On Oct. 26, 2012, my trusty canine Baloo and I met with professional pet photographer Michael Bagley in Forked River to do a creative photo shoot. We arrived with a carload of costumes, makeup and props. My eccentricity in costuming managed to get a chuckle from Michael, though he sincerely welcomed my enthusiasm.
I had hoped to create a variety of theatrical and dramatic professional photos of Baloo and myself, while also capturing the magical bond between us. Michael was thrilled to help make that happen, and to collaborate with his own colorful imagination.
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