b'I took this photo of Peanut when he was about three yearsold, First, I took a picture of him napping. Then, he openedhis eyes to look at me and, at that moment, I took this shotas well.I won a contest with the black and white photo.ThenNationalGeographicswebsitepublishedmyphotograph of a dragonfly. That was the start of my life as a Orbee-Tuff photographer about six years ago.To the Budding Photographer. Be patient with peo- All of our award winning Orbee-Tuff toys ple and their pets. Always get to know your client first.Also, are proudly made in the U.S.A.dont be afraid to ask for work, even if its to donate yourtime just to get your name out there.If you dont ask for it,you wont get it.Brian shoots on location including events, wedding and corpo-rate functions. He donates his time to shelters and rescuegroups including C.A.R.E. Animal Shelter(Critter Adoption & Rescue Effort).View Brians portfolio at BrisEyePhotography.com UTina VaLantI had a Polaroid camera when I was in middle school, and Proudly creating the BEST PRODUCTSBEST PRODUCTSProudly creating the used it often. Growing up, I enjoyed staging scenes, photo- From the BEST MATERIALSFrom the BEST MATERIALSgraphing my Silky Terrier, Tinker.For your BEST FRIEND.Ilovethefeelingofstoppingtime,givingpeoplea 100% Guaranteed since 1997.memory of theirbeloved pets and special moments. To the Budding Photographer. www.planetdog.comHave a plan or an idea of what you want the end resultto look like. Visualize it. Clear your background of visualclutter. Keep the session short and fun.The moment your DUSTY SHOWERS SHARES STORIES AND ADVICE WITH AN EMPHASIS ONdog looks uncomfortable or stressed, stop the session and do COMPASSIONATE AND HUMANE CARE. WHILE MOST TRAPPERS MEASURE THEIR something else to bring calm and fun back into the realm. SUCCESS BY HOW MANY ANIMALS THEY CATCH, I MEASURE MY SUCCESS BY HOW Tina shoots on location. She devotes most of her spare time to MANY PROBLEMS I CAN SOLVE BY NOT CATCHING ANY ANIMALS, SAID DUSTY.saving the lives of dogs and donates her professional talent tovarious shelters and rescue groups in South Florida.View Tinas portfolio atTinaValant.com U(( LISTEN TO THE PODCASTS AT WWW.URBANWILDLIFETALES.COM ))Cant get enough of DOGS and THE NEW BARKER?Join us in the conversation, between quarterly issues onFacebook, Twitter, Wordpress Blog, Pinterest and Instagram.Stuart and Arthur by Tina VaLantWho knows. your dog could be a featured subject.For the most comprehensive list of truly Dog-FriendlyFlorida Events go to www.TheNewBarker.com/Events.htmwww.TheNewBarker.com Winter 2016 THE NEW BARKER 85'