The dog rescue agency Pixie Project in Portland was featured in “The American Dog” magazine and they used our images!

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You can see it here.

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Pixie is also in “People” this month—we’re still waiting on that one. ‘Will post when it comes out.

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But the most exciting thing I’ve had happen in awhile is that my article came out in “Professional Photographer” magazine–it’s about dog portraits, of course. It seems that everyone has received their copy in the mail except me! I know this because I’ve had friends call to say they saw it. Will post when I get it in my hands!

We’re doin the Happy DANCE!!!

What do a very inspiring three legged dog, a parrot/dog friendship and two fluffy white balls of joy have in common?

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They all came to see us this week during “Paws…for a Cause”! We will have some very, very fun images to share with you this year. I’m salivating to get to the editing so I can share them with you. Just a hoot!

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Spending time with this muffin makes me want to be a better person…to have such an incredible attitude and love for everyone when dealing with cancer and a missing leg…one of the most special dog sessions ever for me.

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Lots of laughing during this session—wait until you see the rest. I can feel myself grinning while working on these.

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Rebel has come before, but this time he brought his buddy, Indie, who is equally fluffy. Bar none, two of the best trained dogs ever to come to LBI—they’re the pooches of Brenda Veldink, owner of My Home Buddies (a pet sitting service). She is awesome if you’re in need of a sitter. Her number: 1-360-834-BARK (2275)

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More to share later…I’ll just post as we get further into the fundraiser, so check back often. We have some wonderful pets who need rescuing who will be featured. One that just might be perfect for your family.

My favorite spot to visit in Camas is Piccolo Paradiso–here are a couple of images—more on the MPG blog.

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One of the best sessions EVER happened last week….so much to share. Here’s little snippet—more to post after “Paws…for a Cause” gets underway. It’s not too late to sign up!

Call 834.4814 for your appointment.

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Okay, not really their names…but it FITS! These dogs would not be photographed separately…always had to be together on the backdrop. It was so sweet! Total Golden Dog Blender, as usual with this breed. We had a blast!

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In living color……

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1) Sign up for “Paws…for a Cause” mini photo shoot by calling 834-4814…sessions are filling up!

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2) Pick your favorite image and submit it to the calander contest for the Humane Society (only $10 for  ”Paws..” participants)

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3) Get all of your friends and relatives to vote for your pet on-line.

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4) The TOP fundraiser will be on the cover of this year’s Humane Society calendar with a complimentary photo shoot with LBI to capture the cover picture…

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Come and play!!!

Aylee & Co. and All-for-Paws are doing it again…

Another fab event to get your gift-buying tush in motion.

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February 5th 6:00-9:00

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This dog has a story…a sad one. My pal Jayme at the Humane Society was telling it to me..this a brief version–

She came to us and was then transferred to Must Love Dogs NW and that is where Katie and Steve found her and adopted her. She was diagnosed with bone cancer earlier this month and was given 4-6 months to live. She couldn’t be with 2 better human companions right now!
 
This is a quote from Katie (Sugar’s mom) “we will take a day at a time and keep her comfortable and love her as long as we have her. We are not sorry we adopted her, as she has a great life here.”

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Oh…sometimes ya just gotta cry after a client leaves the studio…this was one of those days. She is a LOVE and such a pleasure to spend time with.

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Here’s to dog lovers who make the commitment all the way to the end. Sugar couldn’t be in better hands.

It’s a strange thing..

I’m not a huge horse-rider.

Not a ranch hound.

Not even really that interested in donning chaps….

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I am obsessed with this WILD HORSE WOMAN WITH HAIR FLAILING BEHIND HER AS SHE FLIES HORSEBACK ACROSS A FIELD thing.

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Anyone with me?

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I guess it’s what this little scene represents and also that before my very eyes, my kidlet #2 is obsessed with everything horse and is well on her way to being this woman (I couldn’t be more proud!).

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Horses are mysterious to me…rode ‘em at summer camp in the Cascade mtns. when I was a kid, but grew up in the city, so the rest of my year was horse-free.  They are majestic and beautiful and WILD.

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I like that wild part…

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always have…I want to photograph them something awful right now…I have a lead on a group owned by a woman out here who I think would allow me some pasture time. SOON! Gotta do it soon.

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My pal Tiffany, in her gracious “sharing all with everyone” weekend, let Rach ride her pony and Katie tag along with her daughter (K is a bit scared of horses…but eventually did ride alone). Rach didn’t want to get off the horse—she was out their with Tiffany’s daughter for almost 2 1/2 t0 3 hours….

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…having the time of her life.

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Being a wild horse woman.

Jumping for the first time.

Taking it all in, Cowgirl friend and all….

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it was a dream come true for her and she cried on the way home saying that she missed her pony friend.

Mr. Toby~

Horse and R become one…

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Friends…good news came in yesterday. Some LBI dog pics will be in People Magazine in February! Pixie Project  is being featured in “People” and they’re using my images! Woo-hoo!

Amy Sacks, chief operator of Pixie, also told me that LBI pics will be in a new posh dog magazine called American Dog as well…I’m tellin’ you. LBI friends…it’s been a good week!

GRATEFUL today.

Have a great weekend!

~L