Sharon Montrose - Commercial Animal Photographer, Dog Pictures, Dog Photographer, Pet Photography

THIS BLOG HAS MOVED!

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon) — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:21:00 +0000

Vist the blog at it's new home HERE.
Sharon's portfolio site is still HERE .
Animal Art Prints can still be purchased HERE.

Pablove Shutterbugs Gallery Show: May 14th

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon) — Thu, 05 May 2011 00:42:00 +0000

I have come to the conclusion that charity is only charity when you give goods, services or money without personal gain, benefit or recognition of any kind. True charity is anonymous. It begins and ends within your self.

- Jim Pinto

I pretty much live by the above quote as best I can.

But as I get older and wiser (I hope), I've learned that life has many shades of gray. If there's a way my support can help bring about awareness to the brave people working hard to make a difference in the world, then occasionally I can justify caving a bit in my beliefs - this is the case with The Pablove Shutterbugs Program.

I learned about The Pablove Foundation because the founders are in my circle of friends. And when I found out about the Shutterbugs program, I of course, raised my hand to help (okay, maybe I even jumped up and down too). With the help of my Animal Print Shop team, we handled all the prints for the gallery show. We prepped all the files and donated the paper and printing of all the editions. It was truly an honor to help out and get up close and personal with the imagery these amazing kids created - I hope photography is making a difference in their lives as much as it has made a difference in mine.

More about The Pablove Foundation here. The Shutterbugs Gallery Show is coming up on May 14th in Los Angeles. A preview of the kids prints and more details about the show can be viewed here.

Behind The Scenes: Gray Card

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon) — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:09:00 +0000

Another Lucy

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon) — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:52:00 +0000

I guess the past eight months have flown by because I just realized I never shared baby Lucy. I posted about her mom's (my best friend) baby shower invites and Lucy's nursery last year (back when I was a more commited blogger!).

I love this kid so much it hurts.

Lucy Blue Eyes

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon) — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 23:36:00 +0000

Meet Lucy. She has the most amazing eyes I've ever seen on a dog. I was super excited when I found out Victoria (her momma) and I would be in Palm Springs at the same time (we live in different cities), because I've been wanting to take her photo ever since I saw those blue eyes. I typically don't stalk people and beg to take their pup's photos, so a big thank-you to Victoria for indulging me!

Cover Peek

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:48:00 +0000

It's been a while since I've posted to my poor, neglected blog - so why not share a peek of what's been keeping me away. The book is still several months out with a release date of November 1, 2011 (I'm still losing sleep and lacking time to shower while working feverishly to meet my deadline for this 192 page beast!), but the cover is done and ready to share. Hopefully I'll be able to post more peeks in the next few months, (including some of the beautiful lettering and illustrations Julianna Swaney is contributing to the book). So stay tuned!

Amazon Pre-order here.

Shooting In The Rain : Behind The Scenes

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon) — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 04:50:00 +0000

The past two days were epic: It had to be documented.

There are times when shoots cannot be postponed, and this one happened to coincide with what meteorologists have been calling "the worst storm to hit Southern California in a decade." Now that I can feel my feet again, I gotta say, it was actually really fun (an adventure, if you will). We were all soaking wet, but everyone rallied – including the four-year-old talent. *if any of my crew, AB/AD, or talent are reading this, thank you for two great and unforgettable days.

These Babies Are New Too!

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon) — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:46:00 +0000

New in the shop : DONKEY EARS

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon) — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:33:00 +0000

Finally. Flamingos!

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon) — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 19:57:00 +0000

New in the shop:

Lions, Tigers, and e.soule!

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon) — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 07:07:00 +0000

When I first saw Elizabeth Soule's work on Etsy, I remember calling out to my husband "Come look at this stuff! This girl photographs toy animals!" I though it was so smart. Later that year, I saw Elizabeth at Unique LA and ran up to her like a blubbering fool to profess my love. She was very gracious and I guess I didn't freak her out too much, because we became fast friends. Elizabeth is not only talented, but she is pee-in-your-pants funny, and funny is the key to my heart.

After many shared plates of pan fried noodles and crackerjack shrimp, we thought it would be fun to photograph two of the same animals. So we both went in search of a lion and a tiger (toys for her, real live for me) and behold, here they are!

Elizabeth's prints are available here. And, mine are in my shop here.

Digital Camera Magazine

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:36:00 +0000

I haven't a clue what it says, but thank-you to Digital Camera China for featuring The Animal Print Shop!

