Woman and Her Dog both Wearing Coats

Here is another image from my recent open call audition. This lovely woman came in with her little dog and I couldn't get over how much their interesting coats and the woman's amazing hat. I asked if it was an ushanka ( a russian hat usually made of fur)  and she expressed amazement that I knew what it was. She said it was very old and starting to wear out, but I think that it what made it so wonderful. She graciously agreed to let me photograph her and her dog together. I am really drawn to her enigmatic smile and I think it makes the shot.

all images © Barbara O'Brien Photography We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of western Wisconsin but have camera and will travel. Images are available for reproduction. Please e-mail or call with intended usage, size of print run, distribution. Barbara O'Brien Photography 612 812 8788 cell 715 448 3456 home barbara@barbaraobrienphoto.com

Fashion on the Farm gets Another Nice Mention.

Click on the image to see the story. It looks so much better properly scaled. So much fun to see Hollie Mae Schultz and my project moving around the internet.

all images © Barbara O'Brien Photography We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of western Wisconsin but have camera and will travel. Images are available for reproduction. Please e-mail or call with intended usage, size of print run, distribution. Barbara O'Brien Photography 612 812 8788 cell 715 448 3456 home barbara@barbaraobrienphoto.com

Girl and Corgi Dog From my Last Open Call Audition

I held an open call audition in last month in Minneapolis, Minnesota. People who live in the area and can bring their dogs to be photographed and tested on the set to see if they like the experience well enough to become animal actor through my agency,  The Animal Connection. I photographed over 50 dogs that day, some of whom will grace this blog in later posts and some who will surely go on to be featured in ads for companies like Target and Purina and the like.

When a young girl accompanied by father brought in a wonderful little Corgi named Ziggy I took one look at her stylish jeans and Converse tennies I just knew I had to get a shot them together.

 I love how she is just starting to walk and he is standing still entranced by something off set.

Here is another shot so you can see just how darn cute he is!

all images © Barbara O'Brien Photography We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of western Wisconsin but have camera and will travel. Images are available for reproduction. Please e-mail or call with intended usage, size of print run, distribution. Barbara O'Brien Photography 612 812 8788 cell 715 448 3456 home barbara@barbaraobrienphoto.com

New Sheep Tee Featuring one of my Images

Farm Boy Farm Girl Brand is using one of my sheep images on their new line of tees. So fun! Farm Boy Farm Girl Brand is owned by Dan Adamson and Brian Goldman and is based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Their clothing lines are so fresh and fun!


all images © Barbara O'Brien Photography We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of western Wisconsin but have camera and will travel. Images are available for reproduction. Please e-mail or call with intended usage, size of print run, distribution. Barbara O'Brien Photography 612 812 8788 cell 715 448 3456 home barbara@barbaraobrienphoto.com

Happy to be Included in Wonderful Machine's Recent Email Promotion

Was happy to see that I had been included in Wonderful Machine's most recent email promotion.
Wonderful Machine is a group of dedicated people who are helping me and many other photographers promote our work and find new clients.

See the Wonderful Machine email blast here.






all images © Barbara O'Brien Photography We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of western Wisconsin but have camera and will travel. Images are available for reproduction. Please e-mail or call with intended usage, size of print run, distribution. Barbara O'Brien Photography 612 812 8788 cell 715 448 3456 home barbara@barbaraobrienphoto.com