2 days ago
I post therefore I am.
Here we are once again for my semi-bi-monthly-ish blog post! According to my intended New Years resolutions this is my last month to let this thing slack off, right? Right.
So what’s been going on in your worlds?
Mine has been all over the place. Right now I’m in the midst of searching for an agent to take some of the weight of representing myself off of my shoulders. I think it’s time for the help. There’s lots of work going on as usual. The latest news is that my work is being published here in Kansas City on a monthly basis now and one magazine is planning on publishing a feature about me around spring time.
I’ve expanded to include food photography though I won’t be posting any of it until after the shots go public. I know…so mysterious.
Sokah is huge and goofy, not to mention a great model for geeky dog photos.
This has been a week of firsts for him. First time seeing snow, and the first time around a fire. We were outside the other night for close to 2 hours while he tried to eat and pounce on every single snow flake after which I built a fire and we all fell asleep in front of the fireplace. Awesome night.
This was his expression about both:
Anyway, busy as I’ve been this is a slow season and I’m plenty anxious for it to warm up already. I recently discovered that my studio lights aren’t fond of freezing temperatures. Thankfully I always have a backup plan so everything still worked out beautifully. There is a lesson in this for all you budding photographers out there though.
Always test your gear before a session!
In my case the temp dropped 15 degrees in an hour so I couldn’t do much. That’s why having plans b, c, and d in line is the second part of the lesson. I think the saying goes something like “Luck favors the prepared.”
On an unrelated note, Brad came in for another shoot since my last post. Did a great job as usual and got two more castings right after the shots went up. Awesome!
Take note aspiring models, more often than not it’s a simple matter of getting a better portfolio that will boost the amount of work you’re bringing in. Don’t shy away from investing in your dream. The right photographs can literally change your career.
With that said, I’m wrapping this up. Today is my birthday and I apparently am supposed to put work away now.
I hope you all have a wonderful day, I can’t wait to show you the rest of what I’ve been up to!
-D
Sokah in Repose.
I finally had some time last week, and Sokah was calm enough, that I got to take some real photos of him.
I know he looks noble and mature and such…but it’s a lie.
He’s nothing but trouble. 40lbs of trouble.
I don’t have a whole lot of time to write today..but check out the shots anyway!
Until next time.
Ciao!
Finally. A Name.
It was right in front of me the whole time. Sokah, a name I made up a long time ago…for a wolf, oddly enough.
We’re in the last days of week #2 and he’s doing great. Though, he is the only puppy I’ve ever seen that learned how to heel before learning not to pee in the house. I suppose I understand how that’s happened, I mean we do spend substantially more time walking than peeing. Thank God.
His food aggression issues are getting better by far, not completely gone but definitely better.
I thought I would hate getting up at 5:30 to take him for a morning walk. While it would be substantially easier if I would get a good night’s sleep, I really enjoy those times. Same for when I come home. Especially since that’s when he gets to meet the other neighborhood dogs. I wish I could give him a constant playmate like he would have had were Otto still around. Right now that’s just not possible though. I am taking him to the vet this weekend so I can make sure he’s healthy before I take him to the dog parks.
He’s changed a lot in the time that I’ve had him. The most obvious being his physical changes. He’s gained about 5 pounds and his topcoat has started coming in so he’s getting much darker.
Last week:
This morning:
Much much darker. No tricks of light either, he’s just that different.
I hope you can all forgive me for the quality of these photos. I know I’m supposed to be the pro and all, but we take snapshots too. 
I’m still working hard at exposing him to new things/people/animals. The last thing he needs is to become an 80 pound dog that is afraid of everything. That just leads to fear biting, and that leads to someone getting hurt.
Anyway, as I get him more well trained I’ll be able to grab better shots but for now…yeah right, I’m lucky he’s not a blurry grey streak.
Ciao for now.