Blog and Fresh Art

Kelsey. Class of 2013

David Jensen — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:16:11 +0000

Fun day with the Lindahl family as they continue celebrating Kelsey's graduation from Service High School. Ceremonies are this week and somehow they managed to find time to visit the studio for portraits.

Congratulations to Kelsey and the entire graduating class of 2013.

The Book: It's Important to Paws.

David Jensen — Thu, 09 May 2013 06:37:07 +0000

After years of work and heart-felt effort, I'm proud to unveil my book for the first time.

It's Important to Paws

I hope you'll help support my dream of making this book come true by visiting one of the following links and learning more about this premiere book. It's Imortant to Paws is fun, eclectic and meaningful. The writing and photography is completed. The contents match the title. I really want this book to be something that makes a difference.

200+ Pages
200+ Animal Companions
Observations as told by cats and dogs.
Full Color. Hardbound. Coffee-table-style.
A gift to you or someone else who loves dogs, cats, horses, birds, reptiles and more.

Now, it's time to make it happen ... with help from friends and others who understand where my heart is when it comes to animal companions. It's a passion I share with everyone who has shared their dogs, cats and other pets with me in the studio over the past 25 years.

Please call me at the studio if you have questions about It's Important to Paws.

I've always been a dreamer, an entrepreneur and sentimentalist (is that really a word?) This book is just the introduction of what will truly be 'important to paws.' Thank you for your support, love and consideration.

Click HERE to support It's Important to Paws (the book.)

Click HERE to read more about my book on this website.

Living and breathing a dream.

David Jensen — Tue, 07 May 2013 05:46:41 +0000

Jamie, Justin and plenty of well-expected fun.

David Jensen — Tue, 07 May 2013 01:52:58 +0000

MY SHOES!!!!!! Trying to float away in Cook Inlet.Just being able to photograph Justin and Jamie was enough for me. But .... then came THE ADVENTURE!!!

I invited them to join me for photography work along Turnagain Arm today. We traveled to Beluga Point where I noticed bubbles floating in the air. Turns out, today is International Blow Bubbles Day. A very kind gentleman name Jay Hiner was delighting the skyline with colorful bubbles. Not wanting to miss an opportunity, I brought Jamie and Justin into bubble world for some unusual and very fun portraits.

Later, we hiked around the area for more portrait work. It was hard not to notice the water rising. I spied a rock just off the shrinking shore and carried both Jamie and Justin to the rock. (I didn't want them to look wet in the photos!!) By the time we were done, the water was about 2' deep around their rock.

Cook Inlet water rises quickly. So, I reacted quickly, snapped several portraits, and hefted both of them back to shore.

What a totally FUN day.

Austrid, Lynn and Lois

David Jensen — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:33:09 +0000

Somehow I forgot to post this beautiful portrait of three very lovely ladies who visited the studio several days ago. Very sorry about about that. My mind has been distracted.....

I met Austrid (center) a couple years ago when her friends treated her to a portrait session with her favorite four-legged friend, Muffin. In this portrait, daughters Lynn and Lois joined their mom for photos at the studio.

Lois, Lynn and Austrid ... I always have so much fun working with you. Thank you for allowing me to be your photographer.

Austrid ... give that Muffin puppy a hug for me!

Important fresh air

David Jensen — Sun, 05 May 2013 22:05:46 +0000

Layla and I joined Wayne Bell his dog Dakota today for a short hike along Powerline Pass Trail in the Chugach Range early this morning. Afterward, I strapped up a pair of snowshoes and took a second trail into the hills for an hour or so.

The title of this post is a clue to something big coming in the next couple days. Today's fresh air was just what I needed. In fact, I may try to hit the mountains again in a couple days if my boss lets me have 2-3 hours off while the snow is still on the ground in the hills.

Sneak Peek starring Henry and Charlie.

David Jensen — Sun, 05 May 2013 01:54:31 +0000

I'll try to post another photo or two from each of today's sessions on Sunday. Here's a glimpse at the final session of the day starring two very photogenic Labradoodle characters.

Mr. C

David Jensen — Sun, 05 May 2013 01:32:46 +0000

This was my second visit with Mr. C. My first was when he was just a few monthsThis one year old baby boy was amazing with smiles. He was also one of the best cake eaters I've ever photographed!

The entire session was a blast. Working with Mr. C and his puppy dogs, watching him complete record-setting "stand by myself" poses and playing peek-a-boo .. it all made me feel like I'm his uncle.

What a joy. THANK YOU for sharing your wonderful family with me today. You will LOVE LOVE LOVE your portraits. I know I do.

Chevy and Ska-doo.

David Jensen — Sun, 05 May 2013 00:26:38 +0000

ChevySka-dooMy Saturday morning session with Chevy and Ska-doo was a perfect way to start the day.

Both were adopted by their adoring humans. Chevy was adopted at just a few weeks old.

Thank you for bringing them to my studio today. You have a beautiful family.

Working with these labradors reminded me a lot of my own Maddie-Su ... a rescue dog Carol and I loved for many years.

You're going to love today's portraits.

Thank you for visting today. And thank you, Julie, for making this possible for all of us.

David

Another sneak peek.

David Jensen — Sat, 04 May 2013 04:36:31 +0000

Here's a screen shot of a video the studio will release next week. Kelsey, Cassie and I created the short film - which has some very funny segments - to kickoff the book which I hope to announce next week.

This is a monumental project. It's an experience I hope to repeat a few times, too.

For my first book release, I feel like a father giving away a daughter at her wedding. It's hard to let go and let her open her own wings.

That time is just a few more days away.

Nervously excited but proud of what we've accomplished.

Thank you for your support of me, my employees and dreams.