.

Tara loves to nap on a sunny windowsill but she hasn’t had a chance to do that very often lately due to all of the rain that we’ve had.  This weekend was an exception and it was so sunny that she needed to wear her girly girl pink shades!  🙂

When I go back through files of images, some stand out and I can recall everything about taking the image – the location, circumstances, weather, etc.  This image was taken at the Lehigh Valley Kennel Club Show last September.  It was a beautiful day and I was under the tent photographing dogs as they waited to enter the show ring.  The feet in the image belong to a little girl who was entering the ring as a Junior Handler.  She was wearing a cute dress, white tights and black shoes….which matched well with her black and white Border Collie.  The little girl was excited and the dog just seemed to be taking it in stride, laying down while waiting to go into the ring.  I love the expression on the dog’s face!

Yesterday I had a fun “secret session” with a very cool dog and his favorite Aunt.  The photos will be a gift for his human mom for Mother’s Day.  This is all I can share because the images are top secret for now.  I’ll be able to show them to you next month.  If anyone is interested in booking a Spring photo session for your dog or cat, e-mail me!  Photos make wonderful mom and dad’s day gifts, birthday gifts, anniversary gifts, and “just because” gifts! 
P.S.  How many of you consider pet hair on your clothing to be an accessory?  🙂