Hoof-n-Paws Images

Fiesta of the Spanish Horse Show

2008-05-13T00:20:00.001-07:00

Finally! I have pics loaded that I took May 3rd, at The Festival of the Spanish Horse in Burbank, CA at the L.A. Equestrian Center.

The horses were Amazing, as well as the music and all of the terrific costumes!

Since I was pretty far away from the action when the show began, sitting high in the stands under the covered arena, I didn't think any of the photos would turn out, but there were a few worth showing in case you've never been able to attend this event. Hey, it never hurts to "give it a shot"!

Click Here to See the Photos!

Equine Photographer's Contest Results!

2008-05-10T16:00:00.000-07:00

After all was said and done, 2 of the images I submitted to the Equine Photographer's Photo Contest, shown above, placed in the top 10 in their respective categories, yee haw!

"Katie & Buzz" were awarded Honorable Mention in the Professional Horse & Humans division.

"Mane Horizon" came in 6th place in the Professional Details division.

"Hundreds of entries representing 10 countries and 41 states were entered. Professional and Amateur division winners were awarded first through 10th place in seven categories."

For those of you who voted for the People's Choice award, here is a link to view the Winners!

http://www.equinephotocontest.com/winners5.asp

Cowboy Festival

2008-04-29T01:52:00.000-07:00

If you weren't up for a 2 hour drive north last weekend to attend the Cowboy Festival in Santa Clarita, no worries, I have pics to share!

The 15th Annual event was held at Melody Ranch Studios, April 23-27th.

I have to say, there were a lot of brave men and women there, all dressed up in authentic western attire, in spite of the 90-some degree heat! Made me appreciate the old cowboy way even more!

To view the Photos, Click Here!

Inspiration

2008-04-29T01:34:00.000-07:00

For those of you who know Barbara & her horse, Monie, at Tar Farms...guess who painted the above portrait of Vincent? Her mother, Ruth. She is going to be 93 years old in June. She is a very active lady, not to mention, very talented too!

Awhile back, when Barbara started training with Vincent, he passed along the photo above to her. I took this photo just over a year ago in Norco of Vincent on Kui.

Little did we know, a year later, Barbara's mother was going to surprise him with a portrait of him that she painted on a beautiful canvas! Now technically, since it is my horse, we'll have to share it...just kidding Vincent!

"Bug Off"

2008-04-09T11:58:00.000-07:00

For those of you who don't know, I have a Mustang mare named Kui.

Not only does she have a terrific sense of humor, she has a "great eye" for fashion...

This year, she's got her eyes on the flies.

If you like this fly mask & want to see more like it, check out this website...

Catch Your Eye Designs.

Not only do they have other designs, they're made to last!

2008 Swallows' Day Parade

2008-03-31T13:38:00.000-07:00

After driving from one end of San Juan to the other, and finding a last minute parking spot, I finally arrived and quickly made my way to the end of the route, at the intersection of La Zanja and Camino Capistrano to photograph the 50th Annual Swallows' Day Parade last Saturday!

Since all of the entries were coming straight at me, and the streets heading into town were packed, I stayed there for the duration of the event and took as many photos as I could. It was so colorful and impressive! Those folks in San Juan really know how to do it up right!

To view photos, Click Here!

New Proof Books Available!

2008-03-23T11:10:00.000-07:00

New Options for Proofs are Now Available for all events, 2006 through 2008!

Choose from either 4x6 or 5x7 size proofs, printed on lustre (matte) photo paper, either loose or spiral bound! Each proof will have a signature on it, similar to the signature that you see on all of the photos on the new photo browser website.

All images in your event are included. (If you want to pick & choose images, please see Photobooks for more information!)

There must be a minimum of 44 photos in your event to order a 4x6 proof book, and 30 photos in your event for a 5x7 proof book.

Price for a 4x6 proof book (loose prints or spiral bound) is $ .95 per image. Price for a 5x7 proof book (loose prints or spiral bound) is $1.25 per image.

Simply email jode@hoofnpawsimages.com or call me at (949) 257-6246, if you would like to order one today!

These are real handy to take with you to share your photos with others who may not have access to the internet, and to have all of your images in print as a keepsake!

New Photo Browser & Spring Cleaning SALE!

2008-03-06T20:50:00.000-08:00

A New Look! From now on all photos will be loaded to the New Photo Browser Site shown above! There are MANY terrific features on this site, including...

a much larger view of photos,
black & white and sepia previews,
a cropping feature to preview different size prints,
the ability to save items to your cart and return at a later date to check out,
a New Gift Store,
the ability to add notes to your orders before checking out,
pay for orders by credit card or, simply send your payment in the mail noting your order number!

Which means...ALL EVENTS on the old photo browser site WILL BE REMOVED & NO LONGER VIEWABLE BEGINNING MARCH 31st.

