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5 . 29 . 2011

Finbar + Angus on The Knob

This past week, I met a wonderful pair of yellow labs out on The Knob in Falmouth, Finbar and Angus!

When we began our walk, Meghan and Sheri asked “So, how do you want us to do this?” I only mention it here, because it’s a question everyone is thinking and asking. The truth is, I’m just here to walk and play with you. I never aim to pose your dogs, or place them on some cheesy prop. My goal is to capture the same personality that you’re in love with every day, and the best way to do that is to just get out there and have fun in their favorite places!

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The Knob is beautiful, but the most special thing about it is that it’s open to dogs all year round! Most of Cape Cod’s beaches regulate that dogs keep out from May 15th to September 15th each year.

I can’t even imagine Finbar’s depression if he wasn’t able to swim laps in the ocean… (and I do mean laps!)

Angus was more the exploration type.

A nice family photo for holiday cards perhaps? You guys look like you’ve done this before…

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Brotherly love. It’s almost time for us to start thinking about adding another pup to our family as well. I love the rough-housing, and the way they share their great finds (sticks, dead fish smells, all the good stuff) along the path of life.

dogs playing on the cape cod beach

Finbar, Angus, Meghan and Sheri – thanks for a wonderful Sunday evening walk on the beach! I hope you enjoy the photos of your boys!

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May 29, 2011 - 6:55 pm

Beth Hennessy - Love!!! Great photo shoot Stacey! :)

May 29, 2011 - 6:56 pm

Jennifer P. - The last two are just too sweet, wonderful work.

June 2, 2011 - 12:50 pm

Carly @GreenDogLove - Beautiful pictures! They looks so happy to be outside, you really captured it. :)

June 28, 2011 - 9:36 pm

patty payne - I was so impressed with you at the Falmouth 5K @ Beebe Woods last Sunday.
I would love to have you take photos of Quincy and I.
She is my sweet golden retriever and the love of my life.

Let’s try to schedule a time to walk the knob. It’s our favorite spot.

Thanks,
Patty

5 . 25 . 2011

ARL Boston’s Paws for Celebration

I’m incredibly happy to be a co-chair on the committee planning this year’s Paws for Celebration event for the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s Cape Cod branch! The event took a break for the last few years, but we’re bringing it back and having SUCH a blast doing so!

Local friends, please join us on Sunday, June 12th, from 12 to 4pm at Drummer Boy Park in Brewster, MA!

We have some amazing activities planned – a group walk along the beach, demonstrations, games, contests, crafts for kids – AND we have emcee talent from Dan & Stephanie from the WCOD morning show and Chris Lambton from ABC’s The Bachelorette!! The long list of raffle prizes is also damn incredible – thanks to all the local businesses who are participating (including a full session from Cold Nose Photo!)! It will be so great to see this all come together on a beautiful June day – I hope to see you too!

We’re kicking off the festivities tomorrow night with a Yappy Hour event from 6 to 8pm at Laurino’s restaurant in Brewster. Please join us with your dog, and check out the specialty dog-themed drink menu on the outdoor patio!

Click the logo above to register for the walk event, and enter “Cold Nose Photo” as your team (virtual or in person) to support our walk!

Sponsors include Agway of Cape Cod, the Cape Cod Dog, Nauset Pet Services, WCOD, The Cape Codder, Brewster Bookstore and more listed on the site!

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May 26, 2011 - 9:49 am

jess - *Ahem* Where is the Mutt Martini?!?! Or the Hound Dog Sweet Tea?!? :)

5 . 4 . 2011

Lucy on Brewster Flats

On Sunday evening, I met up with Amanda and Lucy for a walk on the Brewster Flats. We didn’t really plan for it to be the perfect low-tide time of day – pretty silly of us not to – but we lucked out!

Lucy isn’t exactly known for her love of the camera, so my own Brewer came out to join us (ie. distract her). They bounded across the flats having a grand ol’ time! Can you imagine how great sand must feel under a dog’s feet?

