Elvis and Gidget

Posted on 14. Feb, 2011 by in client sneak peeks, Dogs, Pet Food Express My Mutt

Photographing a Dachshund is always a lot of fun. Photographing two of them…well, you do the math. Elvis and Gidget were both recent subjects for a My Mutt poster honoring the Peninsula Humane Society which was given to their mom as a birthday present. (Folks looking for a great gift idea please take note). Elvis (the red) is a bit more outgoing and, as my grandmother used to say, “full of beans”. Gidget (the black and tan) is a bit more reserved and doe-eyed. After a few attempts to get them in a shot together we quickly realized that was not going to happen — Elvis tends to be a bit of a camera hog — and moved to plan B. See how they turned out below and let us know which shot you like for their posters which you can see soon at the Burlingame Pet Food Express.

And, please don’t forget to vote for me as Best Bay Area Photographer in 2011

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dachshund with tongue

Elvis

dachshund in grass

Gidget

dachshund in profile

One of Elvis' best sides

dachshund in grass

Gidget channels her inner lioness

Dachshund running

Smiling' Elvis

Dachshund

Gidget strikes a melodramatic pose

Dachshund running with ears flapping

Airspeed? Check. Flaps? Check. Ears? Check!

Gidget in profile

Gidget in profile

Dachshund Winking

Would you like some ham with that, Elvis?

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10 Responses to “Elvis and Gidget”

  1. sweet p. jameson

    14. Feb, 2011

    Your delicious images of Gidget and Elvis are truly a treat!
    Thank you.

  2. Elise Clowes

    14. Feb, 2011

    Mark, you are a magician. Thank you for your patience and joy in photographing my Elvis and Gidget. You captured their spirit and zaniness. I am recommending you to all my pet loving friends.

    If you can make my dogs look this great, I may have to get you to photograph me!

    Cheers, Elise, Elvis & Gidget

  3. Mark

    14. Feb, 2011

    Thanks, Elise. It was a lot of fun working with you guys. Can’t wait to see the posters.

  4. Kathleen

    14. Feb, 2011

    Wonderful, wonderful pictures, they capture their personalities so well!

  5. Ann & the Dog

    14. Feb, 2011

    I like the Gidget in Profile & the Smiling’ Elvis. Even looks like he has a cowlick in his tail!

    What a couple cuties!

  6. Galen Workman

    14. Feb, 2011

    Great shots… our Ozdachs pack appreciates the exposure of long hairs. We got quite a few, “What kind of dog is THAT?” at the Cow Palace show last month!

    And, what a great job with the black and tan! It’s about impossible to shoot them so their features show without washing out the background. We have lots of photos of our reds, but only a few of the black and tans.

  7. Mark

    14. Feb, 2011

    Thanks, Galen

  8. Karen

    17. Feb, 2011

    Those are wonderful shots…I wish I was a good photographer. I like the one running down the path, very cute indeed!

    Karen

  9. Digital Graces Photography

    18. Feb, 2011

    Love your pet photography. We have a chocolate Lab and are considering getting a Jack Russell. Will look through your blog for pics of Jacks.

  10. Grace Protzman Photography

    18. Feb, 2011

    These are great shots – love the wink! :)

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