From Now thru March 30th, enjoy a 20% OFF DISCOUNT on all online products on that site as part of the "Spring Cleaning SALE"!

NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT place orders online on the old site. Simply email your order to jode@hoofnpawsimages.com, or fax your order to (949) 226-7412, or call your order in to me at (949) 257-6246. You can pay with a credit card, or by check.

You can also request to have your event moved over to the new site!

Now "Let's get back in the saddle" & check out some recent pics taken at the Equine Affaire in Pomona, CA on the New Photo Browser!!!

Happy Trails Everyone!

New Gifts Available

2008-01-28T01:14:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day Gifts!

Whether for your sweety or your barn buddy, now or anytime during the year, there are new gifts available including Photo Crystals, Tile Keepsake Boxes, Woven Blankets and Custom Stall Signs!

Check out the GIFTS page at www.hoofnpawsimages.com

10 Days Left on 50% Off Print Sale!

2007-12-11T08:22:00.000-08:00

REMINDER:

THE FOLLOWING SIZE PRINTS ARE ON SALE

THRU DECEMBER 21st:

Wallets (set of 8), 4x6, 5x7, 8x10, 11x14, 16x20 and 30x40. Matte or Glossy Only. Color or, Black & White and Sepia, at no additional charge!

Up to 5 Prints: 30% Off!
5 or More Prints: 50% Off!

Orders can consist of different size prints and completely different images!

Orders and Payments must be Received by Friday, Dec 21st, 2007!

Note: Events in 2006 have different prices shown online. Print Sale discounts are good for Current 2007 Print Prices Only.

For more information or to order, call me at (949) 257-6246, or email me jode@hoofnpawsimages.com.

For those who want to give a loved one a timeless gift,

Gift Certificates

are available too!

Order a Photobook, Receive a FREE 8x10 Print!

2007-11-28T19:39:00.000-08:00

Order a Photobook, size 8x8 or larger,

receive a FREE 8x10 PRINT*

Order a 5x7 Photobook and receive a FREE 5x7 PRINT*!

OFFER GOOD NOW THRU DECEMBER 28th!

*Offer is good for Matte or Glossy Prints Only.

Color, Black and White, & Sepia, no extra charge!

Photobooks make the Perfect Gift Year Round for your family and friends!

Choose between several styles and sizes, choose the photos to be included, as well as the color of your book and, create your own personal title!

If you have too many photos to choose from in your event, this is the perfect way to collect between 20 and 50 of your images to display in a book of your very own, making a wonderful keepsake for years to come, whether it be for yourself, or that special someone on your holiday gift list!

If you would like for them to choose their own photos to be included, Gift Certificates are available too!

Click Here to See All Photobooks Available!

New Holiday Card Designs!

2007-11-18T13:49:00.000-08:00

Tis the season!

Let's face it, it's never too early to start thinking about the holidays! Especially if you like to send photos of you and yours to everyone.

To make your holiday cards extra special this year, Custom Holiday Greeting Cards are available, using images from your event :-) And, you can add a personal greeting on the inside! You can even mix or match images, borders and greetings within you order! They do not all need to be the same exact card!

Click on the link for more information and to see the New 2007 Borders available!

To schedule a sitting, email jode@hoofnpawsimages.com or call (949) 257-6246. And soon, if you need images for holiday related cards or gifts such as, calendars, mugs, slideshows, posters, etc.!

First Holiday Special!

2007-11-07T12:27:00.000-08:00

Ok, here we go...the beginning of the Holiday Specials!

12 Month Calendars are now 25% Off the regular price thru November 30th!

Order a 2nd one (must be a duplicate calendar) and receive 35% Off the regular price.

Order a 3rd one (another duplicate) and receive 45% Off the regular price!

If you want multiple calendars that are not duplicate, you can use the 25% Off for all of them, there is NO LIMIT!

ORDERS MUST BE IN BY NOVEMBER 30th. This is a vendor discount that I am able to pass on. No extensions will be given on the date!

There are only a few dates left open for sittings this year if you need pictures for the holidays however, you know I'll do my best to squeeze you in elsewhere if need be!

OPEN DATES

Nov 18, Sunday
Nov 24, Saturday
Nov 25, Sunday
Dec 1, Saturday
Dec 2, Sunday

Feel free to call or email me to schedule your sitting soon! (949) 257-6246 or jode@hoofnpawsimages.com

Happy Hump Day Everyone!!
Jode

New Gifts Available!

2007-10-19T11:58:00.000-07:00

Are you looking for new ways to display your favorite images, or to give as gifts to others or, to advertise your business with? Look no further! There are NEW GIFTS available online, just in time for the holidays! New items included are Wall Calendars, Postcards, Tiles, Tile Keepsake Boxes, Business Cards, Stall Signs and Bookmarks! All these are in addition to the following products available...Holiday Cards, Note Cards, Photo Books, Slideshow on DVD, 12 Month Calendars, Stamps, T-Shirts & the easiest gift to give of all...Gift Certificates!

There are still a few dates available for sittings in November! Please call soon to reserve your date if you need photos or gifts for the holidays! (949) 257-6246

Happy Weekend Everyone!

Sunset & Moon Rise Silhouettes

2007-10-07T23:02:00.000-07:00

At the end of last month, I met a couple of good friends at the top of the hill across from Tar Farms to practice sunset and moon rise silhouette shots, including the two shown above. To see more, CLICK HERE!

Just for fun, for all of you at Tar Farms, can you guess who is in the photo above??? Put your thinking caps on! I can't think of 1 hint that wouldn't give these 2 away!

Happy Monday!

Jode

Fairplex Racing in Pomona, CA

2007-09-17T20:08:00.000-07:00

I must admit, I'm not a big fan of horse racing, but I love to see them run! Here are a few photos that I took yesterday at the L.A. County Fair. And here is a link to more! Horse Racing Photos

I'll be posting more often again as the holidays approach! Stay tuned!

40% Off Coupon & Retouching Services

2007-08-22T18:39:00.000-07:00

If you haven't already received this coupon in the mail and could use a new picture frame, click here to see and print a 40% Off Coupon to Aaron Brothers!

This coupon is good through August 26th, Sunday.

To receive notices of special offers specific to Hoof-n-Paws Images, be sure to subscribe to this blog! I'll be posting NEW SPECIALS in the next few weeks, through the end of the year! You won't want to miss them!

What exactly are "Retouching Services", you ask?

If you have any photos in your event where you love your horse or pet, and yourself, but the background is too distracting, consider having it retouched. Take a look at the Before and After sample photos of Ike, the young Palamino, above. Now here is a case where the background is too busy. One possibility is to blur the background to emphasize the subject. In this case, I blurred it to the extreme to exaggerate the Before and After for you.

If you've already had your sitting, review your photos to see if this might help turn one of your favorite shots that didn't initially "make the cut" due to the background, and consider having it retouched!

BARN DANCE AUG. 18th

2007-08-13T07:29:00.000-07:00

The San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition is hosting their 5th Annual Barn Dance & Equestrian Fair at Sycamore Stables in San Juan on AUGUST 18th at 6PM. If you live in Orange County, or compete regularly at Blenheim, or use the trails here, PLEASE attend this very important event as THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO HAS PURCHASED A TABLE for the FIRST TIME EVER and WE NEED TO SHOW THEM HOW MANY EQUESTRIAN ENTHUSIASTS there are in San Juan!!!!!!!

Click Here for a Barn Dance Flyer!

2 For 1 Deal on an 8x10 Print of Your Choice*

Print this page out & come visit me at my booth! This offer is good for 14 days after the Barn Dance! You MUST turn a copy of this page into me at the dance to take advantage of this offer!

*Offer good for lustre or glossy prints only. One per person. Price for all 8x10's, no matter what event it is in, is $19.99 (plus $2.50 if they need to be mailed). Orders need to be placed and paid for by September 1st. The 2nd 8x10 can be a different image!

See Y'all this Saturday night!!!

Barbara & Bruno

2007-08-07T14:20:00.000-07:00

Here is a picture from a recent sitting taken of Bruno, a beautiful Thoroughbred, at Rancho Sierra Vista. His proud owner, Barbara, wasn't thrilled about being in the photos but I managed to talk her into it over the phone before we met:-) I'm glad I did, they were so darling together!

Thank you Barbara, for introducing me to some of your family! I had a terrific time with all of you! Especially watching the "Rippin' Wally Show" at the end! Where did that come from!? Too funny!!!

Also, thank you Liz Heinrich, for introducing me to such a wonderful pair! Including her daughter, Brianna, and their English Lab, Wally, too!

To see their photos click HERE!

Baja Places 3rd!

2007-07-31T11:52:00.000-07:00

Have you seen the latest issue of Ride! magazine? You can find it locally at American Horse Products in Laguna Niguel, CA. Note: As of August 1st, they will be located in San Juan Capistrano, CA.

If you get your hands on a copy, page through to the Ride! 2007 Foal Photo Contest section. Our very own Tar Farms foal, Baja, came in 3rd Place! A born competitor! He wasn't even 3 months old yet, he entered a contest, and placed!

Let's hear it for Baja!

Roger & Sleepy, Good Ole Boys

2007-07-30T09:47:00.000-07:00

As you can see, Roger & Sleepy are good friends.

I have to say, "Thank you, Roger!" for your patience, as we took these pictures July 5th and he's been waiting to see them ever since!

As for our sitting, I have one complaint about my time spent with Roger, Sleepy, and their helpers, Freddie & Jane...my cheeks are still sore from laughing so hard! I'm not sure what was funnier...Freddie & Jane 4x4-ing through bushes at the park, or hiring 2 little girls on the spot to race behind us screaming with their arms flailing to get Sleepy's attention, or Roger giving us a taste of his, "I'm too sexy for my horse" poses! Now that's a tough call!

There were so many great shots, I had a hard time narrowing them down. All of these were taken just a few hundred yards west of Tar Farms, which goes to show you just how great San Juan Capistrano is! Excellent job in staking out backgrounds Roger! Thank you for allowing me to capture you and Sleepy together in your home town.

Click Here to see Roger & Sleepy's Pics!

New Photo Books Available!

2007-07-23T13:43:00.000-07:00

Can't decide on which prints to order from your event? No need to when you order a Photo Book! Choose between 5 different styles of photo books ranging from a small Brag Book to a large 12" x 12" Memory Book. All books have up to 20 pages. You choose the color of the cover, the style of the inside pages as well as the type of frame to have around your images! Choose between 16 and 50 of your favorite images to include from one or several events. Personalize yours by creating your own personal title to be printed on the first inside page, and on the cover for the 8" x 8" & 12" x 12" Memory Books!

Save money by not having to order individual prints and purchase frames or photo albums! It doesn't get much easier! These are wonderful keepsakes that will last you a lifetime! Click Here to see samples and download an Order Form.

S.O.C.E. Trail Trial a Huge Success!

2007-07-18T17:07:00.000-07:00

The above participant made this obstacle look easy as her horse didn't hestitate to step over the large log (for the Advanced Riders) at Station #4, called "Step Over" at Sunday's Trail Trial Event at O'Neill Regional Park in Trabuco.

As I watched & photographed riders come and go all morning long, I heard comments, such as..."What a terrific trail trial!", "This was THE BEST trail trial I've ever attended!", "What a great park to hold this event at!", "They did a great job in marking the course!", "The judges were all very clear and easy to understand.", "They're so organized!", etc. In other words, the South Orange County Equestrians group put on a First Class Event and made it look easy to do!

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced rider who enjoys any and all kinds of riding, if you're looking for a Fun, Safe, Top Notch group to be a part of, I highly recommend contacting this group! For more information on what they're all about and what they do, click HERE!

TO SEE PICTURES from Sunday's Trail Trial Event, click HERE!

CSHA Trail Trial at O'Neill Regional Park

2007-07-08T16:44:00.000-07:00

Perhaps you and your horse will be here, atop Vista Viewpoint next Sunday, July 15th?! If you want to test your trail riding skills and experience a beautiful ride through O'Neill Regional Park in Trabuco, CA, click on this link to learn more about the upcoming CSHA Sanctioned Trail Trail event that the South Orange County Equestrians (SOCE) group is putting on! Beginners and advanced are all welcome! Even I attempted the ride earlier today with Connie Burns, SOCE Event Coordinator, and Julie Donnelly, Member at Large, thanks to Julie's trusty mount, Chinook. My "faithful" Mustang, Kui, apparently wasn't in the mood for a trailer ride this morning and choose to stay back and "watch the fort" instead. She missed a great ride, my first time galloping (thanks, I think, Fancy & Chinook!) and a terrific lunch at the nearby Rose Canyon Cantina. If you're planning on entering, it's not too late as you can register the morning of the event! Be sure to smile when you see me and my camera on the trail and around a few obstacles, as I'll be photographing the event! The above sample collage will be available to order afterward in an 8x10 or larger with the images of your choice in them!

Good-luck to all participants! Have a safe and fun ride!

Barn Pics Events

2007-07-03T17:29:00.000-07:00

Here's a terrific way to save money and HAVE FUN WITH YOUR FRIENDS. . .schedule a BARN PICS EVENT at your stable! Choose from 2 options; either a Mini Session (2 hrs) or a Half Day event (4 hrs). Mini Sessions require between 4 and 8 people to participate, while Half Day events require 8 to 16. Simply gather a group of your friends, call (949) 257-6246, or email to book an event at your location!

Now we all know it takes work to "round up the gang" so, for being the "rounder upper" & scheduling a Mini Session at your barn, you'll receive a FREE 8x10 Color Print & a Photo Mug! Round up 8 to 16 barn buddies, schedule a Half Day event and you'll receive a FREE 8x10 Print AND 5x7 Color Print, as well as a Set of Custom Notecards (12 to a pack)!

A $50 deposit is required to reserve your date! Hurry as the weekends are filling up fast & sittings have been scheduled out as far as October!