Monthly Archives: August 2007

Hometown Heroes: The Book Project


Last weekend I traveled back to my hometown to photograph some local spots for a book project of “Hometown Hero” articles {generously donated by their author, Susan Knickerbocker}

These articles feature “Hometown Heroes” – Local legends around Whidbey Island who are working with little reward or recognition for the betterment of their community. These articles run weekly in the “South Whidbey Record” and now, about 35 of them will appear in this, the first volume, to benefit “South Whidbey Commons Youth Project”.

This is a great cause so I thought I would share some of my shots from my old stomping grounds: The oh-so-lovely Whidbey Island. Many of these photos will appear in the book, which will go to print later this year.












*a personal side note: during this visit I stumbled upon the grave of one of my high school friends who was killed in a car crash only a few days after we graduated. Last time I saw flowers for him, they were lining the road where he died. It was both a very sobering and very re-affirming experience. Makes me want to “come home” more often– to indulge in all things home + family*

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Pet Fashion Week goes to the dogs. The Idawgs

You know you have taken far too many photos of your dog when, the second she walks into your studio she heads straight for the center of white seamless backdrop you have lovingly prepared for your client, lays down, stares at you, and perks up her ears as if to say “Ok mom, I am here… you’re here… Grab the camera and the treats!”

Luckily, much to the wagging delight of her treat-hungry soul, Olivia finds herself the subject of this morning’s photo shoot.

Although this time, {to the wagging delight of my style-hungry soul} she’s sporting an exclusive Idawg “blue shimmer” jacket, which, along with five other pieces {including one very special couture piece} will be mutt-strut down the runway in New York at Pet Fashion week, August 18th-19th.

From what we understand this up-and-coming Seattle company has been chosen to participate in this runway event with barely over a dozen other designers from around the country. A big deal for Idawg: but with product names like the “Teal Revolver” and garment details like removable hoods, reversible pink camo, how could they NOT be asked to participate???

What you might NOT expect, is that you won’t ever see a chihuahua or any kind of “-poo” dressed in Idawg – Nope, they specialize in fashionable clothing for big dogs. Olivia, both fashionable and big, fits the bill as an dawg model; So do CityDog Magazine’s own boxer “Scout” and Mes Amis own Staffordshire Terrier, “Santo” {as well as Obie, Roxanne, and Bailey- our other wonderful, wiggly, big-mouth-smiling doggy models!}

Dane & Dane Photography is both proud and honored to be photographing these hip, urban pieces and wishing Idawg well as they head off to the big apple. We have long been fans of Idawg’s style, sophistication, absolute dedication to quality. Finally, SOMEONE is catering to the neglected fashion needs of big dogs.

Olivia is so glad. Especially since it involves treats. So you can expect to see THIS harlequin beauty sporting several new Idawg fashions this fall + winter.

You can buy Idawg on their website, or at many northwest boutiques including Urban Beast, Railey’s Leash & Treat, Scraps and Lexi Dog.

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