Great Photos Get Animals Adopted Faster and Reduce Shelter Costs

In my time working with shelters in Texas, California and New Mexico, I’ve seen a lot. I have actually heard shelter volunteers say that great photos are just a waste of time. I’ve even witnessed a large city shelter FIRE its entire group of volunteer photographers. Needless to say, I don’t agree with either of …

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Albuquerque Photographer Earns Master of Photography Degree from PPA

Kim Kuhlman of Chile Dog Photography has been recognized for superior image making and photographic service with a Master of Photography degree from Professional Photographers of America (PPA). Albuquerque, March 1, 2018—Kim Kuhlman, CPP of Chile Dog Photography in Albuquerque has earned the Master of Photography degree from the Professional Photographers of America(PPA). The degree was presented …

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Grand Imaging Awards at Imaging USA 2017

Hi Y’all!  I just returned home from Imaging USA, the Professional Photographers of America’s (PPA) annual convention.  I took some great classes given by Richard Sturdevant, Lindsay Adler, Barbara Breitsameter and others.  There were also all kinds of new products on display from various vendors.  It’s hard to keep up with all the cool new …

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Layered Paintings with Photoshop Clipping Masks

Today I’m posting about my most recent experiment, creating layered paintings using Photoshop clipping masks. I need a framed print for the Professional Photographers of San Diego County (PPSDC.com) annual Holiday Party on Monday. Fellow PPSDC member, Cindie Wolf, requested one of my rescued pitbulls.  So, I decided to play with layers and clipping masks …

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Best of Show at PPSDC!

WOW!  I’ve only been a member of the Professional Photographers of San Diego County for a few short months, but last night I took home Best of Show in their Image Competition.  My image, “Stout,” was selected out of 46 images entered in a variety of classes.  The three judges really liked two of my images, scoring …

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An Afternoon At the California Wolf Center

Yesterday I was honored to have a private tour of the California Wolf Center out near Julian, CA.  I donated a “Safari Session” and a Chromaluxe & Acrylic fine art print for their annual fundraising auction.  The auction was part of the “A Night to Howl for Wolves” celebration during Wolf Awareness Week earlier this month. Mexican …

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Best Pet Photograph at PPSDC!

Sorry to be away from the blog so long.  Sometimes life gets in the way.  I have some great news.  I entered three images that I made at the Bryan Animal Center earlier this year in my very first image competition with the Professional Photographers of San Diego County (PPSDC) about a month ago.  I’m pleased …

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PPA’s Pet Styles Quiz

A few months ago I got an email from PPA requesting the use of one of my 2013 Merit images in their Pet Styles Quiz.  This morning I was double checking that I had changed my mailing address to San Diego, when I happened upon PPA’s “See The Difference” campaign.  Pets are one of the specialties. …

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Braveheart's Gus English Springer Spaniel 2013 IPC Merit

2016 IPC Silver Medalist

For Immediate Release: San Diego Photographer’s Work Earns Silver Medal in International Exhibition San Diego, California 8/4/2016—Four images created by Kim Kuhlman of All Creatures Photography in San Diego have been accepted into the General Collection of Professional Photographers of America’s 2016 International Photographic Competition (IPC).  One of her images was also accepted into the prestigious Loan Collection, making her a …

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Say What IPC 2016 Pitbull Rescue Loan

PPGH March 2016 Win!

Hey Y’all! I’m pleased to announce a PPGH March 2016 Win in the Active Category at the monthly Professional Photographers Guild of Houston Print Competition last week.  This black pitbull mix, Harley Davidson, is another one of my pound puppies.  I titled this image “Can I go home with you?”  I made this image of Harley at the Bryan …

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