People often tell me how lucky I am to be a pet photographer. And it’s true. I love my job. But it’s not always a piece of cake. It takes a lot of patience, creativity, flexibility, improvisation, humor, more patience and a dose of luck. Here is a little behind-the-scenes peek at today’s photo session with Mari, my foster dog who is available for adoption through Motley Zoo Animal Rescue.
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It went sorta like this…
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Hey, Mari! Look! I have really yummy TREATS!
All you have to do is look over here…
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No, really! I promise… these treats are so YUMMY!
Don’t you want to SIT for one of these amazing, delicious treats?
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Ok, ok. Forget the treats. What if I make some strange noises?
Beep, beep, beep!!
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Seriously? Now you are just messing with me on purpose.
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Oh! There is a dog walking by? Perfect!
Ok, you hold still and watch the dog and I’ll just sneak in some photos. Cool?
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Hold it… Hold it… Got it!
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For more information about Mari and other adoptable companion animals, please visit Motley Zoo Animal Rescue!
Great idea, great shots, and great execution!! So is Mari like Leon’s sister or cousin or what? Looks like some family resemblance there!? I like the side view pic the best. Not all “mistakes or missed shots” are what they seem!
On another note, thank God for digital camera’s!!
John – I was going to Facebook you to tell you I was fostering Leon’s stunt double!!! And she is not only his twin in looks, but in personality too!
And yes, thank god for digital camera’s
I also love the profile photo.
love it- for every ONE shot that works, there’s 50 outtakes!!!
thanks so much for taking such nice shots- they really are beautiful.