For about a year now, I've been a contributing photographer for a number of magazines published by Bowtie. Their line up includes quite a few pet related titles including Dog Fancy, Cat Fancy, Popular Dogs Series, Dogs USA, Puppies USA, Dogs for Kids etc. I've thoroughly enjoyed my relationship with all the editors.

Many of my pet models have been featured in issues. My clients get a thrill out of seeing their furry family members gracing the pages. Most exciting is when they're on the cover. Over the past two weeks, three issues have found their way onto the shelves at major pet store outlets, book stores, and even grocery stores.

Lynch, a beautiful German Shepherd is seen here on the cover of Popular Dogs Series-Training Secrets for German Shepherds. I think his smile is what got him on the cover. On the inside are roughly 15 images of four of my wonderful German Shepherd models.

Echo, the sweetest Golden Retriever pup is on the cover of Dogs USA. He has been in several issues. It's no wonder he's so popular when you see his adorable and expressive face! Having been trained by the terrific trainers at Pet Peeves, he was a breeze to work with. Even at his young age, he had mastered all the basic commands.

Inside the Dogs USA issue is my first article. It's an 8 page article on photographing pets and features several of my favorite models. Seen here is Harley. This dog completely stole my heart. His housemate Prissy (Yorkie), Gia (Boxer), Friday (Great Dane), and Dax (German Shepherd) round out the lineup. My thanks to Sarah, Jen, and Kim for loaning me their dogs for all the before and after photos for the article. You gals are the best!!

Of course, I can't forget to thank my fabulous assistant Amber. While I'm working behind the camera, she's working just out of the frame to make sure we bring out the best in all our models. By the end of every shoot, I think all the dogs (and cats) want to go home with her. Dogs are great judges of character and they all LOVE Amber. That's her, a bit further down the blog in her wedding dress and mask, fins, and snorkel.