For the past nine months or so, Nico and I have held steady on a weekday morning routine of walking around our neighborhood.

It was a chilly day here in Saranac Lake, so Nico didn’t get much activity.

Most people don’t realize that more than half of the work of a professional photographer happens after the shutter button is pressed.

It was a soggy rainy day here in Saranac Lake, but toward the end of the day, the rain switched to snow.

Nico wasn’t too happy with us when we told him we were heading out for dinner and he’d spend the evening alone.

Proof that you don’t need a studio to create studio-type portraits.

One of Nico’s strongest qualities is his ability to be present.

I tried explaining to Nico that we’re supposed to have a big storm this evening with mixed precipitation and heavy winds.

Nico, Shelly, and I took a little lunchtime adventure together.

As promised, Nico and I went on a little adventure today so that he could burn off some energy.

I owe Nico some sort of adventure tomorrow.

I’ve always had the philosophy that it’s beneficial to subject your dog to strange situations to help build trust and confidence.

While I get frustrated with the lack of daylight in the winter because it makes this photo series more difficult, there is an upside.

This is Nico’s way of reminding me that I should be playing with him more.

The duck Nico got for Christmas still holds the top spot in his toy collection.

When Nico has slobber on his face, it’s a sure sign he’s having a good time.

It was a quiet day for Nico. I was out photographing with a client today, which meant Nico didn’t get to go for his afternoon run through the woods.

Finally, we have a dusting of snow here in Saranac Lake.

Nico enjoyed a bit of running without the rain!

It was another rainy day here in the Adirondacks.