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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!

coen {6 months} | minneapolis children’s photographer

sarah — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 02:08:09 +0000

I first met Coen when he was poppin’ fresh. He’s an awesome baby, very easy going, and a rockstar at sitting up on his own. He was 6 months old on Christmas, and we’ve got one more session to go, when he turns one. {I’m secretly hoping he’ll be a Sarah Beth Photography “lifer” ….2 years, 3 years, 4 years, school pictures….}

I seriously couldn’t stop smiling while I was editing these, and I dare you not to smile too! He’s gorgeous {looks just like his mom} and has the best expressions. I could have shared a lot more, but here’s a good sampling of our amazing session. I think there could be a Baby Gap model in there somewhere….

This next one cracks me up…..

Oh, and Chloe was slightly more excited this time, and she even donned a scarf!

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!

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!

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?

the cat’s out of the bag

sarah — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:18:04 +0000

Ok, I don’t actually have a secret or anything, but I thought that was a good title for the image below. I do have some news though…. there will be no more sessions in 2009! I’m full up, and super excited to take a couple weeks off over the holiday! I’ll resume taking sessions after the new year, starting on Saturday, January 11th. Be on the lookout for new products, new pricing, and *fingers crossed* a super-easy online ordering system for sessions! Woo hoo!!!

And now, for the amazing, flying Chipchip, escaping the paper bag: