Posted on March 16, 2014 in Documentary, People
The snow geese have returned to Middle Creek Wildlife Refuge as a stop-over point on their annual migration north to their breeding grounds. Current counts are at around 60,000 snow geese. Today the viewing area at Willow Point was packed with people watching and waiting for the birds to take to the air. A good portion of the lake is still frozen due to our extra long and harsh winter, but the geese are here in large numbers and were very active today. This is one of my favorite photos of the day. I love people and dog watching at Middle Creek as much as I love bird watching!
Posted on March 13, 2014 in Animals, People
He’s goofy, friendly, loyal, and he was definitely working the crowd this past weekend at PawsAbilities in Harrisburg, Pa. – an event to benefit Susquehanna Service Dogs. His name is Tuesday and he’s the loving service dog of Luis Montalvan. While Luis spoke to the large crowd and signed copies of his book, Tuesday was the equivalent of a Wal-Mart greeter….saying hello to everyone in line, mooching for treats, sniffing a butt or two, and poking his head in and out from underneath the table skirt. Normally Tuesday is working to assist Luis, but this weekend he was also socializing and having fun! People were bringing Tuesday treats and gifts and he received many kisses and scratches behind his ears! I was honored to have been asked to photograph Luis and Tuesday for this event and it was a joy!
Posted on March 10, 2014 in Animals, People
They’re best friends and they’re inseparable. I had the pleasure of meeting Captain Luis Montalvan and his service dog, “Tuesday”, over the weekend at “PawsAbilities”, an event to benefit Susquehanna Service Dogs, in Harrisburg, Pa. Luis served two tours of duty in Iraq and was seriously injured. Tuesday was trained to be a service dog beginning when he was just weeks old. Together they are the perfect team. Each helping the other both physically and mentally. I was honored to meet them both. If you have a chance, pick up the wonderful book that Luis wrote titled “Until Tuesday”.
Posted on November 17, 2013 in People, Pet Photography
John O’Hurley spent time yesterday reading his new book to kids at The National Dog Show Presented by Purina near Philadelphia, Pa. The book is titled The Perfect Dog and is available now for purchase. Each child had an opportunity to chat with John and receive an autographed copy of the book. The kids had a blast and it looked like the big kid in the room, John, was having a blast as well! The National Dog Show Presented by Purina is one of my favorite events to photograph all year! I had SO MUCH fun (and came home with over 3,000 new photos to edit!) OMG! Plan to watch The National Dog Show Presented by Purina on NBC immediately following the Macy’s Parade on Thanksgiving Day!
Posted on September 4, 2013 in Animals, People, Pet Photography
This pup was ready for a dip in the pool and some tennis ball playtime with anyone who was willing! This image is from the Bow Wow Pool Party on Saturday in Pottsville, Pa. I read that over 300 people and many with multiple dogs were in attendance for a fun day at the pool! A grand time was had by all!