We had to postpone a shoot today. Skies were grey, thunderstorms loomed and our horse subject said "No thanks."

So, I grabbed my camera and spent just a few minutes with my own dogs in the backyard. There wasn't a lot of light. But what was there was soft and warm.

I didn't ask much of them. Just let them roam and I watched. It's always fun to watch. Mostly they kept watch themselves... running, barking, and running back to me. It's always a grand game for them.

So, not a profitable afternoon but a valuable one spent with my pups.

Saturday took us to Fredericksburg for a photo session with 2 spunky Portuguese Water Dogs named Hector and Tallulah.

Though Hector was rather tentative on the inside shoot - he became a rambunctious sporting dog once we hit the backyard!

After much romping and posing both dogs finally decided enough with the camera, we're taking a catnap!

We spent a lovely Saturday afternoon with two beautiful Portuguese Water Dogs (PWDs).

Hector, the striking male, let his goofy sister Tallulah break the ice as he was a bit tentative at first. In the end he couldn't resist those treats and he struck some lovely poses for us.

Here are a few from inside the house. Check back for more from the outside part of the shoot!

(Remember you can click on the images to enlarge!)

A long awaited workshop finally comes to fruition! A long time fan of Kevin Kubota, photographer and photoshop extraordinaire, I am finally attending his "spring" workshop in Bend,Oregon.

"Spring" is a stretch as the snow continues to fall. However, I am learning so much (and am so exhausted) it is worth the frigid temps!

It is always rewarding and fun to surround yourself for a week with creative, artistic photographers. This week is no different. I'm excited to return home with my new found skills!