tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327691342024-02-07T02:49:50.959-05:00Ottawa Photography | Urban Dog Photog Inc.Ottawa Photography. Welcome to the old blog, but be sure to Visit the NEW BLOG moved to www.photobysuebird.com/blogSuzanne Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740507414057691152noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32769134.post-28807973958848573172011-11-15T09:43:00.004-05:002011-11-15T10:03:32.306-05:00It has been over two years since returning to this old Blog site and although we are keeping everyone updated on our newer Blog site at <a href="http://www.photobysuebird.com/blog">www.photobysuebird.com/blog</a>, I did not want to end this great little blog that hosts so many of my original happenings in my Photography business. <br /><br />Over the past year I have been introduced Arbonne, A swiss formulated skin care, health and wellness company that is vegan certified! NO testing on animals and no animal byproducts. Our skin absorbs in 26 seconds. As an animal Photographer, I am so thankful for finding Arbonne and have built a fabulous team in Ottawa. <a href="http://www.suebird.myarbonne.ca">www.suebird.myarbonne.ca</a> Email me for more information on testing the products out or how to join the growing team of Ottawa Arbonne Consultants.Suzanne Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740507414057691152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32769134.post-39149924881929369952009-03-30T16:14:00.001-04:002009-03-30T16:20:29.464-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2er3yQkufyCMCsRv4Vcki1ILFWoYYP7c9Wh32ZxhI6cyVGJsvke_fc1sCSko7WpIXA2W_WCQTM5N4OA5xNbFeTcAQ9XqxtY0c79PDDKbJketRyLnoWZsFBVQ0I6Pd2eqNcKrz/s1600-h/we've+moved.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 296px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2er3yQkufyCMCsRv4Vcki1ILFWoYYP7c9Wh32ZxhI6cyVGJsvke_fc1sCSko7WpIXA2W_WCQTM5N4OA5xNbFeTcAQ9XqxtY0c79PDDKbJketRyLnoWZsFBVQ0I6Pd2eqNcKrz/s400/we've+moved.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319077822506487682" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This old dog has learned some new tricks and so it was time to move on. Follow this link to the <a href="http://www.photobysuebird.com/blog">NEW Urban dog photog blog</a>Suzanne Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740507414057691152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32769134.post-65351117709980647842009-03-26T00:15:00.005-04:002009-03-26T00:56:49.255-04:00<span style="font-weight: bold;">NEW Studio sessions available soon! </span><br />Done! It took a while, but we are almost Done! The new home studio/gallery space creates a whole new feeling for us. I have been inspired by so many great magazines of artistic spaces and as well by fellow photographers and colleagues' spaces! So before the grand unveiling I need to plaster the walls with photos, so no sneak peak photos of the space yet.....<span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(Sorry Jamie, I promise soon)</span></span> HA!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">UPCOMING ~ Limited edition sessions</span><br />So lots going on and coming up and I would need a full page to update you. But I'll keep it quick for you, Throughout the year I will be holding Limited Edition sessions around the city, including two of my favorite boutiques in town.<br /><br />Be sure to wander in soon to <span style="font-weight: bold;">WAG Doggin It Cafe</span> on Bank Street and sign up your mom for a very special soulful session with her "fur-mate". What a wonderful Mother's day present, celebrating the family bond. Sessions will take place on April 25th, the sitting fee is $100 with a 20 minute urban session, the results are going to be stunning! Be sure to sign up soon there are only 11 spaces available, these sessions are going to be very intimiate and soulful, creating a piece of art for that special mom.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Coming in MAY is </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >"Fur in the Family"</span> was this your last official family photo? I am shaking it up a bit and going a little Urban with this one. A huge thank-you to friend and great photographer <a href="http://www.dpdphoto.com/">Deb Dekoke</a> who loaned me this great vintage image of her family growing up on the Dekoke Berry Farm in kanata!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5BwoqJO87wDc53p8l2ZwV579B8VeKDGUxkb36oS5ka4cY0l5VIVHOYr9b6Qozr0WfT3A-Mg__AneKiWWYVIA4G4tejOSBMtwppMYfXrYAUe6T9KxIyUakZccFq-W9hu2Nq-CJ/s1600-h/scan0003.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 394px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5BwoqJO87wDc53p8l2ZwV579B8VeKDGUxkb36oS5ka4cY0l5VIVHOYr9b6Qozr0WfT3A-Mg__AneKiWWYVIA4G4tejOSBMtwppMYfXrYAUe6T9KxIyUakZccFq-W9hu2Nq-CJ/s400/scan0003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317348894842371074" border="0" /></a><br />This two day event is a fundraiser for <a href="http://www.ottawatherapydogs.ca/">Ottawa Therapy Dogs</a> being held at both <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bark and Fitz</span> Locations in Westboro and Kanata. Details for signing up are available at each <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bark and Fitz</span> location. Be sure to book your space soon. As soon as you are pre-booked and have paid your deposit with the Bark and Fitz location, I will be calling you to have a pre-session consultation so that we can go over some of the ideas and concepts behind your session time.<br /><br />Just a quick note: It has been a great pleasure working with one of Canada's top Dog magazines <a href="http://www.dogsincanada.com/">Dogs in Canada</a> over the past three years, and recently it was an honor to receive a letter from <a href="http://www.dogsincanada.com/">Dogs in Canada</a> Editor Kelly Caldwell announcing that a photo of mine had been nominated for a <a href="http://www.dwaa.org/">Dog Writer's Association Award</a>. Back in February Ms. Caldwell confirmed that the photo won top prize! This is a great honor to be recognized along side of some of the top photographers and magazines. Cheers to Dogs in Canada!<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">To the newest Ottawa Couple! </span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_k72yj4IIAvs/ScsKYoO6eUI/AAAAAAAAAfk/B_Z97S6EYUQ/s1600-h/WEDDINGKarenMark.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_k72yj4IIAvs/ScsKYoO6eUI/AAAAAAAAAfk/B_Z97S6EYUQ/s400/WEDDINGKarenMark.