Rook the Pug x Boston Terrier | dog photography

This little guy is 3 years old, believe it or not.



Music Credit Eliza DooLittle, 'Skinny Genes'.

Christmas at twoguineapigs HQ

Happy Christmas and happy holidays from twoguineapigs HQ.

Its been a mad December (and last 3 months leading up to Christmas) and we are exhausted (Christmas orders to fulfill, lovely kikki-k Christmas cards to write and send, presents and hampers to deliver) - except for certain cats that - er - took a bit of a back seat when it came to working. Two were 'scheduled' in for our yearly Christmas photoshoot - only one stayed (cooperated). Who says working with cats with big personalities is easy.



This year, we decided to send lovely kikki-k Christmas cards and personalised every card's wordings.



Thank you all for your support and interest for twoguineapigs. Take care over the break and we’ll see you all in 2012! :)

DOGUE COVERDOG

Last weekend it was the drama, the glamour, the fun and the pooches at Dogue’s annual COVERDOG event. twoguineapigs played paparazzi and had a total ball photgraphing the models.

COVERDOG was a fundraising event aimed at helping the Animal Welfare League and the Sydney Dogs and Cats Home. twoguineapigs had a pop-up with two sets, one operated by your humble blogger and the other by my partner-in-crime-for-the-day - the good natured and talented photographer Calvin Galang.

Together we photographed a selection of gorgeous dogs, all in competition to be the best at a selection of doggie activities - including being fashion models - well it wasn’t that serious (at least I don’t think it was! But I think the dogs did take it seriously!)

But “shooting” was just the end part of a lot of organising. We had to arrange props, figure out lighting and the space, and prepare for a crowd of dogs (and people).

Poor Calvin had to work his way through quite a few planning sessions with yours truly - and I am still worried I forced him to stay up way past his bed time on several occasions :P. The work life balance at twoguineapigs possibly needs to be reviewed next year. As well, my donkey assistant/partner probably needs a holiday as he has lately been locking himself in the bathroom and refusing to come out.

On the day itself we had to haul a lot of gear about the place - professional photography involves a lot of equipment and I think we all came close to lying on our backs half dead by the end (the donkey partner looked especially pale).

One bonus though - it only rained after the competition (not always the way it goes) :).

Thanks to Dogue and EQ, to the owners and of course the wonderful Dogue dogs that turned up for a romp in the sun - and congratulations to the winners: Gwen the Mini-Pomeranian (centre); Henry the Cavalier X Terrier (left) and Timmy the Cavalier X Papillion ! :)

Guess the breed | dog photography

Footsteps

Foster

Fostering is such an important service for animals, and although its not an ideal situation, you see so many beautiful pets-in-transition being looked after by great people that it gives you hope.

This post is dedicated to all the fosters out there.

I was privileged to photograph these three wonderful pooches in a caring foster situation.

I think the pictures tell the story - friendly and well looked after dogs hanging out and having fun in their borrowed backyard.

I had a ball photographing Ebony, Taylor and Logan - AWDRI fosters - I hope their future is as bright as their smiles!

More about Ebony, Taylor and Logon shortly.

Self

Bernard the Cavamalt puppy | puppy photography

The inner city is teeming with cute dogs these days. Meet one: Bernard - to me probably the cutest city dog I ever met. He’s barely 3 months old.

If cuteness was a crime he’d get a life sentence. He has an adorable personalty and pretty much melt the heart of anyone who sees him. I love this guy!

Bernard’s location is a secret - I’m worried one of my readers may see his picture, fall in love (as I have), and try to dog-nap him!

Only a few pictures for this post - with Bernard, less is more :)
As for the rest, I’m keeping them to myself (and off course for Bernard’s Dad).

Holiday Special - beautiful gallery books plus session | pet photography

Winter is over - those chilly months are finished!

Time to celebrate fresh weather days - and to help you, we at twoguineapigs have a bunch of holiday deals that will decorate your abode with beautiful artifacts, pictures and books of your family pets, 20 pages of beautiful mounted photographs.

You have pets because you love animals right?

Our pictures give you back that love as art.

These holidays twoguineapigs photography is offering great prices for unique gallery albums - thick covers, luscious paper, custom-made for your pet’s portraits. These books make gorgeous gifts and wonderful keepsakes - all the more precious because your best buddy will be the central star.

Commission a portrait session now or until early 2012 (15 Jan), and you qualify for a divine Little Tomes gallery book at the introductory price of $120 (valued at $200) or a Deluxe Gallery Album for $380 (valued at $800).

Gift vouchers for these specials are also available.

Little Tomes for Pets

There is nothing more beautiful than a book - especially the old style - rich covers, fine binding, the sort you see in old libraries.

Check out these gorgeous Little Tomes to display your pet’s valuable photos. These are lush, high end books that I am offering Clients to show-off photographs of their pet from their pet photography session.

I created one for Gertie the guinea pig - that little treasure deserves a heirloom  volume for her portraits. I reckon it could be your pet too :)

These Little Tomes are 24-pages and contain 20 photographs at 3.5 x 5”. Look out for some special deals that will include this unique and precious option.

A weekend in Lovedale | travel photography | wild life photography

When I’m not photographing or working, I like to travel and explore. I think it’s important to go away for a while and gather your thoughts.

We’d been thinking for months of taking a weekend break in the countryside. Work and life just got in the way. That’s Ok though because it meant our journey happened in one of the most beautiful seasons of all - late Winter early Spring.

We ended up in Lovedale, the heart of Hunter Valley.

For someone who lives near the CBD of Sydney, I welcome the challenge of photographing the countryside in stormy-rainy Spring weather.

The place we stayed at was called Tonic Hotel - we got sold by the cute fluffy furniture creature featured on their website. The whole place is a quirky modern concept. Not only that, we woke up to kangaroos grazing right in front of our patio on a Sunday rainy morning.

We did a lot of eating and greeting with the vineyard locals - and I generally mean non-humans.

And I loved visiting the vineyard at night - reminds me of the X-files.

We took the scenic route on the way back despite it being grey with rain - and I mean sheets of it!

Here’s my take of Lovedale and Wollombi.