Shelter Dogs Feb 22 2013
Another batch of puppies and dogs available for adoption from Vancouver Animal Control. You can see the animals they have available at PetFinder.com (not just dogs but rabbits, lizards, and at times even more strange things). You can also see previous shelter dogs I photographed here. Don't buy a pet through Craigslist or other online sources, adopt a pet from your local animal shelter.
Merry Christmas
No holiday season would be complete without dressing up the dogs. Jammie is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and despite the look on her face is happy to be Santa's Little Helper. Cedric is a mix and is grumpy about the whole situation. He complies as he knows there are cookies involved for being a good dog.
Shot in fairly low light with a Nikon D800, Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G lens at f/2.8, ISO3200, 1/100s. Processed in Lightroom and Photoshop.
Shelter Dogs Dec 14 2012
When needed, I try to help out at the local animal shelter (Vancouver Animal Control) by taking photos of their dogs available for adoption. I believe the quality of the photos makes a difference in the dogs adoption so I’m happy to help out when I can. It helps me and helps the dogs. You can see the animals they have available at PetFinder.com (not just dogs but rabbits, lizards, and at times even more strange things). You can also see previous shelter dogs I photographed here.
Yesterday, I went to the shelter to photograph a litter of puppies. They look like little polar bears, so damn cute.
Shelter Dogs Nov 10 2012
When needed, I try to help out at the local animal shelter (Vancouver Animal Control) by taking photos of their dogs available for adoption. I believe the quality of the photos makes a difference in the dogs adoption so I’m happy to help out when I can. It helps me and helps the dogs. You can see the animals they have available at PetFinder.com (not just dogs but rabbits, lizards, and at times even more strange things). You can also see previous shelter dogs I photographed here.
Shelter Dogs Sept 13 2012
When needed, I try to help out at the local animal shelter (Vancouver Animal Control) by taking photos of their dogs available for adoption. I believe the quality of the photos makes a difference in the dogs adoption so I’m happy to help out when I can. It helps me and helps the dogs. You can see the animals they have available at PetFinder.com (not just dogs but rabbits, lizards, and at times even more strange things). You can also see previous shelter dogs I photographed here.
Shelter Dogs August 30 2012
When needed, I try to help out at the local animal shelter (Vancouver Animal Control) by taking photos of their dogs available for adoption. I believe the quality of the photos makes a difference in the dogs adoption so I’m happy to help out when I can. It helps me and helps the dogs. You can see the animals they have available at PetFinder.com (not just dogs but rabbits, lizards, and at times even more strange things). You can also see previous shelter dogs I photographed here.
Some very cute dogs in the bunch. My favorite is Tug, the little bull terrier.
These images should automatically display in high resolution for anyone who has one of the fancy new Macs with a Retina display.
Shelter Dogs July 14 2012
When needed, I try to help out at the local animal shelter (Vancouver Animal Control) by taking photos of their dogs available for adoption. I believe the quality of the photos makes a difference in the dogs adoption so I’m happy to help out when I can. It helps me and helps the dogs. You can see the animals they have available at PetFinder.com (not just dogs but rabbits, lizards, and at times even more strange things). You can also see previous shelter dogs I photographed here.
Shelter Dogs June 27 2012
When needed, I try to help out at the local animal shelter (Vancouver Animal Control) by taking photos of their dogs available for adoption. I believe the quality of the photos makes a difference in the dogs adoption so I'm happy to help out when I can. It helps me and helps the dogs. You can see the animals they have available at PetFinder.com (not just dogs but rabbits, lizards, and at times even more strange things). You can also see previous shelter dogs I photographed here.
Another black lab, likely a mix.
A hyper but very cute little puppy.
This old guy really liked getting some attention. Hopefully he finds a home.
A young and playful dog, likely pit/shepherd mix.
More puppies! Awesome little dogs, friendly and playful.
They seemed to like my hat
And a Jack Russel Terrier. Couldn't decide if she wanted to play or just get some rubs.
Shelter Dogs June 23 2012
When needed, I try to help out at the local animal shelter (Vancouver Animal Control) by taking photos of their dogs available for adoption. I believe the quality of the photos makes a difference in the dogs adoption so I'm happy to help out when I can. It helps me and helps the dogs. You can see the animals they have available at PetFinder.com (not just dogs but rabbits, lizards, and at times even more strange things). You can also see previous shelter dogs I photographed here.
There were a few new faces on my most recent visit, some great dogs. I started off with a cute beagle, very friendly and loves to play. When he runs his ears flap around like he is trying to fly :)
Next up was this fluffy little Maltese who constantly tried to climb into my lap.
Then I met this young boxer. He just vibrates with excitement when you play with him. Awesome dog.
There were two puppies to play with too.
