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5 years of images | Horse & Dog photography

I was fortunate enough to be able to take a vacation over the past couple of weeks to catch up on many things - like revisiting some aspects of my photography business, spending time with Poppy and generally just recouperating from a busy 2010. 

Another thing I found time for was going back through my archives and pulling together just over 90 of my favourite images from the past 5 years.  It was tough narrowing down the images, so the way I did it was to include images that stick out in my mind, as well as those that have been favourites from my fans.    Overally, I found the process really energizing, and it got my creative mind working a bit.  Hopefully the next 5 years will bring even more images like these.

Be sure to click on the "Open publication" link below to see the album in full screen.  Enjoy, and let me know what you think. 

Were there any images that stand out in your mind that I didn't include?

What's your favourite image from the album?

Open publication - Free publishing - More photography

Paws for Charity | Greeting cards

I recently posted about the group charity project I was involved in called Paws for Charity.  I was fortunate enough to have one of my images selected as part of the project.  Not only is this gratifying as an artist, but it's also a great way to support a good cause. I am happy to report that sales have been brisk and the project continues to generate funds for the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade.

There are a few ways you can enjoy the images from an amazing group of artists:

• Order the book, or simply preview it here
• Visit the blog to learn about the other artists participating
• Get a set of greeting cards from the Etsy store

Or, for something a little different, you can also order from a selection of merchandise at Cafe Press.

And in case you missed my earlier post, here's the image I contributed.  It still is one of my most commented on dog photos.  Seems it makes people smile.  Below it, I've also included a few other shots from that session.  The puppies are Goldendoodles.

Paws for Charity - now available to order

The Paws for Charity art book project I participated in is now available to order and the online previews look fantastic!  The book features art - including paintings, drawings and photography - from 65 artists.  Not only is the book a good way to learn about artists who specialize in pets, but it is also a great gift for Mother's Day - which isn't that far away.  And perhaps even better is that all proceeds from the sale of the books are donated to The Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade.

Here's a sneak peek of the cover.  This fantastic image is by Stephanie Balcom, Balcom Photography.

The book is being printed by the great folks at Blurb books.  You can find the link to preview the book, or order your own copy here.  It's 75 pages long and you can order it as a soft cover or hard cover book.

I've also included an image of the poster promoting the book below.  As you can see, there are some fabulous artists featured in the book.  In fact, I have been blog-stalking some of them for quite a while now.  I am still in awe that one of my images is in the same book with the likes of Sue Bird and Bev Hollis.

A special thanks also goes out to Sara Harley who led the project.

I've ordered my copies of the books and hope you will too!  Can't wait to get them in the mail!

Paws for a cause | charity book project & a contest!

Well, I just got home from 5 days in Vegas where I attended a photo conference and filled my brain with inspiration. But more on that once the jet lag wears off...

However, I couldn't wait to share the news that one of my photographs was selected for inclusion in a book project to support the fight against breast cancer.  The project, called the 2010 Paws for Charity Art Book Project, is an art book full of artwork related to animals and their relationships with people.  The book includes photographs, paintings and other artwork. 

All proceeds from the sale of the book to the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade which supports breast cancer programs in over 50 countries.

The book will be available to order online starting in about April.  As soon as it's available I will post details on how to get your own copy. 

So, I bet you are wondering which of my photos will be in the book?  Let's have a little fun with this, shall we?  

Paws for a Cause contest:

To win your very own copy of the book, here's what you need to do:

1. Go to my website.
2. Have a look at all of the photos on the site.  The image that was chosen is there...
3. Post a comment either on my blog (or via facebook if you are viewing this post there) telling me which image you think is the one that will be in the book.

The rules:

• You only get one guess (per person; not per email please!).
• You have to make your guess by commenting right here on the blog or facebook to qualify. Include a simple description of the image to identify your pick.
• You only have until midnight March 21, 2010 to do this.
• If more than one person gets it right, I will do a random draw for the winner.

Need help figuring out how to comment?

• Right below this post you will find some links.  The last one on the right is titled "comment" (see image below).  Simply click the link and then enter your information.  Don't worry, it doesn't post your email address on the site.  If you provide a website link though, it will include a link back to your site.

Good luck and can't wait to see which image you think it is!

NEW! Photobooks

I recently created a photobook to chronicle our pets over the past year as a Christmas gift for my grandparents and family.  It was also timely as Murphy, the golden retriever on the cover, passed away earlier this fall.  We were all very thankful that Murphy's life had been so well documented, and as a result, there were lots of photographs to remember him by.

The book went over so well with everyone, that I have now added photobooks as one of the options available to photo session clients.  Each album is custom designed and printed as a hard cover book with an image wrap cover.  The pages are printed on premium paper to give them a substantial feel.

The photobooks are available in 2 sizes - 7x7 inches or 12x12 inches.  Since they are so perfect for gift-giving, additional copies of the book are available at a significant discount to make it easier to share.

If you have already had a photo session, you can still order a photobook from your session(s).  Or, for an even more comprehensive album, consider booking another session this year and combine those images with ones from previous sessions. 

Here are a few images of the furkids album.

 

 

 

And here's the complete photobook...

Let me know what you think!

Seuss - after the bath

As promised, here's a series of images of Seuss right after his first bath of spring.  Clearly, cleanliness is not important to him.  At least he had fun.

I am also in the process of doing another photobook.  This time, Seuss will be the subject since he's been so neglected photographically.  So here's just the first of (hopefully) a bunch of spreads from the book.  It's already well underway but I don't want to give away too much just yet so you'll just have to hang tight.

And, did anyone guess the answer to Saturday's trivia question?  Well, the answer is New Order's Blue Monday video. 

Happy Monday!

New year reading

Part of my plan for the new year is to read more - both for learning, for inspiration and for pleasure.  Here are a few books I got for Christmas that are proving to fit the bill.

Equus by Tm Flach - deliciously rich photographs of horses.  Every Christmas it seems there is at least one fine art book with horse photography but I think this is my new favourite.  It is substantial in content and in size.

 

Annie Leibovitz at Work - insights into one the mind of one of the greats.  You are guaranteed to recognize her work from Vanity Fair.  It's also a very enjoyable read giving you the background behind some of her most famous work.

And a book I bought solely because I liked the cover but am now enjoying the read - The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson