tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60551959223266526112024-03-05T15:22:30.456+11:00twoguineapigs Pet Photography StudioWe love attitude. Visual storyteller. Sydney-based pet photographer.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768206174884540265noreply@blogger.comBlogger162125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055195922326652611.post-88164836600331638992013-02-15T12:55:00.000+11:002013-02-15T12:55:01.311+11:00New website and blog
After months of planning, researching, sourcing, and developing, I'm happy to announce that my new website and blog are now Live!
For future blog posts, please head over to http://twoguineapigs.com.au/blog/ - hope you remember to update your bookmark (if not, subscribe to twoguineapigs to our somewhat irregular e-news).
In the meantime, head over to twoguineapigs.com.au and let me know Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768206174884540265noreply@blogger.com1Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia-33.8717317 151.22290729999997-33.8981007 151.18256679999996 -33.845362699999995 151.2632478tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055195922326652611.post-54963635748888240562013-02-07T22:14:00.000+11:002013-02-07T22:15:25.062+11:00Coming soon...Psst... We've been busy this early 2013.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768206174884540265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055195922326652611.post-42023242757830836702013-01-06T20:00:00.000+11:002013-01-10T16:22:52.516+11:00Flickr, Facebook and a dog called Mozart | Sydney Pet Photographer
I personally don't believe that social media "likes" and "comments" validate work - art is subjective; you either like it or you don't. I don't grade work in this way - but I do like feedback and to be appreciated! This is because I work hard at what I love to do. { update, 10.Jan.2013, reason why }
This image titled "LOL Mozart" (first published here in the last post; then Flickr;Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768206174884540265noreply@blogger.com0Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia-33.8717317 151.22290729999997-33.8981007 151.18256679999996 -33.845362699999995 151.2632478tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055195922326652611.post-41702746812178817742013-01-04T21:28:00.001+11:002013-01-18T16:10:20.811+11:00Mozart the maltese/poodle/other | Sydney Dog PhotographerIt was last April that I first met Mozart - when I documented his adoption. He’s been one lucky maltese/poodle/other (maybe a bit of Shih Tzu?) in finding a forever home - that second chance in life. And he was proud to share it with me when I visited him for Christmas lunch where he lives with his adopted parents, adopted cat siblings, and a backyard of currawongs. And he loves his toys - 2 big Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768206174884540265noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055195922326652611.post-30922829143788847552012-12-31T17:30:00.004+11:002012-12-31T17:34:52.317+11:00Neot the cat | Sydney cat photographerI think this beautiful cat is like an angel in a forest - graceful (and filled with fun). It makes me think that, in this new year, there is hope in the natural world and in those that inhabit it - and for those who like to communicate with it (and who value photos that record it).
Happy New Year! :)
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768206174884540265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055195922326652611.post-65365967028040588222012-12-22T22:42:00.000+11:002012-12-22T22:44:23.573+11:00Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New YearOur cats are ready to party! Maybe they’ll start dancing on the table tops, or swinging from the chandelier. Lets hope not! Christmas is pretty much here and we at twoguineapigs HQ wish you all the best for the season - eat well (not too much) - drink well (ditto!) and stay safe. Hope all your wishes come true.
Adopt before you shop.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768206174884540265noreply@blogger.com0Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia-33.8717317 151.22290729999997-33.8981007 151.18256679999996 -33.845362699999995 151.2632478tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055195922326652611.post-87358818101928617542012-12-20T16:53:00.003+11:002012-12-20T16:58:39.540+11:00Manly Daily Local News Image Featured | Sydney pet photographerThis is a bit of a late post. A few weekends ago, the Manly Daily wanted to publish an article on Amy Smith and the importance of dog training. I was asked to make an image of Amy for the feature.
Here’s what was published. I’m happy with the result!
Article Image featuring Amy Smith
Portrait of Amy Smith with Dogs for Manly Daily Career One feature, 8 Dec 2012. Thank you Sarah from Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768206174884540265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055195922326652611.post-40192713470370615052012-12-18T12:24:00.000+11:002012-12-18T12:24:17.876+11:00Christmas with Bernard the Cavamalt | Thomaz boys | sydney pet photographyAt Christmas time we can be angels and santas. This santa lives in our neighbourhood, Potts Point, with his angel: a Cavamalt / Maltalier puppy. The angel’s name is Bernard (how many angels have that name??).
I photographed these two last year, and, the season now being on us all, we decided it was a good time to revisit the experience. Santa wanted some shots as keepsakes and also to send to Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768206174884540265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055195922326652611.post-65210128963182734052012-12-07T19:48:00.002+11:002012-12-07T19:48:52.240+11:00schnitzel the dachshund | sydney award winning pet photographer Meet Schnitzel, a 7 month old Dachshund who lives in the neighbourhood. Schnitzel’s Mum, L, commissioned a photoshoot so Schnitzel will be remembered as the gorgeous puppy that he is - before he turns into the ripe old age of 1 year old. I did some family shots for Christmas and some art pieces for the home.
Here’s a sneak from the shoot.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768206174884540265noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055195922326652611.post-81750567265494523632012-11-19T22:07:00.000+11:002013-01-10T15:08:39.345+11:00Custom Wall Art for your Pets | Sydney Pet PhotographyNo matter how much I get wooed by the newest, latest range of print products, good old fashioned custom framing prints are almost certainly always the most popular choice (for customers. Check out these high-quality custom frames by the professional framer I partnered with.
(1) a standard frame in classic dark wood (also comes in creme/neutral and black) - proudly modeled by Mr Big;
^ Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768206174884540265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055195922326652611.post-45955771499570818672012-11-04T11:45:00.000+11:002013-01-18T17:58:05.593+11:00New Fine Art Album | Sydney Professional Pet PhotographyPresenting twoguineapigs’ newest product - a fine art album for those who prefer to display their beautiful images on printed matte pages.
I am excited about this product because it offers you a variety of layouts on the page; a single image on a page (or across the 2 pages), or a good few images.
So if you are looking for that perfect heirloom piece to display at home or as a present this Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768206174884540265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055195922326652611.post-1759149546396210642012-10-26T15:32:00.000+11:002012-11-30T14:47:52.885+11:00Summer Gift Cards Are Out | Christmas | Professional Pet Photography
I long to have such a memorial of every being dear to me in the world. It is not merely the likeness which is precious in such cases - but the association and the sense of nearness involved in the thing … the fact of the very shadow of the person lying there fixed forever!
It is the very sanctification of portraits I think [...].
- Elizabeth Barrett, British Poet
(1843, letter to Mary Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768206174884540265noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055195922326652611.post-34590127207035953982012-10-05T23:50:00.001+10:002012-10-05T23:52:55.041+10:00Rambo the Cat | Professional Cat Photography SydneyI had the pleasure of doing an impromptu portrait of Rambo the cat one early Spring late afternoon. Rambo is 17 years old - a major age for any kitten to get to - he was affectionate and a people-cat. He obviously had a few aches and pains here and there due to age, but Rambo gracefully concented still to sit and pose for his portrait.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768206174884540265noreply@blogger.com3Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia-33.8717317 151.2229073-33.8849157 151.2031663 -33.858547699999995 151.2426483tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055195922326652611.post-14720635396782814362012-09-25T19:30:00.000+10:002012-09-25T19:30:03.943+10:00The Art of Framing | Sydney Professional Framing Service The earliest examples of picture framing date from ancient Egypt. In the Middle Ages (quite a bit later) elaborate ornamental frames decorated religious devotional images. As art became more democratised in the Renaissance and post-Renaissance periods, and artworks found their way slowly into private residences, framing became a craft that was aligned to furniture making and decor.
Today the artAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768206174884540265noreply@blogger.com1Sydney NSW, Australia-33.8674869 151.2069902-34.289408900000005 150.57527620000002 -33.4455649 151.8387042tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055195922326652611.post-21602756022608844862012-09-02T21:14:00.000+10:002012-09-03T21:06:31.902+10:00twoguineapigs bugmobile | sydney professional pet photographer on wheelsMeet my Bug - or at least the back of Bug's head. This great car is one of the most important employees of my business - and not just as a funky mobile advertisement. Bug gets me to pets - and pet shoots - all over town and beyond (like, to the Central Coast and Canberra!).
She's one reliable vintage VW Beetle.
If you ever catch me driving past drop me a comment or an email letting me know the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768206174884540265noreply@blogger.com0Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia-33.8717317 151.2229073-33.8849157 151.2031663 -33.858547699999995 151.2426483tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055195922326652611.post-89378272290707226912012-07-12T21:40:00.000+10:002012-07-28T19:58:51.353+10:00Artex the Border Collie | Fairytale | Sydney Dog PhotographyOnce upon a time...
Is there a story behind these images?
These old trees have a lot of stories to tell I bet - and now they have a new one - a dog (Artex), his owner (Bec) and a whole lot of fabric on a Sydney Winter afternoon.
Not sure of the tale (the whole thing began in my head) but it had a happy ending I think. Artex enjoyed his moment in the lens (he didn’t let on what he thought Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768206174884540265noreply@blogger.com1Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney, Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia-33.8637901 151.2206201-33.8769751 151.20087909999998 -33.8506051 151.2403611tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055195922326652611.post-43867817468227835702012-06-10T20:43:00.000+10:002012-06-10T21:26:00.359+10:00Custom Gallery Album for Napoleon | Custom PhotographyOnce upon a time I photographed a dog called Napoleon - and that experience became a visual story book for his owners.
Napoleon is no longer on this world, so this book has become a book of memories for his owners to treasure.
