On Saturday I’m heading off on a three week vacation to Mexico, Guatemala and Belize. I can’t wait and I certainly plan to photograph plenty of dogs while I’m away. Hopefully the internet access will allow me to upload some while I’m away, but I suspect my posting might be a little sporadic.
I have some doggy photos scheduled to automatically post while I’m gone so while it might not be a dog a day it will certainly be a dog every few days.
When I first had the idea that I wanted to photograph dogs on more than a casual basis I asked around for people who would volunteer their time so that I could learn how to take beautiful photographs of dogs. Natalie was the first to put up her hand. When I arrived at her house, I was greeted by this gorgeous Italian Miniature Greyhound called Cybil. Having next to no body fat, she was so cold that she needed to wear a sweater. Natalie was wearing a matching sweater which said “I love Cybil” across the front. From that moment I knew this was going to be a fun shoot. Looking back on these photos, it’s hard to imagine this was my first ever planned pet photography session. And you know what, it’s still one of my favourites.
The other day I happened to be trawling the internet in search of other pet photographers. I get so inspired when I see the great work other photographers are producing. One such photographer who I’ve recently discovered is Grace Chon from LA, California. Check out these awesome photos of an Italian Greyhound she’s recently photographed. Aren’t they just beautiful?
If you know of other great pet photographers, please leave me a comment. I’d love to have more blogs to visit.
While I was in Gettysburg National Military Park the other week, there must have been a big meet-up or convention in town for Greyhound lovers. There were Greyhounds everywhere. I was travelling with my Husband and friend so I couldn’t really go stalking all these greyhounds for photos, so this is my one and only dog photo for the day. Sad I know.
Submitted to Thursday Challenge for ‘Shapes’.
