Monthly Archives: July 2009

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special project sneak-peek

I haven’t been updating my blog much since returning home from California because I’ve been busy working on a couple of special commercial projects that I haven’t been able to post on. Both are nearing completion so I thought I would do a little sneak-peek to whet everyone’s whistle until I *can* divulge what they are. Super excited, so stay tuned!
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Simba & Rey bassets sneak peek

Ironic as it is, I had the opportunity to photograph yet two more basset hounds recently. And just like Buster and Sophie, they were a riot. And by riot I don’t mean funny to look at (although there is that too), but I mean super fun personalities, game for anything, really easygoing and easy to please. Hey- kinda like me! lol. Maybe I’d be a basset hound if I were a dog. Minus the droopy eyes.

Rey & Simba: L-R

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After we moved out of the bright, bright sun (I realized that at this time of year shooting at 10am is far too bright- summer light crept up on me!), I forgot to change my camera settings in the shade and had a too-slow shutter speed. At first I was miffed that I had these blurry shots, but then I took a step back and laughed out loud. Thought I would share these ‘accidents’ here. :-)

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I think I rarely show shots like these on my blog, but they are my favorites. Somewhat abstract, with weird depth of field and interesting colors and composition. The ones clients almost never pick, that are more about evoking a feeling or mood than capturing an expression.

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Basset #1 (Rey)

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Basset #2 (Simba) (doesn’t he look like he’s laughing in this shot?)

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My favorite kind of ‘human + pet’ shots. Completely, totally, 100% unposed organic.

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This next shot was just begging for some vintage processing. I was happy to oblige.

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Just *had* to get the basset feet and belly.

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Hope you enjoyed Simba & Rey! Christine and Chris thank you so much for your patience with me! I had a fantastic time with you guys and the boys, and can’t wait to show you all of their images. Full gallery online in 2 days! :-)

Cowbelly 6-year anniversary pawty- Whidbey Island Sun. 7/19

It’s that time of year. Time to celebrate the fact that this very pet photography business has survived and thrived for one more year. (Whoopee!).

The date of the Pawty will be Sunday July 19th, 2009.

Like last year, this year’s celebration will be on the super dog friendly Whidbey Island, one of Fergie and my favorite places. Pinching myself that we get to go back again so soon. I’m still relaxed from the last time we were there! :-)

First we’ll take a ferry to get over there. Fergie will stand on the front of the boat with the wind going up her nose, which she loves to do.

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Once on the island, we’ll start off at the fabulous Marguerite Brons off-leash park, and run through the miles of fully fenced wooded trails and romp in their grassy meadow.

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After some rest in the shady grass and a big bowl of water, we’ll head to Langley to the much-lauded Useless Bay Coffee Company and dine on their delectable paninis and partake of their yummy caffeinated beverages.

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Once we’ve had our fill there, we’ll head down to the stupendous Double Bluff beach and play in the surf, tan on the shore and just generally have a laugh-filled, happy-making, memory-creating awesome time.

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I will bring my camera of course and take pictures of the pups as they go on these adventures. Any past or present or future client or friend/fan of Cowbelly is welcome to come! Just don’t make me talk about business, as much as I love Cowbelly, this day is supposed to be a little vacation for us all, and will be all about the dogs! And before you ask, yes, Fergie will be available to sign pawtographs, hee hee. ;-)

Please send Christina and I an email to info@cowbelly.com titled ‘Whidbey Party’ if you’d like to come and we’ll give you the whole low-down in terms of timing and where to meet and directions, etc.

So super psyched that I made it 6 years and am looking forward to the next 6 even more. I’m so loving my job right now it’s ridiculous. Life rocks! :-)

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