Archive | February, 2010

A Few Photos From Bullylicious//FINE ART DOG PHOTOGRAPHER JESSE FREIDIN

Posted on February 27, 2010 by in Blog

Bullylicious was a complete success- it was packed the entire night, the auction was competitive and full of amazing items, the burlesque show was a hit, and in the end almost $9,000.00 was raised! Now that is amazing. $9,000.00 that will go toward BADRAP and Pinups for Pit Bulls’ tireless efforts to educate and reintroduce bully breeds into society. And of course, it was a lot of fun getting to hang out with the lovely ladies of Pinups for Pitbulls and Barbary Coast Burlesque, as well as my favorite gallery directors over at Alameda’s Auto Body Fine Art Gallery, and the ever-famous Johnny Justice.

It was so crowded that I had a hard time  squeezing around with my camera, but I prevailed. And here are some fun images to prove it:

BULLYLICIOUS 2010 // FINE ART DOG PHOTOGRAPHER JESSE FREIDIN

Posted on February 11, 2010 by in Blog

What do pitbulls, pin-ups, burlesque, rock and roll, and awesome local art all have in common? Aside from being some of my favorite things, they’re also all pulling together to raise money for two incredible pitbull rescue organizations: BADRAP and Pin Ups for Pit Bulls.

The event, aptly named Bullylicious, will be an all-night affair, so bring your party shoes. The gorgeous ladies (and dogs) of this year’s Pin Ups for Pit Bulls calendar will be gracing our presence, and are bringing along some friends for a little burlesque fun. There will be local breweries pouring libations, an awesome raffle and silent auction (chock full of amazing items, local art, and, HEY even one of my favorite photos. cool!!), and a few famous BADRAP dogs working the crowd for treats and the chance to slobber on your face. Clearly, this is an adults-only event. So, show off your tattoos, leave the kiddies and fluffy friends at home, and head on over to Alameda for an amazing night of fun(draising). I’ll be the official Staff Photog, so make sure you say hello.

Bullylicious- Sat Feb 20th, 7pm-12am

Auto Body Fine Art Gallery: 1517 Park St, Alameda CA 94501

(entry: $10-$20)

And, just to get your bidding taste buds on the ready, here’s a preview of the hand-printed framed photograph that I’ll be auctioning off. It’s one of my favorites, and if you’re lucky, it could be yours forever! Matted and framed at a whopping 20×24 inches, this piece will look beautiful in anybody’s home, regardless of whether you love pitbulls, or dogs, or photography, or even have a soul at all:

And, to celebrate my ongoing support of BADRAP over the past few years, I wanted to share a couple of my favorite images from my editorial project that I began almost 2 years ago. I approached BADRAP with this project in hopes to share with the larger dog community a more intimate and honest side of pitbull rescue work. Most people never get to see the directors and countless volunteers getting their hands dirty at BADRAP’s Shots Fairs, keeping dogs alive at the shelter, or tenderly putting a dog to sleep. Camouflaged by my trusty, smooth-as-butter Nikon F3, I became part of that world, and continue supporting BADRAP and many other bully-breed educational/rescue organizations.

And, to leave you on a slightly lighter note, here was my entry for this year’s PinUps for Pitbulls calendar (I was photographing for a friend of mine, but, alas, we didn’t win. We’re not sore losers, though. Really. We’re not. Whatever. Our entry rocked). This late-night photo shoot was SOOO much fun, and features 4 of my favorite dogs ever, tons of make-up, a couple wigs, a few bottles of wine, and lot of upper-body strength. Enjoy!

JOAQUIN MILLER OUTING // FINE ART DOG PHOTOGRAPHER JESSE FREIDIN

Posted on February 9, 2010 by in Blog

On Sunday, there was a break in the clouds. It was not raining. It was not freezing. There was no inclement doom taunting us from the sky. So, I did what any other right-minded person would do.

I went on a nature walk with my dog and one of my best buddies.

Wanting to keep things local, we zipped on over to Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland. Aside from the famous (and beautiful) art-deco amphitheater and waterfall, there are some great quick hikes within the park boundaries. The trail-heads are very poorly marked, and there isn’t much in the way of maps, so of course we got a little lost. But, then again, I always get lost when I go hiking. Every single time. Even if I carry a trail map with me. It makes things fun.

Pancake got to try out his new long line (ordered from Jeffers Pet, of course), and we all enjoyed some sunshine at the end of the hike around the emerald decorative pool, which greets you as you enter the park.

Not my favorite hike in the Bay Area, but dog friendly (on-leash), easy to get to, and only a 5 minute drive to a delicious post-hike burger and beer at Barney’s.

NICOLE AND FREDDIE // FINE ART DOG PHOTOGRAPHER JESSE FREIDIN

Posted on February 5, 2010 by in Blog

This past weekend I braved the crowds at the Golden Gate Kennel Club’s Dog Show at the Cow Palace. Wow. I’m not sure what else I can say. Wow. It was a moving, breathing swarm of pure bred dogs, extinguished handlers, accomplished breeders, vendors, visitors, and tons of ‘dog schwag’. I wandered the halls solo, meeting some great people, trying out a few new dog products, introducing myself to some wonderful dog rescue groups, and of course oogling all the Boston Terriers.

Um, I did, however, forget my camera. Ooops.

But I ended running into a wonderful old client and her Therapy Dog-In Training, Freddie. Since I photographed them a while ago, their photographs didn’t make it onto my new super awesome website. So, I thought I’d showcase them here:

Nicole and Freddie are an awesome pair, always smiling and working hard (Nicole is in school to be a nurse, and Freddie is in school to be a Therapy Dog. They’re smart. Wicked smart). Since Nicole wanted to do an outdoor session, I suggested one of my favorite secluded dog spots: the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater in Maclaren Park. Though Maclaren Park has a slightly clouded reputation in San Francisco (horror stories of dead bodies on the jogging trails and pit bull fights in the woods), I think it is one of San Francisco’s best kept secrets, especially for dog owners. I take my dog Pancake there at least once a month for a jog around the amazing trails, a romp in one of the many beautiful open fields, or on a hot day we’ll enjoy a quiet picnic and a dip in the man-made Dog Pond. It’s less crowded than many of the city’s saturated dog parks, and the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater offers wonderful vegetation and perfect shady spots for a fun outdoor photography session.

It was great running into Freddie and Nicole at the GGKC Dog Show, and looking at these favorite images from our session makes me very impatient for spring!