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Meet Erin Vey

I am a dog lover first.

A photographer second.

By some random chance of fate, I was able to combine the two loves into the coolest job ever: A Dog Photographer

I grew up in a family where dogs were always an integral part of our lives and most importantly, members of the family. Most of my childhood was spent with various Basset Hounds of the lovable but extremely stubborn variety. We never had less than 2 at any given time, sometimes 3, and the occasional stray that one of us would bring home for a visit.

After a short stint doing portrait work, which I still love, I realized my true calling is capturing the essence and personality of dogs. Upon reflection, I feel that my time doing portrait work was not wasted. Because of it, my experience with portrait work flows beautifully into working with people and their dogs.

My husband and I are owned by the fabulous Miss Gracie, a 5 year old Great Dane who brings energy and life into our house. You’ll see her around here a lot, she loves having her portrait taken (at least I like to think so).  She is a complete Diva and if you stick around long enough, you'll know what I'm talking about!

What an amazing adventure this has been so far. I’m so glad you are here experiencing it with me.

Promises

Monday, December 21, 2009

A Dog’s Christmas Promises

Christmas is for humans, and I will not ruin the surprises by opening all their presents.

Christmas light bulbs, Christmas ornaments, Christmas stockings, and tinsel from the Christmas tree are not food.

I am the alpha dog, therefore I do not need to protect my new Christmas rawhide from the omega dog by taking it outside to eat when the wind chill is -10 F.

I will not demolish the Christmas tree and drag the string of lights out into the backyard through the doggy door.

I will not dive into the Christmas tree to get the candy canes (which I will eat — paper and all).

I will not eat my Christmas doggie treats until after they’re out of the stocking!

I will not even THINK about going underneath the Christmas tree and piddling on the dining room rug.

I will not get into a fight with the bigger dog next door, making my human have to call the vet’s at Christmas.

I will not get tangled up in the Christmas tree lights and pull the tree down while trying to get at a cat through the conservatory window.

I will not pee on Grandma’s Christmas presents that are under her tree as soon as we enter her house.

I will not pee on the Christmas tree.

I will not steal the neighbor’s Christmas light bulbs.

The bowl underneath the Christmas tree is not a dog dish. I will not drink from it. It will make me sick.

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Marly - When I saw this picture, I imagined this dog with the perky ears would be thinking something like, "Don't eat the presents. Don't eat the presents. Don't eat the presents." Then I read your post which had something to the same effect. I love your photography! Marly

Judith - I don't have a dog at the moment, but this would have been perfect for the earlier dogs in my life. Just PERFECT!!!

jennifer kitrosser - THIS is hysterical!!

Margaret - Love it! And my Annie is working on: "It's not all about me. Even though I'm SOooooo eager to help, some people like to open their own presents!" :)

lauren c. - openField. - OMG...i think i just peed my pants a little...this is FREAKING HILARIOUS!!! homer has eaten some tinsel and today he tore open one of the gifts under the tree...he's cute though. hugs to you guys!! : )

Shauna (Fido & Wino blog) - I have one! I will not bark my fool head off Christmas Eve night so no one can sleep & scare Santa from even THINKING about leaving, oh I dunno, an iPhone under the tree. :)

Stephanie and Truck :) - Funny post and gorgeous bokeh in this photo Erin! Lovely...

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