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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!

 

 

3 Rat Terriers & a Papillon

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012

Oh, what a FUN session this was! I keep smiling when I look at these pictures. These four dogs have a pretty great life: a loving mom + dad, a huge backyard to hunt lizards and mole crickets, and agility trials to keep them extra busy! These pups just don’t know how good they have it! :)

 

I also love these dogs’ names: they go A-B-C-D! First up is B for Boomer, a sweetheart and toy hoarder.

A rat terrier plays, guarding a ball and hunting in a bush.

 

D is for Dottie, who keeps a lookout in the yard. I imagine this is what her prey sees, seconds before the end… if I were a lizard and saw this look on her face, I’d be TERRIFIED.

A rat terrier hunting in her backyard, looking intense.

 

 Dottie sometimes looks less intimidating! (Cute ears, right?)

A rat terrier hunting in her backyard with her paw up.

 

Here’s Arnie, the lone papillon and bark-a-holic…

A papillon dog against grass, smiling and being playful.

 

And last but not least, Callie can be a real sweet girl…

A rat terrier lays on a bed.

 

when she’s not HUNTING. (I apologize for any “sensitivities” this photo might offend… I didn’t Photoshop any of Callie’s behind! Avert your eyes if you must. Or just see how cute her little hunting butt is.)

A rat terrier's butt shows as she goes underneath her backyard porch hunting.

 

Thanks for a wonderful session, Cindy! Now I get to start the task you gladly handed off to me: whittling down the MANY photos I took to the absolute best ones. It’s a good thing your dogs are so cute – I think you’ll have plenty to pick from when we get together again!

 

 

Pensacola’s 8th Annual Wiener Dog Races

Monday, April 16th, 2012

This past Saturday (April 14, 2012) was a beautiful day, with plenty of sunshine and a constant breeze – perfect weather for racing! Pensacola’s Wiener Dog Races are in their 8th year, and personally, I was pretty impressed at how organized and systematic the event was: there were divisions for every weight class (from 5 lbs all the way up to 20+ lbs) and each race was exciting! And to top it all off, proceeds from admission and food sales went to support the Florida Dachshund Rescue, a fantastic group of people that rehabilitate and re-home dachshunds in need. It was a fantastic day – check out all the fun we had in this video!
 

It was great to meet everyone there – and congrats again to the winners!

 

Kaylee the Old Golden Retriever Girl

Tuesday, April 10th, 2012

I don’t know what it is about golden retrievers. Sometimes I think they have a direct link to my soul. I love meeting them, I love photographing them, I love playing with them – and I’m so blessed that my job allows me to do all three! This is Kaylee, a beautiful old girl that was adopted by her parents only three years ago. She’s 11 years old, and has a lot of energy for a girl her age! I was pretty impressed at how many times she kept throwing around and jumping for her pink tennis ball! (yes, she throws it around!)

 

It pains me to show just a few photos of this pretty old girl. I may have to post more to my Facebook page this week… because on a quick glance through her session folder, I’m a BIT overwhelmed. In a good way, of course!! Enjoy these images!

 

 This toy wasn’t in very good shape after about 5 minutes with Kaylee…

Senior golden retriever in the studio tearing up a toy.

 

Don’t worry, Kiersten and Brandon, I didn’t cut off your heads in all the photos! :)

Senior golden retriever in the studio with her owners.

 

We ended the session by relaxing at home. I think Kaylee was pleased about that.

Senior golden retriever on a bed with her owners, next to their feet.

 

Thanks for a GREAT session, Kaylee! I can’t wait to go through the rest of your images!

 

The Park and the Beach with a Husky Puppy and Boxer/Basset Hound Mix

Monday, April 9th, 2012

I first met Angus (the 4-year-old boxer/basset hound mix) and Denali (the husky puppy) at 3 Dogs & A Chick‘s Easter Egg Hunt just two weeks ago. I pretty much melted when I first saw Denali; I think she’s strikingly beautiful! Those markings – those eyes!! I absolutely couldn’t wait to photograph her, and as it turns out, once I started shooting, Angus was even more of a delight to work with! His soulful, hound face had us laughing the entire session.

 

Here’s the Sneak Peek of your images, Chae & Jarred! I’ll be in touch soon to figure out when we can get together again. Enjoy!

 

Dogs; a husky puppy on a dock and bassett hound/boxer mix in a park.

 

A young family stands on the beach with their bassett hound mix and husky puppy.

 

 

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