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Welcome to the blog for PawPrints Photography. We specialize in artistic photography of pets and their people. Please keep coming back to the blog for updates - I'll be posting about interesting people and companies I come across, as well as some of my favorite images from portrait sessions. You can visit our website at: PawPrints Photography Website

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Rocky - Gone but Never Forgotten

Rocky was a huge German Shepherd Dog with the sweetest and goofiest personality.  He was adopted from a family who couldn’t give him the care he needed and became his owner’s best friend in no time.  I had the pleasure of photographing him several times over the years.  Unfortunately, Rocky recently lost his battle with cancer.  He was an amazing dog and he touched a lot of hearts.  Here are just a few glimpses into Rocky’s life - these will be part of a coffee table book for his owner.Rocky CloseupRocky RunningRocky walking with his ownerRocky and his owner under a treeRocky at the Cherry Blossoms

This isn’t the first time images of Rocky have been on our blog - here are some images from a sunrise session we had in Washington, DC:

http://pawprintsgallery.com/blog/2008/04/28/sunrise-at-the-washington-monument/

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boston terrier in swimming pool

When Camera and Puppy Meet

Sometimes you find yourself in the wonderful position of meeting an adorable puppy AND having your camera with you.  That happened to me twice in two days.  I’ll let you know if it happens again tomorrow.

Chocolate Lab PuppyWhite Puppy with Black Ears

The white puppy with black ears is currently waiting to be adopted at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington - www.awla.org.

 

Shera, an adorable cat

I’d like to introduce Shera, one of my very favorite cats.  She was adopted from The Feline Foundation and found a wonderful home where she reigns supreme.cat sitting in the windowshera full body

shera on a rug

shera under the rug

shera on black

 

Chatchky - have you ever seen a dog this cute?

Chatchky is a mixed breed dog that was picked up as a stray by animal control, but the animal control officer brought him home instead of to the shelter (because he was too cute!).  He lived outside at their house for a while, and then he was put into a new home.  The new home wasn’t his forever home.  Enter Homeward Trails who helped to re-home him and, well, to say he hit pay dirt is an understatement!  Chatchky

He’s not just a pretty face, he’s also quite the athlete . . .Chatckky running and jumping

This image will be displayed as a wall portrait . . .Chatchy laying down

From a photography perspective, he was an outstanding model.  He gave great expressions and was willing to try anything.

Chatcky looking up

The three images below will be displayed in a frame together.Chatchky trio

He has the run of a gorgeous home and a backyard with a spectacular vista.  We knew that we’d have to try to take at least one image with a sunset in it - which was made very challenging by this crazy weather we’ve been having.  But, after rescheduling a few times and waiting patiently for the sun to go down, we got our sunset!Chatchky at sunset

In case you were wondering, Chatchky is 6.5 years old.  He loves cheese, the wind on his face, following the stock market with his Dad, car rides, long walks, running & jumping, toys he can tear up and the smell of most flowers his Mom brings home. He doesn’t like the black cat that often hangs out in his yard, frogs, thunder, lemons, and medicine. 

This is our last image of the session.

Chatchky running away

A few images from our portrait event . . .

Here are a few images from our portrait event this past weekend.  We met some wonderful people and dogs, and got to work with some old friends again which is always great!

Meet Bella, the Bedlington Terrier and Murphy, the Dalmatian.Bedlington Terrier and Dalmatian

And we just saw the tip of the iceberg of what an athlete Bella is . . .Bedlington Terrier Jumping

Then there was Bruno and Charlie - two very sweet Dachshunds . . . 2 Dachshunds2 Dachshunds

And the incredibly gorgeous cocker spaniel named Reese.  We’ve had the privilege of photographing Reese before and every time she looks like a work of art.Cocker SpanielCocker Spaniel

 

FULL! Portrait Event Session at The Olde Towne Pet Resort

 This portrait event session is now closed.  Stay tuned for our holiday portrait events in October and early November 2009.sample images

 

 

Boris, the Border Collie mix

Boris, was adopted from A Forever Home when he was just 10 weeks old.  He is a Border Collie mix, possibly with some hound as he likes to howl.  His personality is all Border Collie and is super energized, incredibly smart, and amazingly cute.  Apparently he got kicked out of puppy school because he kept trying to herd the other puppies.  He was “upgraded” to Novice level to be with older/larger dogs and has excelled!  He may have agility in his future at The Animal’s House

The first thing we came across in our session was a mud puddle and I loved his reflection. boris looking in puddle

Then it was off to play . . .boris running

He’s still learning to be off leash so we kept it on.boris playing with ball

Here you can see his big ears . . .

boris - ears flopped back

And the unique white patch on his back . . .cool white spot on boris' back

But nothing beats his adorable face.

Boris with tongue


Tasha, the wonder dog

Tasha, a 2 year old Anatolian Shepherd mix, was rescued from A Forever Home.  It took her about two weeks to accept her new family and now she is very attached to them, especially the kids.  She was trained by Bark Busters and has her Good Citizenship Certification.  

Tasha was amazing to photograph.  When I met her, I knew I wanted to see her run.  So, we went out to a field and brought a ball . . .

throwing the ball for TashaTasha running

. . . and repeated as necessary.Tasha and owner walking with ball

This is Tasha’s dignified look - it lasts for about 1/125th of a second.Tasha looking very dignified

She is the queen of relaxation and totally comfortable in her skin.

Tasha relaxing in the grass

Your best friend is waiting for you at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington - Part 2

This is the second part of the previous post.  These wonderful dogs are waiting to be adopted at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.

Meet Annie and Angel - they are wonderful buddies and have bonded so much that they will only be placed together.  annie and angel

annie and angel

And this is Buddy - he’s got great energy and is very athletic and intelligent!BuddyBuddyBuddy