Tag Archives: dogs

New Summer Background

Posted on August 3, 2016 by

This summer I had a new background made for my outdoor dog photo sessions at the shelter.  My outdoor options there are challenging because I have harsh mid morning sunlight with very little shade and the green bush I had … Continue reading →

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Sitting Pretty

Posted on June 27, 2016 by

Today at the shelter I photographed this boy, Koda.  He is quite photogenic and we discovered he knew a few tricks like sit, down, shake and sit pretty.  It’s really fun to find out these things while creating dog portraits.  … Continue reading →

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This Shelter Dogs’ Life

Posted on April 22, 2016 by

This is Porgy.  I have photographed him four times over the past several years (maybe five years?).  He is one of the most amazing dogs I’ve ever met.  Porgy came to Longmont Humane Society after spending nine months in a … Continue reading →

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Special Photo Sessions for Patient Pooches

Posted on September 30, 2015 by

Occasionally we like to get some of the shelter dogs out on a field trip for a special photo shoot.  The goal is to show off more of their personalities and to take photos in which the viewer can imagine … Continue reading →

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Photographing High Energy Dogs in the Shelter

Posted on August 1, 2015 by

Photographing high energy dogs in a shelter environment can be challenging.  It can be hard to get them to sit and focus long enough for you to take a good photograph since they have just come out of their kennel … Continue reading →

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Jesse – The Super Hero Underdog

Posted on December 8, 2014 by

Jessie is dressed up in his super hero underdog costume for Halloween.  Like his brother Jackie, (see Little Red Riding Hood Post) dressing up is challenging in that it makes him think and try to figure out what we are … Continue reading →

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Little Red Riding Hood – October 2014

Posted on December 8, 2014 by

My dog Jackie views dressing up in costumes akin to agility training.  He was born a feral dog in New Orleans right after Hurricane Katrina hit and has overcome many obstacles of being a fearful dog.  So, when we go … Continue reading →

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Fall Photos!

Posted on October 28, 2013 by

  I love photographing in the fall.  The colors are amazing and dogs love to play in the leaves.  They love the smells and textures and playfulness that fall leaves bring.  Hoping to get another week or two of fall … Continue reading →

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Longmont Humane Society – 18 Days After the Flood

Posted on September 29, 2013 by

These faces are of adoptable dogs that are looking for forever homes.  Things are starting to get back to normal at the shelter 18 days after the devastating flood that recently hit Boulder County.  LHS took in over 165 evacuated … Continue reading →

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Belle – A Great Gal in Massachusetts

Posted on September 29, 2013 by

Belle is a senior citizen living with a couple of friends of mine in Massachusetts.  I was happy to photograph her and hang out with her for a few days.  She has such an up beat personality, is such a … Continue reading →

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