Perhaps you also know that they produce wall graphics of fun kid’s stuff like super heroes, cartoons and Disney characters. Here is an example of fairies in a little girl’s room:

What you probably don’t know is that they also do custom wall graphics that you can create from your own photos. Here is an example of some clings that I had made for the playroom wall at Zippity Do Dogs in Phoenix.

One thing to note is that to get a photo blown up this big, it needs to be a really sharply focused, high resolution image. If you are not a professional photographer, you can definitely accomplish this if you have a nice camera that has a bare minimum of 6 mega pixels and you take the photo outdoors where there is plenty of natural light to allow you to use a fast shutter speed (try using your “Sports” or “Kids and Pets” mode since they automatically set your camera to a fast shutter speed which will make the image sharper). Or you can just book the time and talent of your friendly local photographer (A Dog’s Life Photo can hook you up!).

If you happen to be a professional photographer, you’re in luck because Fathead just announced a new program for professional photographers. By joining the program, you will receive 25% off all of your custom orders. The program is real new and they don’t have a sign-up form on their website yet. So, just head on over to Fathead.com to check it out and then send an email to KatieBenages@Fathead.com letting her know that you want to join the program. Be sure to give her a link to your website so she can confirm that you are a pro.

• I have completely revamped the Dogs Life Photography website. It’s slick and clean! Now, I am sure that some of you may like the old site better because it was a little more “fun”. I needed to make this change because I am moving into the commercial stock photography business and needed a more professional look. Check it out at www.ADogsLifePhoto.com.

New Website Design

• I’ve finished adding all breeds from the Tails of Rescue book to the I’ve Got It Ruff section of the gift store. The store itself is still under construction and will be taking on a total facelift real soon. It’s real ugly right now. So, pardon the dust while you complete your shopping.

• I’ve added some cool new Basset Hound designs to the gift store. Click Here to check them out. There are many more to come as I work with the Arizona Basset Hound Rescue on a new Basset Hound photo book. Stay tuned for details.

• The Tails of Rescue book is now being sold at the Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe and at Choice Pet Market in Glendale

• I have launched a new stock photography website that allows companies and graphic designers to purchase high resolution digital files of photos of rescue dogs for commercial purposes, such as advertisements, product labels, website design, etc. This site also offers high quality photo and canvas prints of your favorite A Dogs Life Photography photos. Click Here if you are in need of some classy dog art to hang on your walls.
• I have a new assistant/intern that is helping me out with some photo sessions and photo editing. She is a fellow dog lover, budding photographer and she is active in the rescue community. Hopefully she will let me snap a few photos of her to post here to introduce her to you all!
• Last but certainly not least… I am starting a brand new photo program that is FREE to local Phoenix area dog rescue groups. Details will follow in an email to the rescue groups after I nail down all of the little details, but here’s the skinny:

1. Rescue groups are allowed one free in-studio photo session per month of one dog that is currently up for adoption.
2. The rescue group will receive high resolution digital photos to be used for adoption ads, website design, flyers or any other marketing purpose.
3. I will set up a dedicated photo product store on A Dog’s Life Photography’s Gift Shop for each participating rescue group and a portion of the proceeds of all sales of photo products sold will be donated directly to the respective rescue groups.
4. Photos from each session will be sold as stock photography and a portion of proceeds of sales will be donated to the rescue groups.

Rescue groups – I will get with you on the details in the next week or so. In the meantime, if you would like to get on the schedule for photos before the slots fill up, visit the calendar page on this site and send an email to susan@adogslifephoto.com with the days/times that you would like to book.

A Dogs’s Life Photography is working with the Arizona Basset Hound Rescue to bring you a new line of Basset photo products.

This is an effort that will be in progress for the next few months and will end with a coffe table photo book featuring the best images of the bunch. But for now, there is a good head start on some super cute stuff that is ready for purchase. Products include:

• Standard photo prints
• Canvas gallery wraps
• Framed prints
• Customizable greeting cards
• T-shits
• Sweatshirts
• Aprons
• Coffee mugs
• Calendars
• Mouse Pads
• Magnets
• Stand-up cut-outs
• Puzzles
• Tote Bags
• Key chains

Here are a few suggestions of ways to put these photos to good use in your home:

A framed print of a Bassset in a cooking pot with vegetables to hang on your kitchen wall or printed on an apron:

A canvas gallery wrap of a Basset taking a bubble bath to hang in your powder room:

A personalized birthday card for a fellow dog lover:

A coffee mug with a Basset flying high (like you will be after a caffeine fix):

A photo of an angel Basset for a baby’s room:

A t-shirt of a dressed-up Basset so you can look fancy even when you are dressed casual:

Visit www.BassetHoundPhotos.com today to get your stuff!

Proceeds benefit the Arizona Basset Hound Rescue.

Hey Phoenix area rescue groups – Your turn for breed specific items to benefit your organization is coming soon. Stay tuned for details.

So, the printing of “Tails of Rescue” has been delayed a bit, AGAIN. I expect to have the books from the printer by December 11th. No worries, you will still be able to receive your copies before Christmas. The good news is that you can see your favorite Tails of Rescue dogs on the new “I’ve Got It Ruff” product line. Although the shop’s website is still really “ruff” while it is under construction, it is open for business.

I only have a few breeds up there right now and will work on adding about 25 more over the next few weeks. Normally I wouldn’t think about launching a website that is this incomplete and messy. However, I know that you all are starting on your holiday shopping and I wanted to give you the opportunity to put some of these awesome products on your shopping list.  If you have a breed that you want to order something on that you don’t see up there yet, just email me at susan@adogslifephoto.com and I will get it up there for you.

Show your support for rescue dogs in need of medical assistance by sporting a fashionable and (hopefully soon to be) trendy “Ive Got It Ruff” T-shirt.  Coffee mugs, mousepags, dog bowls and doggie t-shirts are also available. 20% of proceeds of all sales will be donated to the PACC 911 Emergency Medical Fund.

Visit www.IveGotItRuff.com to place your order today!

Rescue groups that provided the featured dogs – If you would like to promote these products on your websites, please feel free! Let me know and I will get your breed up there ASAP and send you a link to your breed’s page in the store.