The Black Dog’s PhotoBlog

Wow, has the world been going around fast these days.
So here’s just a sneak peek of a recent meeting with my dear and long-time friend with her daughter. I’ll have to share more of these pictures with you at a later time.

Playing with his gal pal.

There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man. ~Winston Churchill

You should have seen this guy in person. As I listened to his story I was amazed at how far he’s come. His owner (my trainer) told me tales of before he came to her and how he would chase people off the previous owner’s property and was very territorial. Through a lot of hard work on her part he’s a totally different horse now and boy is he beautiful.

Posing. Showing me his good side.

Showing off, doing some tricks.

For those of you who don’t already know him, this is Dalton. In my world he IS the black dog. (He is also the dog on the main page of my website and in the right corner on the about us page.)

I remember the day we brought this tiny little black furball home. I remember his little black toes and puppy smell. I remember his sweet yet adventurous eyes. He was so happy, playful and alive. It’s hard to believe it’s been more than eight years ago now.

He’s still happy, playful and alive despite being diagnosed with lupus around a year ago. His eyes have filled with wisdom and an almost human like quality. He is my friend and loyal companion.

It’s September and for many that means the return to school. Many will hear new and interesting things.

I love learning and in photography I feel like I’m constantly learning. I’m constantly discovering new techniques and new people with new ideas. I always try to get people to give me their thoughts on where and how they’d like their portraits. It not only helps me become aware of new ideas but it helps to create that one of a kind, originality in each person’s portrait package. That little something that no one else will have and that little something that says “you”. Remember, your portraits are about “YOU” not the photographer taking your pictures.

Also, just a note, there’s still plenty of time for your Class of 2009 senior portraits. Not everyone has their senior portraits done in the summer before they start back to school. Many people like to wait for the colorful fall leaves or even the winter snow.