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giving back | Rescue of the Month 2010

sarah — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:59:50 +0000

I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately, and finally figured out how I want to do it. Each month of 2010, Sarah Beth Photography will be donating 10% of every Pet Session Fee to a different local animal rescue, shelter or advocate. I have some favorites in mind, but if you have any suggestions for who should be a Rescue of the Month, I’d love to hear them…. I’ve got 12 whole months to fill!

Since my last session of 2009 was a rabbit, January is going to kick off the year by giving to the Minnesota Companion Rabbit Society. I’ve had a couple sessions so far already, so keep them coming! Tell your friends and family about this simple way to help give back to your community. And, if you feel so compelled, please make an additional donation to the Rescue of the Month, or any other nonprofit that catches your heart.

**UPDATE** Ok, I’ve got every month filled for 2010 AND most of 2011! Giving Back will be an ongoing program, so keep the suggestions coming! I have my favorites that will be featured the same months every year and I’m excited to see who YOU want me to give back to as well. Let’s work together to provide awareness and support for the many rescues, shelters and organizations who have done and continue to do amazing things for homeless, abused and neglected animals!

willie {dutch rabbit}

sarah — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:32:31 +0000

Nine year old Willie was the proud winner of a Gift Certificate I donated earlier this year to the Minnesota Companion Rabbit Society. He was my very last session of 2009, and I couldn’t think of a better way to end this year. I love photographing dogs, but it’s so exciting to photograph the more unusual creatures! From turtles to ferrets to geckos to rats to sugar gliders to rabbits, I love them all, and this year I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to shoot them. {photographically speaking, of course}

This has been an amazing year of growth for Sarah Beth Photography, and I owe it all to you, my awesome clients, colleagues and friends! I’m very excited to start 2010 off with new session and product offerings, ideas and tools to make your client experiences smoother and {hopefully} more fun, continued and expanded efforts to help local animal rescues and shelters, plus tons of energy and love to pour into my work!

I’m off for a few days…. on a real live vacation! {it’s been a while} Dustin and I are heading up to a cabin in Lutsen {read: luxury log mansion in the northwoods} with 8 other wonderful friends for food, drinks and relaxation to ring in the new year.

With Willie’s images, I bid you adieu…. see you next year!

keith + trycia + roxy

sarah — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:40:46 +0000

I was excited when my good friends from Pampered Pooch wanted to throw a scarf on Roxy, their {gorgeous} Bernese Mountain Dog, and take some Christmas photos! It’s so great meeting other young business owners, helping each other out and having them on your side. These guys have been amazing. If your pup needs some great daycare while you’re at work or a place to stay while you’re out of town, this is the place to go. And, no lie, Gracie got the best haircut she’s ever had from their groomer.

benson + mischief

sarah — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:59:48 +0000

Mischief is a very pretty Beagle who recently got a new baby brother: Benson the French Bulldog! They both enjoy daycare at Pampered Pooch and getting pets for being cute. Little Benson is so stinkin’ adorable, and Mischief has got some moves…. I definitely had a blast with these two in the studio!

christmastime is here

sarah — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 07:28:44 +0000

Minnesota just got a pretty substantial snowfall and we weren’t able to make it up to my mom’s for Christmas. This was the first time Dustin and I have had our own Christmas, no family, and it was pretty fun! We did a bit of shoveling, had lasagna and cookies, and spent the day watching episodes of Dr. Who. When it was time to move our cars for the plows, I grabbed the camera to try and capture the beautiful night…. it’s fairly warm out, just below freezing, and the snow is good and sticky {snowball good, but not snowman good….. believe me, I tried}

ChipChip, enthralled by the Yule Log…. first time she’s seen fire!

bob {marley}

sarah — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:52:54 +0000

Bob is the snuggliest, muppet-y-est, big bundle of puppy I’ve ever met. He’s also the first Puli I’ve seen in real life! He was so sweet and such a good boy, but his amazing amount of black black black fur made for a challenging session. He soaks up so much light, the only paper that worked well was black. BUT I’m super excited to give him another go in an location session! Hopefully get those dreds flowing in the wind….

Yes, he does have eyeballs…. can you find them??

duke + ruby {black and tan coonhounds}

sarah — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:36:05 +0000

Duke and Ruby were a total blast in the studio! These two have very expressive faces that go from stoic to happy to ridiculous in seconds. This will be a long post…. there were just so many good ones! This first one is Ruby.

And in true Coon Hound fashion:

This is her big brother, Duke. Who says dogs don’t smile?

The two of them together cracked me up!

need last-minute gifts ideas?

sarah — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:40:37 +0000

If you’re still looking for a special gift for the dog-lover in your life, please consider purchasing a Dogs for a Cause: the Pets of Cathedral Hill Calendar! They’re just $15, and the entire amount will go to Walter’s Wish, helping inner-city Latino kids get to college. They’re currently accepting cash or check only. Checks can be made out to Walter’s Wish and sent to: 120 Arundel St., St. Paul, MN 55102.

Another great idea is a Sarah Beth Photography Gift Certificate! These can be purchased in any amount, and if you don’t have time to wait for the mail, I can send you an e-certificate to print out at home. Contact me to get yours today!

Don’t forget to check out some of my local Twin Cities friends for more great gift ideas!

Stray Dog Arts – custom painted portraits of your pets, plus art prints for you AND your dog!

Cosmo’s Collars – handmade, high quality dog collars (Gracie has hers on right now!)

Bone Adventure – fabulous boutique pet store with locations around the metro

Mod Dog – modern silhouette prints of breeds (both dog and cat!) plus jewelry and pet id tags

Stunt Puppy – gear for the active dog and owner – innovative leads, collars and boots

You could also get gift certificates for doggy daycare at Pampered Pooch, or for doggy-doo pickup from Scoopy Poo.

gracie {snowbeard}

sarah — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:35:02 +0000

chutney {pug}

sarah — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:13:23 +0000

Chutney may, in fact, be the best name for a Pug that I’ve ever heard. She is a smooshy little wrinkle-face, curl-tail, perfect pugger, and we had a blast in the studio! I got to bust out my new black paper for the first time, and I’m digging it. Gives a richness to the image, no?