Cold Nose Photo

September 1, 2010 - 4:44 pm

Jay - Stacy, these are really nice shots. I love the easy summer colors and the flag. Great job!

The boathouse picture is fantastic. Amazing how dogs adapt…

Jay

September 1, 2010 - 5:02 pm

Jen - These photos are just so wonderful! I think in part I love the summery nautical feel, but the dogs all look so happy and the expressions are great. Fine work!

A Welcome Houseguest

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Posted in Life

We have a handsome guest here with us for the next month! Let me introduce you to Ben!

Ben is a rescued lab who has spent most of his 9 years in the beautiful home of our friends in Connecticut. They are currently off to California to spend time with their son and his growing family, and we were all too eager to welcome him to Cape Cod while they’re gone!

These photos are from one recent visit to the pond – the boys were soaked, exhausted and very very happy after chasing sticks into the water! Brewer just doesn’t have an “off” button when a stick is involved.

I hope you’re all enjoying this never-ending sunshine!

by Stacey

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Rescue: Murphy

Thursday, July 22, 2010 Posted in Rescues

I gotta admit, I’m a little sad about this post. On my recent visit to the shelter, I walked around talking to the staff about which dogs to photograph and came across “Murphy”. I knew that face immediately… I had photographed him as “Romeo” almost exactly one year ago. He was then about one year old and the most fun-loving dog I may have ever met. The playful pit bull shelter-dog photos soon graced my portfolio, my business cards, my Twitter and Facebook pages, and even a large canvas print for display. It was my mission to show the world how loving this little guy could be, when so many people are wary of shelter dogs and pit bulls.

A year later, Romeo’s owner has lost his home. I have to believe this as true, because Gary and I spent at least a half hour in the grass with him, and he has been well trained with commands and tricks. And he still ADORES his tennis balls, that’s for sure!

There is definitely an air of maturity around Murphy now. I imagine he made an incredible companion, and will again soon. It breaks my heart to see situations like this, and I hope Murphy never feels it was his fault.

Murphy is available and eager for ball tosses at the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s Brewster branch. Stop by and say hello!

by Stacey

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July 22, 2010 - 8:44 am

april - That is so sad that he’s back at the shelter. He looks like such a sweet, happy pup. I hope he finds himself a good home soon!!

July 22, 2010 - 3:15 pm

Amanda Carlson - Oh no! That is so sad. I hope he finds a new forever home soon!

July 22, 2010 - 4:20 pm

leslie - so sad, he is so cute. I wish we could adopt-especially a pit bull friend for Bee :)

Rescue: Larry

Monday, July 19, 2010 Posted in Rescues

Meet Larry! He’s a 7-month old pup, described as a “southern hunting dog” in his paperwork.

He’s a young one, and probably hasn’t had any quality time learning the rules of the house and walking on leashes. He is timid at first, but does love to play with toys. We allowed him to adjust to the fun of being outdoors, and he definitely shows a sweet yearning to just be a dog… live a normal, loving life as someone’s companion.

If you get a chance, come visit Larry and his friends at the Animal Rescue League of Boston at the Brewster branch on Cape Cod!

by Stacey

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July 23, 2010 - 11:27 am

Stephanie - I love two things about this shoot. One, that his name is Larry and Two, the last shot is pretty stellar! Really cool processing.

July 29, 2010 - 1:14 pm

Claire - love your post processing in these!

1st Annual K95K

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 Posted in Events

Sunday was my first time attending as a vendor at the Hounds at Highfield event in Falmouth, MA – and what an incredible turnout it was!! It was so fun to meet so many of my dog-loving neighbors and be able to give each of their pups a scratch.

As a runner myself, it was even more exciting to be a part of the first-annual 5k for dogs that took place in the morning before the festivities! I snapped away with the camera throughout the run, and also donated full sessions to the top male and female winners. All proceeds from the K95K went to the Friends of Falmouth Dogs in their 20th year anniversary of helping our local pets.

Brewer was excited to be there, but he and his dad didn’t run because of their helper duties at my booth that morning :-)

Laying down at the starting line? I guess it’s a good training method, because Hina was among the top finishers of the run!

It was a beautiful morning for a run and the day of activities. Very humid, but with an ocean breeze and that Cape Cod haze over head.

Our friends at CapeK9Cardio did an excellent job of managing the run, and there was plenty of water and nourishment post-race for both humans and dogs. You know these guys had a good long nap back home that day!

Road races are including dogs more and more these days, and I’m so happy to now have one near our home! Do a quick search yourself, and I hope you find a run in your town too! If you’ve already found one, please tell us about it in the comments section below!

by Stacey

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