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CHRISTMAS PET MINI SESSIONS

Bark-For-Life-Pawsh-Xmas-Promo-550Christmas is coming and while we usually don’t talk about anything Christmas related here on Pawsh until December 1st (we believe in trying to preserve the magic of the season by not talking about it the day after Halloween or even in November…), this year I am making a wee exception to bring you mini holiday pet photo sessions.

This photo event is to raise money for Bark For Life — a national initiative by The Canadian Cancer Society that celebrates the relationship cancer survivors and patients have with their four-legged friends; a way to recognize that dogs, in many ways, are caregivers during a cancer journey.

Did you know, according to veterinary texts, that approximately 4 million pets develop cancer each year in North America? And I’m sure all of you, like myself, care deeply about somebody who is battling with cancer. So we are trying to lend a paw this season!

Here is how the mini holiday pet sessions will work. There is a sitting fee of $25 for a 15 minute shoot (that doesn’t sound like a lot, but 15 minutes is all I need to get some truly chic photos of your furball). I will have a selection of chic, tasteful holiday props on hand to emphasize the holiday spirit.

You will then be given access to a private gallery with 3 proofs to choose from and your selection will become a fine art print. Additional prints are available for an additional fee, as are large format canvases and even holiday postcards if you wish!

The possibilities abound when you sign up for a mini pet session and this holiday themed opportunity is a great way to celebrate the season, do some good and receive an artistic photograph that will be treasured forever.

These photo sessions will be held in Toronto, Canada on November 16th, 2013. Space is limited and assigned on a first come, first serve basis.

To reserve your spot, please email [email protected] with “Holiday Mini Session” in the subject line or contact me through this form.

I can’t wait to meet you and your furkids and celebrate the upcoming festive season with you! Any questions, please feel free to pepper me with them via email or in the comments section below! xo

PAWSH WALLPAPER CONTEST

Pawsh-magazine-free-download-Sept-smallWe all need a work break from time to time and what better way to de-stress and refocus than by looking at an adorable, fluffy photo? Personally speaking it always makes me smile and instantly puts me in a better mood.

So inspired by the soothing nature of pets, Pawsh is launching a monthly wallpaper contest. Here’s how it will work:

Each month an open call will go out to professional pet photographers and pet-loving graphic designers alike for pet-inspired wallpaper submissions. I will pick my favourite and it will be available as a FREE wallpaper download to add a certain ‘awwww’ factor to our computer screens.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
1) Format photos and/or designs to 1600 x 1200 pixels wide at 72dpi.
2) Include a small, tasteful watermark in the bottom left hand corner of the image. Pawsh will also be including the month and our website in the bottom right hand corner of selected images.
3) To submit, simply post your photo on our Facebook page wall with the title “[MONTH] Wallpaper.” You can email it in as well to [email protected].
4) Submitted photographs and/or designs should somehow reflect the general theme that will be announced at the beginning of each month. For example, next month is October so we’ll be looking for something Halloween related. (Bonus points if it something completely original!)
5) The winner each month will receive a little written blurb published on the Pawsh blog in which they can share a bit about themselves, their passions and their inspirations, as well as three social media links of their choice.

Above is an example of how the FREE wallpaper download will work. Please feel free to download it for your desktop if you like it and keep an eye out for October’s wallpaper!

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PAWSH STUDIO: SURPRISE KISSES

Pawsh-dog-photography-toronto-BusHere’s a little sneak peek at one of my latest family/pet photo sessions. What I love most about working with animals, dogs in particular, is the clear, unabated emotion that you can see in their furry faces. If you watch closely you’ll witness every human emotion in a dog’s facial expressions, from pure love to total cheekiness!

This loving ‘surprise attack’ has me smiling goofily to myself and I’m so happy I was there to capture it on camera! More to come from this vintage-inspired photo session soon!

EMAIL ME TO BOOK YOUR PET PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION TODAY!

AS DOGS WOULD SAY: DOG QUOTE #18

Pawsh-Magazine-Dog-quote-18Do you agree with this week’s dog quote? The other day while writing in the park and watching all the different people wander through with their canine sidekicks, I thought, “Wouldn’t the world be a better place all round if every human being loved and cared for a dog?” What do you think?

{Photography by Posh Pets Photography}

PAWSH PERKS: Follow Pawsh on Instagram for behind-the-scenes antics this weekend! We’re doing a full two days of studio shoots and would love for you to join in the fun! xo