Everyone knows that Golden Retriever love nothing more than chasing after tennis balls. Probably more than any other dog on the planet, a Golden can play fetch endlessly. So when I asked my client where she and her Golden 'Libby' were happiest and most at ease, she didn't hesitate before saying "the park."
Read MoreLittle Emily the Cockapoo lives in Palo Alto with a devoted family who has watched her grow up alongside her (human) teenage sibling. Now at age 13, she is dealing with some serious health issues and though her spirit is high, her time is short. Though one sibling is a little bigger than the other at this point, their relationship is so strong.
Read MoreI read an article in the Huffington Post recently about how shelter pets are 'the coolest breed.' And of course, I agree, though I try not to be breedist (Boston Terriers are the best, but don't quote me on that). In this article the Huffington Post declared it's deep concern for our shelter system, and dedication to supporting animal welfare
Read MoreFinding Shelter is on Instagram (@finding_shelter), so you should follow us! Photos from the series are posted every day, along with volunteer's stories about why they volunteer. Trust me, I get teary-eyed reading most of them. And creating the work.
Read MoreI spent the weekend in New York photographing dogs for 'When Dogs Heal' - the project I've been working on for the past year with Fred Says. Fred Says (run by a favorite old client of mine) is a non profit organization that funds youth HIV research, education and medical services and is driven by the most adorable tiny Yorkie named Fred.
Read MoreWe all know our animal shelters are in trouble. They are understaffed, under funded, and more importantly over crowded. There's no use in pointing fingers, but when it comes down to it the only place to point is at us humans.
Read MoreI'll be launching the Kickstarter fundraising campaign for my Finding Shelter book in a few weeks, and recently met up with my good friend and documentary film maker Eva Moss at the spcaLA to create our Kickstarter video. Eva filmed me photographing a bunch of amazing spcaLA volunteers for the Finding Shelter series- as always, the spcaLA staff and volunteers were nothing less than welcoming, hopsitable and incredibly patient with all of us.
Read MoreThe official Finding Shelter website is live, and I'm really happy with how it looks. It's also the first website that I built 90% on my own, which I have to say I'm kind of proud about. It certainly took a long time, and lots of coffee, and late nights, and yelling at my computer (how do professional web designers do it!?), but finally the project is online.
Read MoreIm lucky enough to know a guy, who knows a guy, who knows some puppies. Well, really I just am lucky enough to know the super smart and kind people up at the BADRAP barn in Oakland, CA and when I'm in town I always try to get out there to help out a bit, pet some dogs, take some pictures, and have a beer around the campfire.
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