She’s one today! I have a complete post over at my You Had Me At Woof Photography® Photo Blog. She’s a tough subject but I love her all the same. We are now doing agility, obedience and rally–she’s a little working dog machine.
One would never know by this image that she was an agile, dutiful, obedient girl. But hey, it’s her birthday. Cut her some slack.
Good bye 2009! Don’t let the door hit you on the behind as you leave! I think 2010 is going to be a great year and a new start for many of us. I welcome the new decade with open arms. I have been quite busy since Thanksgiving and neglected my blogs. One of my favorite sessions in December was this adorable little baby boy from San Rafael. He has a classic name from literature that I love.
Every year I have the pleasure of photographing this mother and son and their little dog, Kita. We have tried many different locations but decided to stay local this year. The afternoon was perfect–we found the golden light and took advantage of the perfect time of day.
Before I showcase a few from today’s session, I thought I would take a trip down memory lane to October 17, 1989. Where were you? Like many others, I Ieft work early that day from Alameda. I was going north on Highway 680 in San Ramon/Dublin on my way home from work to hurry up and catch the World Series game. It was the Battle of the Bay–the A’s versus the Giants–and the entire San Francisco Bay Area was watching this series with interest. At 5:04 p.m I felt my car start rocking while I was doing probably 65-70 mph on the freeway and thought “Must be time for a wheel alignment”. As I exited the Alcosta ramp, there was a car stopped smack in the middle and a man was walking around his car as if he had a flat. He was blocking the entire exit and I swerved around him, flipping him off for hogging the road. What the H-LL was he doing? I turned right onto Alcosta Blvd and saw the traffic street lightd bouncing up and down. OH!!!! We just had an earthquake. I barely felt it going that fast on the freeway, but folks all over California felt it. 15 seconds and lives were dramatically changed. The Bay Bridge had a section collapse. The Cypress Structure collapsed and flattened like a pancake in parts, trapping and fatally taking many lives. The Marina was on fire. Santa Cruz had stores collapse in the mall area downtown. I raced inside our condo, and found fish tank water had sloshed out onto the carpet, but the fish were okay and still in the tank. Our two cats that didn’t get along both slept on our bed close to us that night because they were so scared. That was twenty years ago. Where were you?
At 5:04 today I was finishing a tween and teen’s session with their Labrodoodle, Rusty. I didn’t even realize it was 5:04 today when others all around the Bay Area were probably observing their moment of silence.
Rusty, you lighten my reflective mood. October 17, 1989 was a day we will never forget in the Bay Area.
This Saturday I will be at the annual San Jose Bark in the Park, downtown. There will be all sorts of vendors, dog activities and a perfect chance to come down, say Woof to me and enter a drawing to win a complimentary You Had Me At Woof photography session with yours truly. Looks like it’s going to be a hot weekend, so make sure your pooch stays cool, has lots of water and you both stay as hydrated as possible.
Please come by and say hello. I love to meet new dogs and their people. Let me show you why You Had Me At Woof Photography by Pam Biasotti will be one of the best decisions you will ever make to capture the spirit and beauty of your pets.
Today I am saluting Claire the Brittany. Isn’t she adorable?
I almost didn’t remember it. Probably it’s a good thing since I have been caught up with school starting, sports, dog training with Karma and a failed NIC on my PC which has caused my wireless network to cease working. Thank goodness for Peets Coffee and free wifi. Dante looked up at me last night and said, “Mom, isn’t tomorrow the 31st? Isn’t it Riley’s birthday?” Yes. Yes it is. That kid has a memory like an elephant. Details. He’s a statistician. Ask him the box scores from last night’s A’s game and he will not only tell you what all the plays were in the inning, but he will tell you the number order of how the out was made. I have no idea what the numbers are for each spot but he sure does.
So, that’s a good thing that I didn’t get weepy and depressed this week thinking about Riley’s birthday, right? I can write about him now without mascara running down my face each time his name comes up. Don’t get me wrong–there’s tears in my eyes still–they just haven’t spilled all over my laptop. I guess that’s called healing.
