09/08/2026
PHEW, what a couple of weeks!
Before anything else, I want to start with a huge THANK YOU to everyone who looked out for me over these last two weekends. Whether you checked on me, helped with one of my dogs, sprayed me down with sunscreen, brought me water or snacks, or just made sure I was surviving out there, I noticed and I appreciate it more than you know. ❤️
I had the opportunity to photograph the NADD Southwest Regionals and then turn around and spend the following weekend shooting at the Red Canyon event. It has been a whirlwind of dogs, docks, good memories, Southern Utah heat, monsoon weather, and a WHOLE lot of photos.
And now comes the part you don’t see: all of the hours behind the computer after the event is over.
There are thousands of images to back up, sort through, organize, edit, upload, and turn into galleries before you ever see that exciting “THE GALLERY IS LIVE!” post. I absolutely love doing this, but event photography is definitely more than the long days spent standing beside the dock with a camera. There’s a whole lot of work that happens once I get home, too!
And that’s where I am now. Officially in editing mode!
📅 WHEN WILL THE GALLERIES BE READY?
I expect both galleries to be rolling out over the next week or two. I’m working my way through a LOT of images from both weekends, so thank you for being patient with me while I get through everything!
📣 HOW WILL I KNOW WHEN THEY’RE LIVE?
I promise, you’ll know! I’ll post here on Petal Down as soon as each gallery is ready.
I’ll also share the gallery announcements to the Mountain West Mobile Dock and Red Canyons Kennel Club pages.
📸 HOW DO I GET MY PHOTOS?
Once the galleries are live, you’ll be able to browse your dog’s photos and select your favorites.
If you pre-ordered Regionals coverage, you’ll be able to choose the images included with your package and purchase any additional favorites you’d like.
Didn’t pre-order? No worries! You’ll still be able to browse the gallery and purchase the photos you want.
❤️ ONE MORE THANK YOU
I do all of this alongside a full-time job and keeping up with my own very active dogs, so I really do appreciate the patience, kindness, and excitement you all have shown me. It makes those long days at the dock and the hours at the computer afterward worth it.
Stay tuned! The galleries are coming, and I can’t wait for you to see what we captured!
And as always, if you have a question, feel free to send me a message and I’ll do my best to help!