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Jul 26 2009

The Studio: Before

Here are some ‘before’ photos of what will one day be our photography studio-cottage. We had originally planned on turning our big barn into a studio and spent a lot of time trying to figure out the details. Among other things, the barn roof leaks, the loft is full of really old hay that I can’t seem to get rid of easily and the place still kind of creeps me out a little. So today I started thinking about the cottage and though I’d take a good look around. Although it’s not as big as the barn, it’s big enough. The renovations would be much less work and I have a bunch of design ideas. I really think I’m going to love it actually. Enjoy!

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Posted in Commercial, Country Life, Design, Dogs, Studio

Jul 21 2009

Gigi-Boo

Introducing Gigi-Boo the newest member of our pack. After having photographed my friend Leah’s 2 Bouviers, and Brian’s 2 Bouvs, I really started liking this breed. They are incredibly funny dogs. So here is our new 18 month old Bouv who came to us as Gigi and after much consideration will be Gigi-Boo. When you adopt an adult dog it’s a little like having a stranger in the house at first. So we are still adjusting and trying to find balance for the new dog, the old dogs, the horse, and most important, the children. Having dogs is a great way to teach my girls to be leaders and that’s the plan with Gigi-Boo. She’s a very big pup who likes to herd and nip when she plays. I have to make sure she is very well exercised and disciplined. So I have been running with her on the rail trail in the morning and walking the pack. She is a wonderful and very good-natured dog and I must say that her former owners did a wonderful job!

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Posted in Commercial, Dogs

May 10 2009

Love them Bouvs

Last weekend I did a big dog photography session in Knowlton, Quebec to build my commercial stock-photo bank. My great friend Leah played agent and lined up so many castings that when I received the initial list I went into shock and giddy-hysterics. We had to edit it down quite a bit, and I still photographed 14 dogs that day! I have a few shots of Leah assisting me, lying on the ground bribing dogs with peanut butter. Ah it’s a glamourous life, eh? But I couldn’t have done it without her. If I weren’t moving to PEI I would seriously get her to work with me. SERIOUSLY! It was Leah who first introduced me to the very fabulous Bouviers. In the photo below are Charlotte, Boaz & Blixem. I have to say that I really love these dogs. They are very special to me. Maybe I’ll get me one some day! Thank you Leah!

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Posted in Commercial, Dogs

May 10 2009

Beautiful Brilea

Imagine a big, sleek, beautiful 17-month-old Great Dane running full extension through a pasture. It’s an incredible sight to see. Fabulously smooth, fluid movement. It was so beautiful to see until of course she turned and ran toward me! LOL. Sometimes I have to wait it out with a younger dog. I mean take a dog to a big open space and take the leash off, they’re not too interested in doing a sit-stay. So I wait and often the owners are amazed at how the dogs do end up cooperating after a little bit of patience on our part. Brilea was a timid rescue dog with a taste for things like remotes, phones and computers until her new owner adopted a boxer pup. Somehow that changed Brilea and now she’s golden. Good girl!

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