Dreams do come true

This time last year, after a month on the road, Kim and I were pulling up to my driveway with a van full of dogs, basketball hoops, photography equipment, thousands of photographs and a dream that I would publish my book in a year.

My book 'hoop: the american dream™' is available for preorder now on Amazon and Barnes&Noble. The website, hoop the american dream is up and running. I have started a blog to document my adventure. Go check it all out!

My dream!

My new book, hoop the american dream, is on sale now on Amazon! I traveled across American photographing unique basketball hoops and childhood hoops of some of the most revered players of our time! (Shaquille O'Neal, LeBron James, Jerry West (he wrote my forward!) and many more! They gave me quotes and childhood memories to go along with some of the photos. It's a beautiful coffee table book and a portion of the proceeds are going to the Pat Summitt Foundation, supporting the fight against Alzheimer's (she is also in the book). 

Here's where to pre-order the book: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1576876713

 

 

PawNation

On PawNation - Celebs Share Sweet Moments With Pets in 'A Letter to My Dog'.

Let's Talk About Dogs

Let's Talk About Dogs With Cynthia Greenburg-Dunlop on Adrenaline Radio. Listen to the podcast here. ;)

Best camera!

Yesterday was the last day of Imaging USA. Thank you Nikon for having me here, what an honor. And especially thank you for making the worlds best camera equipment!

Awesome Altanta

I am having a great time speaking on Shooting from the Heart at Imaging Expo 2013 for Nikon.

Staying at the Omni. And my view at night.

Two of my photos were feature on the Nikon display (Thank you, Nikon!)

Boxed in

I just discovered Nikon displayed my photography on their D3200 Digital SLR Camera product box. Thank you, Nikon! That is a big WOW from me. ;)

Shooting from the Heart *today*

So excited to be speaking in behalf of Nikon today in Atlanta at Imaging USA‏.

Shooting from the Heart

I will be speaking on Shooting from the Heart at Imaging Expo 2013 for Nikon (booth 1128). If you going, there is this cool little flash map to see and schedule what booths you want to visit during the Expo. Come see me speak on January 20th!

Love (dogs), Actually

Just wanted to let you know that the Seattle Humane Society is also selling A Letter To My Dog and 100% of the proceeds go to the animals! I believe quite a few are signed by me as well. Hope you can go by there and not only buy a book, but adopt an animal!!!!!

What are you waiting for?  ;)

Let it snow!

Georgia says, "what's that white stuff?"

Sunset ride

Coming home from Los Angeles.

Elliott Bay Book Company

As my digital scrapbook, I want to remember my night at Elliott Bay Book and the wonderful people I met.

Cuddle Time!

Travis and I sneak in some cuddle time.

New York Social Diary

Liz Smith review in the New*York*Social*Diary, Monday, December 10, 2012, reviewing A Letter to My Dog. It is so exciting!

Elliott Bay Book Company

That was so thrilling. Reading my story and signing my book. Thank you, Elliott Bay Book Company for inviting me. That was fun!

Thank you, Liz Smith!

 Liz Smith, Columnist for The Huffington Post Entertainment has recommended A Letter to My Dog!

"So now I want to show you a book of photos and love letters from A Letter to My Dog: Notes to Our Best Friends with photos by Robin Layton and it is a handsome little Christmas gift for those of you who dote on dogs. And you are legion. Here are just a few pictures by Robin with love letters from Tony Bennett to "Happy"... Kristin Chenoweth to "Maddie"... Fran Drescher to "Esther"... Hilary Duff to "DuBois"... Chelsea Handler to "Chunk"... Mariel Hemingway to Bindu"... Kathy Najimy to "Princess and Petie"... Rosie O'Donnell to "Missy"... Tatum O'Neal to "Mr. Pickle"....Tyler Perry to "Aldo, Peter, Paul and Mary"... Kelly Preston to "Bear"... Robin Roberts to "KJ"... Oprah Winfrey to "Sadie and Luke"... Cynthia McFadden to "Sparky" and so many others.  Buy this book and contribute to the Humane Society of the U.S.  Or contact the award-winning Ms. Layton at Chronicle Books. THIS IS A REAL MUST FOR YOUR DOG LOVER FRIENDS AT CHRISTMAS!"

What I was reading

Interview and book review at The Cape Times and a review in the IOL Daily News.

Capture the moment and a dinner

VIP Dinner for Eight with Celebrity Photographer Robin Layton. This is a Hutch Holiday Gala Live Auction for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, a world leader in research to prevent, detect and treat cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

"Join Robin Layton, an award winning photojournalist and renowned artist, for an exclusive private dinner party in her North Bend home. At the age of 24, LIFE Magazine named her one of the most talented photographers in America. This in-demand photographer’s impressive client list includes; President Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Sarah Jessica Parker and Jennifer Aniston. While you’re enjoying the view, dinner will be prepared for you by not just one award-winning Tom Douglas chef – but three. Wine pairings will be provided by DeLille Cellars and personally selected for you by owners Stacy and Greg Lill."

I feel honored to be paired with Ellen DeGeneres.

Good Morning GMA!

