Tag: pet photographer

Professional Photography for Rescue Dogs

Dallas photographer Teresa Berg uses her professional skills to change the lives of rescue dogs. So inspiring to see what one woman can do…

Here is the link to the video if you can't view it.

Teresa Berg also teaches her rescue dog photography lessons online. The next webinar is October 12, 6-8 pm CDT. Her last few webinars have sold out, so sign up early. Visit her Focus on Rescue blog for more information.

For information about her professional photography services visit Teresa Berg Photography.

Thank you, Jim Quinlivan and Tom Turley for sending me this link.

September 29, 2011
Advertise on Dog Art Today

Is this any way to promote your art?

Five reasons to advertise on Dog Art Today:

1.) If you Google "dog art," "contemporary dog art," "modern dog art," "dog art calendars," or "dog art Christmas cards," you'll see that Dog Art Today is the #1 unsponsored link or in the top three.

2.) Incoming links from larger influential websites, like Dog Art Today, to your website help boost your own search engine ranking.

3.) Exposure to 850 – 1000 people every day who are drawn to Dog Art Today's current and archived material. Over 1,100 posts continually draw readers to this specific, niche, fine art, dog art market.

4.) It's the holidays. I can tell from my keyword analysis that people have been out there shopping for dog art, especially Christmas cards with dogs, since July.

5.) It only costs $35 to give it a try for one month (but $90 for three months is a better value). Click here to find out how to advertise. Your ad can go live within 48 hours, usually sooner.

What current advertisers say:

"Dog Art Today is an amazing resource and advocate for my fine art dog portraiture business. It brings the right eyes to my branding, and puts me in constant sight of potential new clients. Contemporary dog art is a niche market, and Dog Art Today makes it accessible to all. " – Jesse Freidin, San Francisco fine art dog photographer

"Advertising on Dog Art Today has given me more exposure and recognition for the fine art pet portraits and pet photography classes that I teach online. It's a perfect venue for me. I have students from all over the world in my class, so the international reach of Dog Art Today is wonderful." — Jill Flynn, Visual Harmony Photography

"My ad with your blog site has been very successful. I have noticed a very large increase in the number of visits and I'm hoping this leads to an increasing number of links to the site and eventually some sales. At the very least people are looking at my art. Thanks bunches." — Susan Ritz, watercolor pet portrait artist

"We have advertised for two years now on Dog Art Today, ever since we knew it was an option. We track the activity on our website and can see how visitors arrived there, so we know that there are daily "hits" that were directed from our Dog Art Today advertisement. Our business is not one that can be understood in a small ad. Online advertising has proven to the best advertising venue for us; where someone that is curious or interested can just click on the ad and immediately connect to our site to learn more about Art From Ashes." — Deb Brown, co-owner of Art from Ashes

Visit the Dog Art Today Advertising Page for all the details.

Email me if you have any questions. — Moira McLaughlin, founder of Dog Art Today

Photograph of Mrs M.E. Tyler, photographer, in Ashland Oregon, ca. 1892 from Women of the West by Cathy Luchetti and Carol Olwell.

September 20, 2011
Slum Dogs of India by Eloise Leyden

I've been meaning to feature British photographer Eloise Leyden's book, Slum Dogs of India, for some time. When the Academy Award Nominations were announced this morning, I remembered "Slumdog Millionaire" won Best Picture last year, and thought today is the perfect day to celebrate the actual slum dogs of India through these amazing photographs.

I love the deep, rich color of these works. I love that Leyden chose to include people in her compositions, to highlight the reality to dogs and Indians competing and cooperating to achieve an existence in their poor, crowded, beautiful land. I also love that during the year Leyden spent photographing the dogs, she became involved with TOLFA (Tree of Life for Animals) an Indian-based charity that treats, neuters and vaccinates owned
(often working animals) as well as owner-less (stray dogs and cows
predominantly) at its hospital/shelter located near Pushkar in
Rajasthan. A portion of book sales also go to TOLFA.

The book features 150 images and is as much about India as its dogs. It is available here. Also, limited edition giclee prints of Leyden's photographs are available at her website. She is now back in Great Britain photographing pups in people's homes. If you are in the Dorset or Hampshire area and looking for a one-of-a-kind pet photographer, contact Eloise. The book, a print, or a session with her would make a great Valentine's Day gift.

February 2, 2010
Casting Call: Los Angeles Dogs + Their Owners
LA photographer Grace Chon, whose hilariously brilliant Les Chiens Erotique (Erotic Dogs) was recently featured on an episode of “How I Met Your Mother,” is looking for a few good dogs and their owners, and possibly some cats. She is casting a photo shoot for a national pet store campaign and needs to find some specific types for her clients. Here’s the breakdown:
- A couple mid to late 30’s, early 40’s with dog(s)
- A couple late 20’s, early 30’s with dog(s)
- A family with children 5 yro – 10 yro with dog(s)
- A couple mide to late 30’s, early 40’s with dog and cat
If you or anyone you know in Los Angeles is a good fit, visit Grace’s website, ShinePetPhotos, to submit yourself. Previous modeling experience is not required. There is some financial compensation too.

