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Beatrice the Min Pin and Bruno the Chihuahua, in Balboa Park

Friday, March 13th, 2015

I’m so excited to share a few photos with you from my Balboa Park photo session with Beatrice & Bruno, the miniature pinscher & chihuahua! Our session had a rather eventful beginning, to be honest with you – Beatrice the 5-year-old min pin decided that she wanted nothing to do with the studio. So instead of forcing it, we decided to let her be the boss, and we packed up and headed for Balboa Park! (I tell all my clients that their dogs will basically be in charge of how the session goes – and this time, Beatrice put my promise to the test, haha!) We’d much rather have a happy dog than a nervous & stressed one, and changing locations was a simple fix – both dogs were immediately much more comfortable in the wide open spaces of Balboa Park!

So we had a wonderful time walking around several different areas of Balboa Park, finding all the best scenery to pose with, watching the birds fly overhead, monitoring the ducks in the lily pond (and the koi fish! a new discovery!), and I just love the images that we never would have created otherwise! Beatrice had fun playing with the tennis balls I brought (successfully de-squeaking one of them), and Bruno enjoyed exercising a bit of newfound confidence by barking at every dog that passed by… so, all in all, it was definitely a fun day! :)

 

This is Beatrice! Isn’t she gorgeous?

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I just love her bright eyes & pretty coloring… add in all the natural colors of Balboa Park, and I just can’t get enough!

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And here’s Bruno, a natural poser for the camera…

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… and an adorable playmate!

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Heather, thank you so much for being flexible on the “plan” for our photo session! I can’t wait to get together with you again soon!

 

Mission Bay Pet Photography Session with Karma & Kody!

Tuesday, March 10th, 2015

I shared a super-fun Mission Bay pet photography session with Karma & Kody recently! And I’ll be honest, I knew action photos would be a huge focus of our session as soon as I met these pups: they’re bursting with energy! (In a good way, of course!) Kody is a 4-year-old Aussie, and Karma is a pit bull that’s a few years older but just as quick on her feet. These dogs love wrestling, playing, and running around on a daily – really, hourly – basis, and they’re best friends, so it’s adorable to see them have a good time together. I loved photographing their smiling faces as they romped around Mission Bay Park and Fiesta Island! And what’s even more fun: these dogs are friends with Bailey the rottweiler! I LOVE working with referral clients, so this session was especially fun for me! :)

 

This is Kody! We started out our session by running around quite a bit, and he was happy to oblige!

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And this is his gorgeous sister, Karma! Would you look at those eyes!

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 Both dogs love the water, so we headed across the bay for a bit of beach time…

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 … where Karma showed me her backflip! This is one athletic dog! And this image is just one of several favorites I’m finding as I scroll through the photos I took in quick succession, as she turned Fiesta Island into her aerial playground…

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Jeremy & Joanne, thank you for an action-packed afternoon! I can’t wait to show you the rest of our photos soon! :)

 

Sir Truffle, the Cutest Scottie Dog in Little Italy!

Monday, February 23rd, 2015

Prepare to say “awwwww”!

I’m pretty sure my jaw fell open to the ground when Sir Truffle the Scottish terrier walked into my studio for the first time. He’s definitely one of the most adorable dogs I’ve ever seen, and he has a happy personality that goes perfectly with his good looks! Truffle lives in Little Italy, and his mom tells me that they constantly get stopped on the street by strangers for photos… looks like I’m not the only one who enjoys having him in front of my lens, haha! And while he’s a minor celebrity in his neighborhood, one day his parents stopped into Hairy & Merry and saw my artwork on the walls – and then they knew they wanted a studio photo session! So Truffle visited the studio with his parents for a bit of posing, treat-eating & ball-playing… and we had a great time! :)

On a slightly more serious note, I just want to mention that this session was an incredible reminder of why I do what I do. Readers of the UT San Diego’s local section may remember reading about Truffle’s dad in an awe-inspiring article about his journey through amnesia… being able to give this family images of themselves & their furry family member have rarely taken on such deep meaning for me. I’m so honored to know Truffle & his parents, and document the love they all have for one another. On days when Photoshop freezes, or my labs print the wrong images, or traffic makes me late to a client meeting, the meaning behind sessions like this make it all worthwhile.

 

Here he is, getting comfortable in the studio… both legs splayed out back, classic terrier style!

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 I just love that grin – could you possibly resist that face?!

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 And we brought out the gray backdrop for a different look… I love Truffle either way, but this might be my favorite!

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Syrisa & Kurt, thank you so much for introducing me to your handsome boy. I had a great time with all three of you & can’t wait to see you again soon!

 

Downtown San Diego Pet Photography Session with Pepper, Carlitos & Winston

Thursday, February 19th, 2015

I’ll be honest with you: it’s not every day that I get to do a downtown San Diego pet photography session! I mean, San Diego has so many great outdoor locations, that I often find myself at a beach or a park for the seventh time in a row… but this indoor, high-rise photo session was a breath of fresh air and a total change of pace for me! It was so much fun to see where these dogs spend each of their days, and I think the photos are extra-personal because of the location. Their condo overlooks the gorgeous San Diego harbor, and all the soft, neutral tones their parents chose for their decor combined to make the perfect backdrop for these lovely pups! And let me warn you: if you like little dogs, you’re going to adore these three siblings! :)

 

This is Pepper! Pepper is the youngest of the bunch & the only Yorkie, always ready for more attention & love. How funny is that little tongue? :)

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 Oh my gosh… Carlitos. Stop it. You are way too cute!! Carlitos is a Maltese from Brazil, and I just can’t get over his one floppy ear. He belongs in the toy basket, all right – this is one cute dog!

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 And finally, this is Winston with his mom, Khat. Winston (also a Maltese) isn’t doing so well these days – he’s blind & deaf, and recently received a sad diagnosis from the vet. But his mother is making sure he’s absolutely surrounded by love & care, for all the time he has left.

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Khat, thank you so much for inviting me to your beautiful home & introducing me to your wonderful dogs! I can’t wait to get together & show you the rest of our photos very soon! :)

 

Rita, the San Diego Mixed Breed Dog

Tuesday, February 17th, 2015

If you were to ask me which breeds make up Rita’s heritage, I would be at a total loss to answer your question. I mean, honestly – it’s anyone’s guess! She’s a gorgeous dog, with the biggest & sweetest eyes, and she could be anything from boxer to lab to pit bull to terrier to shepherd to hound… it’s a mystery! What we do know is that she was rescued out of Rosarito, Mexico by Baja Animal Sanctuary about fourteen years ago. Since then, she’s lived with her mom, Laura, in San Diego, “happily ever after”… these two are super-close and I loved photographing their relationship. Truthfully, I think some of the images I captured of both of them together are my favorites from the whole session… but I know that my human subjects like to “approve” their photos before I post them online, so this sneak peek will be all about Rita!

 

Rita is extremely shy – you may not be able to tell from these photos, but she really is. She typically sticks to her mom like velcro, but we made friends during our Pre-Session Consultation… and then she warmed up to the camera even more with a few treats as persuasion! :)

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After a few indoor photos, we ventured outside to Rita’s “yard” – a.k.a. UCSD’s campus! She & her parents live there, since her dad works for the university, and her walks include smelling & rolling around in the grassy quads.

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Did I mention that Rita is a total sucker for treats? ;)

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Laura & Dave, I had a great time with you & Rita during our session! I can’t wait to show you the rest of our photos soon!

 

 

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