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GINGER AT THE LOFT

I’m learning so much about dogs while becoming the latest and greatest Philadelphia pet photographer.  Did you know?  Corgis are smart, friendly, and people-oriented.  They’re also herding dogs — good to know if I’m ever stuck with a few hundred sheep — and have a fierce drive when playing games which mixes well with their energy and intelligence.

Approximately eight ball pit balls in assorted colors were killed during the making of these pet portraits.  This Corgi can kill a plastic ball in one fell swoop of her mighty dog teeth!

Meet Miss Ginger.  Such an easygoing, happy happy love of a dog.

Also, Corgis have tongues which photograph exceptionally well.  Or maybe that’s just Ginger. 

For the record, it was 24 degrees outside with winds of over forty-five miles per hour, or we would have been outside.  Instead, we used the loft studio to bust out a quick Pets for Haiti shoot with this adorable Corgi!  My fab friend Paulette Dixon (singer-songwriter extraordinaire) got this session as a surprise gift for out-of-town friends while she was dog sitting.  (Feel free to copy this idea for all your Philadelphia pet lover-friends, people!)

Ginger is also (my) Hermione’s first canine friend!  Most dogs freak Hermione out, as they’re huge compared to her, but Ginger is just about her size, so they got along just fine.  (Of course, Hermione proceeded to have an accident in Braxton’s Animal Works an hour later…it’s a proud day nonetheless.)

Oh, and there’s also still time to book a Pets for Haiti portrait shoot, just click here for details.  Photographing dogs and cats all over the Philadelphia region has been incredibly fun, and meeting all sorts of pet-lovers has been absolutely fantastic, too.  I’d love to meet you, lovely person!

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Paulette Dixon - KK, these are gorgeous. Ginger had the best time with you!

Joyce Smith - Reminds me of my Buttercup! Lovely!

David Couillard - I love the second one. Her tongue looks like it’s coming our and waiting for a treat.
The sharp and bright eyes on the last one are great!

Congratulations on your Pets for Haiti project. It seems to be doing well.
It’s a really nice gesture.

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