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317355203274111298" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Last but not least ~ A huge applause for the lovely marriage of a great friend of mine. Dr. Mark de Gruchy to his lovely bride Karen. I had the grand pleasure of photographing their day last weekend and it was one of the most incredible days. I can only show you what they have seen or I am sure Mark would hunt me down! HA! Love you guys! Thanks for letting me be a part of your wedding.<br /><br />Keep posted for more updates!<br />cheers<br />SueSuzanne Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740507414057691152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32769134.post-11064922675943617682009-02-27T09:00:00.005-05:002009-02-27T09:21:40.094-05:00<span style="font-size:100%;">HELLOOOOO!<br /><br />yikes, been a couple of weeks. I think I went back into the hole with Willy Wiarton the groundhog when he saw 6 more weeks of winter! HA! </span><br /><br />I have a great excuse, one that has kept me very busy and like a little kid opening a present on Christmas morning! My new space! Wahoo, we are on the final couple of days of renovation before I can start to retro-fit my new ikea furniture into my new studio/office/client viewing/kid zone/husband office/cool basement/........basically let's say "multifunctional" space. I'll post some shots of the new space, but hopefully I can have you come over for a little open house down the road. See the space for your own eyes.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k72yj4IIAvs/Saf0u6s8BbI/AAAAAAAAAfE/9uQYFLLcrQE/s1600-h/blognov-2708A.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 358px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k72yj4IIAvs/Saf0u6s8BbI/AAAAAAAAAfE/9uQYFLLcrQE/s400/blognov-2708A.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307479772748318130" border="0" /></a><br /><br />But as I had hoped to do a Year in review when we were actually celebrating 2009......I got delayed so to start off this idea, here is a a great photo taken by Artists <a href="http://www.doodledogpaintings.com/">Kellie Oliphant Burns</a>.<br />This was posted on her blog a while back, but I wanted to show off this cute little guy...this is Leeroy and he is an IGGY. He was the perfect model for my shoot for an article in <a href="http://www.dogsincanada.com/">Dogs in Canada</a> magazine about renting out dogs. I know crazy! People actually rent out dogs now.<br /><br />Recenty, I was invited to speak at a local <a href="http://www.ottawakennelclub.ca/">Ottawa Kennel Club</a> meeting and I want to thank everyone for a great night. I had a great time meeting all of you and look forward to coming back in the future. I hope you all are enjoying the perPETual calendars!<br /><br />And A Huge Congrats out to one of my clients, local Ottawa PUG Breeder Lorna Sale! She recently attended Westminster with one of her Canadian champion pugs Nessa and received the first honorable mention! What a fantastic accomplishment! Her pugs are truly beautiful! Check these guys out in "the" chair!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV75jn1wmti_wj2IZdMJYvScdj9fnoqDjzmD-nSQ6wxiK1p6SYt6ozln6RCvzEBl9TbEKjf-Fof3q6M5kGeOJR2VC7wzlTP0IKOGnc47yGEdpWEeijQguGY8OYmglowzOnR3xc/s1600-h/pugsinchair.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV75jn1wmti_wj2IZdMJYvScdj9fnoqDjzmD-nSQ6wxiK1p6SYt6ozln6RCvzEBl9TbEKjf-Fof3q6M5kGeOJR2VC7wzlTP0IKOGnc47yGEdpWEeijQguGY8OYmglowzOnR3xc/s400/pugsinchair.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307481787180447634" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Keep tuned for some more updates....there's a little award announcement!<br /><br />SueSuzanne Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740507414057691152noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32769134.post-40605200958884867672009-01-26T17:05:00.006-05:002009-01-26T17:26:59.507-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chilly Dogs New Space!</span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_k72yj4IIAvs/SX40ZETSAlI/AAAAAAAAAes/oj91KH_VcFs/s1600-h/Blogchilly3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_k72yj4IIAvs/SX40ZETSAlI/AAAAAAAAAes/oj91KH_VcFs/s400/Blogchilly3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295727817090269778" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii5nlPn-4NPBr4sSlcYM1E4cUT7-ukgCY6Zh5h-fq6DcL1s5Ty8yH0WoBWyK8Q7SvgarKUCaDvKuczbRqiuTV8_b01lJzjUYacV4L6_7Pmb84Dmgo4tKOoiYocBKH12sX-6Vt4/s1600-h/Blogchilly2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii5nlPn-4NPBr4sSlcYM1E4cUT7-ukgCY6Zh5h-fq6DcL1s5Ty8yH0WoBWyK8Q7SvgarKUCaDvKuczbRqiuTV8_b01lJzjUYacV4L6_7Pmb84Dmgo4tKOoiYocBKH12sX-6Vt4/s400/Blogchilly2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295727673450811858" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU8RgyyNLz9Yc7kITRkw6zsWFnvv_LA7baFfBjNnMB7TXtrw3aKpeq_tyS_3p63OtKwtKejY2Wg7L0z_iBOdlLKJCBz9hjq7ixtEg86rIqiXeOEwdrIp0PpNhsm2yttFHhiuGE/s1600-h/BLOGCHILlY.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU8RgyyNLz9Yc7kITRkw6zsWFnvv_LA7baFfBjNnMB7TXtrw3aKpeq_tyS_3p63OtKwtKejY2Wg7L0z_iBOdlLKJCBz9hjq7ixtEg86rIqiXeOEwdrIp0PpNhsm2yttFHhiuGE/s400/BLOGCHILlY.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295727503765151458" border="0" /></a><br /><br />If you have not discovered the best coats on the market.....visit <a href="http://www.chillydogs.ca/">Chilly Dogs</a> to get a glance at their colors and sizes. Located in Ottawa Canada, these coats are designed by Chilly Dogs owner Julie Kelly who knows a lot about cold weather!<br /><br />Julie is a great friend and colleague and over the years I have had the pleasure of photographing her coats and dogs. It was on the trip down to Dewey Beach in 2007, that the dream for this room was put into action. The ten hour drive was all chit chat about the space and what it would look like! SO I was really excited to watch this room come together.<br /><br />So Voila! The year has started off fresh and new for Chillydogs, moving into their new space that is bright and very funky! With a blend of furniture and storage solutions from IKEA, Julie has created an ultimate creative space for her company~ I am partial to the photography on the walls! HA ha! <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">( yes those are my shots of Julie's dogs Bizmark & Mari)</span></span><br /><br /><br /><br />Oh ya! And those bags in the basket above are her <a href="http://www.chillydogs.ca/productHumanSockMonkeyToteBag.html">Sock monkey bags</a>! Great for the beach....no sand!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_k72yj4IIAvs/SX44ZpBMDnI/AAAAAAAAAe0/oT0gkaAV9Qw/s1600-h/humanSockMonkeyToteBag.