Afghan Hound Tattoo by Gary Pirisi at Windy City Ink

The Journey Continues! SUPER EXCITED about the new tattoo! The full sleeve is starting to take form! This is based on one of my favorite photos - an Afghan Hound I met spontaneously in New York City. To me, this photo represents the expression, "Dogs are people, too!" Dogs are capable of a similar range of emotions that human beings are...which is why we relate to them and why they relate to us. T...he expression in this photo has always confused me and amazed me, giving me further inspiration to explore and embrace the personalities of our canine friends to the best of my abilities. Special thanks to Gary Parisi of Windy City Ink Tattoo for bringing this photograph to life. Gary is an extraordinary talent and I am so grateful I had the opportunity to work with him!

Lacie the Rottweiler - Chicago Dog Photography

Congrats to Lacie the Rottweiler for being the first ever Rottweiler professionally photographed underwater!

Underwater Dog Photography - Chicago, IL

Bob the Diving Dog! - INSIDE EDITION PHOTO SHOOT

I had the pleasure of meeting Bob the Diving Dog and snapping some photos of him underwater. Inside Edition tagged along for the adventure. Bob is awesome for four reasons. 1. He is an excellent diver. 2. He is a rescue dog - was a wondering stray and now has a forever home - giving inspiration to many people to choose adoption when searching for that new little friend. 3. His name is Bob. 4. Bob is spelled the same forwards as it is backwards.

Bob - enjoying the view underwater and also an awesome name

Second Chance Photos - Before and After Photos of Bailey

This is Bailey, a 9-month old Pit Bull Mix from Chicago Animal Care and Control. Great dog, just needed a better photo to help showcase his personality.

Nevada the Diving Dog

Slow-motion video of Nevada the Border Collie diving underwater.

More fun under the sea

Underwater Dog Photography

Kona the Ridgeback - New York City Pet Photography

NEW YORK CITY!

Some highlights from my October NYC Tour!

Guthrie in Times Square

Lola the Bergamasco

Apple the Black Lab

Miles of Manhattan

New Pals on the Upper East Side

FALL MAGAZINE COVERS

AKC Family Dog Magazine - September/October 2011

October 2011 Cover - Tails Pet Magazine

Charlie - Seaside, Florida Pet Photography

Charlie the Teacup Yorkie. 2lbs of Power, Love and Danger.

Classic Charlie

Peek-a-Boo Charlie

Camo-Charlie

Tough-guy Charlie

Roma and Jake - Florida Pet Photography

Jake enjoys slobbering, being slobbery, and drooling.

1,2,3

Trespassing in the local fountain

Corrinn, Bogey & Darwin - Florida Pet Photography

So many options!

Oh, hayyy!

"Ok, Mom. I guess you can paddle for awhile if you really want to".

"People Under the Stairs Part 2 - Beagle Under the Stairs"

Cecil, Henry and Edie - Seaside, Florida Pet Photography

On location in Seaside, Florida!

Say Cheese!

Edie - has a PhD in Smiling

Henry - another recent PhD recepient at Yale.

"OH MY GOD!"

The Dogs of Italy

I had an AMAZING trip to Italy and some excellent photo shoots along the way (as well as pasta, pizza, gelato, wine). Here are a few highlights!

Livin' large in the Castle

Luciano - nice hair!

Pope Pug Paul the III

Yorkie Bambino

Shopping in Positano

Mediterranean Magic! Lightning storm off the Amalfi Coast

Biscotti of Capri

Second Chance Photos - Featured on PerezHilton.com and RedEye Chicago

Press for Second Chance Photos!

http://teddyhilton.com/2011-09-09-save-a-dog-with-a-picutre

http://neighborhoods.redeyechicago.com/lincoln-park/uncategorized/2011/09/23/second-chance-photos-aims-to-give-homeless-pets-a-voice/

Billion & Expo - Chicago Dog Photography

I've been to dozens of dog parks around the country and this morning I found the gold medal winner - PRAIRIE WOLF DOG PARK in Lake Forest, IL. This 44-acre dog park is entire fenced and features nature at its best!  Open fields, ponds, trails, flowers, trees, leaves! You name it! My new little friends, Billion and Expo, helped me explore all that it has to offer. Thanks for playing in the rain with me today! And no worries about jumping up on me with muddy paws. Mud = fun.

Fall 2011 Tour Dates