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Riley the Mini Goldendoodle Puppy in Encinitas, CA

Monday, October 10th, 2016

Are you ready for your day to get a whole lot better? Let me introduce you to Riley!

This little ball of fluff is an 8-week-old mini goldendoodle puppy, and I was so thrilled to meet her on her second day at home (!) with her new family in Encinitas! Everything in the world is brand new to her at this point, so I took my time introducing myself (and my camera) to her – but she’s an outgoing, confident little puppy, and she was happy to play with me all afternoon! (Well, let’s be honest, after only about 45 minutes she was falling asleep in her new family’s arms, haha!) So we had a lovely little photo session, and I was so honored to document this little beauty’s entrance into her new family’s world. And truthfully, I think Riley has hit the puppy lottery – her family is completely in love with her already, and she has a grassy yard, a spacious & comfy home, and I even spotted a pool in the backyard to enjoy (once she’s big enough to swim, of course). Can I come back in my next life and be Riley? :)

 

We started our photo session indoors, relaxing on the bed and playing on the living room floor. Riley already has a few favorite toys!

goldendoodle puppy photo

 

And then we headed outside for a bit of playtime in the grass! Riley is still figuring out the “leash” concept… so I decided to digitally remove the leash in this photo, since I think this little girl is going to have a serious independent streak, haha!

goldendoodle puppy

 

Okay, one more photo, just because I can’t resist. That is one cute puppy butt!

goldendoodle puppy butt

 

 

Deb & Mike, thank you for introducing me to the cutest little goldendoodle puppy I’ve ever seen (and the rest of your family too)! I’m excited to see you again soon! :)

 

Tierrasanta Pets – Obi, Bender & Fry! (Photo Session)

Friday, October 7th, 2016

I was so thrilled to meet this sweet family and ALL of their pets recently! 2 people, 2 cats, and 1 dog – that’s a recipe for a wonderful photo session, and Obi, Bender & Fry definitely didn’t disappoint!

These Tierrasanta pets are all so unique – and if you’re familiar with the show Futurama, you already have an insight into Bender & Fry’s personalities, haha! They’re gorgeous black kitties who are social, outgoing and love to be outside. I got to play with them and see their demure yet cheerful personalities for myself, and although they weren’t big fans of the “family photo” idea, they struck plenty of cute poses around their backyard for me! They’re also pretty patient around their younger (but much bigger) brother, Obi, the newest addition to the family! Obi is an 11-month-old goofball, a mutt with about 27 different breeds in his heritage (okay, more like 6, but still!) and show-stoppingly handsome good looks. He was constantly bumping into things, acting generally silly, and keeping a constant eye on the treat bag during our session, which meant that I never stopped laughing at his antics! He’s a sweetheart of a dog, and his parents are ridiculously lucky to have found him – or is it the other way around?

 

I may be wrong, but I think this is Bender! (The cats are practically identical so forgive me for making a guess here, gah!)

cat in tierrasanta, san diego

 

And my instincts say this is Fry… cheesing it up for the camera.

cat and dog photography

 

And this big boy is Obi! We had a great time walking around the neighborhood for Obi’s portion of the session, and he enjoyed showing me around his turf (especially the rabbit-chasing area).

dog in tierrasanta

 

Okay, just one more of Obi, just because this photo does a better job of capturing his in-your-face enthusiasm for life!

dog tierrasanta close-up

 

Brittany and Morgan, thank you so much for introducing me to all your gorgeous animals! I can’t wait to see you both again soon! :)

 

Savannah Turns 3! (at a local San Diego pumpkin patch!)

Thursday, October 6th, 2016

Seeing little miss Savannah the Cavalier King Charles spaniel has become a tradition that I look forward to every year! I get to help her celebrate her birthday – and her parents’ wedding anniversary – since we’ve marked the occasion with a photo session for the last 3 years! Longtime blog readers might remember her first birthday at her home in downtown San Diego, or her second birthday at the Hotel Del… I’ve loved watching this puppy grow into being the sweetest little dog, and I’ve really enjoyed keeping up with her awesome parents too. This family is so much fun!

