Sundog Pet Photography: dog

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

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I have a “soccer playing” Westie—and that means I have a talented, sprightly, playful, passionate, and ebullient dog. Brylea, now seven years old, is a joyful bundle of energy, and playing ball is one of our favorite pastimes together.

As a pet photographer, I’m intent on capturing those defining characteristics of each pet, and I have ample opportunity to focus on those exceptional qualities and moments with my own dogs. I’ve long held the idea to photograph Brylea playing goalie as I’ve always thought she could easily play that position. Catching, trapping, dribbling, and deflecting the ball was something she already knew how to do, training her to stay in goalie position required minimal effort.

The shoot was enjoyable and relatively easy considering we practiced regularly in the backyard before heading out to an actual soccer field. Things were going smoothly, and everyone present and helping out enjoyed watching Brylea in action. She had some great goalie saves and put on quite a show with her athletic moves. It was hard to think of her as a dog and not a kid having fun at soccer practice—until, of course, she popped the ball.

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Saturday, January 7, 2012

I'm excited to remodel the bathroom which includes replacing the existing tub with an antique claw tub from the early 1900s. Such a historical treasure really deserves to be the focal point of the room, and I'm looking forward to having that added charm transform the space.

Of course, a room doesn't have to undergo a major remodel in order to make it your own. Adding new accents to a room can lighten and freshen it up and applying a new wall color can further that personal style and taste. Changing out wall art, or making your own is another way that brings your style into the space. Any of these decorating changes can be great conversation pieces with your visitors and will likely spur other ideas.

So, still feeling inspired by the New Year as a time to work on my own creative projects, I grabbed my dog for a quick session focusing on bath photos. It was bath day anyway, and the natural light entering the large block window was incredibly bright yet soft and beautiful - ideal light for a series on bathing dogs.

Below are some of those photos. While these may not be my final choice by the time the remodel happens (photos of them in the antique tub surely would be charming), they make me smile and, in the meantime, will add that personal charm to the room.