CH Goldcoast's Pouch Cove Presence

'Danica'

I loved this sweet girl, she truly exudes what this breed is all about.

Pouch Cove's Always A Bachelor "Clooney"

How lucky was I do have the opportunity to photographic this puppy!!  He was a perfect angel during the shoot! His good looks helped too ;)

NCA Nationals '12

Last week I had the opportunity to go to my first Newfoundland National Specialty!!  What a great way to spend a few days with great friends and be surrounded by my favorite breed!  Here are a few candid shots I took while I was there.

Sláinte-The New Mexico Tartan Hot Air Balloon

The Ashworth Balloon Company called and asked me to photograph the first flight of their newest balloon, Sláinte- The New Mexico Tartan Hot Air Balloon.  Tartan Day was Friday and we went to celebrate at Oneill's Pub.  Too windy to inflate but we were able to get some cool shots of captain Jeff Ashworth and his crew along with Oneill's owner and his dog Piper!!  The first flight was scheduled for Saturday morning and again, too windy, eventually this balloon will go up and I will be there to capture it!!

The Avalos Family

Nicole called me to ask if I would photograph her three kids.  But there was a catch, her son lived in Denver and she would only have them all together for one day!  We made it work and I was extremely grateful to be able to capture the love between this beautiful family <3

Piglets

Four nights ago I got the opportunity to be a part of something incredible.  My sister Liz, and her pig Honey, were about to have piglets.  She asked if I would come photograph the experience and of course be there to support her during the birth as she had never done anything like this before.  Honey went into labor on Thursday afternoon, I stayed at work for most of the day, but little piglets were all I could think about!  I left early as I did not want to miss a thing!  When I got there Honey was in serious labor, breathing heavy, and working through her contractions, I was so impressed.  There was no screaming, or demanding an epidural...go Honey!!  My daughter Maya wanted to be a part of this as well, so my husband picked her up and brought her over after she got done with swim practice.  Well, Maya and my sister went off to go do...something...I don't recall what.  But I stayed with Honey, took some photos of her, and just stayed by her side.  Well I just so happened to take a peek and there were little piglet feet coming out!!!  I yelled for the girls and they came running!  I could not believe my eyes, I was watching a pig give birth, and it was the most beautiful thing I had ever witnessed.  Pig and beautiful in the same sentence....never would I think I would ever utter those words!!  I want to thank my sister for allowing me to be part of such an amazing thing...we laughed, cried, and bonded like never before.