With Valentines Day on Tuesday (and my man spoiling me ROTTEN!) i so wanted this week’s “mood” for the 52 Project to be romance .. . it started off promising as i placed my beautiful roses on the grass for the pups to sniff  . . . .

and then Jersey changed the mood from romance to mischevious – she’s good at that :p

As with most of  my shoots – the dogs decide what i’ll be photographing 😉  Now head on over to the awesome work of Westway Studio  (they’re in San Diego!) and see what mood their pups are in this week!  Keep clicking the links in the blog ring until you see my naughty lil girl again 😉

  • 52 Project: Mood » Ann Kearns Photography - February 17, 2012 - 12:02

    […] head around this weekly pet photographers’ blog ring starting right HERE with Claire (Bear) Garret of Petography in Australia (I think her beaches are probably pretty full, […]ReplyCancel

  • Sharon Stokes - February 17, 2012 - 17:29

    Aww Jersey, your such a cutie pie, love your mischievous mood this week 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Scott Robinson - February 17, 2012 - 21:24

    Such a great series of images! Loved it and Jersey too!ReplyCancel

  • Peggy/DogBreedz.net - February 17, 2012 - 22:03

    Jersey, you imp! Good thing your momma caught that first image for her project – LOL!ReplyCancel

  • Terran - February 18, 2012 - 02:11

    Thank you for making me laugh! I love this series!!!ReplyCancel

  • Dana Cubbage - February 18, 2012 - 02:11

    So funny and mischievous. I always tell my rebel, Brady, that it’s a good thing he’s so handsome… you probably say the same to her too!ReplyCancel

  • Steph Skardal - February 18, 2012 - 02:50

    AH! I love that first one!!ReplyCancel

  • Ann Kearns - February 18, 2012 - 03:31

    Monkey! My dog picked the “Mood” for my series, too. 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Kelly Ladouceur - February 18, 2012 - 12:06

    I’ve noticed that a mood that is NOT captured in your photos is remorse LOLReplyCancel

  • Claire Garrett - February 18, 2012 - 18:13

    haha Kelly – this dog does NOT know the meaning of the word!! 😉ReplyCancel

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This weeks theme for the 52 Project participants was noses!  While my aim in 99% of all of my photos is to capture the eyes, there are always those nose focus shots that seem to show off the personality of that dog like you wouldn’t believe!  Jersey girl for example . . she has a long snout for such a little girl, so long in fact that when she was spayed, the Vet made her wear a dreaded ‘cone’ that was meant for a German Shepard!  That was a few weeks of pain (for us!!)  Instead of slowing her down, it simply gave her a weapon to move through the house (and us!) at full force, knocking anyone and anything out of her way!  Here’s to Jersey and her very characteristic beak 🙂

  Now head over to KLAD Photography in Canada and check ou the cute nose they photographed this week 🙂

  • Week 6 Noses » My Blog - February 10, 2012 - 16:37

    […] going down under to Perth, Australia and see Claire (Bear) Garret’s interpretation of noses. http://petography.com.au/blog/?p=204 Posted in Project […]ReplyCancel

  • Peggy/DogBreedz.net - February 10, 2012 - 23:00

    Great shots – the focus on the nose works especially well with those pooches with hairdos that make it hard to find the eyes. That first shot steals my heart!ReplyCancel

  • Kelly Ladouceur - February 10, 2012 - 23:09

    Jersey has a very cute nose . . . I can just picture her using that cone as a weapon, taking out anybody in her way.ReplyCancel

  • Dana Cubbage - February 11, 2012 - 01:08

    Claire, that last image is BEAUTIFUL! You should be so proud of your work… it’s fantastic!ReplyCancel

  • Anthony Helton - February 11, 2012 - 01:18

    I think your comment about the nose shots always seeming to show off personality is so true! Gorgeous photos. 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Sharon Stokes - February 11, 2012 - 05:42

    Aww, Jersey, you are adorable!! Beautiful images Claire.ReplyCancel

  • tiffany - February 11, 2012 - 08:30

    perfect doggie for this project..great job!ReplyCancel

  • Judy - February 11, 2012 - 08:36

    Great shots. Love the colors!ReplyCancel

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So, if you’ve been to the Main Website you’ll know that before I started this dream business of mine, I was a Personal Trainer & also studied Sports Science & Nutrition for 4 Years at Uni.  I don’t for one minute regret my studies as whilst they don’t necessarily help me with my Pet Photography, they certainly help me in life.  I have so many friends (and family members!) who still don’t know the best way for them to lose weight long term (in terms of both the ‘right’ exercise and ‘correct’ foods to be eating & maintain a lifestyle that will stay with them for life.  I can say that now, at 26 Years old i know what works for my body and I hope the knowledge I have about basic Nutrition & Exercise will see me maintain a healthy weight throughout my life. 

I first moved out of home with my 2 best friends (a Mexican/Aussie boy (now man) named Cen and a Aussie/Pom girl (now lady) named Char.  We had fun.  We were 19ish & all we did was eat Mexican Food & Donuts (for those playing at home, I worked at a Donut & Coffee shop from 14 years old!)  Needless to say after 6 months I was certainly looking a little on the plump side.  I’d never had to worry about what I ate before and it shocked me to one day wake up and realise all that drinking and eating (and literally NO exercise) had taken it’s toll.  I was always slim growing up, loved my sports and it had never been a problem before.  After my favourite demin skirt wouldn’t fit me I decided that was it.  Mum & I joined a 12 week Bootcamp & my love for running was born.  That’s when I decided I wanted to be a Personal Trainer & once I had that, Uni seemed like the clear next choice.  I loved Uni, I loved learning about things that applied to everyone & learning about nutrition – things that we all ‘should’ know, but no-one ever told us!

