Family Portrait of Mary Ellen, Pancho and Scout

I just realized that I haven't blogged in a while.  Since being home, I have been working on making art boxes and visiting with friends I haven't seen in a while.  Yesterday it was a nice break to go to the beach to photograph Mary Ellen and her pups, Scout and Pancho.  She has her own dog walking business, Pet Waggin' so I am used to seeing her with a pack of dogs at the dog park.  This time, Pancho and Scout had their mom all to themselves.  I had a great time capturing her playing at the beach with her happy dogs. On thing is for sure...she is not afraid to get down and dirty in the mud to play with them.

For more photographs of the day, click HERE.

Dog Art Weekend

My weekend was filled with viewing and appreciating art. More specifically, art including our canine best friend.

Friday and Saturday was "Art goes to the dogs" hosted by Paige Bauer at the 2nd city council art gallery in Long Beach, CA.  There was an array of beautiful photographs, paintings, sculpture and instillations everywhere you looked in the space.  I was fortunate to display my photograph of a corgie and an Airstream titled,"Dixie." Being camera shy, I took this photograph of another person being interviewed in front of "Dixie."

On Saturday evening, I went to the closing reception of "Dogs Dogs Dogs" at the 1650 Gallery in Echo Park.  I brought Max along to this reception since they had Santa there to take photographs with and I knew he was ready to tell Santa what he wanted for Christmas.  I saw him whispering in his ear but he wanted to keep it a secret from me.  I wonder what Max wished for...

Here are some snapshots I took with my point and shoot camera.  I look forward to seeing the photograph of Max with Santa that the professional took on hand.  Along with the Santa photo shoots, they actioned photographs to benefit "Dogs without Borders" to help homeless pets in the Los Angeles area.