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 242px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_k72yj4IIAvs/SX44ZpBMDnI/AAAAAAAAAe0/oT0gkaAV9Qw/s400/humanSockMonkeyToteBag.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295732224993005170" border="0" /></a><br />Enjoy,<br />SueSuzanne Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740507414057691152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32769134.post-53518769615838750882009-01-23T10:22:00.004-05:002009-01-23T10:29:33.090-05:00<span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Maybe next time Victoria! </span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN3jC7rrcApBydRWUIpxq9Po2gyFg9CFkGZT8mBxo9HPeJDG0I8w9PLA85N-uD0sHFQitrnoa0-gKSMoEJ8pk4SCDTnAVXwaLJ_BMWFvnYKLWBirA3itAa2MwgbxFyB9yTAVoL/s1600-h/chillydog.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN3jC7rrcApBydRWUIpxq9Po2gyFg9CFkGZT8mBxo9HPeJDG0I8w9PLA85N-uD0sHFQitrnoa0-gKSMoEJ8pk4SCDTnAVXwaLJ_BMWFvnYKLWBirA3itAa2MwgbxFyB9yTAVoL/s400/chillydog.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294510646588479682" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Well, after a small crisis with our little Chilly-dog, it has come to pass that the Victoria trip will be canceled at this time. Chilli has been on medication for a sist and now she needs it to have removed, so the air fare goes to chilli's <span style="font-style: italic;">butt</span> surgery! The sist is just beside her tail.<br />She is doing well though and we are looking forward to her being healed following the surgery. <span style="font-style: italic;">I'll be anticipating some funny cone head shots following her surgery. </span><br /><br />But hey....psst....we are heading to Newfoundland in March......<br />SueSuzanne Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740507414057691152noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32769134.post-61517635734217283082009-01-21T10:22:00.003-05:002009-01-21T10:30:09.924-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Facebook Fan Page<br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXJN3MTKoE9_XjAY5vI6ZE7H-CE3veEN4apJEhk0KdtnffvNu8P1bzoSciP7eKzog1BZMSaCZ-PmLJ4aqhEjcEyZPa1NsQ0d5l4p3wQpQ9-GNvKbP5P8w2dcTKW1vzr5XOfmu6/s1600-h/frontpage.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXJN3MTKoE9_XjAY5vI6ZE7H-CE3veEN4apJEhk0KdtnffvNu8P1bzoSciP7eKzog1BZMSaCZ-PmLJ4aqhEjcEyZPa1NsQ0d5l4p3wQpQ9-GNvKbP5P8w2dcTKW1vzr5XOfmu6/s400/frontpage.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293769596236125522" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I have many clients that want to be kept posted about upcoming events and great fundraisers. A newsletter is great, however sometimes they get sent to spam and really with blogs and facebook, there are new ways to keep posted on what's going on.<br /><br />So here is the <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/edit/picture.php?success=1&id=41348633954#/pages/Ottawa-ON/Urban-Dog-Photog/41348633954">Facebook Fan Page</a> for the URBAN dog photog, follow the link and become a fan and you will be given updates on new posts about events and fundraisers. You can also follow this blog by clicking on the RSS at the top corner.<br /><br />Keeping in touch and clients up to date is a little resolution for me this year! So keep me on my toes and by all means, poke me through face book when you don't see a post for a while! HA!<br /><br />SueSuzanne Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740507414057691152noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32769134.post-87161398569839245302009-01-19T14:07:00.003-05:002009-01-19T14:18:01.573-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lil' Flirt<br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZhAMIOAPWNkXvDJTi2X6M6KYZQxyOgtKxQE86S9HG_W9jgWUp4wKSy092MjZbMJZu0AT9FrNqLN6nFwmZVuHq77FarQIf3jRwkESGmZDSrnDfgvF7fyPXRwyy_AyEOPQtI63N/s1600-h/blogwilliam.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 178px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZhAMIOAPWNkXvDJTi2X6M6KYZQxyOgtKxQE86S9HG_W9jgWUp4wKSy092MjZbMJZu0AT9FrNqLN6nFwmZVuHq77FarQIf3jRwkESGmZDSrnDfgvF7fyPXRwyy_AyEOPQtI63N/s400/blogwilliam.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293085003339939650" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Ahh, William William.....look at those eyes. This little guy brightened up my weekend. I started with Williams mom & dad over a year ago as we started to document William's journey here. And look at him now! 1 year old!<br /><br />This is a great package I offer as well called <span style="font-weight: bold;">4 one year</span>, Starting with a Maternity session, followed by a newborn, 6 months and 1 year session, we bring the photos together to create an incredible book on your babies first year of life! I think William has become quite savvy with the camera! Cannot wait to see the reaction of Williams mom and dad when I place the book in their hands!<br /><br />It's best to book in at 7 months to begin this journey. Although much of my clientele knows about my dog photography, I was originally trained as a newspaper photographer, so I offer packages for portrait sessions with people as well.<br /><br />Looking forward to starting some new baby sessions this year! 2009...crazy!<br />SueSuzanne Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740507414057691152noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32769134.post-33239860914250507472009-01-14T07:56:00.006-05:002009-01-14T08:59:20.554-05:00Happy New Year.....<br />Oh okay so it's really late! But hey I'll blame it on the freezing weather! I was frozen and couldn't move....oh ya and the dog ate my homework! HA!<br /><br />So 2009! wOw and January is already half gone. crazy.<br /><br />I am pretty excited about 2009, there are some great events happening! Starting in February, I'll be traveling to Victoria Island B.C. for some great weather & to meet some cool west coast dogs. Session spaces are available, so book soon or let your long distance friends know how to get in touch soon.<br /><br />Spring will be action packed as usual with some great events supporting some awesome groups who work with incredible dogs. Keep posted for the details on how to reserve your session for a two day event of photography at your local <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bark & Fitz</span>, <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">"</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Fur</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"> in the family"</span>. This will be your chance to get an Urban hip family portrait done of the whole <span style="font-style: italic;">fur</span>amily. Details to come to <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bark & Fitz</span> Westboro and Kanata soon.