Ahhh, hello blog readers.  Instead of blogging, I have been busy taking photos for $, traveling for fun, and gearing up for some big(ish) changes for AKeiganPhoto.  I don’t feel right when I’m away from the blog for so long.  :(  I must say, though – being away from Facebook & Twitter has been amazing.  For several weeks or more, I’ve only been on long enough to respond to messages.  It’s insane how much time that has given me for other things!  I’m going to ride this disinterest in social media for as long as I can….so call, email, or see me in person for some real communication!  :)

Meet Sake:  a session for which I can thank my beloved Moo cards .  How so?  The co-owner of this GORGEOUS & SUPER SWEET dog saw my card at M-Street Coffee & thought I “looked like a nice girl.”  He doesn’t have a computer so he couldn’t even see what kind of photos I take!  No computer + $$ to spend on professional dog portraits = extremely wary Alej.  So wary that I took a weapon to our consultation at the home he was house-sitting. (Seriously.  I really did –  in my purse.  The whole thing just seemed weird to me!)  Luckily, the situation made perfect sense after meeting the guy (who happens to be totally nice & funny & interesting) and I felt 100% comfortable attending the session unarmed.  Ok, that sounds hilarious.

I love animals & taking photos of them, but this was my first commissioned project.  I LOVED it!  Working with a dog is kind of like working with a small child in that they don’t really take direction well & do respond to treats & manipulation.  I would love to do this sort of thing again.

This particular session has already resulted in more photo work….so now I feel really bad that I thought I may have to kill the guy.  :p