I originally posted these 5 tips for winter pet safety at the end of 2011, thinking the snow was about to start falling any day. Of course, 2011-2012 was the year without winter — there was barely any snow in southern Ontario! I’m re-posting these tips because we already have lots of snow, so it’s…
It’s difficult to visualize what a piece of art will look like on your wall. I totally understand and until I really got into photography and started ordering tons of product for my business, I was in the same boat. Back then, I printed lots of 4×6 prints and even went “big” and got 5x7s…
After many days of preparation, and weather watching, the day finally came for the Burlington Humane Society’s “ARF”mazing Race fundraiser at Spencer Smith Park on Lake Ontario. The skies started out gray, but the rain held off and the sun even made an appearance. This was my first time attending an event as a vendor,…
When I started Happy Tails, I didn’t realize I would also be starting a relationship with the Weather Network. Like most relationships, it has its ups and downs, and I don’t care to admit how many times my husband has caught me shaking my fist at the television, moaning “Why? Why?” or patting it approvingly…
I was honored to write a guest column for the inaugural newsletter for Lifestyle Pet Care, a great local pet services business run by my friend Linda. Not only is Linda a huge animal lover (I photographed her rescue dog Nikki and cats Toby and Bear), but she also volunteers as a dog walker at…
Okay, so here goes — my first Photoshop tutorial! Now, I should preface this with the following disclaimer: I am by no means a Photoshop expert. At all. There are probably processing gurus out there who would be mortified by my editing techniques and if that’s you, then please avert your eyes for a brief…
