Damon Tucci's Blog

Join us for a weekend of furry friends. On August 21st-22nd help support the local rescue organization BUDDIES FOR LIFE and get the perfect picture of fido at our 2nd annual pet portrait event.

Sessions are just $35 plus a donation (for vaccines) and include a custom 5×7 art print. What a bargain! Register by calling 407.835.7879.

The last event sold out fast, so be sure to register asap. Click below to see our memory book featuring images from the event.

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Okay, I know I am totally bias, but he really is adorable. Oh and by the way, this shot would have never been possible without the good people at Ranger’s Pet Outpost & Retreat. In addition to grooming, we board Zeke here whenever we go out of town and they make sure he is nice and tired by the time he comes home. After all, a tired dog is a happy dog.

All you dog owners in O-town need to check them out. I am a very picky mother and they always go above and beyond with my little Zekie-boo-boo.

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It’s been just over a year since Zeke joined our family. Whenever we photography him (which is not nearly as often as I would like), I can’t help but think about how lucky we were to find him. In September 2008 we hosted a weekend of couture doggie portrait sessions at the old studio. We sold out within hours and proceeds from the 42 sessions went to the local rescue organization Buddies For Life, which is run by a wonderful lady named of Patti. For the very last session Patti brought in 3 Rhodesian Ridgeback/Lab mix puppies that she had just rescued.  They were 7 weeks old and were on the hunt for good families to adopt them. Patti was gracious enough to let me foster one and a week later I was hooked.

Since then Zeke has become a full blown Tucci. He loves to run like me and believe it or not, he has Damon’s sense of humor. He has all of the latest and greatest toys and a custom made dog bed. I guess you could say we are a bit doggie centric in this family. Zeke has brought so much love and joy into our lives. The other day I read that people who own pets live happier and longer lives. We couldn’t agree more.

Sit, Stay, Say Cheese

If you or someone you know is thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, please consider adopting from a rescue organization like Buddies For Life. There are over 6 million cats and dogs in shelters in the United States. Over half of these will be euthanized, so please spayed/neuter your pet.

P.S. Zeke is the first one in the third row. His brother Copper is the last one in the second row.