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2009 American Whippet Club Nationals…..

April 16, 2009

Yes, I am still working on photos. I promise, I am working on them from the time I get the kids off to school until I go to bed at night. Between Randy and I we had around 25 THOUSAND photos. I am not being silly or exaggerating. As I have written before, to bring the best quality, I am deleted bad photos(blurry, wrong timing, whatever) and trying to crop a few here and there.

Due to the sheer number of photos, I am breaking my own cardinal rule of not showing unfinshed photos. Please look at the photo knowing it probably has not been touched and that it can be cropped, or color corrected(if incorrect) Use your imagination of what it will look like after it is purchased. I hate to do that, as it is not the ‘right’ way. I know everyone is anxious to see them though.

If you have an ad deadline, please please let me know. I am working with a few magazines that have immediate print deadlines and if you want something for a print ad, I will do my best to help!

Do not forget to enter your code “Whippet” into the coupon box and validate it. Do this before you check out. Enter it and click “Validate” It will take the 15% off. It will not take off the early discount without doing this.

I have had a lot of questions on how to order photos for the flipbook. Click on the size flipbook you would like and then use “image selector” to choose the photos for it. I know it is sorta confusing, but, that is the best way I could figure to make it work. I am always here to help.

I hope to have alllll the photos up by tomorrow at the latest. No promises, but, I will let you all know. I have also extended the 15% discount until May 5th. Just to help out a little. It really makes a difference when ordering!

There are going to be some mistakes on the categories of photos. Especially the non regular classes. I am pretty sure I have the stud dog/extended generation waaaaay messed up. Just look through the classes if you have problems finding your dog. I am doing my best, but, unfortunately I am not infallible :)

Back to work and here are a few candids







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Whippet National 2009!

April 12, 2009

Its has come and gone in a flash! The most beautiful and talented whippets in the country from agility, lure coursing, obedience, racing and conformation were at the Atlanta Hilton. It was non stop fun and action, including a whippet costume contest and “whippet idol” which, was awesome.

I had a wonderful time, though I wish I had more time to sit and talk with everyone. I was amazed at how much there was to photograph and the scope of the National. I have to give a HUGE thanks to Randy Sartin who came all the way from Knoxville to help me out Thursday-Saturday. He is a talented photographer and a great friend. Many of the candids from those days will have been done by him. He brought a fresh artistic view to candids and for that(and his help) I am truly thankful.

Thank you also to Jan Swayze Curry for all her help. Her vision, flowers and props made the win photos truly special. She was everywhere at once making sure that people had help when needed. I know she helped me out. Especially when she pointed out ferns do not go with palm trees :)

I feel like I am accepting an award at the Oscars or something with all my thanking, but, I really feel like so many people need to be recognized for their extremely hard work that went into putting this event together. David Howton for being a great show chair and Cindy Scott, the president of the AWC for being everywhere at once. The staff of the Hilton were wonderful also addressing problems and making arrangements for all of us whippet people.

Anyhow, the good part. The big winners! Photos will be coming up throughout the week so keep checking my proof site http://JuliePoole.com/proofs and look for the day and class your whippet was in. I did my best to capture each whippet entered, and I hope you can find many you cannot live without!!

Best of Breed was CH SNOW HILL CALLIOPE JC

Top Twenty winner was Ch Moongaze Jomyr Some Splainin Ta Do

People’s Choice Top Twenty winner BIS SBIS CH Tattershall Ticket to Fly

Best in Futurity Winner
Abbey’s Red Cream Soda

Winners Dog was Festiva’s Been
There Done That

Reserve Winners Dog was Bretica Man With A Big Cigar

Winners Bitch was Kamada’s Million Dollar Mystery

Reserve Winners Bitch was Mimbres Mangida

I love this photo :) CH SPORTING FIELD’S HOT TOPIC won both the Stud dog class and extended generations stud dog class


The Triathlon winner was Midori Days De Sud RN.

Best Veteran in sweeps was MBIS SBIS CH Starline’s Sweet Sensation

Best in Versatility for 2009 is Can. Ch. Devonair’s Mysterious Ellery

Here is the winner of the next generation JR handler class :)

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