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Last-Minute Photo Session with Izzy the Shar Pei

Tuesday, November 25th, 2014

I never enjoy getting that kind of email. The message popped up in my inbox, asking for a last-minute photo session, not out of impatience, but out of necessity. I promptly picked up the phone, and Izzy’s mom & I shared a rather emotional phone call as she told me about everything they’ve been through recently. You see, Izzy has a very rare form of cancer, unfortunately – of the tongue – and things had been going downhill fast. So we got together later that very same day, for our Pre-Session Consultation, and found an open day in my schedule just a few days later for the photo session. We didn’t waste any time! And I think it’s important to mention here, so others know: even in my busy season when I’m double-booked with photo sessions & Christmas card requests, I always save room in my schedule for emergencies. And while they’re difficult sessions to photograph, I know they couldn’t be more meaningful to my clients… to have their pet captured before the inevitable goodbye. And while Izzy should have a couple of years left, with the proper treatment – and I definitely hope I get to see her dawdling around years from now! – we certainly didn’t want to take any chances.

Anyways! Enough sad news! Izzy is an absolutely hilarious dog; she has an independent spirit, true to the shar pei breed, and pretty much does whatever she wants. At one point we wanted Izzy to lay down… but she wasn’t in the mood. At another point we thought it’d be fun to run around… and Izzy disagreed. Haha! She just loves to sniff around, explore her surroundings and do her own thing! I loved seeing her independent spirit (what entrepreneur would’t?) and she was lots of fun to work with – even if I had to get extra-creative a few times! :)

 

Oh those wrinkles. I can’t look at a shar pei and NOT say “awwwww”.

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 Despite a few signs of age, Izzy still has the sweetest eyes.

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 And this is Izzy’s brother, Pico! He joined us for the photo session since he & Izzy are best buds.

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Pico loves his snuggles! Haha, what a goofball!

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Jen, thank you again for the opportunity to meet your incredible dogs in a last-minute photo session. I’m so glad I had the chance to work with all three of you! :)

 

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Custom Photo Session with Bailey the San Diego Rottweiler

Monday, November 24th, 2014

I had so much fun at my photo session with Bailey, the San Diego rottweiler – and I think I can tell you exactly why! First of all, you know I have a soft spot for dogs named Bailey. (If it’s your first time here, you probably already guessed it; my dog’s name is Bailey!) Secondly, we discovered that I have an uncanny number of things in common with his parents – like living in Pensacola, for example! And thirdly – and most importantly – Bailey is a gorgeous & fun-loving dog who was an absolute blast to work with! He’s seven years old and a total sweetheart; rottweilers are one of my favorite breeds and Bailey is an absolute poster-dog for this friendly, goofy breed of dog.

Unfortunately, though, Bailey was recently diagnosed with lymphoma… so he’s currently going through chemotherapy treatments and has lost a bit of weight. But despite his current situation, he & his parents are wonderfully optimistic about the future! And honestly, if you met him, you’d never guess that he was going through such a terrible situation – he’s just so happy! All the time! I love dogs like Bailey, and I love that I was able to photograph him when he was feeling great at two lovely locations around San Diego. So I’m definitely excited to show you this sneak peek!

 

Look at that handsome face. Just gorgeous.

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Our sunset was simply incredible… and I think Bailey shows it off pretty well! :)

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Oh goodness, I just love this photo… Bailey is surrounded by his family. Surrounded by warmth. Surrounded by love.

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Laura & Jared, thanks for a fantastic session (and for braving the muddy reeds with me)! I can’t wait to see you both again soon! :)

 

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Della & Clyde, the German Shepherd Puppy & Dachshund!

Friday, November 21st, 2014

Brace yourself – you’re about to see TONS of cuteness in this blog post! :)

I had an absolute blast at my session with Della & Clyde! Della is a 4-month-old German shepherd puppy, and even as German shepherd puppies go, this girl is beautiful. Clyde is an 8-year-old dachshund (half wirehaired, half shorthaired!) and he’s a super-handsome little guy with just a bit of scruff… but what was even more fun to see than their adorable faces was the way they’re so attached to one another! Della is much bigger, of course, and she’s still growing, but she plays gently with little Clyde (well, mostly gently) and they are absolutely inseparable! They constantly want to see each other, play with each other, be close to each other… their friendship is so touching to see!

