Frank Wise Photography

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Save me

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Originally uploaded by fwisneski
I am drawn to this shot. I take it over and over again. The eyes draw you in. I just want to save them all...

Friday, September 9, 2011

Meet Major. Major is in training to become a Diabetic Alert Dog (DAD). DAD's are trained to sense high and low blood sugar levels in diabetics. We were approved to get a DAD for our daughter earlier this year. Major is in training with Guardian Angel Diabetic Alert Dogs. Normally, service dogs come from reputable breeders, that maintain very high standards. In this particular instance, that is a good thing, as the amount of training these dogs get is astounding. They cost anywhere from $6,500 - $20,000 based on that training, and they are expected to be serving their "person" for a very long time. As such, it becomes very important to know all about the animals history, and to get a guarantee against hip issues, blindness, or other issues that may be prevalent in poor breeding.

The Dogs of the Baldwin Park Shelter

Hi everyone!

I know it seems like I've been gone for a while, unless you follow me on Facebook...

I never went anywhere, I have just had a major change in focus, both personally, and with my photography. Shortly after leaving Tri, I noticed that Sonia Tapia (a fellow Tri Alum and amazing photographer) was doing a lot of work with homeless animals at the Baldwin Park Shelter through a group she works with called United Hope for Animals. Those of you that know my family understand that both through my wife's work at Adopt A Pet and our own rescued dogs both big and small, this is something very important to us. I asked Sonia if she would let me tag a long, and the rest is history. I found passion in my photography again. Feeling, importance, responsibility, emotion, happiness, and yes, much sadness. But it's all there. Thank you for allowing me to become part of the team Sonia, it means the world to me.

Thank you # 44

Thank you # 44
Originally uploaded by fwisneski
My family has been fund raising for a DAD (Diabetes Awareness Dog) for my type 1 diabetic daughter. Every time we get a donation, we take of picture of her holding a thank you sign.
A Guardian Angel for Stella

This time, we let my son in on the act :-) and I think this one is my favorite so far.

For more info on DAD's, here are some links:

www.guardiandiabeticalertdogs.com/

www.diabeticalertdog.com/