Posted on May 27, 2016 in Animals, Dog Show Photography, Dogs, Pet Photography, Sporting Group
I’m finally getting a chance to sort through some of my dog show images. This is Boomer (MBISS GCH CH BRYNBAR TAMARACK SONIC BOOM JH), a beautiful Gordon Setter photographed at a show earlier this month. Hope I have an opportunity to see more of this dog at the outdoor shows this season!
Posted on May 19, 2016 in Animals, Dog Show Photography, Dogs, Pet Photography, Terrier Group
I love to see all of the cool colored boots that make their way into dog show fashion after a little rain. The owners and handlers who have to be outside showing their dogs are always very well prepared for whatever Mother Nature sends their way! I’ve seen dogs wearing some pretty impressive boots to protect their paws as well!
Posted on May 16, 2016 in Animals, Dog Show Photography, Dogs, Pet Photography, Sporting Group
The dogs love getting back to nature at the outdoor shows! Hey, so do photographers! No worries about dark buildings, sodium vapor lights that change color, high ISO settings that cause digital noise in the photographs, etc., all of which result in the need for extra editing. There are, however, challenges outdoors as well….sunny days that cast unwanted shadows, inclement weather, and the need to constantly re-evaluate lighting conditions depending on whether you are shooting under a tent or out in the rings. The pluses of an outdoor show far outweigh the minus’ though! Hooray for the great outdoors!
Posted on May 8, 2016 in Animals, Dog Show Photography, Dogs, Pet Photography, Sporting Group
…my hair goes crazy curly…sort of like this Irish Water Spaniel. He or she has much nicer curls than I do, though!
Posted on April 29, 2016 in Animals, Dog Show Photography, Dogs, Non-Sporting Group, Pet Photography
I love to watch dogs (and cats, of course!) as they observe the world around them. The smallest thing will pique their interest. Most often it is something that we, as humans, either don’t notice or take for granted. A bird on a tree branch outside of the window, the curtains moving in the breeze from the window, or even a dust bunny gliding across the kitchen floor! It’s fun to try and imagine what they are thinking as they watch intently!