The Stelmach Family

Bay Area Pet Fair 2011

The Bay Area Pet Fair and Adoptathon (sponsored by Pet Food Express) is back!

This is our favorite fair of the year! Great people, great pets and great cause! Over 400 animals were adopted and, as you probably know, this is a cause that I am passionate about. My two adopted dogs accompanied me to the event. In fact, it was at the 2008 BAPF that we adopted our Chihuahua, Biella, from the Berkeley East Bay Humane Society!

The TPP booth was pleased to be participating. We booked some private sessions and also did single shot sessions at the event. Here are some highlights:

Biella, our Chihuaua, adopted at the 2008 BAPF

Lola, our rescue Rottie

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Liesel and Klaus

Tony and Rosie

Tony is a 12.5 year old Flat Coat Retriever that came from the SPCA when he was just 6 weeks old. Even if I hadn't heard about Tony's story before, when I arrived it was clear he was a special dog with deep soul. When first contacted about doing a session, this handsome boy's proud mom had written, although recently retired "Tony visited terminally ill children. He had the ability to sense when a child's death was imminent (24 hours or less). After a year of never 'missing', the doctors/nurses began to notify family. There were countless times when parent(s) that were about to 'take a break' (going back home, to work, business trip, etc) but stayed close by when told of Tony's alert. I have dozens and dozens of letters from parents, siblings, nurses, doctors telling me what a gift Tony has and the incredible joy he brought to so many children."

New to the family is Tony's little Corgi sister. Just 6 months old, Rosie can bring a smile to anyone's face with her fun and playful ways!

Ellyse and Hadley

Kinsley

A sneak peek from Kinsley's photo session... She is SO adorable and we had so much fun!

Cameron Marie

Cameron Marie may be only 6 days old but she was a pro for her photo session!

Harry

This strikingly handsome Springer Spaniel, Harry, told his human-mom (via animal communicator) that he was "Fabulous and Famous"!... no argument here!

Summer fun!

Summer fun! These two 11 year old Lab mixes, Betty and Ralph, had a blast during our photo session at Redwood Park.

Big Love - Dahlia Rose

It's hard to believe that a 110lb Rottweiler Pit Bull mix would be shy, but it's true. Dahlia wants no part of trouble, she is all lovin. I traveled to Laurelwood Park in San Mateo for our photo session. Although Dahlia was a pretty poser, what struck me most about our photo session was the connection she has with her 'mom'. It was so much fun to capture their bond...

Elliot and Mason

Everyone loves a pretty posed picture, especially of pretty posers! But what I love most about a photo session are the other moments... The in between moments, the play, the details... watching for those little things that speak about the essence of a subject.... Yesterday I got to spend some time with two wonderful German Shorthair Pointers. Young boy Mason, approx 7, did run circles around older 'brother' Elliot.... but 14 year old Elliot's sweet spirit was alive and well. And even though it was the hottest day of the year so far, he was loving being in one of his favorite spots!

Sailor Moon and Happy

Izzy and Co.

I first photographed Izzy a couple of years ago so it was a pleasure to see her again, just as adorable as before. This lucky little girl has a house full of critters... and some of them even joined our photo session! Noodles the bunny, Trinity the dog, even Christmas the chicken (!)... but her favorite was Brownie the kitty... Let me see if I remember her full name correctly; "Brownie Cookie Sugarpie".

Sam and Miranda

I thought I knew what to expect. I had been told that 12 year old Sam, the Aussie, has cancer. Had I not been told I would never have known. Admittedly, Sam was not quite as active as his 10 year old Border Collie 'sister', Miranda. But really, who can keep up with a Border Collie!? They played and posed like pros. What I did not know was how many times in the last two weeks Sam's devoted mom thought he would not make it. The day of the photo session Sam's energy was good, his spirits high ... and I hope the photos show how much this sweet and handsome boy enjoys life.

Sailor Moon and Happy

These two SFSPCA rescues, Happy and Sailor Moon, came to the studio today to pose for my camera! Good job!