Beautiful Day for a Horse Show.

It was sunny and warm, there was a nice breeze and a great atmosphere. The First Annual Training Show at Spring Brook Stables was a hit. I wanted to thank those of you who signed up for photos, that you believe in me and my work means a lot! In the end, because of the perfect weather, I decided to stay for the full day, so I did take photos of most everyone, even if you hadn't signed up.

I have lots of photos to come, but am on my way to the beach, so thought I'd just share a few photos of Jessie and Ben, or, as he was shown under, Ben there done that (love it)

Hope you enjoy the preview, Many more photos to come. Check my website

I'm back Tracking.

I tend to do that when I have different shoots on the editing list. I shared the paint foal photos from Fresh Paint Farm, and now have the most adorable mini photos to share too.

I don't think words can express how adorable, unbelievably cute, etc, etc. these minis actually are, so we'll just end my commentary with this.

I love this, at first glance, it's very average, as far as shots go, but that little breeze that came along at the perfect time, and lifted her mane every so slightly, made such a big impact.

Cruise and Switch

Check out these dogs. Their little sister, Emerson, had to take a quick cat nap during our shoot, so, Bill brought out the dogs to play. By play, I mean, run and run, and fetch and run, and jump and run, and swim, and they really like to run too. I first met Cruiser as a wee puppy on my first photo shoot with Nat and Bill. Since that shoot with Silver, one more dog, Switch, and one beautiful baby have been added to their family. I'm always so happy to have new clients, but my repeat clients, and their families, have a special place in my heart. I'll have more to share when I finish editing the whole shoot, but just had to share these dog shots!

Cruiser, somewhat of a superstar, jump-star.

So adorable when they fetch together!

Another super jump from Cruiser

Incredible Focus.

Aw Switchy, must you shake?

Shaken, not stirred.

Must Love Dogs.

There is something about the face of an aging dog that draws me in. I don't know if it's the eyes, or the white hairs slowly creeping along their snout. I don't know if they all remind me of my childhood dog, Honey, or if it reminds me of how wonderful a life a dog can have when they have a wonderful family.

Daisy has that face. She's loved, and she loves. I wanted to reach right out and hug her around her neck... which I did, when her family left her and I alone to get some solo pictures. Truthfully, she followed me around, and I think wondered what I was doing there, pointing that funny thing at her. She grabbed at stick half heartedly, and I was worried that I wasn't going to be able to get any real framers. I cued the family to come back... and her eyes lit up and she started to smile... and that is when the magic happened.

The MOTHER of all sales...

Get it...it's Mothers day and...

Yes, I should be lounging around, doing next to nothing, and I will, but first... I have to take a few moments to tell you about the sale that I'm running...

Starting today, for bookings in the months of July and August, I'm running a BOGO sale.

Yes, Buy One Get One sale on Photo shoots.

Weekends are available in limited quantities, so please book early to avoid disappointment, week days are available as well!

Have you always wanted that family shoot on the beach, or maybe at your cottage by the lake? Have you been putting off that farm call for way too long? Think ahead, these photos will make wonderful gifts, for birthdays, and Christmas!

How to book? Either catch me on facebook with a message or email me. donovanphotos@gmail.com, or give me a call 506.862.1107

Put your glasses on and be sure to read the fine print.

Photo shoots must be redeemed on the same day, and either at the same location or one near by. Cannot be combined with other offers and discounts, or with gift certificates. Applies to farm calls and portrait shoots only.

I'm not one to post a lot of personal pictures, but this is a picture of Ben, and for 11 years he's made this day very special for me. I love you Ben. xo

Fresh Paint Farm

Must be some kind of a miracle, but I'm blogging, again, twice in the same night.

I recently had a visit at Fresh Paint Farms. They Stand a beautiful Paint Stud, C Explorer. Wendy and Bruce are very well know for their beautiful babies, this year, was of course, no exception. I visited, Piper and Maddie and Iggy. Here are some of my favorites! Hope you enjoy them too!

New New New

Hi Folks.

Its been a while.

Its been busy.

Its been good.

I'm back, to blogging, I've made several attempts at this, hopefully this one will stick.

I've spent the last few months redesigning my website. Oh my. It started out so simple. Then my ideas took over and I had too much going on. It's simple again.

My website is now in 3 different parts.

First is my Portfolio, where when you click on that link, it will allow you to watch slide shows of my favorite photos from weddings, farm calls and horse shows and portrait work I've done.

Second is this, my blog.

Third is where my clients go to see their photos, in their own password protected gallery, and where the MQHA and NBCRA folks will go to view their show photos.

I'm really happy with my latest update, and think that this will be the way the site will remain over the next few months at least. If you see something you hate, please tell me. If you love it, pretty please, tell me! I'm always up for feedback, and constructive criticism, so if you have anything to say, please tell me!!

I'm thinking that my first blog post back here is going to be picture-less, just because I don't want to take anything away from the pictures that I will be posting!!

Anyway, I'm back. I just wanted to let you know.