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A Labrador Retriever stands by a calm lake with autumn trees in the background.

Another blast of winter

Feb 17 2026 | By: J Shantz Photography

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Well, that’s the end of false spring. Today is snowy, windy, and cold. With the next few days expected to be even colder across the greater Edmonton area, I’m feeling grateful for my studio… and a little defeated by the wrath of Mother Nature.

Looking back feels especially comforting right now, so here’s a glimpse at a couple of sessions from last fall. Beautiful warm colours and late day light. These two beautiful dogs were my walking buddies at the rescue and just two of the many dogs I photographed to help update their online profiles. I’m overjoyed to say they were both adopted before Christmas.

The Weimaraner is Zane, and the hound mix is Chapo. I hope they’re living their very best lives in their new homes. They truly deserve to be spoiled.

I am really looking forward to warm spring weather. I don't know about you, but I have found this winter to be particularly challenging on my mental health. It had felt to cold and dark. AND icy! So much ice. 

A Labrador Retriever stands by a calm lake with autumn trees in the background.
A Weimaraner standing on grass near a pond with a forested background.
A Weimaraner with a teal collar sits on grass near a calm lake, surrounded by trees at sunset.
Gray dog with a teal collar stands outdoors with a blurred yellow and green background.
Close-up of a Weimaraner dog with a turquoise collar, set against a blurred green background.
Brown dog seated by a calm lake with blurred trees in the background.
A brown dog standing outdoors on grass with trees in the background.
A brown dog sits by a calm lake with blurred greenery in the background.
Brown dog standing on grass with a forest background.
Brown dog with floppy ears stands against a blurred green background.

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