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“PINUPS FOR BOSTON TERRIER RESCUE CANADA”

boston-terrier-calendar-cover boston-terrier-calendar-2 boston-terrier-calendar-3The New Year is quickly approaching (how did that happen again?) To help you stay organized in 2014 – and make a positive difference in the lives of pets – I would like to share a very special project with you today. It was photographed by Waterloo, ON photographer Tiffany Machado of Machado Photography and was created to help Boston Terriers in need.

“Pinups for Boston Terrier Rescue Canada” (BTRC) is a 2013/2014 fundraising project that includes a fantastic calendar, fabulous prints and numerous frisky and fun promotional items for sale. Their objective is to raise much-needed funds for the costs of vetting and rehabilitating the dogs currently in BTRC’s foster program, and to provide the necessary resources to care for those dogs needing the rescue’s help in the future.

BTRC also hopes to show – and tell — everyone that there can be a fun, as well as a rewarding side to getting involved in animal rescue, and in doing so, attract new volunteers. Their one-of-a-kind calendar displays the beauty – both inside and out – of BTRC’s wonderful volunteers, and to reward these remarkable women with some well-deserved lightness and laughter. It also allows them to celebrate the beauty of their mutual bonding and the very special friendship they share.

The calendar’s theme and style were inspired by the works of Gil Elvgren, one of the greatest American Pinup artists. On each of the calendar’s pages, the BTRC lovely ladies are dramatically attired in the nostalgic styles of the ‘40’s and ‘50’s.

Accompanying them are their own beautiful Bostons or those owned by other BTRC volunteers. Many of these most photogenic dogs are themselves BTRC alumni – further proof of the many foster and adoption happy tails.

Be sure to follow BTRC on both Facebook and on their lovely blog as they continually update their information on all things Boston. To spill the (Boston) beans now would be to spoil the fun!

Pawsh Perks: Can’t get enough of Bostons? Check out this Ode to Boston Terriers.

FUNNY DOG QUOTE: AS DOGS WOULD SAY #17

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pawsh-magazine-dog-quote-18This sweet husky and his outrageously ‘messy’ sit serves as a wonderful reminder that by finding one’s own style, you are more likely to stand out from the pack. This is a sentiment that is not only true of blogging and publishing, but also of life in general. Sometimes all the inspiration you need lives in a funny dog quote.

Don’t worry about how ridiculous you may look or what others may chatter on about once you leave the room. Take a chance, discover your own style and your own approach to things, and above all, embrace what you find.

To end this week here are a few favourite Pawsh articles from the archives for you to revisit:

1. Blogging advice: 6 tips to help you be a better blogger
2. Pet-friendly cleaning supplies
3. How to curb your dog’s excessive licking

If you’ve come across a funny dog quote lately, please leave them in the comments! We would love to see! Have a wonderful weekend everyone! xo

{Photography by Posh Pets Photography}

LIMITED TIME STUDIO PET MINI SESSIONS

LLB-Creative-mini-pet-sessions-550-finalGood morning ladies and gents! I don’t usually cross-post like this, but I recently relaunched my professional writing and photography website LLB Creative. To celebrate, I’m offering studio pet mini sessions in Toronto at a great price and as you are all animal lovers too it only felt right to share the news!

Why is a mini session a good idea?
The reason I’ve decided to offer mini pet sessions is because I truly, deeply believe that having professional photographs of a beloved furball is a priceless experience. Pets are an important part of the family and as such should be included in the family album. Plus, I love the chic, modern look that a studio setting can bring to a session, don’t you?

What exactly is a mini studio pet session?
 A mini studio pet session is a short and sweet professional photoshoot for your pet in a studio setting. I promise the studio experience to be soothing, fun and relaxed for your pet. There will be lots of treats for your pet and snacks for you!

What will the session include?
A mini session means 30 minutes of professional shoot time with yours truly and ONE pet. You are guaranteed six final hi-res, edited photographs. I do my best to supply a lot of laughs as well along the way (fortunately for me the pups usually help with that!) There will also be coffee, tea and snacks for you while your pupster struts their stuff on camera. And as the doting pet parent that you are, you are of course invited to observe the session in the studio!

What if I want more than one pet photographed? Do I have to book multiple mini sessions?
The choice is entirely yours! You can absolutely book multiple mini sessions (one for each pet) so that you have six photos of each. Or you can bring a maximum of three pets to one mini session and have a couple of photos of each. Please note, however, every additional pet in a mini session will incur an additional $25 fee, because as you can imagine working with multiple animals on set is far more challenging.

What if I want more than six photographs?
The studio pet mini session package guarantees that you will receive six final professionally edited photographs. However, additional photographs from your session will also be available for $15/photograph. This additional cost is necessary as it takes a great deal of time and care to edit an image so that it is as pretty and as memorable as possible. My goal with any pet portrait session is to achieve that ‘melt your heart’ aesthetic and I will deliver nothing less!

What pets can be photographed?
Dogs and cats of all shapes and sizes are more than welcome at these mini sessions as long as they are well-mannered and up-to-date on their vaccinations.

Can I be in the photo with my pet?
Unfortunately no. Not this time. Due to the short time I’ll have to work with in these mini sessions complete focus will be on your pet to guarantee the six beautiful images I have promised you. However, if you would love some photos of you and your pet please feel free to contact me about booking a regular family photo session.

Isn’t $100 rather expensive?
I’m glad you asked. I have no problem being transparent about my pricing, as you can see here on my rates page. The answer is, no — $100 for a photo session of this nature is actually a bargain! A steal really.

I regularly charge $250 for a 1 hour, natural light pet photoshoot and an additional $50/hour for a studio session. Sign up for this studio pet mini session opportunity and you’re getting a pet photoshoot for a whopping 60% off! Wow!

What is your photography style like?
You’ve probably already seen my photography work peppered throughout the pages of Pawsh, but in case you haven’t or would like to take a look again please feel free to take a peek at my photo portfolio here.

How can I book my studio pet mini session?
Simply fill out this nifty contact form with ‘Yes, I would love a pet mini session!’ in the subject line! Or email me at [email protected]. Please note that spaces are limited and will be booked on a first come, first served basis. Also, I will only be accepting bookings until August 11th at midnight, so don’t miss out!

Have a fantastic afternoon everyone! I hope to see some of you at these mini sessions! xo

{Photography by LLB Creative}