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!

Neot the cat | Sydney cat photographer

I 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! :)

Manly Daily Local News Image Featured | Sydney pet photographer

This 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 news.com.au for letting me put this page up on my blog.

Look for Issue 8 Dec 2012, Page 55.

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.

Rambo the Cat | Professional Cat Photography Sydney

I 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.