Thanks everyone, glad you enjoyed them! I love taking pictures of dogs at work. It is so challenging, I always learn something new about photography and the dogs with each shoot, and the results are especially rewarding.
Josh, you don't need to take good pictures with a cell phone when you can make it squeal like a caught hog
SBrooks, yup, that was me! Your son was adorable. I hope I wasn't in the way ruining his (and your) view.
Circle C, I shoot with a Nikon D80 and for this event I used a 35-70mm f2.8 lens. Personally I prefer Nikon, but Canon is another excellent option. The lens is probably more important than the body, you need something with a fast f-stop or you'll never get a sharp capture. I have to be honest, it takes a lot of practice to get good hog dog shots, all the movement and variable lighting making them a very tough subject. DSLRs and lenses aren't cheap, it is sorta scary taking such an expensive yet delicate investment into the woods, and the more you learn the more you'll want to buy. But I definitely think the photos are worth the time and money.
