Spring Sprang Sprung...

The warm weather photo season is finally kicking in around here, so it's time to get my posting back in gear

We had a great time recently at the spring running of the Virginia International Gold Cup races in Great Meadow. The ladies were out in their best seasonal colors...and all while simultaneously ready for a torrential downpour.

One of the events during the Gold Cup I've always wanted to see is the Jack Russell Terrier race. This takes place early in the day and, true to history, I missed the dang thing AGAIN despite trying hard to arrive on time. Fortunately we were only a few minutes late, so still got to see the little guys. Here's one very proud example.

There were, of course, horse races too. Here are a few actions shots taken from the rail.

All in all it was a great day and we stayed dry to boot. Did I say boot?

Hope your spring is going well too!!!

Best Two Year Old Model Ever!

W.C. Fields once said, "never work with children or animals". He was an actor, not a photographer, so we happily ignore that recommendation on a regular basis with no ill effects;) The fact is, photographing kids and their pets is lots of fun. And this time around the child was a real dream to photograph. His dog on the other hand was NOT having any of it.


At only two years of age, this little dude was WORKING it! Before we arrived at his home for the photo session, he asked his mom, "what is this shirt for?" When he heard it was for getting his picture taken he tried to take it off. So she told him it was a "mud shirt", meaning that it was okay to play outside near the pond in it. Although the shirt managed to stay mud free, he got finger paint on it by the end of the evening...so all was not lost!


So thank you "D". You've got a future as America's top model...if they ever allow boys on the show...and assuming they like muddy ponds.

Bailey has arrived!

Our puppy has arrived and he is super cool! We've named him Bailey.



During his first two days with us the outside temps have been in the teens and twenties, but today it was finally warm enough for him to explore the backyard a little. I think he likes it!