Tis the season for oysters!

Lucy has been battling cancer for the last year, and I must say she’s doing a damn good job at it. Thanks so much for the great walk and chat, ladies – Brew and I wish you the very best on your adventure to Oregon!

 

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May 9, 2011 - 4:57 pm

Carly @GreenDogLove - I’ve just recently found your blog/website – and I’m so glad I did! I absolutely love your photographs! Especially these beach photos. :)

May 13, 2011 - 8:47 pm

Mia Baker - Lovely pictures. The low tide is awesome. Great captures of Lucy. :)

May 14, 2011 - 12:33 pm

amanda - its totally possible the only real pictures i’ll have of lucy will be yours. thanks for much for taking the time to photograph her at one of our favorite spots- the colors are just amazing. it was great catching up.

May 23, 2011 - 8:35 am

Carol - What a beautiful girl Lucy is, absolutely loving life. So sad to read she has cancer, but she looks like she’s not ready yet, too many oysters and beaches and fun things yet to explore. Beautiful photographs.

June 7, 2011 - 9:34 pm

amanda - I lost Lucy just 2 weeks after these photos were taken. This was to be her last walk at Brewster flats, and the last photos taken of her. Lucy died peacefully at home in my arms, staring at me May 31st. You were the only photographer who ever managed to get pictures of my best friend, and I am so grateful to you for your continued efforts to do so. Thank you, thank you and thank you again.

August 23, 2011 - 10:05 am

Leigha - Great shots! I love beach photos, and of course the dogs always seem so happy to be strolling on the beach

4 . 30 . 2011

Brewer on Film

Welcome to the weekend!

Things have been slow here around the Cold Nose Photo blog lately, but I have excuses!  One is the fact that the website was hacked, and still not entirely put back together again. The other excuse is that I’ve been shooting film for the last couple of months and FINALLY packaged up a handful of rolls to send to the lab. Not quite as instant as digital, but I’ve been looooving the change of pace!

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More sessions are on the way! The grasses are turning green, flowers blooming, and frankly, my wonderful clients are more willing to play in the warmer weather. Can’t wait to meet a whole new season full of lovable mutts!

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3 . 22 . 2011

Boardwalk in the Rain

Amy contacted me back in August, for a gift certificate to surprise her boyfriend on his birthday!  We met up last week to walk Town Neck Beach in Sandwich, MA with Hayley, Tonka ad Lily!

It was a drizzly day, which made for beautiful lighting out on the boardwalk. Each of the dogs had an entirely different personality when it came to playing with the camera. Here’s Lily striking a nice pose and smile. She’s smiling, I swear.

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Here is sweet old Hayley… the closest she really wanted to turn here eyes toward me. I can’t blame her, since the scenery was so beautiful and she’s probably had about ten years worth of camera’s pointed at her. She’s the wise one.

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This more closely resembles what I saw of Hayley…

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Finally, meet Tonka! Tonka was quite a busy boy, and I have a lot of blurry photos to laugh about. Love this face!

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Many clients are initially worried about their dog’s behavior or personality, and I’ve heard that others may never even contact me because of the doubt we’ll get photos. But I can assure you that we’re going to spend a couple of hours together, just letting your dog be him or her self! We’re not trying for a perfectly posed shot – we’re there to capture the true essence of your beloved friend. I had so much fun with these three, and each of their unique ways of interacting :-)

Thanks for coming out on a rainy day, guys, and I hope you enjoy your new home in Texas!

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March 22, 2011 - 10:39 am

april - Fantastic images! It looks like you really captured the personality of the pups. And the last shot is divine… b/w the lines and the reflection on the wet boardwalk… LOVE!

August 23, 2011 - 10:06 am

Leigha - I love these! the colors are great!

October 12, 2011 - 4:23 pm

Amy - The pictures arrived and look FANTASTIC in our house! I love how each one captures their personality and the mood of the day. Thanks so much!