Since Savannah is an October baby, her mom had the great idea to to plan our next session at a local San Diego pumpkin patch! After a bit of research, she found Bates Nut Farm was the best (and maybe the only) dog-friendly option, so we headed up to Valley Center and enjoyed wandering around the festivities! The timing was simply perfect – before the late-October rush for Halloween – and still with so many pumpkins to pick from you’d swear there could be enough for every house in San Diego. And it was a location I’d never visited before, so it was lots of fun (for me and Savannah!) to explore all the cute spots with hay bales, wheelbarrows and scarecrows!

 

#thrilledtobethree

san diego pumpkin patch dog

 

We couldn’t resist letting Savannah run free, through the vines and rows of pumpkins still growing… especially since she’s so good at coming when called! And she was more than happy to oblige, as you can see!

san diego pumpkin patch

 

She’s the cutest little pumpkin in the batch. Also – take a closer look – this photo features a stunning flower collar from Little Italy’s La Belle Bloom! It was made just for Savannah, and she wears it beautifully! We have several more images with her flower collar and I’m so excited about them! Such an adorable addition to a photo session! :)

san diego pumpkin patch puppy

 

Ali & Brian, it was so great to see all of you again! I’ll talk to you soon! :)

 

Steele Canyon Bridge Photo Session with Terri!

Tuesday, October 4th, 2016

I was so thrilled when Terri’s parents called me for a second photo session with their handsome little boy! I first met them about 2 years ago, and we had a wonderful session in the studio, but this time they wanted to update their family photos and explore the great outdoors… so we headed to a place that none of us had ever visited before: the Steele Canyon Bridge, out in in Spring Valley! I love finding new “spots” for photo sessions, and this is definitely one for the books! The bridge is absolutely huge, with plenty of room to run back & forth, and we started our session with some adorable family photos that’ll be perfect for their Christmas cards. Then we explored the surrounding area, and found more cute spots nearby too! Terri’s favorite part of the session was either the treats or the flies, I’m not sure… but he enjoyed eating both of them, haha! :)

 

This speed demon is Terri! Can you believe how fast he runs for a 9-year-old? He still has plenty of puppy-like energy, and I loved watching him run back & forth between his mom & dad.

steele canyon bridge

 

We found a few secret, hidden trails in the nearby park area…

steele canyon bridge dog

 

… and Terri even tried climbing a tree! Turns out he’s half Yorkie, half monkey. Who knew? :)

steele canyon bridge photo session

 

Katrina & John, it was SO great to catch up with you two! (And thank you for the fabulous idea of meeting at the Steele Canyon Bridge!) I’m excited to share the rest of our images with you soon! :)

 

Brandy & Tank: An Unexpected End-of-Life Photo Session

Monday, October 3rd, 2016

I have to be honest: I’ve been putting off writing this blog post for a few days now. Because how do you put words to something that’s every pet owner’s worst nightmare? How do you write about a beautiful old soul that isn’t here anymore?

Brandy was a great little dog, about 13 years old and loyal to her mom to the very end. We originally scheduled our photo session for November – months in advance – because we figured we had plenty of time. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case, and Brandy’s mom & I found ourselves scrambling to get together within just a few days of meeting for the first time. We planned on a regular photo session, but I was crushed to have to quickly turn it into an end-of-life photo session. We met at their neighborhood park in Escondido, a lovely, quiet place with plenty of room to carve out a little spot of our own, so Brandy could have some peace & quiet away from the vet’s office. Her mom & dad had taken the day off work, so I photographed them enjoying a bit of family time while it was still possible. Brandy was almost exactly as old as their relationship – to the day, practically – so she meant the world to them. And I hate that she had to go so suddenly… it was only a few days after our session that I got the message. And the news left me heartbroken, but also incredibly thankful I got to meet her.

 

This is Brandy. Ignore the patchy fur and the drugged-up, I-came-straight-from-spending-the-night-at-the-vet-clinic eyes; this is what a fantastic dog and loyal companion with a perfect little soul looks like.

dachshund mix

 

I know her mom is missing her so badly right now… they had such a beautiful relationship.

chihuahua mix photo

 

But also in attendance, and always ready to brighten the mood, Tank came along too! Tank is Brandy’s brother, a min pin/dachshund mix with unlimited amounts of energy and readiness to chase nearby birds. He was happy to help us laugh when we all felt like crying.

min pin mix

 

Alyssa & Devin, it’s been so nice getting to know both of you, and I’m so glad I got to see Brandy one more time. You’re still in my thoughts and prayers. I’ll be in touch soon. <3

 

 

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