This puppy is 2 months younger than my puppy Karma and huge. Well, actually he’s a normal Golden puppy and Karma is just smaller than your average female Golden. Skip was full of energy and no doubt that is because his two boys keep him on his toes–or should I say paws.
Managing to get the two brothers to not be climbing, running or playing was not easy. These kids amazed me with their skills. Especially climbing! Way way way up in the tree, on top of their play structure, standing on the roof of their playhouse–as a mom of two boys I thought my kids were active until I met these two adventurers.
Now here’s a sight for their parents’ eyes. ALL THREE TOGETHER not moving!
August 5 is First Wednesday in Pleasanton. The Pleasanton Downtown Association will be featuring the Dog Days Of Summer and this by far will be my favorite theme! Last year I was laying in the street on my belly, shooting dogs in the parade as they walked past me. This year, my booth will be in its usual spot, in between Murphy’s Paw and Tri-Valley Animal Emergency Care. Karma actually vistied TVAEC this week with a situation that woke me up at 4 am. Maybe not a true emergency, but when you have a dog that has “issues” (it was like she was partying in Mexico and drank the water if you catch my drift) I considered it an emergency.
In addition to my usual display of prints, canvases and other artwork I will be setting up my back drop and photographing dogs that evening. Stop by my booth and for a nominal fee you can purchase a portrait of your pet which I will take then and there. Your print will be available to you the following week. This is a $50 value. Here are some examples of what we can capture with your lovely pooch if you stop by. Think of the money you are saving–no session fee, a low cost print–this is a Pam Biasotti exclusive offer. Also, if you stop by to have your pet’s portrait taken you will be entitled to $50 off a future session fee booking.
I recently returned from a quick trip to my old hometown, St. Louis. I took my teenager along with me to see where I grew up and experience the difference between the Midwest versus the West. We managed to catch the Cardinals beat the Dodgers, took in the St. Louis Zoo and made it to the top of the Gateway Arch. I had a lot of great memories come back to me that weekend. I also was able to hang out with two colleagues who are fantastic St.Louis and Chicago photographers. Lauri Baker was doing a family session for Marianne Drenthe and I was just kind of along for the ride. I took the goofy shots because that’s just what I do.
When I actually tried to be serious I occasionally would get this from Mare’s little sweetie Lauren.
Maddie was a little bit harder to capture. Still digging and playing with photos of her. You know what they say, photographer’s children are always the hardest to photograph. Lauri was so hospitable. Thank you for all your generosity and for spending time with us. And to the Drenthe family–you were all a joy to hang out with as well!
Read all about my visit with Olivia the Great Dane. Great seeing you again Nichole! Here’s a few to view, but you can see the rest at You Had Me At Woof.
First things first. Happy half birthday to Ms. Karma. She’s six months old today and posed briefly for this photograph before attempting to knock the hat off her head and try eating it. I am digging the orange on her–compliments her reddish golden coat so well.
Next, feel free to check out my Woof Blog regarding a published article in Citydogmagazine which featured some of my photos on an article written about Peace Corp Pups by Heather Bloch. I love Citydogmagazine–you should subscribe to it!
There is an event coming up Saturday July 18 which is presented by Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) and Pyrenees Pets. It’s the 4th annual Summer Doggie Benefit, 11am to 4 pm at Pyrenees Pets in the Blackhawk Safeway plaza, 3440 Camino Tassajara, Danville. You can find out more information by calling 925-648-7387. Proceeds will go to ARF. I have been asked to participate and I am donating a complimentary pet session with an 11×14 print to the silent auction. I also will be in a booth, photographing pets. Your $10 donation will get you a 5×7 print. When you are at the event, go to Pyrenees Pets, make the required donation, and they will provide you with a ticket to come to my booth and have your pet’s photograph taken. Photographs will be on a first come, first served basis.
Well, it’s time to hit the hay. Karma starts a brand new advanced obedience class and new rally class tomorrow and we have to be up early! That girl is in for a rude awakening! TWO CLASSES in a row. She’s gonna be pooped!
