Barking Lot Party

Hey all you doggie lovers, what are you doing Saturday, September 29th from 12:00 to 3:00. Come on down to New Leaf Half Moon Bay's Barking Lot Party. A free event to benefit the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA. I will be there taking pics of your pet for $10.00 all proceeds go to the Peninsula Humane Society, you will get a fabulous 4 x 6 print. There will be lots of other pet professionals there to answer your questions. You can meet adorable adoptable pets and enter a pet contest for Cutest, Oldest, Best Dressed and Most Unique.  Lots of freebies for your pet and $2.00 hotdogs for you!

International Print Competition

Local Photographer’s Work Goes to International Exhibition

Diane Costello of Diane K. Costello Photography is honored by peers and jurors for high-quality photography.

Half Moon Bay, CA – August 25, 2012 --- Photographs created by Diane of Diane K. Costello Photography in Half Moon Bay, CA has recently been accepted into the General Collection of Professional Photographers of America’s 2012 International Photographic Competition.  Costello’s work will be on display at the Georgia World Congress Center, January 20-22, 2013 in Atlanta, GA.  This International Photographic Exhibition is held in conjunction with Imaging USA, an annual convention and expo for professional photographers and several photographic associations.

A panel of 43 eminent jurors from across the United States selected the top photographs from nearly 5,000 total submitted entries at Gwinnett Technical College in George.  Judged against a standard of excellence, just over 1,800 images were selected for the General Collection and just 476 (about 10 percent) were selected for the esteemed Loan Collection – the best of the best.  The Loan Collection images will all be published in the much-anticipated “Loan Collection” book, and over 200 selected General Collection images will be published in the “Showcase” book by Marathon Press.

Titled “Dinner is Served”,  “Bah-Hum-Bug” and  “Ya’ Wanna Play?”, Costello’s photographs will be in the International Photographic Exhibition alongside other top photographic works from the competition and traveling and special invitational displays.  These images constitute one of the world’s largest annual exhibits of professional photography gathered simultaneously under one roof.

About Professional Photographers of America

Professional photographers of America (PPA) is the largest international non-profit association created by professional photographers, for professional photographers.  Almost as long-lived as photography itself, PPA has roots back to 1869.  It has never stopped growing and looking for new ways to assist its now 24,000 members through protection, education and resources for their continued success in the industry.  See why photographers love PPA at www.ppa.com

Contact:  Diane K. Costello

650-245-8530

dkc@dkcphotography.com         

WOOF • WOOF • WEDNESDAY

It's that time of the week again.  We are already in September and fall is in the air.  Nights are cooler, days a getting a little bit shorter and even though it seems early, now is the time to start thinking about your holiday cards.  If you are thinking about doing something fun, something christmasy, something funny, traditional, quirky or something that is more holiday and not specific now is the time to put that plan to work.  Give us a call with your ideas, let make a plan and get those cards.

We have a lot of things coming up, but the biggie is taking place on September 29th where we will be at New Leaf for a Barking Lot Party to help raise money for the Peninsula Humane Society.  I am planning on setting up a photo booth.  For just $10.00, you will get a lovely 4 x 6 photography of your doggie in a white matte printed right there on the spot.  The Peninsula Humane Society will get 60% or in this case $6.00 for every picture sold.  The rest just covers my costs.  This event will be fun!  Keep an eye out for more information!

Puppies, Puppies and More Puppies

Oh My Gosh!  I had the best day on Monday!  A wonderful couple came over with their 7 Rat Terrier puppies.  These puppies were the greatest.  They were super cute and incredibly well behaved for 8 weeks old.  I just love puppies!  Their look, smell, the cute little sounds they make, their curiosity, everything!  Here are a couple of images from their session!  How can you not just fall in love with these little faces?

WOOF • WOOF • WEDNESDAY

WOOF • WOOF • WEDNESDAY

It is the last day in August.  School has started for everyone here on the coast.  Traffic is horrible in the mornings but that will iron itself out within the next week or so.  We are entering our true sunny summer here.  September and October are usually the best time for sunshine, sunsets, beautiful walks on the beach, or in our case chases and runs.  It is time to start thinking about your holiday cards.  Do you want to do photos, do you want to be serious or funny.  Beachy or cheesy.  Start thinking about what you want to do.

Have a great Labor Day weekend!  Drive safe!

Don't forget...DO NOT leave your pets in the car in the baking sun!  Take them with you or leave them at home!

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Woof • Woof • Wednesday

It had been a fun and buys past couple of days.  This past Saturday we were at the Peninsula Humane Societies 17th Annual Mutt Strutt.  We met so many pups and their peeps.  Really, all Gromit wanted to do was chase the Geese.  Poor guy!  Anyway, there were all sorts of vendors and we were one of them.  I brought and shared a couple dozen photographs printed and on canvas, along with some story books and accordion "brag" books.  We had a fabulous time.  There was a Fly Ball demonstration which was very cool to watch!  The weather was nice, a little windy, but sunny.  We even had a drawing and Gromit picked the winner....

We spoke with the winner the day she was announced.  We can't wait to meet her and her pup!

Remember, socializing is not only great for your doggie, it is great for you too!  Go out meet some new puppy peeps and enjoy your day!

WOOF • WOOF • WEDNESDAY

This evening my blog post is going to be much more personal.  I am still not sure if I should cry or jump up and down for joy.  Let me back up to Monday.  Monday I had to go in for a Colonoscopy.  This evening, at 6:30pm my Dr.  called...with both good news and, well, some not so great but really great news....I know - right, that makes no sense at all.  What he told me is that one of the polyps that had been removed during the procedure came back with pre-cancerous cells.  He told me that I was very lucky and that if I had waited even 6 more months that this could have easily turned into full blown invasive colon cancer.  Am I jumping up and down - yes....am I still shaking from the information - yes!  I do believe that things happen for a reason.  Don't put off those tests that you should have done, or in a lot of cases should have had done!!!  6 months is a long time and yet it is just a blink of an eye in the grand scheme of things.  I have to go back in December for a complete follow-up.  Am I still scared - YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT!  Am I relieved - YOU BETTER BELIEVE THAT TOO!