Model Puppy

Another photo from my “Nina shoot” a couple of days ago. She’s conked out next to me right now. Love this little doggy! Now, if I could just get Buddy to pose for me!

They say pets and their owners often start to look alike

Whaddya think?

Sweetie and Nina

Black on Black

This was a bit of a challenge and something I’ll keep working on: Shooting a black dog against a black background! I got a second flash (Nissin Mark II Di866) which I am now using as the master to the Canon 430 EX II.

Key light to camera left (Nissin) through white umbrella. Fill light (Canon) to the right of Nina with soft box above and behind her for rim lighting.

Snow and cold don’t make for happy dogs

It has not gotten above freezing for the last ten days so it’s taking a long time for last week’s snow to melt. The pups are putting up with it, but that’s about it. Granted, we aren’t nearly as cold as some areas of the country, but for us this extended cold snap is odd.

Half of the backyard doesn’t get any sun this time of year, so the snow will stay until the temps get higher. Nina and Buddy in the perma-shade section.