Sunday was the 7th Annual DeBella Dog Walk at Green Lane Park and I was thrilled to participate. Despite the ridiculously HOT temperature, many dogs and their owners came out to the event. I got to photograph so many furry faces, that I can’t wait to share. So thank you to all that stopped by my table, and a BIG thank you to all that entered the drawing for a $100 gift certificate for my pet photography.
Since my husband was distracted by the ball game, I tried to convince my pup Chloe to help me choose a winner. Turns out that she is afraid of the glass vase that held the raffle tickets. She refused to get too close, even after I put a doggy bone at the bottom in an attempt to lure her over. Strange dog and her irrational fears. The winner is…
I was beyond flattered when I found out that ABC wanted to follow me at Bullyfest to do a piece on the event and my pet photography. Jaw open, no words, kind of flattered. I am very excited to share the segment produced by 6ABC for their new show, FYI Philly. They did an amazing job! The piece aired on last Saturday at 7 p.m., but if you missed it, you can watch it by clicking on video 4 of 8 here:
Vanessa -That is awesome! Congratulations for the TV marketing!!
sarah-oh my god april!!! that’s SO awesome 🙂 this is going to be HUGE …..i’m so excited for you!!!!!
Li W.-that’s fantastic! has the phone been ringing off the hook? 🙂
by the way, huge thanks for the advice on gallery mounts. i just ordered 8 for the bakery. i can’t wait to see how they turn out!
Christy -That’s awesome! Congrats. It’s so nice to finally hear your voice! 🙂
claire-WOW, that is too cool!!! congrats!
also, i was sad we didn’t have any extra time in philly, or i definitely would have looked you up. i can’t believe how warm it was there on saturday! i’m back in denver now and it’s SNOWING. bleh.
Jamie-April that’s awesome!! How super great fun. You must have had a blast that day and to be interviewed too, what a fabulous day. I predict BIG things in your future girl! 🙂
Stephanie-So proud of you…Awesome exposure and awesome pictures. You go girl.
melissa-That’s so cool! Great Job! I was on tv in Feb as an in-studio interview – I hated watching myself!
Bullyfest was an amazing day! I was in awe of the turnout… so many dog owners, so much bully-love. Bulldog owners are very passionate about the breed. It’s not hard to see why. Bullies are sweet, loveable, hilariously funny and so full of personality. I dare you to watch the slideshow and not fall in love…
There is BIG NEWS for April Ziegler Photography… I will be making my television debut tomorrow night, Saturday, on 6ABC’s new show FYI Philly! They came out to cover Bullyfest and interview me about my pet photography. Tune in to watch at 7p.m… you’ll want to see if your bulldog will be featured! So very exciting! {If you missed the segment, you can view it here by clicking on video 4 of 8: FYI PHILLY}
The online magazine that I have partnered with, AroundMainLine.com, has written an outstanding article that completely captures Bullyfest. Click on: You Big Bully to read the article and see some additional photos that are not included in this post. You know you can’t get enough of the bully beauty…
Here are a few images from Bullyfest that I particularly enjoy, followed by the slideshow of as many pups as I could cram in. If you would like to purchase an image, please contact me at: aprilziegler@gmail.com. A huge thank you to HeavenSent Bulldog Rescue for allowing me to be a part of such an extraordinary event. Enjoy!
This guy’s expression cracks me up every time I see it…
This is Moby. I believe he was the smallest pup at Bullyfest. He got a ton of attention, and rightly so…
Violet. She is currently looking for a family of her very own. How can you resist this face??
Jen-Wow, this is ABSOLUTELY adorable! Seriously, you are an amazing photographer, particular of pets 🙂
Stephanie-Beautiful work April. You are a shining star 🙂
Leslie -I can def see why lil moby got a lot of attention…he got my attention right away!!! and miss millie is too cute for words!!!!! AMAZING WORK!!!!
Sarah Lockard-i Love ya girlfriend and Im so proud of you and your amazing work!!!!!!!!!
Pammy-LOVE LOVE LOVE it. My brother and sister in law own a bulldog and have got to see this! Well done!
aimee -wonderful! i was at Bullyfest and this slide show perfectly captures the day!
This weekend is PACKED with fun activities for April Ziegler Photography. I’m excited… the weather is expected to be beautiful and perfect for a weekend full of outdoor activities. Feel free to leave a comment to share what you’ll be doing this weekend… and if I can look forward to seeing you at one of the following fantastic events. Let’s start with Sunday and work our way backwards:
Sunday, April 26th…
Sunday I will be participating in the 7th Annual DeBella Dog Walk at Green Lane Park. This is guaranteed to be a fabulous event. It is a day promoting better dog ownership and the work of animal shelters and rescue groups in our area. There will be contests, pet product vendors, dog caricaturists, a police K-9 demonstrations, agility demos, and a chance to stop by my table to have a candid shot of your pup’s cute mug taken that you may purchase online. Make sure you stop by my table to enter a raffle for a chance to win a $100 GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR APRIL ZIEGLER PHOTOGRAPHY! Proceeds for the raffle will benefit the participating charities and rescue groups. It will be a good time for dogs and dog owners alike.