Flying Geese + Pablove + The Working Proof

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon) — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:29:00 +0000

I've got a very special new print over at The Working Proof - 100% of my portion from the sale of Flying Geese will benefit The Pablove Foundation, an organization close to my heart, with a mission to fund pediatric cancer research and improve the quality of life for children living with cancer through hospital play, music and arts programs.

Learn more about Pablo and The Pablove Foundation here .

The (new and improved) Animal Print Shop!

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon) — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:23:00 +0000

I'm excited to finally share the brand new online shop for my animal prints. After almost two years of selling the small prints on Etsy (don't worry, I still LOVE me some Etsy) and the large, limited editions through my website, I needed a shop of my very own where I could offer all the edition options under the same roof and have the loads of information people wanted to know built-in. I hope this site will be less confusing for people and help provide easily accessible answers to the questions regularly asked, like framing! In addition to the "framing tips" section (see everyone, I was listening), the site also has a slew of FAQ's, print information, an "on the wall" section, one-step checkout, email order confirmations, and automatic emails are sent out when orders ships. I know, I know, HOORAY!

Since I can't take credit for the site, it is mandatory that I add to this post a shout-out and a gigantic THANK YOU to Jenny Volvovski and the folks at Also, who did the design and programming. I could go on and on for days gushing about how much I love them, but I won't keep torturing Jenny with my love songs (at least, publicly). And the logo was hand-lettered by the lovely Leigh Wells.

(for the first few weeks the new shop is open, we're offering free shipping on all US orders of $50 and up + we made a new postcard that we throw in with all orders!)

This post has nothing to do with animals...

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon) — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:38:00 +0000

... but this might be the most phenomenal thing I have ever seen.

If you haven't seen it yet, check out the post on KRonikle.

Digital Tech : Behind the Scenes

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon) — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:27:00 +0000

Albino Burmese Python

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon) — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:52:00 +0000

New in the shop:

Real Live Cute

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon) — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:57:00 +0000

I'm often asked if the animals I photograph are real. I'm certain they are, but this guy makes me understand why people ask:

Communication Arts

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon) — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 21:57:00 +0000

Many thanks to Commuication Arts for including Baby Porcupine in the 2010 Photography Annual:

Rush and Hand Lettering

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon) — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:20:00 +0000

Those who know me (or those who have read my bio/interviews) know that my favorite band is Rush. Yes, I'm a girl Rush fan. And yes, I like the sound of Geddy's voice. But more importantly, I belive that my exposure to Rush is one of the reasons I take pictures. I was fifteen when my friend Mark Saffian (thank you Mark) played Rush for me. That day was the first time in my life I became aware of what it felt like to be emotionally affected by an art form. A feeling I recognized when I first picked up a camera shortly thereafter and a feeling that has made me hold on to my camera ever since. I often wonder what would've happened had I not recognized that feeling...

Anyway, the new Rush documentary (which I highly recommend to Rush fans and any non-Rush fan music lover), Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage, included some of the hand lettered lyric sheets Neil Peart wrote. I'm very much on the hand lettering band wagon these days, so it was pretty rad to be reminded there is yet another thing to admire about Neil. More lettered lyrics sheets can be seen here:

Lucy's Room

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon) — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:56:00 +0000

A few months back, I posted about my best friend Elizabeth and the baby shower invitations I made for her. Time is flying and I can't belive Lucy will be here in only ten weeks - I can't wait to meet her! When I started photographing my animal series and before she was pregnant, Elizabeth frequently told me when she was ready to decorate a nursery, I'd better provide a supply. Twenty-five years of putting up with me, of course, Elizabeth knew she could have whatever she wanted. Together we decided on Sheep. Lamb, Pig, and Piglet and spent this past weekend setting up Lucy's sweet room.

Oh, and that little plush bunny is ridiculously cute and soft.

* The frames are strapped to the wall and are plexi (not glass).

Baby Giraffe

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon) — Tue, 25 May 2010 15:10:00 +0000

A few more images to share of Baby Giraffe. And this time, it's not a tease! They are all available in the shop:

Over at 20x200!

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon) — Thu, 20 May 2010 18:45:00 +0000

Face-off

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon) — Tue, 11 May 2010 17:15:00 +0000

Spotted at the Hair Salon

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon) — Wed, 05 May 2010 19:29:00 +0000

No matter how many times I've been around the block in this business, it always takes me aback when I see my images out in the world. I think because, even when it's a job, creating an image can be very personal. From the time I hit the shutter, to the editing process, to seeing it pass to the client, I end up spending quite a bit of time with each image. It kind of becomes a part of me. So, even though I know I'll ultimately see it out in the world, when I do it's always kind of surreal. I almost say when seeing one of my photos in the wild, "hey, what are you doing here?"