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happy easter!

Debbie — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 03:04:09 +0000

I’m going to have a booth at the Easter in the Park (at Lee Park in Turtle Creek). It’s such a fun event — one of my favorites of the year. Weather permitting (please!!), the Dallas Symphony will play, and the dogs will be out in full force and in some amazing costumes. Fingers crossed the storms are gone and stay away! If you get a chance, stop by the booth and say “hi!”

deep ellum arts festival

Debbie — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:00:38 +0000

The Deep Ellum Arts Festival was held this past weekend, and Sunday included a pet parade and booths for rescue organizations. I arrived at the end of the parade, but was able to see the various award categories (best costume, best trick, etc.). There were some big personalities on display — a 17 year old, one-earred (literally), mohawked schnauzer, a prancing rottweiler (I didn’t get any photos of him, unfortunately), a little pink fluffy twirling dog, and many others.

It’s a fun event in an eclectic, artsy part of town. A bunch of great vendors and musicians– and the pups are out in full force!

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valentine’s day contest

Debbie — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 04:36:47 +0000

Love comes in many different forms… including the love we have for our pets, and the love they return many times over. So to celebrate the special love we have with our furry family members, thank Dog. photography is holding a special Valentine’s Day contest!

The Details:

* To enter: email me your four-legged love story — why your pet(s) make you laugh, what makes them special, what they’ve taught you, etc. Send emails to debbie [at] thankdogphotography.com. Stories can be funny or touching, silly or heart-warming – just whatever best describes your relationship with your pet! Feel free to share your story in the comments section as well!

* Please include a photo of your pet(s).

* The winner must sign a release allowing me to use the images from our session as I see fit, including on the blog and website.

* Entries will be accepted until midnight on February 13th, 2011 CST.

The Prize:

* Pet photography session (1-2 pets) at the location of your choice

* Credit of $100 toward the purchase of any prints or products

* Three low-resolution, watermarked digital files, perfect for facebook

The winner will be announced on February 14, 2011. Be sure to share this with all the pet-loving folks you know so they can enter too!

The Fine Print: Session is non-transferrable and may not be redeemed for cash. Past/current clients of thank Dog. photography do not qualify for this giveaway. Limit two pets. Session must be scheduled prior to 7/1/11 and must take place within 30 miles of zip code 75201. Winner will be chosen at my discretion.

texas pet expo

Debbie — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 01:51:40 +0000

thank Dog. photography is super excited to be at Texas Pet Expo this coming weekend! Tons of fabulous vendors and exhibitors, rescue organizations, plus… a water-skiing squirrel! Acro-cats performing tricks and stunts! Agility dogs! A happy dragon! Bird performances! Seriously, how can you miss all that? Check out the website for more details.

The Expo is both Saturday (9 to 6) and Sunday (10 to 5) at the Plano Centre. Tickets are $25 for a family pass (family of 4), $10 for adults, $5 for senior citizens, college students and kids (except kids under 5 – they get in free).

Come by and see me!!

deep ellum pup crawl

Debbie — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:32:04 +0000

Saturday was the [rescheduled] first annual Deep Ellum Pup Crawl. It was just as it sounds – a walk from dog-friendly patio to dog-friendly patio on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon. Not a bad way to spend the day! There was a great turnout, everybody had a lot of fun, and funds were raised for the renovation of the Deep Ellum Bark Park.

Belle and I missed the first couple stops, but by the time we caught up with the group, it was going strong. Belle made it through a couple stops with me before I ran her home (she’s fantastic in crowds of people, but I have to watch her pretty closely in crowds of dogs — she behaved very well though!). I returned to the last stop – the Double Wide – with camera in hand. As always, I took a ton of shots — I wish I’d taken photos throughout the whole afternoon, but I decided to keep my attention on Belle when she was in tow. [On a side note, I really want to use the Double Wide for a regular session -- I couldn't take true advantage of a lot of it this weekend because of all the people, but I think it'd make for some super fun shots.]

It’s always so great to see so many well-behaved, well-loved dogs hanging out. I got to meet a mala-mutt, a poodle posse, the owner of the world’s cutest underbite, Bonnie & Clyde, and a whole host of other fabulous creatures.

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