I was so proud to have been able to make this album — as I was to meet Napoleon — who was a sweet tempered lovely personality. And honoured to share and photograph theseAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768206174884540265noreply@blogger.com0Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia-33.8717317 151.2229073-33.8849157 151.2031663 -33.858547699999995 151.2426483tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055195922326652611.post-7557245769090454292012-06-07T20:53:00.000+10:002012-06-07T20:53:09.909+10:002012 AIPP APPA Silver Awards Portrait | pet photographyAnother late post!
Well it was another nerve wracking experience entering into this year’s Canon AIPP Australian Professional Photographer Award (APPA), what with the production of work, to print selection, to submission and waiting for the judging results of your prints, to having your work judged and critiqued openly by professional photographers.
The judges have only 30 seconds(?) to judgeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768206174884540265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055195922326652611.post-80418605887932259702012-06-03T18:26:00.000+10:002012-06-03T18:26:06.995+10:00At the launch of Dogue's new store in Cremorne | Event DocumentaryA bit of a late post.
Last Wednesday, I was invited to the launch party of Dogue’s newest store, opened up in Cremorne, Sydney.
For those of you who are interstate or from overseas, Dogue is Sydney’s coolest pet shop. What could be more fun than cute pooches and happy people.
Just to give you an idea, here are the images I’ve documented from the night. Enjoy!
For those who are interested in Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768206174884540265noreply@blogger.com0Cremorne NSW, Australia-33.8276011 151.2308696-33.8407916 151.2111286 -33.8144106 151.25061060000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055195922326652611.post-55956828387514330682012-05-14T21:55:00.000+10:002012-05-14T22:58:46.234+10:00CNET has featured me
So this week I got featured on CNET’s “Exposure Pro” - a regular column profiling a wide variety of photographers and practitioners in the industry.
I was really happy for this opportunity - I’ve always liked CNET for all kinds of info - they do a great job and it's a cool site - and I’m not just saying that because they featured me!
So please click on over to see the article and hear my - Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768206174884540265noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055195922326652611.post-61232657221990627342012-05-01T22:57:00.000+10:002012-05-01T22:57:09.331+10:00Custom Albums | Sydney Pet PhotographyWho says books are dead? Custom made books are special and that is a really important part of my feelings about doing albums for customers. I want these albums to be precious - to be like heirlooms - and to celebrate the photos that I am presenting.
I love the beauty of books themselves, so this is one of my favourite ways of presenting photos to my clients.
This one I did for the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768206174884540265noreply@blogger.com0Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia-33.8717317 151.2229073-33.8849157 151.2031663 -33.858547699999995 151.2426483tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055195922326652611.post-47235185180860883412012-04-09T22:36:00.000+10:002012-04-09T22:45:33.462+10:00Easter Bunnies and 2 Black Cats | cat photographyIt's not the first year these boys have encountered Easter chocolate bunnies. When the two guinea pigs were still around (RIP), these boys were kittens themselves and learning well, not to be rodents. Fast forward 3 years, the Easter chocolate bunnies are still as new as anything to these cats. PF in particular, wasn't impressed he couldn't take a bite at the bunnies. (Frankly, I find it hard to Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768206174884540265noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055195922326652611.post-84052636354718821352012-03-29T22:13:00.000+11:002012-05-13T22:11:07.156+10:00Learning | art and the heart
Shoot from the heart. Know yourself. Shoot for yourself.
Sounds simple. This needs a lot of discipline, focus, determination, courage, perseverance and strength to discover and go your own way.
Around mid-February this year, I flew to Melbourne and attended the 3-day art and the heart workshop at the Dear Patti Smith Gallery. It helped me work through some things I have been having Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768206174884540265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055195922326652611.post-38626058614704292942012-03-25T22:27:00.000+11:002012-03-25T22:39:43.895+11:002 Silvers | 2012 AIPP NSW Epson Professional Photography Awards
I was honoured to get Silver awards for two pet portraits I submitted to the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP) Epson NSW Professional Photography Awards last weekend.
A dog and cat share these awards with me - Zac the dog, and Lucas the grumpy Balmain cat, got the judge’s approval last weekend at the awards.
Neither of these were studio shots - they were on location workAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768206174884540265noreply@blogger.com2Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia-33.8717317 151.2229073-33.8849157 151.2031663 -33.858547699999995 151.2426483tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055195922326652611.post-34637160356750697292012-03-23T22:50:00.000+11:002012-03-24T22:40:48.335+11:00Artex the Border Collie | Sydney Dog PhotographyIntroducing Artex, a 13 month old Border Collie, and my new friend.
Artex, travelled down from Lilyfield with his ‘parents’ for a test shot right in the heart of Potts Point 2 weekends ago. These are my favourites from our test shot. Thank you for coming around and meeting me.
Stay tuned for more. I can't wait to show off more of Artex.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768206174884540265noreply@blogger.com1Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia-33.8717317 151.2229073-33.8849157 151.2031663 -33.858547699999995 151.2426483