Congrats to Eric Myer and his German Shepard, Monte, for their second place finish in The Hawkeye’s Pet Idol! They received a portrait session, along with a gift certificate to Horse & Hound and a prize from The Hawkeye. I had a great time getting to know Monte and his co-dogs, Ford & Sierra.
I love all animals, but dogs are by far my favorite. My grandparents and parents both had professional, federally recognized kennels throughout my childhood, and I was always surrounded by puppies and dogs. We have two of our own (we lost our Great Dane back in June tragically to a distended stomach), and they are our babies! My years of experience have taught me the best way to interact with different breeds and temperments, and the best way to photograph them, too.
As such, Wendi Riggens Photography is proudly sponsoring the Burlington Dog Park and the Petapalooza and Dog Splash event this coming Sunday. Come out and have your pet’s portrait taken at our booth, enter the various contests, and let your dog splash around in the Burlington Pool! It’s going to be a great time! We will be donating 25% of the proceeds from our pet portraits to the dog park, and for any session booked in September or October, your session fee will be donated!
Now, onto the dogs!
This is Monte. He has the sweetest disposition, and was so loving and sweet!
This is Ford, Monte’s “little brother”. He was full of barks when I got there, and then was all love and slobber once he warmed up to me. He didn’t want me to leave! He has a knack for moving as soon as the camera came up, but with the use of my long lenses and keen eye, we were able to get several beautiful shots of him. This is one of my favorites. He has the longest tongue I have ever seen!
Aren’t these two just so beautiful? Or handsome, since they are male!
And last but definitely not least, here is Sierra. Eric found her wandering around the road a few months ago, abandoned and terribly skinny. With lots of work and love, she is gaining weight and health and trust. I was only able to get a few shots of her, as she spent most of the session hiding from me, but she is beautiful.
Keep yours eyes peeled for the first and third place winners, coming up in the next few weeks as we get together for their sessions!
Hope to see you at Petapalooza this weekend!.
by Wendi Riggens
Ashley Johnson - Wendi, these are beautiful. I had no idea you lost your Great Dane this summer. I’m so sorry! I know what a horrible feeling it is to lose a pet you love so dearly. But I’m glad you are bringing another lost soul into your home. I think that pays great tribute to those we have lost.
Can’t wait to see 1st and 3rd place winners!