Monday, February 23, 2009

Animal Farm Foundation Dogs!

I know I have my monthly feature dog from Animal Farm but I can't resist... I have to post some that I met last week!
(click on images to see full size)

Introducing Charlie:



Can you say CUTE???? He's looking for his tiny stuffed mouse!



Super Sweet Jasmine:



Stunning Kane:



Punky Brewster:



Gentle Tonka:



... and Cute Little Peanut! Check out his High Five!!!



If any of these sweet dogs strike your fancy, fill out an adoption application here!

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Greener Photography & Giving Back


A couple of weeks ago I became a member of a non-profit organization called Greener Photography. I was thrilled to find this org, as my husband and I are both huge advocates for the environment and work hard to incorporate sustainable practices into all aspects of our lives.

After joining Greener photography, I found a photographer, Lin Photographer from the West Coast listed as a pet photographer. I was so impressed with the work she does for shelters, and her emphasis on giving back, that I am going to follow her lead and will be doing the same for shelters in my area, as I truly believe you can't give enough to homeless animals! Thank you Lin Photography!

I added a new section to my site entitled Giving Back, which can be found in the Details section.

Giving Back to the Environment...

I have been influenced greatly by my mother, Noriko Yamamoto Prince. She is Japanese, and an artist as well. She and my grandfather taught me the most about respecting Nature and animals and truly understanding the fact that everything~is~connected and that all of the most important lessons we have to learn are found in Nature.

I always consider the consequences of my actions on the environment, and naturally, this includes my daily workflow. I seek out paper with a high post consumer recycled content whenever possible. When choosing vendors, I consider the sustainability of their business practices and whenever possible, I work with people from within my local community. I am careful not to create excessive waste, and work hard to close the loop wherever possible by consuming less, and recycling more.

Giving Back to the Animal Community!

It has always been important to me that whatever I do helps to make the world a better place. I donate my time and services to Animal Farm Foundation, Ulster County SPCA, the Good Dog Foundation and Safe Haven Animal Farm. I photograph their dogs, horses, chickens, goats, sheep, ETC., and have donated my services for their fundraisers.

If you adopt a pet from Animal Farm or UCSPCA and then book a photo session with me, I in turn, will donate 10% of your complete order back to that shelter. I strongly believe in helping out the local animal community and always, giving back.

Giving Back to others who are doing the same... Attention Rescue Groups!

My business was born from the volunteer work I did for the Animal Farm Foundation. If you run a rescue and feel professional photos of your animals would help them to find homes, or you with your mission, please contact me at princeli@optonline.net and I’ll see what I can do to help. The least I can do is provide a free photo session and some high resolution digital images for you to use for your promotional materials and website.

For What YOU can do,
visit Lisa & her huband George's website: www.earthavenonline.com

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

First Hard Cover Photo Book...

Here is my first Coffee Table Book, made in Aperture from a session I had with Asa, Magnus & Gianna back in September, 2008 on Magnus and Gianna's 5 month birthday. I kept going back and forth between a white background, and black... and two slightly different styles, they are both hard covers. I decided to go with a black cover, and white for the background in the books, so as not to take away from the photographs. I also think it looks crisp this way. Enjoy...

(to view in full size, double click on the book just like you do on images!)

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Thank you Laura, of Pause Dog Boutique!


(Photo of Laura and Ella at Poet's Walk!)
Laura at Pause Dog Boutique in Rhinebeck has offered to highlight Animal Farm's Feature Dogs in her store each month! I just delivered the first frame featuring Molly (seen below) to her store yesterday, and I just want to give her a public "thank you" for doing what she can to help out these great dogs! If you haven't yet done so, you should definitely check out her store - she's got a selection of collars, beds and other unique, environmentally friendly accessories and treats that can't be beat!

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Meet Molly Brown!!

** UPDATE -- CONGRATULATIONS TO MOLLY - SHE HAS FOUND A HOME!!! **

Molly's beginning in life was a bit rough and she spent the last year in a shelter with a skin condition.

Molly has been friendly to all of the people she has met at Animal Farm. She greets everyone with a toy in her mouth and a wiggle on her butt!

She enjoys playing with her dog friends and walks nicely on leash and is basic obedience trained. Molly loves attending AFF’s shelter dog classes and is currently working towards her Canine Good Citizen Certification!

I hope I did her justice in these photographs... I mean, just LOOK at her EARS!!!! Enjoy... and remember, if you click on the images, you can view them in full size and see her, in all her glory!










Interested in adopting Molly? Fill out an application HERE or call: 518.398.0017.* Molly's beginning in life was a bit rough and she spent the last year in a shelter with a skin condition.

Molly has been friendly to all of the people she has met at Animal Farm. She greets everyone with a toy in her mouth and a wiggle on her butt!

She enjoys playing with her dog friends and walks nicely on leash and is basic obedience trained. Molly loves attending AFF’s shelter dog classes and is currently working towards her Canine Good Citizen Certification!

I hope I did her justice in these photographs... I mean, just LOOK at her EARS!!!! Enjoy... and remember, if you click on the images, you can view them in full size and see her, in all her glory!










Interested in adopting Molly? Fill out an application HERE or call: 518.398.0017.
 
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