Tuesday, January 29, 2013

My dog and I ~ Pet Photographer in the Sea-to-Sky region

Recently one of my kids and I took the dog for a walk. I had my camera along and she asked if she could take a photo. It scares me to let a child hold my good camera but I also try to encourage interests, and I didn't have another camera with me, so I put the strap around her neck, crossed my fingers, and let her.

Me kneeling beside my dog taken by my child

I think she did a pretty good job.

We're going to try again soon. I don't have any good photos of Caiman and me together and it would be nice to have one.

Friday, January 25, 2013

Project 52 - Black & White ~ Squamish Pet Photography

The Project 52 theme this week is Black & White. Black & white photos are one of my favourite things, and it is a rare photo session where I don't convert some of the photos into B&W.

Of course, if you read my blog you already know that...

We are to take new photos for the project, every week, and so I took my old boy Caiman out today. I have been trying to photograph his greying face lately, because I know it won't be so very long until photos are all I have of him, and so of course some of what I got today is details of his face.

Black and white photograph of an old dog

B&W photo of dog standing by dead grass in Squamish

B+W detail shot of dog fur
Gray fur on old dog face

Black and white photo showing greying hair on dog nose

This Project 52 is a group project. Please visit all the other talented pet photographers, starting with Toronto's Posh Pets Photography, by following the links at the bottom of our posts.

Tracy Sutherland Photography specializes in timeless classic representations of the pets that enrich our lives. Tracy lives in Sea to Sky country north of Vancouver, BC, Canada, and works in Whistler, Squamish, and Vancouver.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Bernie ~ Sea to Sky area pet photography

It seemed like a good day for a basset hound puppy picture. Here's Bernie:

Adorable basset hound puppy with drooping ears

Is it ever a bad day for a basset hound puppy picture?
(don't answer that)

Tracy Sutherland Photography specializes in timeless classic representations of the pets that enrich our lives. Tracy lives in Sea to Sky country north of Vancouver, BC, Canada, and works in Whistler, Squamish, and Vancouver.

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Changes to the layout

The layout on the blog has been updated. There are still a few changes I need to make, but I am liking this much better than what I had before. If you see any issues please let me know!

Friday, January 18, 2013

Project 52 - Our Town ~ Squamish Pet Photographer

I have joined a group of pet photographers who do themed blog posts every week. This week the theme is "Our Town" and we are meant to show off the places where we live.

I live in Squamish, BC, Canada. Squamish lies between Vancouver and Whistler, home of the 2010 Winter Olympic games. We have both a major urban centre and a world class ski resort about 45 minutes away. Squamish is a well known destination for rock climbers, mountain bikers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all types. The local radio station claims to broadcast "from the best back yard in the world" and I cannot disagree with them.

Winter on the west coast is rainy, but this photo, taken on Saturday, proves we get some sunshine too.
Squamish really does get sunshine even in the winter

On Tuesday I took Caiman down to the beach and snapped a few photos for this post. The beach is an old industrial area and active recreation site, and evidence of both are everywhere.

Dog photographs taken in Squamish

Rivet is visiting this week, so on Thursday I took her down to the Adventure Centre (our visitor centre). These shots are messier than I would usually do, usually I would put more effort into cleaning up the background, but for these my goal was to show you the scenery we have visible from everywhere in town.

Squamish scenery and pet photography

This Project 52 is a group project. Please visit all the other members, starting with
Denver Pet Photographer, StinkDog Photos!

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Paw in Hand Open House and Opal + Trixie ~ Squamish Pet Photography

My friend Maren from Paw In Hand Pet Services has some exciting news! She is opening a new training location in downtown Squamish. There is an Open House this Friday from 4-7 pm. Please come by (leave your dog at home) and check it out! You will even be able to see some of my photos hanging on the walls.

Maren generously let me use her dogs in my 2013 Pet Calendar. Here are Opal & Trixie - aren't they cute?!

Wire haired vizsla studio portrait
Calendar dogs studio portrait taken in Squamish
Squamish dog portrait by Tracy Sutherland Photography
Cute little dog studio photograph

Squamish pet photographer studio portrait

Tracy Sutherland Photography specializes in timeless classic representations of the pets that enrich our lives. Tracy lives in Sea to Sky country north of Vancouver, BC, Canada, and works in Whistler, Squamish, and Vancouver.

Friday, January 11, 2013

Basil ~ Squamish area Pet Photographer

Basil (that would be Mr. June to you) was a last minute addition to my 2013 calendar lineup. Like most vizslas he is wiggly, energetic, willing, glossy, and wonderfully photogenic. He also appears to be a pretzel-dog, as you can see in the photos, bending himself in ways most dogs don't.

Studio style vizsla portrait
Dog portrait with studio lighting
Classic style portrait of a vizsla dog
Pet portrait of vizsla with studio lighting

And just look at the wrinkles on his forehead - aren't they to die for?

Tracy Sutherland Photography specializes in timeless classic representations of the pets that enrich our lives. Tracy lives in Sea to Sky country north of Vancouver, BC, Canada, and works in Whistler, Squamish, and Vancouver.

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Digital artwork from photos ~ Squamish Pet Photographer

Last week I got some new software that helps me convert photos into digital artwork. I am having fun messing around with it!
Digital artwork basset hound puppy

Digital artwork kitten