Flickr, 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; then Google+; then Twitter; and finally facebook), was featured on Flickr's Explore, 4 Jan 2013. 

I'm grateful that Flickr's curator(s) and community saw and recognised something interesting about this image enough to feature it.

As a result, to date, this pic has been viewed in flickr 870 times, favourited by 83, and commented on by 18 in over 1 day. 

Compare that to facebook statistics: shown to 161, liked by 13 and commented by 6. (G+'d by 2).

It's interesting to see which social media sites are valuable for visually oriented  services like me! I know where I'll be spending my time next.

Its also interesting to note that facebook continuously bills itself as some kind of small business marketing paradise. Is it though?

Needless to say, Mozart does have a winning smile. Who couldn't resist that?

My digital footprints are:

twoguineapigs flickr

twoguineapigs Google+

twoguineapigs facebook

twoguineapigs/personal twitter

twoguineapigs/ personal instagram (@twoguineapigs)

personal Google+

personal tumblr (personal work/ projects/ thoughts)

personal Pinterest (personal inspiration)

not to mention my blog and website. 

This is quite a lot of digital activity for a small business to maintain. 

Maybe I'll wake up one day and decide to be more discriminating. 

Mozart the maltese/poodle/other | Sydney Dog Photographer

It 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 buckets of them.

{ update 6.Jan.2013 } Mozart's LOL was featured in Flickr's Explore, 4.Jan.2013. This dog has a winning smile!

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year

Our 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.

Christmas with Bernard the Cavamalt | Thomaz boys | sydney pet photography

At 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 his family in South America.

Now 1 year and 2 months old, Bernard showed me he could sit, wear his costumes and rock it. A very well loved pooch (erm, angel/ reindeer, sorry!).

Remember peeps - pet photography is where art and love combine.

BTW, Bernard's the only Cavamalt in our neighbourhood the last time I checked - how special is that!

schnitzel 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.

Custom Wall Art for your Pets | Sydney Pet Photography

No 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;

^ Standard Frame

^ Standard Frame in classic dark wood

(2) art deco classics (my signature frame) featuring Napoleon; and

^ Art Deco Classics (signature frame)

^ Art Deco Classics (signature frame)

(3) baroque gothic (my other signature frame) - proudly modelled by PF.

^ Baroque Gothic (signature frame)

^ Baroque Gothic (signature frame)

They now hang proud at twoguinepaigs HQ home base and tag along with me to Client visits.

Nothing beats hand-picked, framed to size wall art to present the love and dedication towards your pets, fur babies, and life-long companions - making a statement of it!

Why custom framing?

Professionally framed prints or fine art prints not only look good and present well, they also protect and help preserve your prints for a very long time to come. A professional framer understands the printing process enough to know what is best to preserve the prints; not like DYI framing where you find your print slipping from its position and stuck to the frame/glass after 2 Summers (did you know that prints sweat in Summer too?)

Custom framing will inevitably cost you more than say frames from Ikea or any retail shops but it’s worth it.

If you can’t decide which frames to use or don’t have the time to pick them yourself, let me do the work for you! This is all part of twoguineapigs’ friendly service. I look forward to helping you decorate your place with wall art featuring your pets!

Gift custom wall art this Christmas?

For those who wants to gift this as Christmas present, they are included as part of my gift card package!

Behind-the-scenes notes
Shots of Mr Big and PF were made at twoguineapigs HQ with available light. In case you’re wondering whether these can be made on location, yes they can!

New Fine Art Album | Sydney Professional Pet Photography

Presenting 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 Christmas or Summer, order one now when you book your photoshoot with twoguineapigs - introductory price @$600 (10x10”, 30 pages, chocolate leather cover).