<br /><br />Be sure to look for me at the Annual <a href="http://home.ican.net/%7E933435/WhoAreWe.htm"><span style="font-weight: bold;">BARK</span></a> walkathon in May. For those who support BARK and raise money, this is the day I salute you with a free portrait in the park! As well win a great photo package as one of the "top fundraisers" prizes. Each year I have donated the popular Dog Eared Book package which includes a 2 hour session at your home & local park. In the end you will receive a book that tells the story of the bond between you and your dog. This is a prize valued over $800. <span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;" >BARK was Established in September 2001,The Bytown Association for Rescued Kanines (B.A.R.K.) is an all breed "no kill" r</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;" >escue organization.They are a registered charity comprised solely of dedicated and experienced volunteers who go to the ends of the earth to help dogs who are found in horrific conditions.</span><br /><br />Be sure to keep your eyes posted for the <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">A</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">nnual Look A Like contest</span> photo sessions at <a href="http://www.wagpetshop.ca/STAY-calendar.html">WAG</a> A huge fundraiser success last year raising over $1000 for the Ottawa Humane Society! Keep posted to their web site and hear for more info on how to sign up. Take a peak at some of the <a href="http://wagpetshop.blogspot.com/">winners</a> from last year.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8d6PKWgjbIxOjXq6JZWvgDFOsJVGhlcgiDyf5qoKKUyf4BGv_0A4lBij197eQIiJ7yd9VlvUX5TzUeUh6-8bZ3N17ixzc4-gdQQVTfpEpvK1Fj5hiIpi8YJNecKNR6JY2BQwN/s1600-h/B&F1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8d6PKWgjbIxOjXq6JZWvgDFOsJVGhlcgiDyf5qoKKUyf4BGv_0A4lBij197eQIiJ7yd9VlvUX5TzUeUh6-8bZ3N17ixzc4-gdQQVTfpEpvK1Fj5hiIpi8YJNecKNR6JY2BQwN/s400/B&F1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291147895258299570" border="0" /></a><br />And this is just the first part of the year! But to start off your year right, you need to head over to the new <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bark & Fitz </span>store located in the <span style="font-style: italic;">Kanata Centrum</span>. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlJbUjEPuuw2CHRQ-59pfuzur94LPYHHkQhRQ0yjEWDf5AQqsID2Ie3m63ZE6r_2K8ZNWhm2dXiwZMu8uck6INcPdBSVw_Uo28FJIhPu0xAbGJhtGktuDt3RtouI5BJpa8Vuf5/s1600-h/B&F3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 289px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlJbUjEPuuw2CHRQ-59pfuzur94LPYHHkQhRQ0yjEWDf5AQqsID2Ie3m63ZE6r_2K8ZNWhm2dXiwZMu8uck6INcPdBSVw_Uo28FJIhPu0xAbGJhtGktuDt3RtouI5BJpa8Vuf5/s400/B&F3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291148249644943922" border="0" /></a>The new beautiful space is huge and offers great products, fantastic nutritious food for your pet, a grooming salon or should I say S-PAW. It was great to see some of my new work up on the walls including the new Loyal Noble True panel.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtadJdpn9NulBV3z0aeHhNdk8EIC9mUBxwfgGD_6p_ngw0lDbXsxd7r0quTCgeIW71v8FUhao67xmiqvqQ8c_FXZKKV-Hj5378LTerJxAENbW5W9eA1_EzBR163sP5OzFM6Zc2/s1600-h/B&F2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 237px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtadJdpn9NulBV3z0aeHhNdk8EIC9mUBxwfgGD_6p_ngw0lDbXsxd7r0quTCgeIW71v8FUhao67xmiqvqQ8c_FXZKKV-Hj5378LTerJxAENbW5W9eA1_EzBR163sP5OzFM6Zc2/s400/B&F2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291147549425794866" border="0" /></a><br />Also on display is the metallic print of a greyhound framed in beautiful barn board. Be sure to take a spin out their way, tell them I sent you!Suzanne Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740507414057691152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32769134.post-65948601474720403522008-12-29T09:15:00.003-05:002008-12-29T09:32:33.125-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">wow.....</span></span><br />here and gone, hard to believe that x-mas has already passed. Crazy how fast this year flew by. This leads me to say thank -you to all the wonderful dogs & their people who invited me inn to capture their spirits.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk3dCHFOr8SrkBgAidVQBGZzxDwmRlHZfePxpMCqRe6Jen-MGafxoYghQdy7kqUJNqm9fXyZ25TeDKkASjtx-8Tg2mgdLPmkGpEtzz9txc8nwbQvl7sY7IRwSWX_EQI5_Z8G4P/s1600-h/_F4O5735.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 274px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk3dCHFOr8SrkBgAidVQBGZzxDwmRlHZfePxpMCqRe6Jen-MGafxoYghQdy7kqUJNqm9fXyZ25TeDKkASjtx-8Tg2mgdLPmkGpEtzz9txc8nwbQvl7sY7IRwSWX_EQI5_Z8G4P/s400/_F4O5735.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285219093382853810" border="0" /></a><br />I am creating a little year in review for the blog & updating some galleries on my web site.<br /><br />AND...very excited to let you know that I will be a little Jet PAWed (<span style="font-style: italic;">jet lagged</span> <span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">i know corny</span></span>) at the end of January. I am flying into <span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">Victoria B.C.</span> January 31st for a week, I look forward to meeting some great western dawgs! There is still room for sessions through out the week.Suzanne Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740507414057691152noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32769134.post-15447623503927442882008-12-22T16:22:00.004-05:002008-12-22T17:30:08.995-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh44QjuE_kmbYlX4TPD316VPlRmX-iyWKKElGi-FMzflQMsjidwSuuabDOANMrad3oPkD3QYGz30G5UljzE6Xy8sEm7SGGhnk6a6IEGXLLbOLQiUOZaZ2G7cR2hsiNaBipND5Eh/s1600-h/1P9U5977.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 387px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh44QjuE_kmbYlX4TPD316VPlRmX-iyWKKElGi-FMzflQMsjidwSuuabDOANMrad3oPkD3QYGz30G5UljzE6Xy8sEm7SGGhnk6a6IEGXLLbOLQiUOZaZ2G7cR2hsiNaBipND5Eh/s400/1P9U5977.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282745062452804066" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Walking Alone....</span></span><br /><br />I find myself photographing some wonderful old souls over these last few weeks leading up to Christmas. It is with sadness that these last minute sessions come to me, for the the Very same reasons that I decided to turn my camera towards capturing these wide eyed furry friends that grace our daily lives for such short times.