Dallas Again

I spent two weeks in Dallas in February and had a great time doing some photography while there. I spent a day in the Arts District with Dallas Photographer Kris Hundt. Kris has way more experience then I do so it was a wonderful way to spend the day. Half the photos in my gallery are more like tourist shots as I was so overwhelmed at the sheer size of the city and walked around in a bit of a daze the entire time.

After the downtown shoot, we headed out to White Rock Lake. Honestly, I do not want to get into what transpired (don't worry, nothing bad!) but if you are ever in Dallas and in a bit of a quandary about anything, swing by the lake and look for a gentleman with the sign 'free advice'. Guaranteed, the advice he gives you will be good and the experience will be one of those things you are not quite sure what to do with but glad you had it just the same.

I was in the sitting visiting my boyfriend so spent some time wandering around with him and his dogs. It was strange seeing Dallas so brown! Every other time I have visited the city has been green and lush so it was a shock to see all the grass yellow and dead. Very strange!

My trip ended all too soon and I did not get as much shooting in as I would have liked. However, I am down again in April for a longer visit and this time I will have my Rangie with me (2600 miles by Range Rover - should make for some great posts!).

B & B Day

B & B stands for Butterfly World and Butchart's Garden - two amazing places for a photographer. 

Boomer Day II

Last January I had the opportunity to shoot a client's seven month old Yellow Lab, Boomer, at Esquimalt Lagoon. Boomer was a typical energetic pup at seven months and a great model! I was pleased with the pics but knew they weren't as good as they could have been with better glass.

So I jumped at the opportunity when I had a chance to do a repeat shoot with him at the same location but with way better camera equipment. What a difference top quality equipment makes!

There was also an opportunity to photograph his canine neighbour, Chevy, a fourteen month old long haired German Shepherd. Since GSDs are my breed, it was a real treat to shoot the young dog. He is a gorgeous dog with an atypical male shepherd head - gorgeous!

Victoria Classic Boat Festival '07

Photographers dream....if there were a few less people of the wharves! Next year I have to make a point of getting there early in the day to catch the sunrise and beat the crowds because its a little nerve wracking being jostled about when you are carrying all your camera gear. Oh well, amazing event well worth attending!