Just a few cell phone snapshots from this afternoon… they actually snuggle like this all day, I kid you not.

I was just searching through old photos and found this image I took last summer while boating with friends. Mmmm…. here’s to beautiful, sunny, warm summer. It will come again! :)

One of my favorite things about living in the city is my nightly jog with these two guys.  There’s absolutely nothing better than walking out my front door and heading downtown after dark, especially this time of year – the city is alive and the energy is palpable.

And, a small added bonus:  tonight I had snow in my eyelashes and I couldn’t feel my face.  I love winter (seriously).  :)

There’s nothing more comforting for me than being home: sleeping in the room I grew up in, traveling the roads that I learned to drive on, and breathing in the familiar scent of Florida.

My dad and I had the day together today, and we spent it going for a long walk, watching our favorite bald eagle nest, and swimming in the pool with a dog or two. Tomorrow will be a day with mom… what a gift.

This week I am out of the office for some much-needed time with my family in Florida. I’ll be slower on the emails and phone calls, as it’s hard to answer email while floating on a raft in the lake. :)

Thanks for your patience.

This winter while it was miserable outside, I stayed inside and took on a fun, personal project of photographing dogs in my studio. I got to hang out with people and play with their canines, and it was truly a really fun way to challenge myself technically when it was too cold to work outside. So, today I’d like to show a few more of these wonderful dogs… meet Piper, Caesar, Charlie, and Betty!

Get excited… more of these dog photography sessions to come over the next few weeks!

One of my favorite ways to finish a long day is to take a jog through the city right at dusk. As my shoes hit the pavement and I move past bars and restaurants overflowing with people and energy, my mind is calmed and I identify with one of my favorite poets who said, “I have an affection for a great city. I feel safe in the neighbourhood of man, and enjoy the sweet security of the streets.” – Longfellow

Three years ago I saw this amazing skyline for the very first time, and now as I jog along the river, I smile with a deep affection for this place. I love the cool summer evenings, eclectic neighborhoods, great food, amazing sunsets, and rich history, but most of all, I am incredibly grateful for the people who make Pittsburgh feel like home.

Love yinsers (ahem…. yinzers) n’at!

If you have talked to me for more than about 15 minutes, you know that I am a dog girl.  My parents are both veterinarians, so throughout my life I have owned or fostered every sort of small animal you could possibly fit into a crate. But if I’m being honest, I am really partial to the canine variety.

Anyway, this winter I spent the freezing days inside my studio working on a fun Milla-project: dogs!  And, I’d love to introduce you to my two test subjects.

These boys are two of my favorite things on earth, seriously. Here’s a few favorite photos of Tuco and Turk. More awesome dogs to come soon:

The old man, Tuco:
The “little” one, Turkster:Dog kisses rock:He’s a handsome dude, yes?