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FidoJournalism on Display

The good folks at the Center Pet Pharmacy in Washington, DC asked me to display some of my work in their store. Center Pet Pharmacy has been a neighborhood institution for 43 years, but they've just remodeled their store and launched an awesome new website. This week they are celebrating their grand re-opening.

They wanted an upscale look for the display, so we decided on large black and white prints on canvas to give an art gallery feel. The picture below doesn't do the canvas prints justice. They are huge and look great! The large picture is 36x48 and the two square prints are 22x22.



If you're thinking about a FidoJournalism session, you should stop by Center Pet and take a look at the prints. You will be wowed. We can turn any image from a session into ready-to-hang art for your home! We can even do custom sizes to fit any space.

Pool Party!

Yesterday Carolyn and I brought Jingles and Cooley to a Pooch Pool Party hosted by the Montgomery County Recreation Department. The entire Wheaton/Glenmont pool was opened to dogs... and there were lots of them there to enjoy a refreshing dip.

Jingles and Cooley made quite a pair. They didn't seem all that interested in swimming, but they enjoyed running free around the perimeter of the pools, sticking together as usual. They did splash around some, but some of the other dogs were swimming in the deep end and even going down the slides.

I had a booth set up so I couldn't take as many pictures as I wanted, but here are some of my favorites from yesterday.

Jingles and Cooley surveying the scene...


Cooley cooling off...


Another lap around the pool...


Parents brave the heat, while the dogs enjoy the water...


Testing the waters...


I like the layers in this one. If you look closely, you can see one dog swimming in the deep end, and another running in the background.


That is one shaggy dog!


This poor guy was investigating the slide and took one step too many...

The Bark Ball

I was recently invited to photograph the Washington Humane Society's 20th Annual Bark Ball, hailed as "Washington's only formal evening for the 'four-on-the-floor' crowd." This was my first time attending and I didn't realize that so many people brought their dogs to the event. It was incredible, and a lot of fun too! There were dogs of all sizes, and I was amazed at how well-behaved they all were.

The festivities included a silent auction, dinner and dancing. They also showed a slideshow with images from my Day in the Life session with the WHS staff. James Carville and Mary Matalin chaired the event and brought along their own pack of dogs (four or five, I lost count). A good time was had by all. Congratulations to the great staff of the Washington Humane Society for putting on such a successful event.

Strut Your Mutt

On Saturday May 19, be sure to stop by the Strut Your Mutt Parade and Dog Festival in Bethesda. Come by the FidoJournalism booth for some free goodies and a chance to win a free session! In addition to the parade, there will also be contests, a fashion show, obedience experts and a raffle for prizes.

Organized and sponsored by the Bethesda Chevy Chase Rotary Club, the event raises needed funds for the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad. We hope to see you there!

Fashion for Paws

Last Saturday I attended Fashion for Paws, a fundraiser for the Washington Humane Society held at the French Embassy. The highlight of the evening was a fashion show (humans and dogs!) with some well-known personalities in DC. The event was a big hit, and raised money for WHS' Good Home Guarantee, a five year plan that promises to find a good home for every adoptable animal brought to WHS shelters by the year 2010. The goal is to eliminate the need for euthanasia. WHS shelters maintain an open admission policy. No animal is ever turned away for any reason.

Here are some pics from a fun evening.

Dogs on Parade

I had a great time at Alexandria, VA's 21st Annual St. Patrick's Day Fun Dog Show! The event featured costumed dogs competing in categories such as Dog with Best Irish Costume, Owner/Dog with the Most Similar Hair, Most Unusual Markings, Best Tail Wag, Biggest Feet, Best Spots, Best Smile, Most Unique/Disproportionate Appearance, Most Unusual Tail, and Most Mysterious Heritage. The event culminated in a doggie parade down King Street! Here are some shots of the puppies enjoying the festivities.