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Bulldogs and boxers and shih tzus – oh my!

Monday, July 9th, 2012

I first met one of these dogs (Mr. Chubbs, in fact) during Mini-Sessions at 3 Dogs & A Chick – see his ridiculously happy, smiling face here on Facebook! So I was absolutely thrilled when his parents, Ashlee & Joseph, invited me back to their house to meet the rest of their pack! As soon as I walked in the door, all SIX dogs converged on me, and it kind of made me feel like I was the victim of a relentless, multi-tier assault. With super-adorable assailants, of course! Let me introduce you to them!

 

Maggie (left) is actually just as cheerful as Cleatus (right), but she wanted to show off her serious side.

Two English bulldogs look up at the camera.

 

Tink is the eldest of the family at 11, and this shih tzu gets to come to work with Mom & Dad every day at one of the veterinary clinics they own! Lucky dog!

A shih tzu dog stands in a back yard and looks at the camera.

 

Romy isn’t exactly an “outside dog” but we eventually got her to brave the elements (of the gorgeous sunny day), and she really lit up when the toy pig got involved!

An English bulldog plays with her owner with a squeaky toy.

 

I am so taken aback by how beautiful Desi is that I can’t post just one photo. Look at this sweet, pretty girl!

A brown brindle boxer dog sits in front of a backyard tree.

 

And last but certainly not least, Mr. Chubbs, enjoying a blissful solo escape to the front yard.

A bulldog pug mixed breed dog lays in the front yard and smiles.

 

Thank you so much for such a wonderful afternoon, Ashlee & Joseph! I have MANY more photos to show you, including all the ones we took inside the house! I can’t wait – so I’ll see you soon! :)

 

Relaxing in the Front Yard: Beckham the Labrador

Thursday, May 31st, 2012

Beckham is not your typical labrador. He’s happier laying down than running around, and he’s built more like a bear than a dog! Beckham is a gorgeous, goofy 7-year-old lab who was so much fun to photograph! We stayed in his front yard for most of our session because that’s where he loves to be, and he was more than happy to lay around and let us feed him treats.

He lives a pretty great life, but unfortunately, he’s always been plagued by health problems. Recently, his parents found out that he has a tumor in his heart. I can’t imagine what they’re going through. It’s just not fair for a dog that’s so sweet and has so much love to give… but we didn’t focus on the negatives today. We had a wonderful time and Beckham kept us laughing throughout the session. Thanks for a great morning, big guy!

 

The yard is his domain… I don’t know what would happen if he didn’t keep watch over it.

 

He actually ran for us! This boy has get-up and GO! (I was only slightly scared for my life when I saw him barreling towards me)

 

… bear-like paws, wet with the morning dew…

 

We finished up by taking a bath. In the sunlight.

 

Karin & Mick, it was an honor to meet you & Beckham. I hope you had as much fun as I did today! Thanks again, and I’ll see you soon!

 

Bella the Affenpinscher Mix, at Home

Monday, April 30th, 2012

You think your dog’s ball-obsessed? Think again. Bella pretty much owns that title. She’s a three-year-old affenpinscher mix, lives in Gulf Breeze, and will probably never have enough of those colorful miniature squeaky tennis balls. We played at her house for a while the other night, and I think she always kept an eye on her prized possessions throughout our session. What’s the only thing that can come between Bella and her balls? Her mom, of course! I loved watching Bella and her mother Kaye play together – it’s so clear how much they mean to each other!

 

Without further ado… here’s Bella!

 

An affenpinscher mixed breed dog lays on her parents' beg with several tennis balls.

 

An affenpinscher mixed breed dog chases a tennis ball.

 

We played at Bella’s front door for a while… I took these images a split second before Bella dashed outside to be with mom again!

An affenpinscher mixed breed dog peeks out the front door.

 

Oh that face.

An affenpinscher mixed breed dog.

 

 

Kaye and Sarah, I hope you enjoy this Sneak Peek! I can’t wait to see you and Bella again soon!

 

Daly, the Big-Eyed Lab/Terrier Mix (aka Heinz 57!)

Friday, April 27th, 2012

Usually for Sneak Peeks, I try and choose a few of my favorite images from a quick browse through all the photos from a session. I usually settle on three or four pretty quickly; I’m a relatively decisive person (don’t know how I could be in this business otherwise!) and most times, my clients end up loving their Sneak Peek photos most of all!

This time is different. I was honored to spend a fabulous afternoon with Elaine and her pup Daly, and let me tell you what, I am having the hardest time picking any favorite photos! I’ve gone through her images so many times and my usual decisiveness has gone out the window. So here is a truly random assortment from our session! I still think they’re pretty cute :) Enjoy!

 

A beagle mix relaxes at home.

 

A beagle mix looks up while in the studio.

 

Daly’s story is so interesting: her mom rescued her from a big litter of puppies in New Orleans about eight months ago, and it turns out, one of Daly’s biological siblings came to live in Gulf Breeze too! She’s named Lizzie and looks much more like a labrador than Daly (they have a labrador mother, which I’d never guess just by looking at Daly)… but, together, you can’t hardly tell what either of them look like because they’re just one big blur of dog! It was sooooo funny to see them play together!

 

Two terrier labrador mixed breed dogs play in a backyard.

 

Elaine, I absolutely cannot wait to see you & Daly again. But first I have the monstrous task of picking the best photos out of your gallery – something I’m equally excited and terrified to do! Haha thanks for showing me such a fabulous afternoon, and I’ll be in touch soon!

 

Schanuzers in the Backyard

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

Repeat clients have got to be one of the greatest joys of this business. I SO look forward to sessions with people and dogs that I maybe haven’t seen in a few months, but already know! They typically have me smiling with anticipation as I pull up to their driveway… and this was one of those sessions! (it also helps when those repeat clients are hilarious, wonderful women that I get along with fabulously… just sayin’.)

 

Anyways, long-time blog followers might remember these schnauzers! They’re Jolie, Beau & Bella, and I love that each of their names mean “beautiful” or “handsome” in a different language…

 

Bella loves to get attention, so she’s happiest in her parents’ arms… and Beau, well, he seriously has it out for this toy.

A black and a salt and pepper schnauzer play in the backyard with their owners.

 

Jolie looks so beautiful standing in the sunlight! (oh yes, it was a bit windy out.)

A schanuzer poses in the backyard, and her beard blows in the wind.

 

The pool is a constant obstacle for these poor dogs.

3 schanuzers look down at their tennis ball in the pool.

 

This was such a fun session and all of us were spent the entire time laughing… I hope to share more photos with you soon! Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

 

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