It was a great honor and privilege being on GMA with Tony Bennett this morning!!! Book creator Lisa Erspamer and her adorable sidekick, Lily were there with me. Below is a photo by Lisa Erspamer of the segment.

Here is Tony Bennett's letter to his dog, Happy. 'A Letter to My Dog': Celebs Pay Tribute to Their Furry Friends on GMA/Yahoo.

Lisa, Lily, Tony Bennett in the green room.

Or watch the video here.

Good Morning America

I am so excited (and a little nervous). Tomorrow morning (Fri., Nov. 23rd.) I will be on Good Morning America promoting our book, A Letter to my Dog with Tony Bennett (yes, THAT Tony Bennett.) See you tomorrow ;)

Tony Bennett's dog, Happy.

FA LA LA! A Letter to My Dog

A Letter to My Dog featured in Cesar's Way Magazine in the Holiday Gift Guide.

Good Reads

A Letter to My Dog featured in Bark Magazine GOOD READS. Woof! A wonderful Woof! ;)

Sit, Stay, Read

Check out October 22nd People Magazine, some of my photos from "A Letter To My Dog" are featured!

17 years ago today!

Casey McNerthney has this piece on seattlepi.com today about my photo that even non-sports fans remember. Ken Griffey Jr. flashing a huge smile at the bottom of a Mariners pile after they beat the New York Yankees in a 1995 playoff. 

The image was taken 17 years ago Monday – Oct. 8, 1995. The video is me talking about behind the scenes. Seems like yesterday!

A Letter to My Dog

 

So many wonderful happenings going on right now surrounding my book, A Letter to My Dog! We are also us on Facebook. It became available for pre-order on Amazon today! Tonight featured on ABC's 20/20! (Friday, March 9 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET).) Thank you, Robin Roberts!

Letters to My Dog was highlighted on Celebrities blog on ABC News today. Also features Lt. Chet Frith, an Iraq war veteran and his pal, Gunner.

Robin Roberts with her Jack Russell terrier.

Chet Frith and Gunner 

And of course, me and my dogs!

Did you catch Pet Pampering Goes to Extremes on GMA this morning? Robin Roberts examines pet-owners who are seemingly obsessed with their pets. 

Capturing Man's Best Friend With a Camera

I have so much to share. When I come up for air, I will share all the fun and incredible work on my plate right now.

Shutterfly's Storytelling with Photo Books section feature - How to Take Pictures of Dogs with my tips for taking pictures of man's best friend.

"Think Out of the Box. What makes your pet special? Besides everything! Does it have a unique hairline? Does it have a cute pink nose? Take detail shots of what makes your pet stand out from the rest."

At the heart of the image

Nikon NPS featured my work on their home page slide show last month. Thank you, Nikon Global!

OWN Original Shorts

"Robin Layton brings her eye for beauty and serenity to OWN with short  films meant to inspire peace and calm. For more information OWN Original Shorts".

"MEDITATE"


"LISTEN"


"BELIEVE"

A Letter to My Dog

People pets has written up a piece about the celebrities and their furry best friends.ab This is a project I am working on very close to my heart.

Rosie has to share!

I am so excited that Rosie shared Monkey's video with the world on The Rosie Show!

You're in for Something Good!

A day in the life of Monkey, a rescue dog. Adopt a pet - you'll both be into something good!

Yakima Valley Pet Rescue and Adoption Center

Robin Layton and CrossFilms

Snatam Kaur - Earth's Prayer

My first music video I've ever directed/photographed was released a few days ago! It's of my favorite artist, Snatam Kaur, who performs Indian devotional music. I reached out to her a couple of years ago when my Mom was receiving chemo and radiation treatments. Her music got me through this incredibly difficult time and has changed my life. I hope you can take a moment and receive her amazing gift.

Photo: Chama Anderson

Photo: Shakti Chen

My life has gone to the dogs

I have said it before, I have the best job and feel like the luckiest person in the world. That being said, my life has gone to the dogs, in a good way!

The Nate Berkus Show is featuring a segment on Oprah's house and something I photographed for her is one of her favorite things! Her beautiful dogs.



Oprah mentions it here on her 30-day countdown video and here on Huffington Post Media page.

Nikon

I represented Nikon Inc of the United States as a judge in Tokyo back in February at the The Nikon Photo Contest International 2010-2011.

From Nikon's site:
"We recently announced the judges who’ll be selecting all the prizes in each category plus one grand prize. They consist of several seasoned Nikon photography experts plus some of the world’s best known photographers, including Vincent Munier and Robin Layton."

We took the bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto weeks before the earthquake. I took some dreamy photos on that train ride! Go see more images of Japan.

Jennifer Aniston Brings the Fun!

Jennifer Aniston mentioned my photographs of her animals on Ellen yesterday.

Seatown Skyline

Custom built for Tom Douglas' new Restaurant "Seatown". The piece is called "Seatown Skyline" and it's 14 feet long, our biggest piece yet! It's my third piece Tom has of mine, so honored!

To each her OWN

I have to pinch myself sometimes to realize how lucky I have been in my career. Especially when I am shooting the radiant Oprah Winfrey while she was filming "Master Class" for OWN preview.