Fall Family Portraits

Our autumn is making up for our lack of a summer, I think... I can barely believe it's the middle of November and I'm still doing outdoor family portraits without even having to bring a jacket.

Say hello to Jocelyn, Lamont, Rocky, and Faith!

Rhonda and Windsor

I was out in Bearspaw on Sunday for two portrait sessions; the first was Rhonda and her basset hound, Windsor.  Rhonda is involved with the Calgary Basset Hound Rescue and organized last weekend's Basset Olympics.

2010 Basset Olympics

It isn't often that I come home from work covered in dirt, fur, sweat and slobber... but it isn't everyday that I'm asked to photograph an event like this!  This past Saturday marked the annual fundraising event for the Calgary Basset Rescue.  This is the second year I've attended the event, affectionately known as "the waddle."  Last year, I showed up unannounced with my camera for my own entertainment; I posted some of the pictures online and they loved them so much, they asked if I'd return this year and shoot the whole event.  Needless to say, I was more than happy to oblige!

The day was a HUGE success... not a cloud in the sky, not an unhappy face in the crowd, and a nice chunk of change was raised to help homeless hounds.  What could be better?

...But let's cut to the chase, shall we?  Here's some pictures from the event... this is merely a sneak peek!  There will be about 400 more images posted online in the coming days; prints can be purchased and all proceeds - every last penny - will be donated to the Calgary Basset Rescue to help with their cause.  I'll post ordering information when the gallery is ready.

Enjoy!

 

Dog as Art

After a couple of hellish weeks being down and out with H1N1, I'm finally back on my feet; thanks for your patience if you've been waiting for an email reply, a print order, or a wedding to be finished up! I'm finally feeling better and getting caught up on stuff.

Just a quick image: this is my beautiful greyhound, Ellie. I haven't decided what to do with this image yet, but I love it! Just an idea of a collage-style print that can be made with photos from any portrait session; these look great with babies, too!

Kati, Steve, and Ava - Family Photos

I first met Kati and Steve at the Pet Expo this past spring. I was doing my volunteer shift promoting Chinook Winds Greyhound Rescue when they approached our booth to get some information about greyhounds. They spent some time with my dog, Ellie, and the others at the booth. Before we knew it, I was at their place to do a pre-adoption home visit and interview; then, a week or two later, they became the new owners of a beautiful greyhound of their own, Ava.

The four of us headed out to Bow Valley Ranche on Saturday morning for some family photos- it's that time of year again, certainly, as there were about eight other photographers out there, all doing the same thing!







Ava's getting ready for Christmas a little early this year... this- THIS is why you get a greyhound. No dog is more patient with being decorated than a greyhound.

Basset Hound Rescue Network of Calgary - Annual Waddle

Today was the Basset Hound Rescue Network of Calgary's Annual Waddle; what could be more fun than a park full of basset hounds?! I'm a die-hard dog lover, a huge fan of hounds of all sorts, and a big proponent of animal rescue... so needless to say, I was there and brought my camera.

**If you own one of these beautiful bassets, please send me an email identifying the hound and the picture he or she appears in; that way, I can credit your pooch by name and send you a full-size and unwatermarked photo. My email address is info@shalephotography.com. Thank you!***


Cleo (far left), Daisy (centre), Mable (centre), Missy (right):


Molly (left):


Sammie:


Windsor:


Sammy:


Conley:


Hoover:


Windsor:


Grandma Lucy:




Grandma Lucy:


Winston:



For more information on the Basset Hound Rescue Network, please visit their website at http://www.bassetrescuecalgary.com/

Please note: Shale Photography is not affiliated in any way with the Basset Hound Rescue Network!