Kringle & Vanya

On Saturday I had a pet portrait session with Mike & Kathleen's dogs, Kringle & Vanya at Eagle Island State Park. We had great weather and beautiful light for their session. I had a great time getting pics of Kringle & Vanya with both of them being so well behaved and photogenic!  

Mike & Kathleen own Kringle's Korner Pet Health Food in Star. Their store carries all natural and organic pet food with great prices. The store is named after Kringle who they rescued on Christmas Eve. They have a couple of great goals to benefit the local community - to build a no-kill shelter called Kringle's Haven and to collect donations for the locale law enforcement K-9 units. Stop in and see them when you are in Star!

Kringle

Vanya

Hank, Hailey & The Kids

Yesterday Ben & I went over to Chad & Katie's house so I could use the kids as models again. Our friend Adam was over there with his kids too.  All the girls were kind enough to let me follow them around snapping pictures and I even got them to pose with the dogs, Hank (the pointer) & Hailey (the yellow lab).  I had to bribe Addie to smile by letting her use my big camera to take pictures after we were all finished. LOL!

On Saturday I will be at Wag 'n' Walk at Eagle State Park and some of the cute kids & their dogs pictures will be on display.  

Ellie

Tillie, Hank & Ellie

Ellie & Hailey

Addie & Hailey

Boise Pony Club Jumper Show

Over the weekend I photographed at the Boise Pony Club's Jumper Show at the Idaho Horse Park.  This is one of the big shows for the pony club kids.  Everyone did a fantastic job with their rides, even if it was a little windy and cold!

For me personally it is great to see the kids riding better and moving up in the levels as the seasons pass.  It is a testament to the their hard work and dedication to riding.  Keep up the good work!

The Pony Club is a great organization that teaches riding and horsemanship in a safe and fun environment.  If you are interested in learning more about pony club or would like to join, please go to their website at www.boise.ponyclub.org

Idaho Dressage Festival

This past weekend I had the honor of being the official photographer for the Idaho Dressage Festival at the Idaho Horse Park.  This year we had fantastic weather unlike past years when it has been cold, windy and wet. 

I want to say I am sorry to anyone I did not photograph that signed up.  My shoot schedule got messed up with all the scratches and ride time changes especially on Sunday.  

Here are a few of the many great shots I got this weekend.  All the horses and riders looked fantastic!  Great job riders!

Napa California

This past week Ben and I went to visit his family - Sharon, Donald & Jaquelyn - in Napa, California.  We had lots of fun drinking all kinds of good wine and visiting a lot of the local sites.  

After we arrived we went to the city to have lunch at the Cliff House restaurant which overlooks the ocean.  The food was really good and the view was even better!  Next we went to the Annie Leibovitz's photographic exhibit at the Honor of Legion.  Her work is so inspiring - no wonder she is the celebrity's photographer of choice.  Here is a pic taken in Golden Gate National Park of Sharon (Ben's mom), Ben and I.

The next day we went to see the Redwoods in Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve.  The redwoods are so amazing with their sheer size and presence.  
We decided to get up at the crack of dawn and go for a hot air balloon ride on Friday.  We could not have asked for better weather for the flight.  It was so peaceful up above the vineyards and farms.  

You can't have a trip to Napa Valley without having wine.  We stopped by Napa Valley Farms and had a private tasting in their back room.   Ben and Russia (the wine dog) are spending some quality time together as we all enjoy a glass of Cabernet.

On Saturday we went to Bodega Bay and went for a horseback ride on the beach (sorry no pics from that). On the way back we stopped and picked up some fresh oysters that were plucked from the bay earlier in the day.  Donald barbecued them up with either BBQ sauce or garlic & butter. They were divine!  Of course the wine fairy stopped by for dinner and brought lots of wine to enjoy.

We had the opportunity to go sailing on opening day on San Francisco Bay with Sharon's friends - Dan & Allison.  It was Ben & I's first time sailing and it was really fun!  We headed out from the city to go out to the Golden Gate Bridge.  There was a whale spotted out there earlier in the day but we did not see it.  Ben is sailing the boat here as we approach the Golden Gate Bridge - it gets a little squirrelly after this so Dan takes over to take us under the bridge.
Going under the Golden Gate Bridge heading out to the ocean.
I got to sail for a bit on the way back.  It is a lot harder to keep the boat on the right course than it looks.  

Teddy, Eddie & Doc

The other day I was out riding my horse and the light was just beautiful.  I decided to go looking for the farm cats since I am always taking pictures of the horses. I found Teddy, Eddie & Doc.  

I love cats but they are challenging to photograph since they don't listen when you ask them to sit or stay.  But I did manage to get some great photos by coaxing them out into the light with little pieces of grass to play with and a little petting.  We ended up starting up at the house and moving all the way out to the arena (the giant sandbox).  

Spring Fever Equine Special!

It has been a long winter for those of us who have horses.  With your horse's winter coat shedding out it is a great time to schedule a photo session with the valley green and trees blooming.  I have a great spring special to capture those special moments with your horse.

Spring Fever Equine Special - $40 portrait session and 20% off prints (excludes books, canvas & storyboards).  All spring specials are good from April 17th until May 30th.

New This Year!

Golden Years

Capture the best times of your old friend's life.  This package includes a equine portrait session and a 10x20 storyboard.  Normally priced at $150. Spring Special - $130.  Packages with prints and books are also available.

Sales Horse Package

Are you looking to sell your horse?  Professional photos do make a difference in getting the attention you need to make that sale.  Each session includes a equine portrait session and 5 web-use digital images.  Prints are not included.  Normally prices at $125.  Spring Special - $100 if you schedule before May 30th.

Stallion Marketing Package

Professional photos make a big impact when trying to get the attention your stallion deserves.  This is a great way to get the images you need to market your stallion.  Each session includes a equine portrait session and 5 unlimited use licenses & digital images for advertising use.  Prints are not included.  Normally priced at $250.  Spring Special - $225 if you schedule before May 30th.

Call Tracey today at 208-867-3174 to discuss ideas and to schedule your session.  Limited sessions are available.