Blue Kai Kennels

06/16/2026

Looking for a 🧨 in the field and snuggle buddy on the sofa?! These 2 are totally it 🐾🪶❤️

06/16/2026

Looks like we’ll have to put both the boys into a few dock diving competitions this summer 🤠

06/14/2026

We highly recommend this amazing opportunity with Kristen Murray - Photo + Film🐾❤️🪶

I've wanted to put on a bird dog photography workshop for a long time now. And while I've hosted a few virtual trainings and 1:1 coaching on this, it's finally time for an in-person event.

October 2026, at a beautiful sporting estate in New Kent, Virginia. Pointers, flushers, retrievers. Real dogs, real hunts.

I'm taking everything I've learned over the past 6 years about field safety, hunting etiquette, reading gun dog behavior, nuances of each type of bird dog, anticipation, storytelling, and sporting imagery, and putting it into a small, hands-on workshop.

Limited to just 4 students, this experience is designed for people who already know their camera and want to learn how to work confidently in the field. (I'm not teaching the exposure triangle or how to use your camera.)

Whether you're an established pet photographer looking to expand into gun dogs, an outdoor photographer wanting to better understand bird dogs and hunting culture, or one who wants to move beyond simply reacting to the action and start anticipating it, this workshop is for you.

We'll spend three days in the field learning how to read what's actually happening in front of us, anticipate moments before they happen, move safely alongside hunters and handlers, work with less than ideal light (you can't always control hunt conditions,) and create images that tell a stronger story.

Lodging, breakfasts, & lunches will be included. Dates and early-bird(dog) pricing will be announced soon.

To learn more and get first access when registration opens, join the waitlist in the comments.

Y'all, I've learned A LOT about this world over the past 6 years, some things the (really) hard way. This workshop is the resource I wish I had when I was first starting out.

06/10/2026

Two spots just opened up!

Don't sleep through this super important training!!
Two spaces just opened up for Snake Aversion Clinic at Blue Kai Kennels this coming Saturday. One slot for 4p and one for 4.20p. Complete details in the link in comments and this is the only clinic in VA this year!

06/10/2026

We HIGHLY recommend this training with Neal and Xavier!

Bird dog retrieving with 100% reliablity!
Register now, spots are limited!
Rain or shine...we will be under cover if it's wet or excessively hot.

05/25/2026

Today we honor the men, women and loyal companions who protect and serve our great nation 🇺🇸❤️🐾

05/24/2026

Final United Field Trialers Association trial for the Blue Kai crew is in the books.🐾🪶

An incredible lineup of dogs in pointing and flushing pushed through wet but cool weather. Thank you to Brandon and Lauren of Silver Pigeon Gun Dogs for an excellent event and special thanks to the judges and bird planters. We’ll see everyone in September!

Kai 🥈 out of 30 dogs ❤️🐾
Olivia 14th
Egon 11th out of 20 dogs - he unfortunately struggled on the gate on his 2nd run
8th in amateur-rascally chukar on handoff cost valuable time😖
Mike🏆 awesome job handling the dogs

Looking forward to the summer to get everyone cleaned up and work on fundamentals. Super excited for Vigo’s debut in Ohio!