Maryland Dogfest April 28

     Diamond: What big ears you have!    So adorable!

The MD Dogfest at the Charles County Fairgrounds was lots of fun.  We met so many dogs.  This is Diamond, a chihuahua.  

Our dog, Sarita was in the fashion show as a bride. She got a new ladybug collar and made new friends.

          Sarita, toy poodle

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My Friend DJ, the Chihuahua

I photographed DJ recently relaxing in the sun.  He is adorable, and is Sarita's closest canine pal.

Lexington Park Library Exhibit Sample

A sample from my Lexington Park Library Exhibit. (21677 FDR Blvd, Lexington Park, MD) Please go see my work.  It is open till August 14th.  Kids will enjoy it because there are lots of pets and animals.  At least one person at the reception said their favorite picture was DJ.  He is very sweet in his red bucket and available as a print and t-shirt from Zazzle.

River Concert Series Program

We got published!  

If you are a music fan and attend the River Concerts at St. Mary's College of Maryland on Fridays at 7pm through July 25th, check out the program.  I have 10 photos and Jim has a photo too.

We have pictures on pages 5 (2 bottom), 27 both, 36 both, 39 top, 40 both jims is of Julian, 41 top, and 42 top.

The photos aren't marked, but they gave me a free ad on page 25 with a photo of DJ.  He's a cute little guy.

We are hoping the weather will be okay for this Friday's July 4th concert with fireworks.  Hope to see you there.

The program 

My favorite photos

A Visit to the SMAWL Animal Fair

I attended the SMAWL (St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League) Animal Fair at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds on Saturday May 11th and had fun photographing lots of adorable dogs.  I keep practicing my pet photography whenever I get a chance.  Here is a sampling of some of my favorite photos.  Please feel free to name your dog or the dog breed if you see it.

 

 

 

 

 

I know the dog watching the bee is Daisy and the dog posing in front of a green bush is Snookie, a lovely Sheltie.  Both dogs were exceptionally well trained and good at tricks.

 

 

 

I apologize to the lady in the “woofing it down” contest with her dog (if she doesn’t like the photo).  I thought it was so much fun that they were helping each other eat.  I hope she has a good sense of humor!

Happy Easter!

I tried to make an Easter dog portrait with DJ for Easter cards. I have some bunny ears, but they were just too big for cute little DJ, my Chihuahua friend. I made due with an Easter basket, flowers and Easter eggs.

Photographing a Chihuahua

I had fun on Wednesday taking photos of a chihuahua named Lacey. She was adorable and sweet. I brought some Mexican hats and a blanket to play with and some cute Christmas costumes. We tried to get her attention by using a squeaky toy and clicker. It was fun doing a pet session. Does anyone know any good websites about pet photography? I’m interested in learning more.