A trip to the Grand Canyon and back to what started it all for me - landscape photography.

We arrived just before sunset during a fast moving spring snow storm. They say you never forget the emotions you feel when you see the Grand Canyon for the first time. I had no idea. I was in awe.

Sitting alone on a rock at the edge, and I mean the edge (!), I watched the storm in front of me. The light changing constantly - playing on the distant hills and in the valley below. No matter which direction I looked, it was stunning. I finally put the camera down and just sat - speechless and full of emotion.

Into the Storm

Anyone who knows me, knows that I like cloudy, dark days such as this one. Taken on Cannon Beach, Oregon with Haystack Rock in the background, I can still feel the cool ocean spray when I look at this image.

Brynn

Brynn's session was one of the MOST delightful ones I have done. Such a lovely little girl, her personality is so sweet, and she is adorable. Balancing the star fish on her toe is one of my favorite images...

2010 - A Year in Pictures

What a great year 2010 was! Over 300 babies photographed, so many doggies and their owners, some getting ready to say goodbye. Twelve of my images were used as wall portraits in the new hospital which was amazing. Partnering with the Animal Care Foundation was one of the highlights of the year for me. I have met some amazing doggies and their owners, and am happy that my work can help such a worthy cause. Thank you to everyone who made 2010 the best year yet!

Another new addition just in time for Christmas! Diesel was rescued along with Jett from the puppy mill in Missouri. Still waiting for a home, we knew he needed to come be with Jett. And so, on December 18 we welcomed him home - never a quiet moment with two puppies in the house!

Time is passing so quickly. Fall has already left us and the holidays are fast approaching. All those things I plan for every year, Christmas shopping done early, cards addressed, they are coming up fast! The addition of a new puppy has complicated things just a little. Meet Jett.

Happy First Birthday William (a little late)!

William came for his first birthday pictures! He still has those gorgeous blue eyes and was the perfect chef! It is wonderful to be able to see him as a happy little 1 year old - thank you for bringing him again Alisa!

Beautiful Baby Eden (with the most beautiful name!) and big brother Noah came when she was just three weeks old. They were wonderful during their session and could not have made it easier! Eden is lucky to have such a great big brother! Thank you for coming Lisa and Andrew, and letting me photograph your beautiful family.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Birthday Miss Ivy!

A VERY Happy Birthday to our beloved Ivy Girl. She is 14 years old! A very special girl who has touched our lives. We found out about Ivy on a Scottie news group in 2000, shortly after moving back to Colorado. Her rescue picture was pathetic. She was thin, shaved, haunted. She had been rescued from a Puppy Mill in Arkansas. After many, many brutal C-Sections, she was going to be destroyed as she could no longer produce litters. Rescue stumbled across her and thankfully took her in.

We fell in love with her picture. The only problem was her aggression to other dogs - she went for Suzi's jugular and put her in the hospital. We had Angus already, a vibrant puppy. So, after applying for her, I emailed back and declined. I was uncertain about her aggression.

Thank Goodness, something changed in me, and I KNEW we had to have her. I emailed back begging for her. We flew her out from Arkansas, beating the heat, and picked her up at Colorado Springs Airport in May 2000. There she was. A gentle, beautiful, terrified little soul.

We brought her home and kept Angus with my Mom while Ivy adjusted. She was so shut down, she did not care if she lived or died. When we came home, she would just stare at the floor, not making eye contact. She would not pee outside, for fear of getting hit - she instead held it for up to 23 hours. She was so beaten down, a four year old with the weight of the world on her shoulders.

Gradually, Ivy began to blossom. And did she ever blossom!! Playing with toys, lifting her leg to pee like Angus, chasing toads (her favorite past time in Arkansas), and thanks to her foster Mom, developed a love affair with people food.

Here we are 10 years later. Ivy has taught us so much about rescue. So much about reawakening the soul. She is such a gentle, sweet little girl. Still a little hand shy, she now enjoys a life of leisure and her cozy bed. We almost lost her in October to heart failure. Thankfully, with a medication better than humans have access to (not approved here), she is back to her youthful, cheeky self. Ivy will forever hold the most special place in our hearts.

PLEASE BOYCOTT PUPPY MILLS! Please do not buy dogs from pet stores. Be cautious of those in the paper - many are brokers who receive massive deliveries of puppies from Nebraska, Kansas etc... and then sell them locally. These are puppy mill dogs. Not only do they have health issues, we only perpetuate the problem - supply and demand. I only have to look at the damage done to our two puppy mill rescues to know they need to be eradicated. Please be sure you see one or both parents when buying a pedigree dog. For all the Ivy's and Hamish's out there. 

Happy Birthday Miss Ivy Bee!

Miss Abbie

I had the honor of photographing Miss Abbie who is 16 years old! What a sweet old lady. Of course, I was all ready with my squeeky toys and treats until her Mom told me she was deaf and did not like treats.... A lot of hand signals from her Mom and she did awesome! What a sweet little dog.

Happy 2010! A big thank you to all my clients, friends, family and everyone who was a part of Timeless Images this past year. As I watch my little "accidental" business grow, I am excited and anxious for the year to come. One of my main goals is to establish that long awaited studio in the basement.

As I looked back on 2009, so many things stood out. Probably the greatest gift was the ability to photograph our NICU babies and to give the gift portrait to families who otherwise may never have a formal portrait of their baby. So many families have touched me this year and it is an amazing feeling to be able to give them something so treasured. So many doggies this year, the Scottie picnic, and still no cats! PJ, Monty and Maggie were my super models in the dog world. The first birthdays were so much fun, as well as seeing the babies growing up. Getting Connor's baby album to his Dad on Christmas Eve night rounded the year out - what a great surprise for his Mommy!

It was difficult to choose my favorite images for the year. There were so many that moved me. I finally narrowed it down, although there are countless others I did not have room for. Now I know how everyone feels when they have to make a choice and order!

Enjoy the show, be sure your volume is on and thank you again for an awesome year!

Alison

Pomona High School Band

In the fall, I was fortunate enough to take the band portraits for Pomona High School in Arvada. I don't think I have set foot in a high school since I graduated - and being back in a band room? A definite walk down memory lane. Things are different than in my band days and I was impressed with the dedication and pride of this band. This was one of my favorite sessions of last year. A BIG thanks to Jean for all her help in organizing it all. 

Maggie

How cute is she? This is Maggie - a sweet little Australian Shepherd puppy who visited in early November. This has to be one of the cutest doggies - ever! She is so sweet and her session was so much fun. Thanks for bringing her Sarah!

The Denver Aquarium

We spent a family day out at The Denver Aquarium. Sam LOVED all the fish and eating lunch with the sharks swimming by. It was a nice break from the busy holiday season, and I enjoyed getting back to photography outside of portraiture. My favorite image is the silhouette of Stu and Sam. What a fun place!

Monty's Mom was the high bidder at the Rocky Mountain Scottish Terrier Rescue auction in August, and won a portrait session and 11x14 framed art image of Monty.  A true Scottie gentleman, Monty remained reserved during his session until the salmon came out! Look at that eager boy! Monty is such a sweetheart and it was so much fun capturing his images. Thanks for bringing him Karen - you have a wonderful boy!

Alisa and William came for his 3 month session - I cannot believe how BIG he is, and how much he has changed. SO much personality and LOVE those teeth. Sunny came along as well (big canine brother) who was beautiful. You are adorable William!

Emily and Mike brought adorable Dawson for his newborn shoot. I LOVE that hair! What a sweet baby boy. Thank you for bringing him - he is PERFECT!