Sandy's Sport and Pet Photography
Sandy’s Sport And Pet Photography specializes in capturing candid, unscripted and fleeting moments
22/12/2021
My best boy.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!
14/12/2021
Santa and his elves paid an early visit to all the good dogs at The Sandhills Working Dog Club this year!
10/02/2021
23/09/2020
Handlers and dogs alike enjoyed a cooler day of training, the chill in the morning air promising autumn was just around the corner.
30/08/2020
A few of my favorite shots from The Sandhills Working Dog Club this weekend.
26/08/2020
Happy National Dog Day!
27/07/2020
Short (but intense) sessions in the shade made for great training for both young and mature dogs this weekend. Safety is always a priority; plenty of fresh drinking water, a nearby wading pool, fans and sun-reflecting covers for the cars and crates all helped ensure the dogs didn’t suffer any heat-related injuries.
25/07/2020
Summer training camp is in session!
05/07/2020
Lunar eclipse, 05 July 2020, 5:43 am.
04/07/2020
Happy Independence Day!
02/07/2020
My very first wedding shoot— such a beautiful couple. May God bless them with many happy, healthy years!
02/07/2020
A couple of young dogs and pups learning the fundamentals of the sport of IGP (formerly known as IPO and Schutzhund).
02/07/2020
I am so blessed to have the most beautiful subjects. 💕
03/06/2020
03/04/2020
Our little backyard visitors get a little more comfortable with my presence every day, allowing me to creep just a wee bit closer for sharper shots. When I first started photographing the wild birds, I only shot from inside of the house; now I am able to sit outside and simply wait for them to return to their perches on the feeders, in the trees and on the fence. The Chipping Sparrows are definitely the bravest and the first to settle after I’ve come outside; they’ll snack away at the feeders even if I am outside training the dogs. The finches (three different varieties, as far as I can tell) are usually second to the table. The Mockingbirds, after watching the activities of the sparrows and finches, typically do a few “fly-bys” before they settle in for a brief meal. The mourning doves keep a respectful distance when I am outdoors, but seem to be getting more accustomed to me and my camera. The Cardinals and our lone Woodpecker have been pretty elusive, but not nearly as elusive as the Blue Jay, who is quite flighty, even if he catches he observing him from the window. I haven’t yet earned the trust of the adorable Tufted Titmouse, but perhaps there is still hope. : )
10/02/2020
Because I adore action photography, I rarely use my 50mm lens or take many portraits. Unlike the humans in my family, these four chuckleheads are always willing to allow me to experiment and share their photos, lol! Featuring Nemi (APBT), aged 9.5 years; Luna (APBT mix), aged approximately 7 years; Artie (AB), aged 7 years; and Bruce, aged 8.5 years.
21/01/2020
America's Top Dog: Police Dog Handlers Share K9 Stories (Season 1) | A&E Watch new episodes of America's Top Dog Wednesdays at 9/8c, and stay up to date on all of your favorite A&E shows at http://aetv.com/schedule. Police dog han...
22/12/2019
Santa and a couple of his adorable helpers!
10/12/2019
Bruce loves helping get the house ready for Santa!
I am so thrilled to announce Bruce (my American Bulldog) and I had the chance to participate in a very unique and extremely fun competition this past summer: A&E's "America's Top Dog!" The show will premier on 8 January 2020 at 9pm. I don't know on which episode we'll be appearing yet . . . More to follow. In any case, I hope I didn't make too big of a fool out of myself, but I can assure you, Bruce and I had a blast! More about the show below. A&E
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In each one-hour episode of “America’s Top Dog,” four police K9 teams, including fan-favorites from the hit series “Live PD,” and one civilian team will face off for the title of “Top Dog” in three rounds of high velocity, furry competition. The skilled teams will be tested on their speed, agility, scenting ability, and teamwork by completing a series of expert tasks on one of the biggest and toughest K9 obstacle courses ever assembled - designed by experts to mimic real-life challenges that these furry heroes face every day on the beat. Teams will navigate a complex maze to locate scented items and apprehend a suspect in a bite suit with a takedown, among a variety of other challenges. Each week’s winning team will receive $10,000 and an additional $5,000 to donate to the animal charity of their choice. In the final week of competition, top competitors will return to the finale course to battle for the title of “America’s Top Dog” and an additional $25,000 cash prize.
02/11/2019
Old dogs, young dogs, experienced training helpers and new handlers alike enjoyed an epic day of dog training hosted by Sandhills Working Dog Club and Black River Working Dog Club.
29/09/2019
Kittery Point, Maine
12/09/2019
It’s been a busy week, but I am finally getting around to editing the batch of photos from the Cypress Bend Vineyards Wine Festival!
08/09/2019
This lovely lady celebrated her birthday with her daughter and friends was was gracious enough to allow me to take a few shots to commemorate her special day.
08/09/2019
Some people portraits and dancing pics!
08/09/2019
The Cypress Bend Vineyards Wine Festival is such a great annual Wagram tradition.
08/09/2019
Fresh air, sunshine, and a country setting make for happy kids!
08/09/2019
The Cypress Bend Vineyards Wine Festival offered fun, food, music and of course, delicious wine! What a fantastic way to bid summer farewell!
08/09/2019
Muscadine wine and young love makes for great photos!
20/08/2019
Julio Hernandez’s Beast is an intense, intelligent, powerful yet very biddable dog.
19/08/2019
Almost 20 dog-handler teams spent a considerable part of Saturday morning at Sandhills Working Dog Club working hard to prepare for upcoming fall and winter IGP (Schutzhund) trials.