I’m no expert, these blogs will be based on my own experiences & what works for me.  I hope I can help someone out there see how they can take control of, and maintain a healthy lifestyle for their physical, emotional & spiritual being.

I’ll do separate blogs for each subject I feel is important & please feel free to ask any questions along the way. 

For now though, I’ll tell you that it shouldn’t be hard to choose to lose weight, or get fit.  You HAVE to want to do it – but more than anything you have to want to do it for yourself.  NOT to find your perfect guy or girl, NOT to be prettier that THAT girl & NEVER to please someone else.  This journey is all about you, your body & your mind. 

For today, all I will suggest is THROWING AWAY THOSE SCALES!  Trust me! (oh, and take that pooch for a walk)

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I’m BACK!  After a few (6???) weeks MIA I’ve finally made myself find the time to participate in the 52 Project again 🙂  This weeks theme was Jumps & Cuddles!  Perth has had a stinking hot week and cuddling of any form has been unthinkable so luckilly i had some impressive jumping going on from the dogs in my life.

Here’s the Alfster on Australia Day – Shark sightings have been prevalent in Perth over the last few months but NOTHING will stop Alf from an impressive Baywatch Style entrance into the Ocean retrieve his ball 🙂

Now head on over to the awesome Tiffany at Haulton photography over in the US (Indianapolis to be precise!) and see who was jumping or cuddling in her world 🙂  Remember to keep clicking the links until you end up right back here!

  • […] to see more jumping and snuggling pets?  Go check out Petography to see Claire Garrett’s photos!  Keep following the links in each blog post to see all of […]ReplyCancel

  • Peggy/DogBreedz.net - January 27, 2012 - 22:56

    Even without seeing her eyes – I can tell she’s focused on the task at hand! Nice!ReplyCancel

  • Karla - January 28, 2012 - 00:02

    Love dogs at the beach they are really in their element here. Lovely photos.ReplyCancel

  • Ali Peterson - January 28, 2012 - 00:15

    Yeah, beach shots!!ReplyCancel

  • Ann Kearns - January 28, 2012 - 00:31

    Welcome back!
    And, can I come visit you? I’m in Canada and it’s snowy and cold and dark and…ick…right now. Those beach shots are so beautiful and are making me so jealous! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Terran - January 28, 2012 - 00:50

    Great shots — I especially love the butt shot! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Nat - January 28, 2012 - 01:43

    I need to come visit 🙂
    I LOVE that second shot!ReplyCancel

  • Judy - January 28, 2012 - 02:29

    I too love the 2nd butt shot. It is just all energy.ReplyCancel

  • Sharon Stokes - January 28, 2012 - 05:27

    Beautiful…so much fun…and how flat and calm is your beach?? Our beach is never that calm 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Karen - January 28, 2012 - 07:54

    Love the 2nd shot! The bum flying through the air, the water and the sun – this is what jumping is all about!ReplyCancel

  • Kelly Ladouceur - January 28, 2012 - 09:49

    Awesome shots!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Kate - January 28, 2012 - 18:12

    GREAT PHOTOS CLAIRE!
    That 2nd one of Alfie is unreal!ReplyCancel

  • Franziska - February 24, 2012 - 00:11

    I could use this. I have the cetsut cat but she is dark gray and even when I can get her to stay still, she always seems to blend in to the background.ReplyCancel

  • Nicole - April 19, 2012 - 22:00

    Heya
    I am interested in getting some photos done with our 2 x dogs and horses. Are you able to please send me some prices?
    Many thanks
    NicoleReplyCancel

  • Julie West - December 17, 2012 - 09:21

    Hi, how much is one shoot with my dog- ? With 10 best of the photos?ReplyCancel

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  Perth Pet Make Up Photographer?! 

When a fabulous friend of mine asked me for a hugeeee favour I was a little worried . . . turns out she’s a bit of a drama queen :p  This HUGE favour was something I was honoured to do!  Kristie has ALWAYS been our ”go to” make up & hair girl.  She just has the knack – when I try new things with my make up I end up scrubbing my face off 3 times and settling for a bit of foundation & mascara!  Kristie has FINALLY admitted she has a talent and is in the early stages of getting her little make artistry business going & I was so glad I could help out by taking some pics for her portfolio. 

Naturally, when one of our girls started planning her wedding, Kris was always going to be the make up artist.  Chic is the bride to be (so called as her parents tell us she had chicken legs when she was a baby – aren’t parents the best!) and has never been one to go all girly girl on us.  Chic is hillarious, ridiculously smart, an absolute hoot (yes, i just said hoot!) to be around & has found her soul mate – undoubtedly.   Kristie’s brief for her make up trial last weekend was something along the lines of – “I want to look nice, but natural” – Chic i’m afraid to say you do not look nice in your trial make up – you look absoltely stunning!  Here’s just a few shots celebrating my talented friend & our gorgeous model!

and just when you think she’s gone all girly on us – here she is – the Chic we know and love :p

 

Much love my ladies xxx

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