For our session, we started at the studio and then headed to beautiful Balboa Park. Both dogs did wonderfully at each location, and even though we didn’t make it to the beach like we planned (boooo, cloudy weather!) I’m already a bit nervous at how big their parents’ gallery is going to be! There were already too many images to pick from for their sneak peek… so this is just a small sample of everything to come for these two pups!

 

This is Della! Can you even handle that adorable head tilt?!

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And this is Clyde! He has a much more serious demeanor, and never likes to be more than two inches away from his parents or Della… but we managed to coax him away for a few photos with the help of some delicious treats!

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We played fetch at Balboa Park – and this was Della’s first time off-leash in public! She did soooo well, and was totally focused on that squeaky ball, running straight back to her dad with it every time! Yay, Della!

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Clyde runs with Della but can’t quite keep up… so sometimes he prefer to relax instead.

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Okay, one more – I can’t resist – these two are such a sweet little pair!

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Tom & Dale, thank you both for a wonderful afternoon, and for all your help wrangling these two! I simply can’t wait to show you the rest of our photos! :)

 

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Maddie the Cancer Survivor Dog! (Photo Session in Del Mar, CA)

Thursday, November 20th, 2014

I simply cannot describe how thrilled I am to be writing a second blog post from a second photo session with Maddie! Longtime blog readers might remember her first photo session from last year, and as it turns out, in the past year Maddie has not only been a cancer survivor but has surpassed every potential time frame that her doctors gave her!! She’s been through a lot – seriously, a lot – but I’m so happy and proud of her & her mom for fighting through it all. So what better way to celebrate than a photo session on the beach, just in time for this year’s Christmas cards? :)

 

It’s good for Maddie to get plenty of rest these days, so she spends most of her time at home. She goes on walks, sure, but not too many places beyond her neighborhood too often (besides the vet, of course). So our photo session marked Maddie’s first time at the beach in over a year! Can you believe it? Maddie sure couldn’t – she was so excited to be there that her barks turned into high-pitched squeaks! Haha! It was so cute to see her so switched-on and invigorated with each sight of something new. She used up so much energy that she must have been passed out for the whole drive home – and probably the rest of the night, haha! But I know she enjoyed every second of our beach trip, and I did too. :)

 

 Here she is! Maddie the cancer survivor champ! Look how thrilled she is to be running around with her mom!

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Maddie certainly hasn’t lost her sense of humor…

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These two have been through so much together, and I absolutely adored the chance to photograph their relationship again. Trust me – these are two strong ladies, because they have each other to lean on.

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Leslie, our session was a total pleasure, as always – give Maddie a hug for me & I’ll see you again soon!

 

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Escondido Pet Photography with Hunter & Caymen!

Wednesday, November 19th, 2014

I had an absolutely incredible Escondido pet photography session with two high-energy dogs recently, Hunter & Caymen! I describe it as “incredible” because I absolutely love watching dogs listen to their instincts, and high-drive dogs are so much fun! These pups are beloved members of the family, but Hunter the English pointer is actually a hunter; he goes pheasant hunting with his dad several times a year! His brother, Caymen, is a border collie mix and a little more laid-back than Hunter, but he also loves to be outside, explore his surroundings & spend time with his family. Together they make an incredibly handsome pair!

Hunter & Caymen’s parents introduced me to a place in Escondido that I’d never been to before: Daley Ranch! With miles of hiking trails, we found a relatively uncrowded spot with plenty of room to run around that was simply perfect. Hunter & Caymen posed like pros for the camera, and I really enjoyed seeing their energetic personalities come to life!

 

This is Hunter! I just love watching him run… this dog is a machine! So athletic!

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And this is Caymen! He’s more of a lover than an action star (especially compared to his brother), and throughout our session he constantly wanted to be right next to his parents… it was adorable to see! He’s a total sweetheart.

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We found an incredible old barn, and the dogs were willing to pose for a few photos with it. I love how Hunter is only peeking over the top of his nose at the camera, as if to say, “I’m busy looking for birds & squirrels, you can have a second of my attention before I get back to work! Too many important things to do!” Haha!

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Trisha & Daniel, thank you for introducing me to such an awesome new location! I had a great time with you four (hike and all!) – and can’t wait to see you again soon! :)

 

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