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Daisy the Super-Athletic, Pool-Jumping, Ball-Obsessed Lab Mix

Wednesday, November 7th, 2012

You want to talk about FUN sessions? I spent over 30 minutes just watching (& shooting) as Daisy the lab mix jumped into her backyard pool over and over and over again… what a blast!! Maybe I’m the only person who gets excited about this kind of a session, but it hearkens back to my sports photography past, and I had a ball (pun intended)!

Daisy Mae is a ridiculously athletic labrador/beagle mix, with maybe some pit bull in her as well. Whatever breeds make up Daisy, they all must have some sort of championship bloodlines, because this girl can MOVE! We absolutely couldn’t tire her out by the pool, and when we went inside it was pretty clear she just wanted to go out again and swim some more! I hope you enjoy this Sneak Peek – and remember to watch the Facebook page for more photos of this ball-obsessed girl! :)

 

A photo collage showing a lab mix dog jumping into a pool.

 

A lab mix swims in a pool.

 

A lab mix waits to jump after a ball into a pool.

 

Last but not least… I just love this photo! We were playing with her ball in the side yard, and at one point my life practically flashed before my eyes when Daisy came up to give me her ball. Is this image technically perfect? No. Is it in focus in all the right places? Nope! But Daisy loves nothing more than playing with her ball, and that look in her eyes when she drops it at your feet is so adorable – and I think there’s a lot of unbridled joy in this image.

A lab mix plays with a ball in her mouth.

 

Steve & Jill, have fun on your cruise! And rest assured: I’ll have a LOT of photos for you to see once you’re back in town!

 

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Miniature Pinschers with Attitude

Monday, November 5th, 2012

I can hardly think of a more FUN way of spending a Sunday morning than playing at the beach (and the park, and the studio) with a couple of min pins! They are such a fun breed and each one I’ve met has such a distinct personality! So I was absolutely thrilled when Ashley called me about Daisy and Harley, her and her mom’s min pins.

Daisy (the red-colored one) is 100% independent: she does what she feels like, and treats can only sometimes convince her otherwise! She was all about exploring our different locations – and barking at the ocean for the audacity it had to keep making waves. Harley, on the other hand, is a little more laid-back. Don’t get me wrong – he’s Daisy’s littler partner in crime! – but he was much more content to stick by his mom throughout most of the session, and little more willing to pose for treats. Together, they were a LOT of fun to work with, and I really loved our session! Here is their Sneak Peek of images:

A min pin runs toward the camera on the beach.

 

Harley can levitate? Maybe! Haha, he’s a pretty fast runner for a little guy!

A miniature pinscher dog runs along a wooden walkway.

 

It’s official: I love min pin butts.

Two miniature pinschers walk away in a pretty setting.

 

Last but not least we stopped by the studio… and tried out my fun new backdrop! What do you think? I love how Daisy looks against it!

A min pin in a pink tutu in the studio.

 

See you soon, pups! :)

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Gus: A Mixed Breed Dog with a Mixed Past

Sunday, November 4th, 2012

Gus is one very lucky dog: after his first family had to give him up and another family didn’t take good care of him, Gus was saved from the animal shelter on the DAY he was supposed to be euthanized! I am so glad that P.A.W.S. (a rescue organization in Ft. Walton Beach) picked him up and delivered him to a foster family. And after that, it wasn’t long before Karla found him! Gus and Karla make an adorable pair; he never wants to be far from her but always seems to be testing exactly what he can get away with… plus; isn’t he handsome? And isn’t she beautiful! Clients like this make my job quite a bit easier! :) Gus is a hound/boxer mix, and I think whatever’s in him mixed very well, don’t you?

 

We started out at the park, where Gus had quite a time running up and down the wooden walkways…

A hound mixed breed dog sits with his owner on a wooden walkway.

 

We had a pretty foggy morning – and look what it did to the bay! You can hardly see the horizon! I thought it was beautiful, and I’d never seen such an effect before. I’m glad we got a few photos that captured the surreal setting.

Two photos of a hound mix dog at the beach and in the park.

 

Gus’ happy place: right next to Karla.

A hound mixed breed dog sits with his owner, black and white.

 

 

Thanks for making the trip out from Ft. Walton Beach all the way to Pensacola, Gus & Karla! I had a great morning with you two, and something tells me your gallery is going to be huuuuge… It’s a good problem to have though, I promise! :) Keep an eye on the Facebook page because I might not be able to resist posting another photo or two there!

 

 

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Happy Halloween – I mean, Howl-o-ween!

Thursday, November 1st, 2012

Did you have a good Halloween? I hope so!

I wanted to share a few photos of Bailey’s Halloween costume with you, because the Lord knows I spend way more time on her getup every year than mine! If you’re a fan of the Facebook page, you’ve probably already seen these pictures. But they deserve their own blog post!

We decided (okay, I decided) to dress Bailey up as a lion this year because she’s mostly Rhodesian ridgeback. She’s a mixed breed and we’re not sure what else she has in her, but she’s the spitting image of a Rhodesian. So we did a bit of research on this breed, and it turns out they’re a type of dog bred in Africa for the purpose of hunting lions. Lions! How cool is that?! So Bailey’s costume harkens back to her ancestors. These photos were taken amidst the African savanna’s tall grasses and wide open plains; isn’t it obvious? Haha! Enjoy!

 

A photo of a dog dressed as a lion for Halloween 2012.

 

Fierce predator.

A photo of a dog dressed as a fierce lion for Halloween 2012.

 

She sees you through the grass! Run & hide!

A photo of a dog dressed as a lion looking through tall grasses for Halloween 2012.

 

A photo of a dog dressed as a lion and peering through the grass for Halloween 2012.

 

A black & white photo of a dog dressed as a lion for Halloween 2012.

 

A photo of a dog dressed as a lion for Halloween 2012.

 

hee hee… I’m pretty sure I have WAY too much fun with my dog…

A photo of a dog dressed as a lion for Halloween 2012.

 

Two photos of a dog dressed as a lion for Halloween 2012.

 

I’d like to think she’s sniffing out her next prey here.

A photo of a dog dressed as a lion for Halloween 2012.

 

Was Bailey a willing model? No, not really. Lesson learned: she prefers the costumes that are more shirt-like and cover her back, instead of the ones she has to wear on her head. Sigh. Still, it was a lot of fun for me! For Bailey, one day of misery a year isn’t too bad… right?

 

 

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A Pomeranian Named Molly

Friday, October 19th, 2012

Tap tap… is this thing on? I haven’t posted in weeks! This blog practically has dust on it. Sorry regular blog followers; I’ve been on vacation (and a post about that is definitely coming soon) so I hope you’ve made it all right without your doggy-photo-fix! :)

 

I am thrilled to introduce Molly, a young pomeranian that’s already living with her third owner. The first two families Molly had didn’t take very good care of her, but the third time is truly the charm for this little cutie! Molly pretty much hit the jackpot with her mom Johanna; the two make a beautiful pair and each one is truly devoted to the other. I just love seeing relationships like this!

 

We went out into the early morning sunlight in Pensacola for our session. A few uninvited guests (aka other, off-leash dogs) made an appearance but Molly scared them off with her fierceness (oh yes she did) and we had plenty of time to get some beautiful images. Here are just a few!

 

Molly looking up at her mom = adoration.

A fawn-colored pomeranian smiles for the camera and looks up at her owner.

 

We couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather! (Although I was probably laying in bird poo as I took this.)

A pomeranian lays on a dock against a pretty blue sky with her owner in the background.

 

Thanks for a wonderful morning, Johanna and Molly – I can’t wait to see you again soon! :)

 

 

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