Pet Fashion Week goes to the dogs. The Idawgs

You know you have taken far too many photos of your dog when, the second she walks into your studio she heads straight for the center of white seamless backdrop you have lovingly prepared for your client, lays down, stares at you, and perks up her ears as if to say "Ok mom, I am here... you're here... Grab the camera and the treats!"

Luckily, much to the wagging delight of her treat-hungry soul, Olivia finds herself the subject of this morning's photo shoot.

Although this time, {to the wagging delight of my style-hungry soul} she's sporting an exclusive Idawg "blue shimmer" jacket, which, along with five other pieces {including one very special couture piece} will be mutt-strut down the runway in New York at Pet Fashion week, August 18th-19th.

From what we understand this up-and-coming Seattle company has been chosen to participate in this runway event with barely over a dozen other designers from around the country. A big deal for Idawg: but with product names like the "Teal Revolver" and garment details like removable hoods, reversible pink camo, how could they NOT be asked to participate???

What you might NOT expect, is that you won't ever see a chihuahua or any kind of "-poo" dressed in Idawg - Nope, they specialize in fashionable clothing for big dogs. Olivia, both fashionable and big, fits the bill as an dawg model; So do CityDog Magazine's own boxer "Scout" and Mes Amis' own Staffordshire Terrier, "Santo" {as well as Obie, Roxanne, and Bailey- our other wonderful, wiggly, big-mouth-smiling doggy models!}

Dane & Dane Photography is both proud and honored to be photographing these hip, urban pieces and wishing Idawg well as they head off to the big apple. We have long been fans of Idawg's style, sophistication, absolute dedication to quality. Finally, SOMEONE is catering to the neglected fashion needs of big dogs.

Olivia is so glad. Especially since it involves treats. So you can expect to see THIS harlequin beauty sporting several new Idawg fashions this fall + winter.
















You can buy Idawg on their website, or at many northwest boutiques including Urban Beast, Railey's Leash & Treat, Scraps and Lexi Dog.

Decopaw? Cowbelly? Great names... greater art!!

I am fairly sure that this was the first piece of Decopaw Art that ever graced my eyes, years ago.
To this day, it remains one of my very favorites.

What I didn't know, when I first saw this clever and masterful work, was that photographer /designer Jamie Pflughoeft {owner/operator of Cowbelly Photography} is just as whimsical, charming, and absolutely captivating as her carefully crafted art work.

Jamie {and her sweet, sparkle-eyed pup Fergie} live, work and play in Seattle. They epitomize the perfect urban northwest pair- usually on the way to or from the dog park, camera and tennis ball in hand: a frolicking manifestation of the exquisite art they create. {Jamie may be the brains behind the work, but for-sure Fergie's the inspiration!}

If you have been into just about any one of Seattle's many trendy pet boutiques or hip doggy day cares- you have likely had the privilege of seeing Jamie's work. What you may NOT know about this modest - but - mighty enterprise, however, is that Jamie is one savvy cookie with big plans for her small business! Be on the look-out for Decopaw greeting cards, calendars and other merchandise in stores near you- Not to mention on sites like Pampered Puppy and Pet Lounge

I could call Jamie "competition" but I prefer to call her friend, and I can't wait to commission a huge Decopaw of Olivia to hang proudly in the Dane & Dane studios for all to drool over. If, somehow, you are NOT familiar with the divine creations of this lovely local lady, visit her sites, if you ARE familiar, visit again: I promise it will brighten your day!

It's an honor to have colleagues like Jamie- and talent and vision like hers, take this whole "pet portrait business" thing up a notch {or 10}

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All images copyright Jamie Pflughoeft:
Decopaw Design | Cowbelly Pet Photography

J.Nichole in Professional Photographer's Magazine

In the current issue of Professional Photographer's Magazine I am pleased to announce you will find yours truly chatting it up about the hairy business of pet photography and the life and times of Dane & Dane.

"Hair of the Dog" a remedy for fun deficiency - an article by Stephanie Boozer, highlights myself and two other national pet photographers.

I was thrilled to be chosen for this beautiful 10 pg. spread and honored to be featured with the very talented Pat Boyd of San Francisco and of the legendary Amanda Jones.

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Available on news stands now!

Maian Meadows Dog Camp

If doggy delight could manifest itself in to a physical location, it would look like Maian Meadows. The name, a clever combination of founder Rebbecca Wallick's malamutes "Maia" and "Meadow" {see how she did that? Pretty slick, huh} is just the tip of the deliriously dogalicious iceberg that awaits canine campers and their human chauffeurs.

Located in the warm arms of the Key Peninsula, Maian Meadows is affectionately hosted by YMCA's popular "Camp Colman"- an authentic summer camp straight out of my favorite childhood memories; Complete with amazing staff, electric-blue row boats and red canoes, wooden tree-house style cabins with bunk beds and gas or wood burning fireplaces, hiking trails amidst temperate rain forest canopies, a "vertical playpen" climbing wall and giant swing {each requiring helmets, harnesses and balls of steel} and of course a centrally located campfire pit and lodge, all overlooking the magnificent natural landscape {including a saltwater lagoon to the right and an expansive Puget Sound beach to the left}- Yes, a virtual Pacfic Northwest paradise, I had no problem signing up for two solid weekends in a row of "dog camp" {and from what I can tell, Olivia has no complaints either} You can view all the photos from weekend one HERE {June 22-24th} and weekend 2 HERE {June 91th-July1st} but here are a few highlights to whet your appetite... BOOK NOW FOR SEPTEMBER... There's still room!!