feedjit has me in Roswell, NM?@@@

I kept seeing all this traffic from Roswell, New Mexico, and discovered that feedjit burner has my blog listed from there. I changed it so we will see where the traffic will come from next. They really need to fix that. I typed in Duncan, Oklahoma and found sites from Texas and all over the world. If they can't do better than that, they should just forget about it.

I'll be back later to post some funny photos from last night's fundraiser for the humane society show. There was a hypnotist and plenty of laughter. Chef Ramsey, Brad Pitt and Carol Burnett were all in town too! LOL I've got the pictures to 'prove' it.
My donation of a pet photo session brought a silent auction bid of $125, that might help them buy a bag or two of dog food!
And I had lots of people come up to me after the event and are interested in pet photo sessions!
Well, off to do some more Sunday morning blog surfing!

SATURDAY!! They need homes!

Below I wrote the event was Friday. No it is Saturday! Hurry, tickets still available! It's going to be so much fun! My photos are on display, I've donated a pet session and a trio of beautiful refrigerator magnets. There are lots of great silent auction items, a hypnotist and more! So hurry and get tickets!

Would you believe these friendly furry faces are pound pets, homeless shelter dogs? I spent an afternoon a couple weeks ago at our local humane society shelter facility (there is a previous post with other photos) and am finally finishing up the editing.






A big fundraising event is Friday, tickets may still be available. Some of the dogs I photographed already were adopted -YAY! but there are always more waiting for the right owner. These are some of my favorites that if I could have, I would have brought home. I always have wanted a chocolate lab.
Then I watched Beverly Hills Chihuahua, so how could I resist this little pup?
And the doxie is a "pair" they reside at the shelter, the mascots! Isn't he cute? I've discovered that the doxie must be the most owned dog breed in Stephens County, Oklahoma! I've had more clients who have just as many doxies as they do children! I usually try to get a few photos of their family member included. For after all, pets are part of our families, right?!

Oh, the fundraiser. It's Friday, did I just say that? Yes! Ha! There will be a hypnotist, lots of silent auction items -including a pet portrait session donated by yours truly here! Starting bid is at $50 for this $150 value session.
I ordered a bunch of prints that will be on display from this afternoon session at the shelter. And a set of three cute refrigerator magnets that will go either as a door prize or auction item. Not sure which. Value $15. All for a good cause. All proceeds at the show go to the shelter.

for our furry friends

I believe in giving back when possible. My mom always got involved in community activities, did plenty of volunteer work and I guess some of it rubbed off. My sister and my nephew are the same way. Always helping others.
Over the years I've done lots of events for our Stephens County Humane Society animal shelter. This latest project is one I am extremely proud of. There is an upcoming fundraiser March 14. My photos are just a small part of the big night, featuring a hypnotist, silent auction and more. I spent part of my Saturday, sick even, at the shelter shooting photos of the dogs there. These will be on display.
If you happen to see one that you want to adopt, contact the SCHS
I will post several photos over the coming days. If you adopt one of these, please let me know so that I can have my photo designated as an adopted pet, instead of homeless dog, at the show.

Circus fun with Lightroom

A little fun-ness for today! This was an old shot, actually, the first time I ever used RAW format a few years back 2004 or 2005, can't remember. Anyway, I processed it finally a few months ago using Lightroom. I really have to buy that program someday! I made several versions of this shot, but here's one for now. Was your Saturday good? Mine sure was!

Waiting list...

If you are wanting fall portraits, please e-mail me right away to get your name on a waiting list. I will soon be returning calls and booking up September and October appointments. I already have several people who are requesting sessions, so it's first come, first serve.

I'm also getting ready to do some awesome Dog portraits and am looking for a few good 'furry faces'...I want a Shih Tzu, Labradors (black, chocolate and cream), A hound dog. Those are my main picks. But if you have a dog with lots of personality, please contact me! You get a free session and a special gift for your time. I'll also give you 30 percent off any print orders you may place from this session. Please understand, these sessions will be extremly limited and will only be for an idea that I am working on, so no 'costumes' on the poochies. These also don't include the humans. If you want a photo of you with your poochie or of your child, there will be an additional session charge.

And, I'm happy to announce that I have been chosen once again to be the photographer for Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the Stephens County Humane Society! I love doing this every year and am already working on my idea for a totally fun set this year. It's fun to get photos of people with their dogs at this event! And it's for a great cause.