Lefty The Trick Dog (Click to enlarge)
Meet Lefty. Lefty probably has a lot of a lot of breeds in her. She’s pretty bonded to her dad, but both her human parents have big soft hearts and are driven to rescue as many canine folks as they can handle. With a house full of retired Greyhounds, they find time to add a Pit Bull (see Bully For Jelly) and Lefty who is probably part Pit Bull herself; perhaps some Chow as well.
I didn’t think I would like this shot. After all it’s got all the elements of what I don’t like about some images: pink belly, open mouth. But it’s also got something I’ve been speaking a lot about lately. Lefty reveals a lot about herself here. Wild and crazy, her parents say. She’s active and and pretty alpha, but her dad seemed to have a way to keep her focused.
I like this image because of its Lefty-ness. In the studio it can be difficult to capture the essence of a pet because of the nature of contrived shots. Portraiture is subtle. Getting some animation from your subjects can be difficult, as they have to act as if they’re in their yard, while playing in a tiny window in front of lights and backdrops. Lefty obliged.
Remember, if you’re in the neighborhood of Mandeville/Covington, LA on Sunday, October 11th, between 2 and 5PM, stop by our new studio for our Grand Re-Opening Bark Bash. Music, snacks, drinks, prizes and fun for all. Dress up your dog (or not) and bring her/him out to enjoy some doggie treats and socialization. See who made the wall of fame in our photo gallery. It will be fun. I hope you can make it. See Sisters Pet Pics for more information.
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