Murphy Dog Studios Blog

September in Seattle

robv — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:53:20 +0000

“September in Seattle” – If that isn’t a name of a song, it should be.

Murphy Dog Studios is heading back to the Seattle area in September to once again capture amazing images of the lucky Pacific Northwest dogs. After two successful trips I wanted to get in one more before the end of the year and before I begin traveling to other parts of the country in 2011. This will be your last opportunity to have me photograph your dogs until the end of 2011. I plan to make this a short trip and only four spots are available. I expect the spots to fill up fast so you need to act fast.

The cost of the portrait session is $500 and that includes my time, creative talents, travel, retouching of all the fabulous final images and a post-session ordering appointment that will be done over the internet using an online meeting service.

The trip is expected to take place the weekend of September 11th and 12th.

Next destination: Your town!

robv — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 06:42:05 +0000

In 2011, Murphy Dog Studios is taking the show on the road and coming to you. Where will I go? I don’t know, it’s up to you. Boston, Chicago, Manhattan, Phoenix or maybe some amazing little town in Rhode Island. If you are not in-and-around the San Francisco Bay Area and have always wanted to get some super cool portraits of your dog, this is your chance. You tell me where to go. Book a portrait session with me in 2011 and I’m putting you on the map.

How much is this going to cost you? 500 bones (not the dog kind). That is as long as I can book three additional dog lovers in your area. I will need your help to get the word out. In return, you will receive an extra special gift you will cherish forever. Tell your friends, tell your family, post a flyer in your local Starbucks. Be creative. Have fun with it. Soon I’ll be there to create amazing custom artwork of your dog. This is your chance to own something uniquely personal and fun.

Drop me an email and let’s chat about it.

Lilly – Cutest puppy ever

robv — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 05:37:03 +0000

I’ve been around a lot of cute puppies, but I will not lie when I say that Lilly was the cutest puppy I have ever met. Lilly is lucky enough to live with her awesome Mom right on Lake Washington near Seattle. What a great place to grow up as a dog. If the Bay Area wasn’t so hot, I would really think about getting a Bernese Mountain Dog. Thanks for being such a great model Lilly. Can’t wait to come back and see you when you are 200lbs.

Every dog has its day

robv — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:10:11 +0000

A collection of recent work from Murphy Dog Studios Pet Photography.

A Bulldog in Paradise

robv — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 03:44:50 +0000

How could it be that in the four years I have run Murphy Dog Studios, I have never had the chance to photograph an English Bulldog. A couple times I got to do mini studio sessions with a bulldog, but never a full, no-holds-bar portrait session. I couldn’t have been more excited when I received an inquiry from a couple in Aptos who had a two and half year old English Bulldog named Ronnie. After finding my website they fell in love with my images and decided I was the one to photograph their pup. We decided on a beach session and crossed our fingers for good weather which has been nothing but hit-or-miss this year due to all the rain. I can’t tell you how lucky we were on the day of our shoot. The night before it was pouring rain, but the skies cleared, the temperature was warm and our shoot was a go.

I couldn’t be more thrilled with the final images from Ronnie’s portrait session. Now that Ronnie’s lucky owners have seen the images, I can finally show them to the world.

Enjoy!

Did you know Murphy Dog Studios is in the running to be named the Best Pet Photographer in the Bay Area? I need your help to make that come true. If you enjoy the images I create, please take a moment and vote. It would mean a lot to me.

Best Pet Photographer in the Bay Area

robv — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 15:02:11 +0000

I am honored to be nominated as one of the best pet photographers in the Bay Area. Now I need your help to make it come true. Please take a moment and click on the BayList banner above to vote for Murphy Dog Studios.

Important Note: For your vote to count, you must register your email with Bay List and then confirm the vote using the email they send you. This is their way of making sure people don’t cheat. Also, I have heard from many people that the email that is sent to your from “BayList Accounts” is often put directly into your junk mail folder. So please check there for the email if it doesn’t come to your Inbox.

Thanks for your support. I really appreciate it.

Nordic Naturals Tear Sheet

robv — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:17:26 +0000

I was lucky enough to be introduced to Nordic Naturals at a pet event I sponsored last year. Nordic creates several lines of high end fish oil supplements for both humans and canines. Once they took a look at the images in my booth, they knew my dog images would be a great fit to help promote their pet line. Here is the first AD they ran featuring a Murphy Dog Studios image.

This is Honey, a 4th month old Golden Retriever. Trailblazer – Love it!

Road Trip – Spring in Seattle

robv — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:04:47 +0000

Do you live near Seattle and dream about having a one-of-a-kind Murphy Dog Studios portrait of your amazing dog? Now is your chance.

Last year we made our first trip to the Seattle area and it was so successful we decided to do it again. From May 6th-11th, Murphy Dog Studios is going on a road trip to photograph the beautiful dogs of the Great Northwest. To see some of the images from our first trip, checkout this slideshow.

Portrait sessions can be done at your house, local park, the beach or even in a downtown area. It’s up to you.

Spaces are limited and we are already half full. There is a $250 deposit required to secure your space. Contact Murphy Dog Studios for complete details.

Meow – Cat Photography

robv — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:02:47 +0000

While 99% of my business comes from photographing dogs, I do get the occasional cat. Making a cat portrait is nothing like making one of a dog. Cats have their own agenda. They don’t pose on command, they don’t come when called and most often, they are terrified of my camera. Thankfully, I have captured several images of cats that I totally love and would like to share them with the world.

Everyone needs a Valentine

robv — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:02:07 +0000

It’s not everyday I get to photograph a little girl and her puppy. This past weekend we finally had a break in the weather which gave us a chance to create this Valentine’s Day card. My client has a tradition of sending out a Valentine’s Day card each year with a photo of her daughter. When she contacted me, she said this year they had added a new puppy to the family and wanted to incorporate both her little girl and the pup into a whimsical card. Here is the final card and a few of the choices that didn’t make it.