This last weekend was so much fun.  But I think I still have some sleep deprivation!  Matt and I traveled to Holmesville, OH to meet up with about 30 other photographers from Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Indiana.  I love these meet-ups because not only do I get to spend time with other people who share my passion…but I get to learn from others who know far more than I.

This year, Matt and I even got to teach a pet photography class.  It was so much fun.  And while I was fearing that no one would care…I had several people tell me they got a lot out of it.  So that made me feel good…knowing that I have helped other photographers to become better and learn more about their craft.

And being that it was a photography conference…I have a TON of images to share with you.  We’ll start with what 30 photographers thirsty for knowledge look like…

Here are a few shots that I took during our pet photography class.  Thanks again to Martha Stutzman, owner of All Occasion Photography in Holmesville for letting us use your studio to teach our class.

This is my new favorite prop…

And this is quite possibly my favorite shot from the entire weekend…

I also want to thank Kara Poates, owner of Daystar Photographyin Millersburg, OH for letting me photograph your sweet doggies Daisy and Barkley!

Next, we move on to some fun bridal portraits.  This is Siri, owner of Unforgetable Images in Traverse City, MI.  She was gracious enough to model for us…but she also wanted a few shots of herself with her camera.  So we obliged.

This is my favorite of her…

And here’s what Siri looks like as a walrus…

And here’s one random shot of Christian.  He’s the son of Shan & Steph Smith who own 831 Photography in Akron, OH.

Matt and I are out of town visiting family this week.  We will be back in the office on Monday.  If you need to reach us, please drop us an email and we will be sure to contact you as soon as we can.

This past weekend, Ashley Johnson Photography joined Reisenfeld & Associates to support No Paws Left Behind, a non-profit organization that helps the silent victims of foreclosure…the family pet.  The first annual “Benefit in the Park” was held at Red Dog Pet Resort.  There was a silent auction, a costume contest, food, and access to Red Dog’s dog run…among other things.  It was a really fun event and we are proud to have been a part of it.

All edited photos are now up in a private gallery for those who attended.  20% of all print sales will be donated to No Paws Left Behind.  Here is a preview of some of our favorite shots from the day.  Enjoy!

This dog’s name is Ivy.  I thought that was awesome.  I’ve never met another Ivy before!!

I am so proud.  Two of my images have been chosen to be included in two of the newest Happy Tails Books.  HTB puts together inspiring stories of dog rescues and adoptions as well as raises money and awareness for rescue groups throughout the country.  Please check them out!  If you have a rescue story of your own…submit it!  You might end up in a book too.

You can see my images on the front cover of the Pit Bull book and on the inside cover of the Dachshund book.  You can preorder the the Dachshund book now, but the Pit Bull book is not available for preorder just yet.  Keep checking back though.  When you buy one of these books, Happy Tails makes a donation to a contributing dog rescue.