Monthly Archives: February 2009

On this day two years ago, we adopted a stinky, skinny, smelly, scared little hound dog named Scrappy and brought him home. He was five months old and about 15 pounds. Here he is checking out his new digs. Don’t … Continue reading →

I can’t claim that being a photographer is my full-time job, even though it seems like I think about it 24/7. I actually have a “real job” 40 hours each week. I’ve been blessed to be able to work for … Continue reading →

I’ve slowly been collecting photography props. It’s become a slight obsession. Tonight, for example, I ran to the fabric store, picked up some tulle and elastic, as well as some yarn, and got crafty. You can see the resulting tutu … Continue reading →

This is Missy. This is Missy’s usual spot and her usual pose. Missy’s 18 years old. And even though she’s slowing down these days… She’s still got a lot of kitten in her.

As a photographer, you’re told that you should only showcase your very best work. It’s beaten into your head that you should never, ever, under any circumstances show anything that’s less than your best. But I’ve never been one to … Continue reading →

(Because I was too busy pestering Toby to notice my 100th post) I’m proud to present the new and improved online home of Houndstooth Photography. http://www.houndstooth-photography.com Thank you thank you thank you thank you to everyone who helped me design … Continue reading →

I stayed home sick today, and felt it was only right to share the pain. Misery loves company, right? Time for another installment of “Give the Hound Dog a Treat, but Don’t Let Him Have It.” This is actually a … Continue reading →

I’m getting a new website ready to launch, and I need some new material! If you’d like to have a child or pet session at a very reasonable price, send me an email (houndstooth.photo@gmail.com) and we’ll set up a time. … Continue reading →

I told you I was going to be making changes. 😉

For the past four days, I’ve been attending the annual Winter Convention of the Professional Photographers of Iowa. It was my first time going and it was four packed-solid days of information and fun. I even mustered up the guts … Continue reading →