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It's been real, Blogger, but Printz Photography is movin' on! This will be our FINAL post on this blog. We've got a brand new design, located at http://www.printzphotography.com/blog. It's been a bit of a struggle to get it up, but now that's it's "almost" done, I think it's safe to direct you all there. Please let me know what you think!

It's been real, Blogger!

* Lisa

CALL FOR CALENDAR MODELS!!!

I have decided to put together a Calendar for 2011 made up of dogs in the Hudson Valley. The proceeds from the sales will go to various Rescues and Shelters in the area.

If you'd like your dog included, please send me an email to princeli@optonline.net with a photo of your dog, your name, location, occupation, and anything special you can tell me about your dog. I would like to highlight dogs working in the community some months.

Once I choose the dogs, I'd like to meet with you and take pics a couple times over the course of the year, so I have a lot to choose from when it comes time to put the calendar together.

Thanks in advance!
* Lisa

Want to Win a FREE PHOTO SESSION?

Would you like a win a free session with me? All you have to do is be within 50 miles of Poughkeepsie, NY, and post how your dog has made you a better person in a reply here, or on our Facebook Page! Tia choose the winner within the next month!

The Walkway over the Hudson

My daughter, husband and I went for a walk across the Walkway over the Hudson yesterday. It was warm, at 26F... (not) but it's just so awesome up there it really didn't matter, we had a great time! I brought my new Canon s90 I got for xmas instead of one of my big camera bodies and really had a lot of fun with it! It's such a different experience... it's tiny... doesn't have the regular viewfinder... or big lenses... but at the same time, I'm practicing the Chase Jarvis school of, "the best camera is the one you have with you!"

Printz Photography interviewed on Dog Tipper!

I was recently interviewed by DogTipper.com... If you'd like to check it out, you do so, here!

Thank you Dog Tipper!

*Lisa

How you can HELP ANIMALS IN HAITI

News from the Unexpected Pit Bull:

"We will be selling our surplus calendars - which we usually print for promotional purposes - to raise funds for the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH). In order to sell as many calendars as possible for this cause, we will offer them at $10 each. 100% of the proceeds from all calendar sales through the end of February, 2010 will be donated to ARCH.

ARCH was created to address the needs of animals in Haiti in this time of crisis. The coalition is headed by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA), and consists of a number of animal welfare groups including the ASPCA, American Humane, Best Friends, the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International (please visit their respective websites for more information).

Thank you for considering making an additional calendar purchase and please spread the word so we can raise as much money as possible for ARCH."

$10 for a great calendar - $10 to help Animals in Haiti - if you're interested, click here and order your calendar now!

Paying it Forward....

As most of you know, I was deeply moved by the amazing group of dogs and volunteers I met through Greyhound Rescue and Rehabilitation of Cross River, NY. I have decided to run a SPECIAL, specifically for people who have adopted an ex-racing Greyhound. If you simply "book" a session (it can be for a later date) between now, and the end of February, 2010, I will take 25% off of your total purchase, and, will donate that 25% to Greyhound Rescue & Rehab, on your behalf.

Greyhound Haul #2 from Mass....

This is an absolutely amazing group of volunteers. Every single one of them goes above and beyond... the love & dedication they show these dogs is really quite remarkable.

The Art of Greyhound Rescue....

This past weekend I had the privilege of documenting the process of taking ex-racing Greyhounds into a Rescue by NY Greyhound Rescue and Rehab. The Raynham/Taunton, Mass., greyhound track closed down on January 1st, 2010. These 6 beautiful souls, ranging in age from 3 to 5 years old... went through a major right of passage last Saturday, where their old life on the track came to an end, and a new journey began... I felt honored to bear witness to this... cleansing ritual of sorts... or, that's at least where I chose to put my focus for the sake of this album, as it seemed totally appropriate. Oh.... and BTW, there is a chance that some of these pics might be shown on a major news channel!

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Trudy!!!

One look at this girl, and you can see she has had a challenging past.... but.... her positive attitude and great sense of humor are a testament to the amazing, forgiving and kind nature of Pit Bulls. This is one great girl, and she definitely should have the BEST. If you think you might have what she deserves, please fill out an application for her here:
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Diego!

Diego is the sweetest little pup... His light green eyes and blonde coat are simply the icing on the cake.. his sweetness will most definitely melt your heart! If you think you might want to add Diego to your family... please fill out an application for him here:
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Hercules!

"Clever," should be Hercules's middle name. I fell in love with his eagerness to please, and super smart nature. About 8 months old, Hercules is ready to find his forever home. If you think he's got what your family's missing, please start by filling out an application for him right here!
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Happy 2010 - the Year of the Tiger!

Thanks everyone, for a really great 2009. I took some pics at the New Year's celebration at my parents' house.... and since it's the year of the Tiger - thought you'd appreciate some pics of their "Tiger," Koko.... 17 years old, and "solid muscle..." according to my mom.... what a character..... Here's to amazing times and dreams realized in 2010!