<br /><br />I, like many of my clients, define my life in dog years....each memory I have growing up is attached to a dog. For me there are the "Dillon" years, growing up as a little girl in the west end of Montreal with my very own personal horse, a beautiful fawn "Great Dane". He taught me how to follow the sun spots around the house for that extra warm nap in the afternoons. He also taught me to double bag! HA!<br /><br />I have the "Lucky" years, which bring back vivid memories of high school, college and my first newspaper job at the Dorchester Signpost in Southern Ontario, where this wonderful collie cross girl shared my trips back home along the 401 in my white Mazda 323. Lucky came to work with me and sat under my desk, she kept me company while my family lived straight across the opposite side of the province. She was a constant while my photography career was just beginning and moving me all over the province every year or so.<br /><br />She was 14 when we lost her to brain cancer. I had just started my family, my youngest daughter was only a couple of years old and funny enough she remembers Lucky and talks of her. Commenting on how much she misses her.<br /><br />In salute of those of us who get it, those who know about the loss, I leave you with this excerpt from one of my favorite books, by Ottawa writer Roy MacGregor "<span style="font-style: italic;">The Dog and I </span>". If you don't have this book, you have to get it, but I do not suggest reading it in public....<br /><br />Walking Alone Page 157<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">"I am having to learn to walk all over again. Don't misunderstand. I did not break a leg. There is no apparent brain malfunction, despite all those years of covering hockey. I am learning to walk alone, and is not an easy thing to do. There is no longer a dog around here to walk me<br />( yes, it was finally "time"; enough said, please), and yet I remain one of those people who must, absolutely must, get out each day and work off excess energy.<br /><br />For nearly 16 years Bandit walked me. And for 16 years before Bandit came along, Bump walked me. Dogs, in fact have been walking me since I was eleven years old and a family down the river was handing out mutts that were still hanging off their one mother but looked as though they had several different fathers. So it is only in these past few weeks that I have realized that I cannot walk alone.<br /><br />When I head down the street and over the crosswalk toward the park we always walked in. I now think every driver passing by figures I have a heart condition. I am out here, walking under doctor's orders. Or prehaps I am something never seen before in this suburban neighbourhood - a middle aged man without a car and am therefore immediately under suspicion.<br /><br />It has all brought home the fact that we are defined by the company we keep. There is not a man alive who has ever pushed a stroller and not noted how , miraculously, women coming in the other direction no longer avoid eye contact but simply smile widely at you. And there is not a dog walker born who has not benefited from the doubt that is erased in the minds of all he passes. If the dog is friendly- and all of ours have been tail wagging, crotch nuzzling, face licking basket cases- then the owner is automatically presumed friendly as well, and the strangers will nod and say hello and often stop to pat a head until they are so soaked in saliva they must head off in search of towels...........But at this time of year it is too cold for biking, too early for skiing, and too often too icy and slushy for running, so there is really nothing to do each day but head out in the dying light and walk.</span> Alone. <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">A suspicious character, up to no good, Someone who had better find another dog soon to walk him. </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">"</span><br /><br />SueSuzanne Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740507414057691152noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32769134.post-33826544070246996692008-12-11T21:03:00.005-05:002008-12-11T22:02:23.816-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;"><span><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;">Great gift idea.....</span><br /></span></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKOifVyB_3vyCXPfiLP4zJ53P3CAisRHPRvpHgs_2_lT9Bu0tJqvbHO8SlBaIYMyRd0rd2VbwXnSn6vgiAX54jLNtZ-4wKnNquHD9f-cgaqk4i4ozZHg2fqAhxHDz-yRMCghES/s1600-h/XMAS+ad.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 323px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKOifVyB_3vyCXPfiLP4zJ53P3CAisRHPRvpHgs_2_lT9Bu0tJqvbHO8SlBaIYMyRd0rd2VbwXnSn6vgiAX54jLNtZ-4wKnNquHD9f-cgaqk4i4ozZHg2fqAhxHDz-yRMCghES/s400/XMAS+ad.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278730292452509954" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Another tie, pair of slippers, chocolates, CD, movie passes................. So how do you create a really <span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">cool</span> reaction on Christmas morning? Have a funky little green bag with a Gift certificate towards an exclusive photo session with Ottawa's Urban dog photog.....<br /><br />Finding gifts that people are passionate about can be hard when you are down to the wire, so make it easy and make it one of the most memorable presents that you give.<br /><br />Photo sessions focus on capturing your pet's personality, creating a visual story of the bond that exists between you and your furry friend.<br /><br />Gift certificates can be for any amount towards a session and come wrapped and ready for under the tree. Drop us a line at birdpix@sympatico.ca.<br /><br />Cheers<br />Sue<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);"><br /><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span>Suzanne Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740507414057691152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32769134.post-44377814913511498402008-11-29T20:42:00.013-05:002008-11-30T16:09:33.317-05:00<div><span style="font-size:130%;">Sneak peek from WAG<br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:85%;">I am so excited by the shots today that I had to load up a thank you to all the great dogs that came by WAG for their X-mas photos. As well hats off to their "persons" who let me create some x-mas shots that were a little different than your usual festive furry fotos!