Break a leg.
January 26, 2010
Deaf Dogs Photo Book by Melissa McDaniel

*sponsored feature*

{This post is written by one of my favorite dog photographers, Melissa McDaniel.}

When I first got my dog Sadie, I didn’t know anything about deaf dogs. Sadie was relinquished to a local shelter after the owners found out she and all of her littermates were born deaf. It wasn’t long before I learned two things about deaf dogs. One, although they require some different training techniques, for the most part, deaf dogs are just like any other dogs – just as smart, trainable, fun-loving, loving. Two, many deaf dogs have a very rough start in life. Negligent owners believe their dogs don’t listen to them because they are stupid or stubborn, which tragically leads to deaf dogs being abused. Even worse, many deaf puppies aren’t given a chance at life – they are euthanized simply because they are deaf. For these reasons, I started photographing for the photo book projects. I wanted to create a photo book that showed the beauty of these dogs and told their stories, that raised awareness and perhaps changed some laws.

I’ve been traveling the country for a year now to photograph for the deaf dog photo book, and a subsequent book on rescued dogs. I am hoping the sales of the books will raise $300,000 for animal rescue and deaf dog advocacy groups – but the only way that will happen is if I am able to raise the money for printing. I’m publishing the books myself, and in an effort to raise money for the high printing costs, I am offering pre-orders and holding two contests.

If you believe in what I’m doing and would like to help in some way, enter your dog in the contest to be in this year’s photo book, pre-order the books (for you or for gifts) at a discount, or tell your rescue/shelter about the affiliate contest and get them involved. Or, simply send your friends to this blog post to help spread the word.

The only way this project will make a difference is for people to see these books. Thank you! Your support of the projects is greatly appreciated by me (and Sadie!)!

January 21, 2010
Lauren Grabelle: Documenting Dog Love

When NJ-based photographer, Lauren Grabelle, pitched me the idea to feature her work of "dogs at play, " I put her email on the back burner. Her work is terrific, but I had done action shots before, and I am always looking for something new.

Later, when I had some time to visit her site, the shots I really responded to were the intimate ones of dogs and their owners. I think Lauren's ability to capture the bond dog lovers have with their pets is extraordinary. It makes perfect sense that her undergraduate work was in Anthropology, because these photos are really more about the owners than their dogs. You can sense their intoxication, that split second when oxytocin levels soar and dog love consumes them. Realy beautiful work, Lauren. Thank you for sharing.

Lauren is also a very talented wedding photographer. So if you're a lucky couple able to include your dog in your wedding, I think Lauren would be perfect for you. Visit her website and blog for more information.

June 8, 2009
Grace Chon’s Beautiful Black Dogs

Zoey

Yesterday, dog blog friends, Ann B. at the The Daily Dachshund and Linda O’Neill of Abby Creek Art both mentioned the AP’s article about Black Dog Syndrome – the sad fact that black dogs make up the highest percentage of dogs put to sleep in animal shelters because people have the perception that they are unfriendly. The article cites several reasons for this phenomenon including the misperception that all black dogs are aggressive, that white hairs in their muzzles can make them look elderly, that they are hard to see against the shadows of their cages, and that they are difficult to photograph, especially their dark eyes.

Maya

This reminded me of an amazing L.A. pet photographer I recently discovered named Grace Chon. I love Grace’s clean, modern style and her playful approach to photo shoots. She actually comes bearing treats and toys. But what I truly admire about Grace is her dedication to shelter dogs and the way she uses her talent to help them, especially black dogs, find forever homes.

Gorgeous black shelter dog

Grace spends her spare time volunteering for an animal rescue group called The Paw’d Squad. She takes beautiful photographs of the shelter dogs for their website in order help capture the essence of the dogs and help draw in people looking to adopt. Through what she affectionately calls her Extreme Dog Makeovers, she can make a big difference in whether or not a dog finds a home. For example, here is a snapshot of a Rottweiler named Fannie Mae taken by The Paw’d Squad:

Fannie Mae "Before"

And here is Grace’s photo:

Fannie Mae "After" really captures her happy, playful, silly nature. And by the way she’s still in need of a home if you know anyone.

And she doesn’t give up. Sometimes she will go back month after month taking photos of the same dog to try to get the exact right image that will attract a prospective doggie parent. Her results have been remarkable and have had a profound impact on helping The Paw’d Squad find homes for dogs that seemed completely unwanted, before Grace did her magic. For example can you believe this little guy had trouble finding a home?

Paw’d Squad snapshot of Brass a Rottweiler puppy mix.

Not after Grace gave him a photography makeover:

Who could resist seeing this little face on a website?

Also, as an owner of two black rescue dogs, Maeby, a former Mexican street dog, and Zoey, a pup born in the gutter of Taiwan whom she rescued through an international organization called ART, she is an advocate of adopting and promoting the joy of owning black dogs.

Maeby

Zoey after her bath

It’s been a tough week looking at the brutality of puppy mills on Oprah, searching for ways to raise money for the ASPCA, but when you see the impact that one person can make on the lives of so many dogs, it’s truly inspiring. It’s an honor, Grace, to feature you and your beautiful black dogs on Dog Art Today. Thanks for all your hard work on behalf of these sweet creatures just looking for a place to call home.

To commission a portrait of your pet visit Grace’s shinepetphotos website. To see more of her work along with more Dog Extreme Makeovers visit her blog.

April 11, 2008