This young girl took some work, was more interested in the dogs around her than getting photos taken.
A black lab likely won't last long down there, always popular.
We put some of the dogs together, they had a great time. The beagle has so much energy, can play for hours.
But the tables were turned on the little guy when we put him in with the boxer. Oh crap, I'm out of here!
Make a move sucker...
Oh crap, I guess that's the move.
Better hide in here for a bit. (No beagles were harmed in the making of these photos :) )
And some of the bunnies currently available.
And finally, when I got home I decided to get a few shots of my own dogs. Jammie will always sit for the camera, a good and obedient dog.
Cedric is an old and grumpy guy, wanted no part of it.
Shelter Dogs May 11 2012
Another trip to Vancouver Animal Control to photograph dogs. Photos from previous visits can be seen here. As always, you can see the animals available for adoption from this shelter by visiting their PetFinder page or just drop in at the shelter.
First up, this young pit bull who is a bit chunky but loves to play.
I had to visit the puppies again, they are great dogs and won't last long. Previous photos of these little guys are here.
A playful and very cute Pomeranian.
Call of the wild
And a German Shepherd who was more interested in napping in the grass than having her photo taken.
Shelter Dogs May 5 2012
Another set of dogs from Vancouver Animal Control, you can see others here. As always, you can see the animals available for adoption from this shelter by visiting their PetFinder page or just drop in at the shelter.
The three puppies on this page are very cute and friendly, they all tried to crawl into my lap as I was taking photos. They have the most amazing crystal blue eyes I have ever seen! But first, this young German Shepherd. Playful and energetic, loves to play fetch.
Now the puppies!
For anyone curious, this was the fist time I shot dogs at the shelter with my Nikon D800. I used the Nikkor 24-70 f/2.8 lens but I think next time I'll try a 50mm f/1.8 prime. Overall, I have some learning to do with the focus system of the D800 but it is producing great images.
Shelter Dogs March 17 2012
Another set of dogs from Vancouver Animal Control, you can see others here. As always, you can see the animals available for adoption from this shelter by visiting their PetFinder page or just drop in at the shelter.
The little husky puppies are still there, and still cute. The first dog today was Root Beer, a very active but loving young pit bull.
At one point go got a case of the zoomies.
This girl likes to lean on you while getting some attention, I don't think she knows how big she is.
Coming in for my close up.
A young shih tzu, very playful.
This guy looks grumpy, is missing a tooth, but he is a friendly giant.
And a new litter of puppies! Furry face ones too, my favorite
Shelter Dogs March 10 2012
Another set of dogs from Vancouver Animal Control, you can see others here. As always, you can see the animals available for adoption from this shelter by visiting their PetFinder page or just drop in at the shelter.
My favorite dog of the day, this hyper little puppy Spotz. He can't sit still for more than two seconds, so it's amazing I got any decent photos of him at all.
This one seems a bit sad, like he is waiting for someone to come and adopt him.
Coming in for my closeup :)
Monty, he likes to give hugs.
Give me a hug.
Finally, the two little husky puppies. One has freckles on her nose.
Didn't like it...
Puppies & Bunnies
I took another trip to the Vancouver Animal Control shelter today to take photos of their dogs available for adoption. Photos from my previous visit can be seen here. As always, you can see the animals available for adoption from this shelter by visiting their PetFinder page or just drop in at the shelter.
I don't think this black lab will be there long.
Cute little Boston Terrier, he jumps around like a maniac.
My favorite dog of the day, a blue heeler.
He kept trying to climb into my lap.
Hound dog.
They don't always want to cooperate.
The fuzzy Rottweiler.
Funny dome head, but cute.
Almost every dog was black, the hardest to photograph!
Fuzz face puppies, so cute! 4 of them, they look like little Ewoks.
And a few bunnies too, even with fancy hair.
Shelter Dogs Dec 10 2011
Every now and then, I help out at Vancouver Animal Control by taking photos of their dogs available for adoption. I believe the quality of the photos makes a difference in the dogs adoption so I'm happy to help out when I can. I haven't done this too many times, but I hope to continue as it helps me and helps the dogs. You can see the animals they have available at PetFinder.com (not just dogs but rabbits, lizards, and at times even more strange things). Today I met a few great dogs, and I even had a Jack Russel nut me so I can check that off the bucket list.
Very cute but somewhat wild puppy :)
"Judge" the pit/lab that likes to lean on you.
Goofy but cute looking and very friendly
Unhappy camper.
These are some images from previous shoots at the shelter.
Last night with Morimoto and Flappy
Our last night with the two foster puppies Morimoto and Flappy. At one point we had eight, but they were spread out among foster homes quickly. These two stayed with us for over a month, and were a lot of work but very fun at the same time. These photos are from our last night together.