</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Here is Gaston</span><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic"><span style="font-size:85%;"> (said with a very french accent, at least in my head, HA!) </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:85%;">a beautiful Brussel Griffen and my</span> <span style="font-size:85%;">main dude Bizmark! He is the talented dog of his person......Julie Kelly of <a href="http://www.chillydogs.ca/">Chillydogs</a>.</span> </span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSENbB0ZFxoxeh_3wjHweLbIIYq7MbrR5s6otJj7eqz7ZJD3_cNQswiMPOPgs5XcEniwsEVzjO_nzgF21irR03BPZlOa4Hkcck4hSGsv7pFeHZaOHNwYhnC6wSsMBHbc9MO8WO/s1600-h/BLOGthankyou.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274557234575415298" style="WIDTH: 222px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSENbB0ZFxoxeh_3wjHweLbIIYq7MbrR5s6otJj7eqz7ZJD3_cNQswiMPOPgs5XcEniwsEVzjO_nzgF21irR03BPZlOa4Hkcck4hSGsv7pFeHZaOHNwYhnC6wSsMBHbc9MO8WO/s400/BLOGthankyou.jpg" border="0" /></a> </span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNOTJVF5MJiLxXtH2KzoVWuupBoWcp_aACk8UX47LQ-XDJ4DriyD0_0aYAgmWf4BoL6qF-2G67kcHIf9clqI_X7vOcZe6E_VQkg3GXdiuZqETWIRxkByjd8tQH7rlDjaMxXswS/s1600-h/blogBizmark.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274560588467007922" style="WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNOTJVF5MJiLxXtH2KzoVWuupBoWcp_aACk8UX47LQ-XDJ4DriyD0_0aYAgmWf4BoL6qF-2G67kcHIf9clqI_X7vOcZe6E_VQkg3GXdiuZqETWIRxkByjd8tQH7rlDjaMxXswS/s400/blogBizmark.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">So what's with the "person" thing you say.....go see the movie BOLT. Loved it! Kids loved it! Everything about the movie, is what I see in camera everyday, in all of your dogs eyes.<br /><br />It was great to see the Greyhounds out for the special day as well! Thanks to Laura Simmerman for staying the day to help educate and inform about the plight of the greyhounds & the local fundraising movement, saving greyhound's lives, giving them forever homes!<br /><br />Cheers!<br />Sue<br /><br /></div></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"></span>Suzanne Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740507414057691152noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32769134.post-85392062300836345992008-11-22T13:38:00.004-05:002008-11-22T13:46:56.841-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;">Lil' <span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">O</span>liver</span><br /><br />Spent a wonderful afternoon with 6 month old Oliver. I have had the pleasure of capturing Oliver's life since the beginning! This book is going to Rock! Look at that smile.....I think he was flirting! LOL!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhls7yxlcMaDPsTdtGj01JEcDkWBflrWK016sGlN5j1Va9VrejIhFYkIRbTaa7-92tYhk6bIgj_pqUaIsB2n0f9PrejPn1FZ3X8_MMylMYaqVfkL37XDXnqpqWmg2RYa_zapcn/s1600-h/oliverblog1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 235px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhls7yxlcMaDPsTdtGj01JEcDkWBflrWK016sGlN5j1Va9VrejIhFYkIRbTaa7-92tYhk6bIgj_pqUaIsB2n0f9PrejPn1FZ3X8_MMylMYaqVfkL37XDXnqpqWmg2RYa_zapcn/s400/oliverblog1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271554126059495170" border="0" /></a><br /><br />For more information on having your whole family & Fido photographed, send me an email or visit the web site www.photobysuebird.com.<br />A gift certificate for under the Christmas tree will win some brownie points for sure! <br /><br />Cheers<br />SueSuzanne Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740507414057691152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32769134.post-11245113444365332962008-11-21T18:05:00.003-05:002008-11-21T18:22:57.350-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">S <span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">(ight h)</span></span> OUNDS of Christmas @ WAG</span></span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">Ode to Ottawa's sight hounds</span><br /><br />Just a quick note to book your time soon before spaces are gone. I'll be spending the day at WAG on Saturday Nov 29th to capture some <span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">festive furry faces</span>! This is a <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0); font-style: italic;">super sweet deal</span> for loyal customers of WAG, but at this price the spaces will fill up fast!<br /><br />Even though it is called S<span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">ight h</span></span>ounds of Christmas, the event is open to all breeds, shapes and sizes! It is just a special photo day in tribute of all the great sight hounds in Ottawa!<br />And for those who are looking for a little more, I'll have samples of this year's custom <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0);">5x7 folding Christmas Greeting Card</span> that you can order at the time of your session. The cards come in sets of 24 <span style="font-size:78%;">with envelopes</span> and start at $150.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY8GKOpfSHSRH1wAP6qxlMm-Mi539086_jLE1tC4LIvl9k8RUrLSiuVVo4TYJQ3Ppw2YcEXF-qMEPiWzmQSoKDz5bprsQXyTAUiWceg7JQqJ8Wm7cq2JDss5ExE2VYchkkz6ex/s1600-h/Sounds+of+ChristmasBLOG.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY8GKOpfSHSRH1wAP6qxlMm-Mi539086_jLE1tC4LIvl9k8RUrLSiuVVo4TYJQ3Ppw2YcEXF-qMEPiWzmQSoKDz5bprsQXyTAUiWceg7JQqJ8Wm7cq2JDss5ExE2VYchkkz6ex/s400/Sounds+of+ChristmasBLOG.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271252407431707714" border="0" /></a>Suzanne Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740507414057691152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32769134.post-60218981435509067662008-11-18T19:59:00.003-05:002008-11-18T20:16:58.270-05:00<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">Christmas Card Photo sessions 2008</span></span><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXait1BfiRHFVRQIg8cbIOZUcmo_ikxHZSYefVAALhap7U3y-q_AGzHIRgXQCBsged7NdYhsTkgu5ttLQioMSdNWwP_5HV5Lg_7-FWkUVQgcLys0UDkCyQYWj6ouA81Cqje9SI/s1600-h/xmascardsblog.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 283px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXait1BfiRHFVRQIg8cbIOZUcmo_ikxHZSYefVAALhap7U3y-q_AGzHIRgXQCBsged7NdYhsTkgu5ttLQioMSdNWwP_5HV5Lg_7-FWkUVQgcLys0UDkCyQYWj6ouA81Cqje9SI/s400/xmascardsblog.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270167486864390354" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">Christmas</span>.........right around the corner! CRAZY, where does the time fly....I am not sure. Just to make sure everyone is on their toes, I am booking Christmas card sessions so you can send out some FUR-tastic cards.