About Tideline PhotoLabs
The Story of Tideline PhotoLabs
Originally, Tideline Labradors (“TidelineLabs”) began in 1989, as a family run kennel located in Suffolk County, NY, which had been breeding English show type Labrador Retrievers, owned, loved, responsibly bred and beautifully presented.
The Labradors have been intregal to our family, therefore, they shared the fun of living and the devoted spirit that is characteristic of the breed. Our “First Lady” Truffles Butterbrickle Aquarius (Truffy) was purchased by my parents as a companion for their children. Subsequenty, labs filled our extended family. This first hand exposure to the unconditional love of a Labrador Retriever was passed on to another generation as I have three of my own, Gatsby, Ginger and Roxy.
Being around dogs, and in my case, the very sociable Labrador Retrievers has allowed me to take a myriad of photos from different stages in their lives. The friendships developed over the years has allowed me to explore and appreciate the outside world. Having 3 Labrador Retrievers has certainly changed my life in a positive way!
Looking through the eyes and perspective of a Labrador Retriever has been a great way to look at any subject through your camera lens. Presently, Tideline PhotoLabs was created to utilize my photos to create a story of the lasting memories which we hold dear to our heart. A Labrador Retrievers lifespan is short, so to capture their story through photos is precious! In many ways, the everyday interaction with “my best friends, Gatsby, Ginger and Roxy, inspired me to capture with my camera the brief moment in time where we can create a lasting memory. Overtime, I developed a passion for taking photos of everything that enhance the beauty of the planet where we live.
Through my camera lens, I provide a story of the subject that is being seen at that moment in time. My interest in photography started as a kid where my Dad presented me with a film Canon Canonet QL 17 camera . Then as time went on, I transitioned to the digital age where I presently shoot with a Nikon and SONY SLR mirrorless camera, In addition, never underestimate your handy iphone 17 pro, which has become a handy travel on the go camera.
I have always been interested in the creatures that roam this earth. Every Spring, I follow the call of the osprey and photograph their presence in my area on Long Island, NY. In general, birds have always been a fascinating subject of mine. I can use my camera to tell a story of these fascinating creatures from nesting to hunting for food, to the miracle of birth to the young learning to fly to the young fledging their nest. I also enjoy taking photos of my Lab pals, Gatsby, Ginger and Roxy.
Besides, birding and the Labrador Retrievers, I have a passion for travelling where my photos will provide a lasting memory of scenes frozen in time. Once you snap the shutter, that photo is preserved forever. I enjoy researching my next trip through reading novels about a country and travel guides that give me a sense of possible scenes where my camera can create a story.