Saturday, April 25th…
Saturday I will be photographing an event for the PSPCA called Lovers Not Fighters Charity Race at Ridley Creek State Park. There is a 7K run, 5K run, and 3K walk. Dogs on a leash are welcome to attend! Registration is between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. The mission of the race is to raise awareness of the daily violence, cruelty, and neglect that many animals endure. The race will benefit the Etana Fund to Stop Cruelty against Animals. Animal abuse is a significant problem in Philadelphia. Etana is one of the dogs that was tragically affected by this. You may visit the race website linked above for more details about this fund. Etana’s legacy is one of hope and change, so please come out to support this great cause. There will be an awards ceremony following the race and a raffle drawing for many great prizes. There is also a Post-Game Party held at Winner Circle Tavern with free food and drink specials for race participants.
Friday, April 24th…
Come out Friday evening, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. to Pabby’s Pet Pantry in Hatboro for Wine & Kibble Casino night. There will be good food, wine tasting and plenty of doggy treats. Each casino game will have raffle baskets and gifts that you could win! Wine + Games + Pups… How could it be anything but fun?
On Sunday I got to meet Molly + Tim, and photograph their furbaby… Tristan. He’s an English Cocker Spaniel and just recently turned one year old. He was a bit hesitant for the first few minutes I was there, but soon let loose and ran wild. He is such a happy dog and I think he enjoyed being the center of attention…
And I’ve been wanting to do this shot for awhile now so thank you Molly + Tim for humoring me! They probably thought I was crazy when I asked them to circle the parking lot while I chased the car with my camera. I have always wanted a dog that would hang it’s head out the window, ears flapping in the wind. What I love most about this photo is that everyone is smiling, you can kind of see my smiling reflection in the window… it even looks like Tristan is smiling!
Thank you Molly, Tim, + Tristan for a wonderful afternoon…
We didn’t think you were crazy AT ALL for wanting to capture our Tristan hanging out the window, loving life. What I love about what you captured in that picture is that Tristan is really a happy boy, and that his happiness is infectious. (if I may say so, but I may be biased) But seriously, isn’t that why we get dogs, because they infect us with their joy that we are home, waking up, throwing them a toy… etc…I mean no one else is going to jump for joy EVERY time we wake up in the morning. He really is our joy… Thank you, Thank you for capturing what our first “furbaby” has brought to us. You were wonderful! You really have a gift for capturing the quirky moments that make our life better with pups. YAY SNEAK PEAK!!
Molly & Tim, and Tristan the puppy.
sarah-april!! that car shot is brilliant! don’t be surprised if you see all your followers start using the same idea 😉
Stacey-The moving car shot came out AMAZING! Great capture and great initiative 🙂
GRAMMY MENDTE-LOVED THE PICTURES OF TRISTAN, ESPECIALLY THE ONE IN THE MOVING CAR. HE IS SUCH A HAPPY PUPPY, AND HE LOVES HIS MOM ND DAD. HE HAS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL FACE. I JUST LOVE HIM. GOOD JOB!!!!!!!!!!!.YOU REALLY CAPTURED HIM SO WELL. THANKS, TRISTAN’S GRAMMY. aka MOLLY’S MOM.
claire-that car photo is AWESOME!! did you shoot + drive at the same time?? i love it.
Sarah Lockard-you are amazing, thats a riot and so cool at the same time!!
you need to post here specifics about your debut on 6ABC this Saturday night, everyone will want to know..
ROCKSTAR! 🙂
Jennie-April those are AWESOME! Great job with that car shot! And he has the perfect ears for it!!!! I’ve always wanted to get a moving shot of a dog in a red convertible but havn’t come across anyone that has one yet 😉
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Vanessa - That is awesome! Congratulations for the TV marketing!!
sarah - oh my god april!!! that’s SO awesome 🙂 this is going to be HUGE …..i’m so excited for you!!!!!
Li W. - that’s fantastic! has the phone been ringing off the hook? 🙂
by the way, huge thanks for the advice on gallery mounts. i just ordered 8 for the bakery. i can’t wait to see how they turn out!
Christy - That’s awesome! Congrats. It’s so nice to finally hear your voice! 🙂
claire - WOW, that is too cool!!! congrats!
also, i was sad we didn’t have any extra time in philly, or i definitely would have looked you up. i can’t believe how warm it was there on saturday! i’m back in denver now and it’s SNOWING. bleh.
Jamie - April that’s awesome!! How super great fun. You must have had a blast that day and to be interviewed too, what a fabulous day. I predict BIG things in your future girl! 🙂
Stephanie - So proud of you…Awesome exposure and awesome pictures. You go girl.
melissa - That’s so cool! Great Job! I was on tv in Feb as an in-studio interview – I hated watching myself!
Grace - GO YOU!! That is AWESOME! Congrats!!
Allison - WOW… that is so awesome! Congratulations, I knew you would do great!
Concetta - Happy tears are flowing as I watch this April. I am so excited for you, it’s amazing!
leesia - just watched the video — congrats!! this is so awesome.