I love how sometimes life inspires when you're least expecting it. Okay, so maybe it's not completely random that I happened to be at home with my dogs and my camera conveniently nearby, but, it was unexpected that during this exceptionally busy day today, I took some personal time to photograph my two best, furry friends.
After a phone meeting with a lovely bride, a trip to the pet groomer to drop off Sophi & Hitch, a load of laundry (because their favorite blanket has to be as clean as them, you know), a quick lunch, and a conference call with one of my favorite Italian vendors, I should have been off to my next task of creating Fine Art Books for my patiently awaiting brides.
But life inspired.
After immediately returning home with Sophi and Hitch from their day of beauty, I was in love. Their fur was soft as cashmere, smelled of fresh gardenias, and they were tired. So tired. And all they wanted to do was nap on their big zebra blanket, fresh out of the dryer... still warm. But so inspired, I grabbed my D3 and 50mm 1.4 lens and shot away. 92 frames to be exact. Using available window light, I captured them around the house... and then let them nap.
I often wonder if I love them too much. Is that possible? I often wonder if they know how much I love having them around... how much I love caring for them... and how I so appreciate their companionship. Do they know how empty the house feels when they're at the doggy spa? How strange it was to make a PB&J sandwich without them sitting at my heels for a tiny taste of peanut-buttery goodness? Do they know how much these photos mean to me? No... probably not, but I do know they appreciate a warm blanket, being fed on time, bites of banana, and the occasional nap on our bed.
Oh, the life of a dog :)
After a phone meeting with a lovely bride, a trip to the pet groomer to drop off Sophi & Hitch, a load of laundry (because their favorite blanket has to be as clean as them, you know), a quick lunch, and a conference call with one of my favorite Italian vendors, I should have been off to my next task of creating Fine Art Books for my patiently awaiting brides.
But life inspired.
After immediately returning home with Sophi and Hitch from their day of beauty, I was in love. Their fur was soft as cashmere, smelled of fresh gardenias, and they were tired. So tired. And all they wanted to do was nap on their big zebra blanket, fresh out of the dryer... still warm. But so inspired, I grabbed my D3 and 50mm 1.4 lens and shot away. 92 frames to be exact. Using available window light, I captured them around the house... and then let them nap.
I often wonder if I love them too much. Is that possible? I often wonder if they know how much I love having them around... how much I love caring for them... and how I so appreciate their companionship. Do they know how empty the house feels when they're at the doggy spa? How strange it was to make a PB&J sandwich without them sitting at my heels for a tiny taste of peanut-buttery goodness? Do they know how much these photos mean to me? No... probably not, but I do know they appreciate a warm blanket, being fed on time, bites of banana, and the occasional nap on our bed.
Oh, the life of a dog :)