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I’ve been trying to catch up in between sessions and this sneak is a long time coming. I promise to keep posting sneaks and also hopefully get to post some longer blog posts soon. But for now:
I fell in love with the car they rented and so here’s another one of the couple, at the church, right after they exchanged vows.
Congrats to Charlie and Laura Beth. I am so excited and happy to have been a part of your big day!
The W Family is amazing. They are all kind, polite and super smart; plus they have three dogs that I said I would kidnap in a heartbeat for being such sweethearts.
Meet Jody and Chris plus the pups – Chloe, Barkley and Doc (left to right):
And here’s Blaine (8) and Tyler (12).
This family are huge dog lover (which makes me love this family even more). All of the W family dogs have been adopted from different rescue groups. They are also the best dogs to photograph. I think they stood or sat still for most of the pictures without any complaints.
And check out the men of this family. One word: Handsome.
Last but not least is the whole family all together with the dogs. We shot most of these pictures near a golf course and when Chris said Jody’s dad is a huge golfer, we jumped at the chance to get a shot on the green.
Thanks W Family for letting me spend some time with you and shooting your upcoming Christmas card. Have a super holiday season!
p.s. Tish Mackay Photography will be at Birkdale Village at Bella Ropa this Saturday from 11am-2pm taking pictures with Santa to benefit Project HALO.
Hope to see you there!
Dana contacted me with a request. She asked how I would feel about sneaking around with her to kidnap her boyfriend’s dog named Shotgun and get some pictures of him as a birthday/Christmas gift. I loved her thoughtfulness so much, that I had to say yes. I joined Dana at an empty house (her boyfriend was out for the rest of the day) and Shotgun, an eleven year-old sweetheart. I fell in love with Shotgun the minute I walked in the door and he greeted me with a lean. The rest of the shoot was filled with treats, a couple of dog kisses and some great sunshine.
I love his face so much. He is such a happy dog and it shows.
Dana shared lots of great stories about Shotgun getting into trouble. My favorite one was when he escaped from the backyard and headed up the street to the shopping center. They said he traveled up the escalator to the surrounding restaurants. People where petting on him and feeding him scraps when he was picked up by Dana’s boyfriend. So this next picture had to be included of him at the fence plotting his next great escape.
I learned a lot about Shotgun during our shoot. He loves to get his back scratched and will stand very still in the same place forever if you do so.
And after running around and making sure the yard was rid of squirrels, we headed inside to Shotgun’s favorite spot; the couch.
I don’t know why, but his surprised face in the next picture just makes me smile.
I have to say that I loved everything about this dog and his awesome personality right down to his paws. 
If you know the dog attached to these legs, you have to promise and keep this sneak peek a secret from his owner. The pictures from this session are a gift for an unsuspecting and lucky owner from his thoughtful girlfriend.
Sorry for all the delays, but the last couple of Fridays have been a little nutty. There were visitors from out of town, a Halloween party, some family shoots, one road trip and a really good concert. I don’t know about you, but once fall kicks in, it seems like go time. I’d just hate to blink, because 2010 will be here before we know it.
But before we hit the fast forward button on life, let’s slow down and take a sip. A sip of what you ask? Just some yummy NC Wine. That’s right. I said North Carolina. Travel up north and you’ll see some signs off the highway with cute winery names such as Ray Len or our favorite, McRitchie. No matter where you go, the tastings are worth the trip. Only an hour away from our home there are gravel roads, old farmhouses and sometimes even chickens pecking at grapes that have fallen off the vines.
And don’t even get me started on the beautiful fall colors this time of the year! We are so lucky to live in a place that gets to see all four season, and fall happens to be my favorite season of all.
There is still plenty of time to take a trip for a sip. I recommend mapping out a few wineries, packing a lunch and make your way to the nearest tasting table. This Friday favorite goes great with white or even red. You pick.
We are heading to Washington, DC this weekend and if you happen to be traveling also, travel safe!Happy weekend everyone.
On a rainy Saturday, I headed uptown to meet with Charlie and Laura Beth. LB found my blog through a friend and she asked if I would like to photograph her wedding in November. I jumped at the chance and invited my friend Kelli Boling of Red K Photography to join me as a second shooter. I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am to share in LB and Charlie’s big day right around the corner. This couple is so cute together.
LB and Charlie really compliment each other. You can just see how much in love these two are — it just shows.
Good luck with all your wedding planning and see you very soon.
Another week can be checked off the “to do” list and the weekend project list can be pulled out in less than eight hours. I don’t know about you, but I find that on the weekends I don’t make plans, fill up with projects and before I know it, it’s Sunday evening. This weekend is sure to be full of cleaning, organizing, and a couple of shoots should the weather hold out. So this Friday I thought I would ask, what’s your favorite thing to do on the weekends? Travel, hiking, hanging out with friends, visiting the dog park, going to Ikea, getting lost in Ikea…all come to mind when I think about my favorite weekend plans. Leave a comment and share yours – I’d love to hear what every once else gets into on the weekends. Have a great one, regardless what you end up doing.
2009 Animal Expo
Founders Hall, Bank of America Corporate Center
“The purpose of the Expo is to give exposure to eight local Animal Welfare organizations, to raise funds for those organizations, to find animals furever homes, and bring awareness to the public of the tremendous pet overpopulation issue and the importance of spaying, neutering, and adopting.” – Allison Smith
I got to the Pet Expo at 10:30am and by 12:30pm, all 300 goodie bags were gone. A huge crowd turned out to support such a great cause, and who’s kidding – - to see all the cute animals.
I had the chance to not only take pictures of the event, but also participate with a table display. I made a little brag book that held about ten pics from recent pet shoots and also handed out cards with attached dog treats.
Overall, the event was a success. Many applications where filled out for the available dogs for adoption and all the money raised was split between the organizations that attended. I had a great time meeting lots of awesome volunteers and also some really nice photographers as well. Can’t wait to see this event grow even more next year.