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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!

 

 

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!

 

 

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