Stone Me - Dog Fun Day Photographs - Joss Stone - Dog Photography - Dog Portraits - Event Photography - Best Animal Photography - Best Dog Photographer - Jason Hornby The Pet and Animal Photographer - Shrewsbury - UK
Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 11:23PM Jason Hornby A day of great dogs and celebrities and it was all for a good cause.
Hounds for Heroes is a great cause, and one that I whole-heartedly support. So when I was asked by celebrity dog trainer Emma Collings, if I’d like to photograph the Dog Fun Day to help this charity, of course I said yes.
Come 22nd of September, I made my way to the Victoria Stilwell Dog Training Centre in Condover, Shropshire.
Now, fearing that I might be star-stuck, Emma had failed to mention that the singer, songwriter, Joss Stone was the guest judge.
Putting aside my desire to run up to her and tell her I was her ‘Number One Fan’, I concentrated on the task at hand. And there certainly was a lot of that with competitions galore; Prettiest Bitch, Waggiest Tail, Best Pedigree, the fun went on and on.
But as usual, I was in my element. Taking pictures of the vast array of breeds and some truly inspiring, individual cases - a 17-year old, three-legged one being a case in point. But it was the First Prize for Best in Show that really captured everyone’s attention. An aptly named Saint Bernard, called Goliath scooped the trophy and also managed to win the judges’ hearts.
So, as the sun set, I was left with a hard drive packed with some brilliant photographs and the realisation that somehow, I’d missed the opportunity to tell Joss Stone what she meant to me. Still, there’s always a next time.
To view all the photographs taken on the day please visit http://jasonhornby.photoshelter.com/gallery/Victoria-Stilwell-Dog-Fun-Day/G00004_a0lxsZSYE/