<br /><br />Each session includes a one hour on location photo session, 48 5x7 folding <span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">Christmas cards</span> with the envelopes & 2 8x10 prints. If you happen to be a former client and have some great shots already, we can use those shots and order the cards on their own! You have to call soon to book, spaces are very limited and time is a runnin' out.<br /><br />This card above was created from last years x-mas photo session at Wag Doggin it cafe on Bank Street. Which happens to be planned for this year again and is just around the corner Saturday November 29th. Bookings for this day are being taken at the store and fill up very quickly, this year's theme is <span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">S</span>(<span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);font-size:78%;" >ight h</span>)<span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">ounds of Christmas</span>. Of course anyone is welcome to come in for a quick photo, but this year I am paying respect to all the sight hounds & the plight of the Greyhound.<br /><br />I look forward to seeing all of you! Keep posted for the photo session details for WAG.<br /><br />Till then, Cheers<br />SueSuzanne Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740507414057691152noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32769134.post-53078406113972867192008-11-18T15:56:00.004-05:002008-11-18T16:04:56.768-05:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">Toute la famille!</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj58XaYOFz68KTsFRHQAWaz-grTKP7L03iVS_SifUeE5hVTsOX9BKFhNiId4iEuYlb7ldRTHuA_vmKgGcJf278l6Bfgtdq9f42Nhu3Ym6Zr6-y0pkr_iX2A7v68ND8pG1lguVhX/s1600-h/blogfamily.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 203px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj58XaYOFz68KTsFRHQAWaz-grTKP7L03iVS_SifUeE5hVTsOX9BKFhNiId4iEuYlb7ldRTHuA_vmKgGcJf278l6Bfgtdq9f42Nhu3Ym6Zr6-y0pkr_iX2A7v68ND8pG1lguVhX/s400/blogfamily.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270105190594410562" /></a><br /><br />How do you brighten up a real grey Sunday? Spend some time photographing the cutest little Clara I have met in a long time! Thought I would share a couple of images from Clara's family session with her three lovely playmate Vizlas! <br /><br />SueSuzanne Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740507414057691152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32769134.post-77120258909205734352008-10-14T16:48:00.003-04:002008-10-14T16:58:18.315-04:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">mr roast beef</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8w8Ael3xVL17NfZqDavV63LgvLCZe7B77eu0qCXtNNFjGCMKzoHhNjRzKvpfh9V1-7xKZ_coRRtiTNv87wr_EZPuCnSwqX_XtDXOPoL5w4u-1HkQFhiL5nHVh5uCcsIwMlg1-/s1600-h/mr.roast+beef.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8w8Ael3xVL17NfZqDavV63LgvLCZe7B77eu0qCXtNNFjGCMKzoHhNjRzKvpfh9V1-7xKZ_coRRtiTNv87wr_EZPuCnSwqX_XtDXOPoL5w4u-1HkQFhiL5nHVh5uCcsIwMlg1-/s400/mr.roast+beef.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257115724579320930" /></a><br /><br /><br />This was so cute that I had to post this, I recently had a client email me to frame a photo of their beloved boston terrier named Charlie for his vet. It seems to be that Charlie has a thing for roast beef, so the story goes. <br /><br />Shopping for Thanksgiving, weekend Charlie's owner purchased a beautiful roast and proceeded to shop in the next store before returning to the car. <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Upon arriving back at the car, it became quickly apparent that Charlie Aka </span>" mr roast beef"</span> had proceeded to remove the wrapping from the roast beef and help her trim the fat off the roast! This is after he got into trunk area and brought the roast into the car! So after a weekend at the vet clinic, "mr roast beef" is doing just fine! HA!!! Love it! <br /><br /><br />Cheers<br />Sue!Suzanne Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740507414057691152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32769134.post-14657609001143826372008-09-28T12:57:00.003-04:002008-09-28T13:17:01.277-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVM1udct91LVHB0NHPtX7gMudAC14Zt2vPyhrKvo4hDiX2u9xwM52u9WpQVsWMsV8IQ0gijH0GtFeJnij2eeRTIiW7cRj_8C9MUumEAhupzyHACRJIQDmS4Cz4b5lf63gx7NBX/s1600-h/2008BAGblog.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVM1udct91LVHB0NHPtX7gMudAC14Zt2vPyhrKvo4hDiX2u9xwM52u9WpQVsWMsV8IQ0gijH0GtFeJnij2eeRTIiW7cRj_8C9MUumEAhupzyHACRJIQDmS4Cz4b5lf63gx7NBX/s400/2008BAGblog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251121575776947890" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Greyhounds Reach the Beach 2008</span><br /><br />Looking forward to a great car ride with owner and creator of <a href="http://www.chillydogs.ca">Chillydog coats</a> Julie Kelly! The ten hour drive to Rehoboth turns into a fantastic jam session of marketing, design and business ideas! <br /><br />Over the summer, I was accepted to partner with a great Hollywood designer Gina Alexander who makes incredible hand bags featuring images from one of my photo sessions. For all those attending Greyhounds Reach the Beach, I am bringing along one of my favorite shots from GRTB 2007 on the new Dewey Beach BEACH bag! <br /><br />Stop by the Firehall in Rehoboth, Deleware to check out the incredible quality of this bag. Stay tuned for other sample of these incredible bags coming soon. <br /><br />Cheers'<br />SueSuzanne Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740507414057691152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32769134.post-82121830750025662002008-09-24T14:00:00.002-04:002008-09-24T14:06:23.099-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTyJbVhI9-CSrIG3K8jVKZ70RyXZQdiqz8LQkAHUeC3h4oENcRsWGIR4IUcfBFJdTqFxZeOhGB6LPK5LVbCHpL_xrBu4A2UUJKrnoyqHm9KUxNrWcsONo-U2h7CuXgsEuRL7I6/s1600-h/_P9U8691BLOG.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTyJbVhI9-CSrIG3K8jVKZ70RyXZQdiqz8LQkAHUeC3h4oENcRsWGIR4IUcfBFJdTqFxZeOhGB6LPK5LVbCHpL_xrBu4A2UUJKrnoyqHm9KUxNrWcsONo-U2h7CuXgsEuRL7I6/s400/_P9U8691BLOG.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249650669073298034" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Stella</span><br /><br />One of my favorite shots from this summer form one of my favorite subjects....stella, speaking of Stella......Bark & Fitz is open as of this Saturday at their new Kanata location! They are located in Centrum plaza near the Aquarium store. Exit off Terry Fox and be prepared to stay and hang out a long time! It is huge and has so many cool things to buy!Suzanne Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740507414057691152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32769134.post-38072255367616795142008-09-18T10:41:00.003-04:002008-09-18T10:47:36.786-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoLZpy3_A0W9yzhi4uJQLNMQ6cyLgY9mxDNf4TrehiKcIiuDrRyiFIkPRId0E0UNz5wAc-xQdfeBm8lM6ilWxpwjUEbRNNmDb2BJPUjJfOD_KGjHC2epAV-F5Auq5xySJ6tTiL/s1600-h/blog.