Trick or Treat! - Toledo Pet Photography

These little ones are gearing up for some Halloween fun. They were perfect little models at my recent pet portrait sessions at Toledo Pet Farm.

 

 

 

Yellow Boardwalk - Fine Art Photography by Janelle Lorenzen

Exciting news! Yellow Boardwalk, one of my Fine Art photographs, was selected by The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo (ACGT) to be displayed in the Toledo Digital Arts Billboard Project as part of the Art in Public Places series!



Yellow Boardwalk by Janelle Lorenzen

ACGT's description of the project:

"Toledo is home to a growing number of digital billboards. These giant computer screens are mounted high above the streets and allow advertisers to blast their message out to thousands of potential customers or patrons on a daily basis. The content that runs on these giant screens typically loops on a regular schedule showing each ad for approximately 8 seconds.

What would happen if some of the slides in the rotation on these billboards were not intended to promote, advertise or advocate for a particular cause or product? What if some of the slides were designed simply to enhance our City’s aesthetic and cultural identity?

The Arts Commission and Toledo Detroit Outdoor Media are working together to explore this idea in a project called the Toledo Digital Billboard Art Project. The project will utilize two local digital billboards, which are owned by Toledo Detroit Outdoor Media, to exhibit a series of artworks with the sole intent of beautifying the City of Toledo for 8 seconds at a time. This project is designed to add to our city’s growing reputation as a center of creativity and culture, and to remind viewers that (despite what is communicated in the media) Toledo is a vibrant and enjoyable place to live and work."

The images select for the project will be displayed starting the week of October 8th.  The billboards are located on Monroe at Secor, and Secor at Central in Toledo, OH.

Yellow Boardwalk is digital color photograph taken at Wildwood Metro Park in Toledo, OH.  The dramatic colors in this image are due to the faux infrared post processing of the image in my digital darkroom. You may remember that this image was also chosen to hang in the Toledo Museum of Art in 2009 for the 91st Toledo Area Artist's Exhibit. For the billboard project the image was cropped to fit the dimensions of the billboards. The full uncropped image is below.

Yellow Boardwalk by Janelle Lorenzen

Cute Chalkboard Baby Announcement - Toledo Newborn Photogarpher

I just created the cutest chalkboard baby announcement EVER!

 

 

Just thought you might like a peek! ;-)

 

Cheers,

Janelle

Foster Dog Cricket - Toledo Pet Photographer

Meet Cricket. She is my new foster dog from the Golden Retriever Rescue Resource (GRRR).

 

Cricket is a 5 1/2 year old Golden Retriever/Lab/Greyhound mix that was surrendered to the rescue because her family fell on hard times. She is a sweet and loving girl. She is well behaved, housebroken, and gets along with other dogs. She is available for adoption through GRRR. For more information on Cricket click here.



Cricket is ready to "hop" right into her forever home.

The Golden Retriever Rescue Resource (GRRR) a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization serving the Toledo Ohio area, including all of Northwest Ohio, northeast Indiana and lower Michigan. To view other adoptable Goldens from GRRR click here.

Baby Brayden - Toledo Newborn Photographer

This one is from my recent session with baby Brayden. Little Brayden had a rough start to life and was faced with many health problems. But I'm happy to say he is now home and doing well! He is 6 weeks in this photo. Such a sweet little peanut!

Buddy's Winning Photo - Toledo Pet Photographer

Recently I entered a few photos of my dog Buddy into the Golden Retriever Rescue Resource photo calendar contest. I was notified today that one of his photos won!

Below is the winning photo. I took this photo in Hocking Hills, OH. He had been swimming, hiking, and exploring the caves with my husband and I on our vacation this past May.

 

 

You can view the rest of the calendar winners and purchase a copy of the calendar by clicking here. All proceeds of the calendars benefit Golden Retriever Rescue Resource (GRRR). The Golden Retriever Rescue Resource a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization serving the Toledo Ohio area, including all of Northwest Ohio, northeast Indiana and lower Michigan. To view wonderful adoptable Goldens from GRRR click here. GRRR is known for taking on sick and abused animals, rehabilitating them, and helping them find loving homes. Please consider adopting a shelter animal or supporting an organization like GRRR.

Babies and Bullies Calendar Project - Toledo Pet Photographer

Recently I have been working on a photo calendar project for Toledo's PET Bull Project (TPBP).  The organization contacted me and asked me to help out, and I agreed to volunteer my time and talent to take photographs to be used in the Babies and Bullies calendar they will soon be selling to raise funds for TPBP. The goal of the calendar project is to photograph babies and young children with Pit Bulls and other Bull-type dogs to illustrate that these dogs are gentle and are capable of being trusted with children.

Toledo's PET Bull Project is a 501C3 nonprofit organization that is committed to prevent animal cruelty and dog fighting, educate pet owners on the importance of spay and neuter, and to train pets and people in our community to become good advocates for their breed. TPBP is not a rescue; however they work with local animal rescue groups whenever necessary. They offer Pet Safety classes, Humane Education classes, Free Park Trainings, and Pawsitive Youth Training classes.

All the proceeds from the calendar sales will benefit TPBP. Once the calendars printed and ready for sale I will post the information on how to get your hands on one. So check back soon!