Greyhound love...X two.

I love greyhounds and was so excited to photograph the lovely Hannah and dashing Dallas in and around the Inglewood area. Here are some peaks from their session, thank you to Brandi for hanging out with me for a day and for having two awesome dogs!

Hannah

Dallas

Raven...a thankful message. {Calgary Dog Photographer}

I first met Raven Last year in late January when I was asked to photograph her for the AARCS website. She was a kind dog but slightly timid of the world around her and wasn't completely keen on the idea of having a camera click away at her.

Fast forward a year to today.

I had the pleasure of meeting Raven and her new mom at the park to catch up and take a few pics. Raven is one happy pup. All I can say is that Raven was lucky. Lucky that AARCS found her and lucky she found a home with such an awesome woman.

So this blog is dedicated to those who wonder what happens to those animals that are adopted, to those who donate their time and money to animals that need help and homes. To those people who open their homes and foster these animals back to health. And lastly to those who adopt.

THANK YOU.

P.S If you are interested in helping, donating or adopting please visit www.albertaanimalrescuecrew.com

Raven in January of 2012 - Our first meeting.

Raven today.

Raven striking a pose.

Raven with her mom.

Lexie....a rescue with heart.

This fall I had the pleasure of meeting and working with the super-friendly Lexie. Lexie is a rescue that now has all the love a pup could wish for and really how can you not love that face.

Lexie.

Oh the fall colours are fun!

Sometimes a pup just needs to have fun.

Vegas & Chili-Bean....greyhounds striking a pose.

Meet Vegas & Chili-bean. Whether it was running in a field or standing still for their close ups, these two dogs were all heart. It was such a pleasure to get to meet and photograph these amazing pups!

Vegas.

Chili-bean in a still moment.

Vegas taking a stroll.

Chili-bean

Vegas striking a pose.

greyhounds....self explanatory.

 

Meet Elly... yes she is a black dog and yes you can take their pictures too.

Meet Elly, diva fantastico and my sidekick at Blinking Cow Photography. Elly is a one year old Jack Russel/Toy Poodle cross and lives every moment to the fullest. She is my inspiration everyday, even the cloudy ones.

Elly is also the example I use to the one comment I hear the most...."you can't take pictures of a black dog..." Well I would like to introduce you to Exhibit A.

Elly, my beloved pup and sidekick.

Just because your animal is a dark colour does not mean that they cannot have striking, beautiful photos taken of them. It is possible. Here are some tips; use the light to your advantage, try lowering your shutter speed and if all else fails hire a pro.

On that note, there are more black dogs and cats available for adoption then any other color and they usually take the longest to get adopted. Whether it be the myths and legends of old or that people just look them over, they are just as beautiful and have something truly special to give.

Here are a few of the cutie pie adoptables I have met this year that still need homes. When making your decision please consider what will be the perfect pet for your family and not base your decision on colour, you may be missing out on something super special.

Karma - Available through AARCS at www.albertaanimalrescuecrew.com

Nova - Available through AARCS at www.albertaanimalrescuecrew.com

Stardust - Available through AARCS at www.albertaanimalrescuecrew.com

Where it all began...and why you shouldn't wait.

My first dog was named Samson, a husky cross and loyal to a fault. Samson was great, he ate pancakes and ice cream, followed us everywhere, sat on our coloring books and loved to swim in the creek (god did he smell after that!). He was our best friend and a member of the family.

Samson was let go at the ripe old age of 14 due to hip dysplasia. This is the only photograph we have of him and it was taken the same year he died. 14 years of memories, that are only in my head. It's almost like a dream that he ever existed at all.

As a professional pet and equine photographer I have this same scenario happen all the time. And I thought I would give my advice.

Don't wait.

Take the time to capture images of your furry family members whether you hire a pro or take thousands of images at home. They changed your life by just being in it and you should be able to share those memories and remember them even when they are gone.

In honor of Kudo (who is in heart failure), Daisy & Sophie, who didn't make it to her session due to cancer.

Kudo

Daisy