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoLZpy3_A0W9yzhi4uJQLNMQ6cyLgY9mxDNf4TrehiKcIiuDrRyiFIkPRId0E0UNz5wAc-xQdfeBm8lM6ilWxpwjUEbRNNmDb2BJPUjJfOD_KGjHC2epAV-F5Auq5xySJ6tTiL/s400/blog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247372362674736002" /></a><br />Gracie<br /><br />One of my clients lost a wonderful companion this past summer, She was a beautiful spirit and we had a ton of fun during our session this summer. Susan and Earl adopted her from BARK rescue, a group very close to my heart. <br />My heart goes out to Susan, Earl & their beautiful Gracie. <br /><br />SueSuzanne Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740507414057691152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32769134.post-39624810467508794582008-09-09T19:57:00.003-04:002008-09-09T20:14:40.336-04:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">Greyhounds Reach the Beach</span><br />Rehoboth Deleware Oct 9-13th<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigZlPpAJrtdX-xB1cFJeIfYmxFNGWZ919evpOkQ-ZS94eyTJPLkPlqXsrFQlgFFzx60jxM12cCpvDYKWIat7WeshyXafNGvZpwI5KzBGYtoG-bWUR49YOJgBg4zpHbl0hUh08b/s1600-h/Rehobothbeach+AD.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigZlPpAJrtdX-xB1cFJeIfYmxFNGWZ919evpOkQ-ZS94eyTJPLkPlqXsrFQlgFFzx60jxM12cCpvDYKWIat7WeshyXafNGvZpwI5KzBGYtoG-bWUR49YOJgBg4zpHbl0hUh08b/s400/Rehobothbeach+AD.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244177688168823170" /></a><br /><br />The dog days of summer are over and I am already getting ready for GRTB, the ultimate gathering of greyhounds on the east coast! Greyhounds and their owners from all over North America gather in the lovely coastal towns of Rehoboth and Dewey Beach Deleware. No matter what the weather turns out to be, images from this event are among some of my all time favorites! <br /><br />Keep posted for information on the new BEACH bag session....this bag is even great for the great White North! Made in Hollywood, it adds a little bling bling to your life! <br /><br />Cheers<br />SueSuzanne Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740507414057691152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32769134.post-32947764440844979232008-06-30T17:11:00.003-04:002008-06-30T17:23:26.273-04:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">WEIM-WONDERFUL! </span><br />What goes round and round and round, other than a dog chasing it's tail! <span style="font-style:italic;">my new biz card</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqT2K4iIXhfR9M8NBovuXJsAlGRGvaLp2zfOYEHR0ohKrarb8rzT7BEKa5d3dvkLZkAOebELRMnblQfB4jpARWrqkc_3zETqdLBoWFFlnkfZzSKlAYu4D3OtRQqXLQR0sd9r3D/s1600-h/BIZCARDblog.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqT2K4iIXhfR9M8NBovuXJsAlGRGvaLp2zfOYEHR0ohKrarb8rzT7BEKa5d3dvkLZkAOebELRMnblQfB4jpARWrqkc_3zETqdLBoWFFlnkfZzSKlAYu4D3OtRQqXLQR0sd9r3D/s400/BIZCARDblog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217785533663476706" /></a><br /><br />All these crazy thunder storms we are having are keeping me in and in front of the computer screen....and it's a good thing, here is a sneak peek of my new biz card coming soon. And althought this template shows it as a square, I assure you it will be round! ALways wanted a round business card! Had a great time designing this one, LOVED photographing this puppy. Keep an eye out for it at local vet clinics and your favorite dog stores. <br /><br />A heads up that there are lots of new products & options to display your images from your session, coming this summer! Even if you have had your session last year or the year before, give me a shout and I can let you in on the secrets! <br /><br />Cheers<br />SueSuzanne Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740507414057691152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32769134.post-89659448290050756192008-06-20T07:55:00.002-04:002008-06-20T08:01:31.716-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX2M_ArH4nGpc4u5X2KATBhHY2VOecqxtIwa_aexXT132DHpZxeQbz8BvOmgyJiLuygH6PjuAkiDVSi_WndGGvt4sSQfa84aHMaga1lAkUWc91vb-GA37r1zpmaVquJpupf_v-/s1600-h/horse.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX2M_ArH4nGpc4u5X2KATBhHY2VOecqxtIwa_aexXT132DHpZxeQbz8BvOmgyJiLuygH6PjuAkiDVSi_WndGGvt4sSQfa84aHMaga1lAkUWc91vb-GA37r1zpmaVquJpupf_v-/s400/horse.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213932479000140338" /></a><br />Arthur + Sara<br /><br />There is something very majestic about a barn, the textures, the mood and the light. There something even more captivating for me.....the bond that exists between a horse and it's owner. The smells of a barn and the images are running through my veins. I grew up around a barn and riding a little when I was a kid. So this is only a natural progression for me and my photography. So a long over due introduction, the beginning of the Urban horse photog! <br /><br /><br /><br />Cheers<br />SueSuzanne Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740507414057691152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32769134.post-49541467928911525302008-06-15T08:08:00.004-04:002008-06-15T08:23:00.218-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfUxDlqdKabozNB6iVGygGWbBoJnjobI2QoT_zHUncTC2z_as9OE1xG5rYVvvGZZmKWgDRE5HotAidkjtSf3lVyXZqEeAuhp0HBDacfd-8RaXGzroBT22346gO-JT0rnOlySeR/s1600-h/strip.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfUxDlqdKabozNB6iVGygGWbBoJnjobI2QoT_zHUncTC2z_as9OE1xG5rYVvvGZZmKWgDRE5HotAidkjtSf3lVyXZqEeAuhp0HBDacfd-8RaXGzroBT22346gO-JT0rnOlySeR/s400/strip.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212082600919988418" /></a><br />WEST fest 2008!<br /><br />A great day at west fest 2008 in Westboro yesterday. It was supposed to rain but it remained sunny and we managed to raise some great money for BARK. Come by the Bark and Fitz booth to check out some great doggy ice cream cones, poochie sushi and grab a quick pic of you and your dog. <br /><br />This year I chose to pay tribute to the classic photo booth shots that would get at your local mall (tacky ornage and blue backgrounds and all!). <br /><br />Keep posted for more selections of funny Photo booth strips of westfesters and their lovely dogs! Here is sample from Saturday! <br /><br />Cheers<br />SueSuzanne Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740507414057691152noreply@blogger.com0