I am so excited to share this photo session with you! I got to catch up with a dog that I first met a whole year ago, for her first birthday… so it was only fitting that we celebrated her second birthday, too! Some of you might remember Savannah, the adorable little Cavalier King Charles spaniel… honestly, how could you forget her in that cute little party hat? So for this session, her parents wanted to visit a new location: Coronado! We had a great time playing & posing on the grass & boardwalk in front of the Hotel Del, and I really enjoyed catching up with them all. Savannah was definitely fluffier and a little bit bigger than I remembered, but otherwise, she’s the same happy-go-lucky, curious little pup! Seriously, I don’t think she could possibly be any cuter… and I think her sit-stay has improved since last year, too, haha! (The things a photographer notices…!)

What would a photo session on Coronado be without an image of the iconic Hotel Del? I love the way its red roof coordinates with Savannah’s red fur!

I wanted to document how Savannah is growing & changing… and this was a rare moment in which her little legs weren’t running between mom & dad! This girl is crazy about her parents… she wants to be right next to them both, at all times!

Savannah’s mom brought some amazing accessories to mark the occasion!

… Savannah, however, wanted to keep her age a secret from everyone… as all proper ladies do! ;)

Ali & Brian, it was so nice to work with you again! Thank you so much for such a lovely afternoon! I’m excited to show you the rest of our photos soon (and figure out how to display them alongside the photos you have from last time)!  :)

No, that’s not a typo – 3ee (pronounced “three”, just like the number) is the name of this gorgeous San Diego Belgian Malinois dog! This gorgeous girl is five years old, and her dad rescued her several years ago… since then, she’s grown to be his greatest friend and defender!

3ee is definitely protective of her dad, but at her heart, she’s an explorer. She absolutely loves getting out into the great wide open – and I was so impressed at how responsive she was to her dad’s calls & commands! It was clear how much she was enjoying herself at Mission Trails Park, sniffing everywhere and always looking for the opportunity to chase a small animal – but every time her dad said “hey!” her head would immediately spin around and she’d change direction, ready to go wherever he wanted her to be. It was amazing to witness their connection; I just love working with dogs who are so in-tune with their owners! :)

We started our photo session at Mission Trails Park – a part of the park I’d never been to before! – and hiked in & out of the brush, discovering the scenery as we went along. And the views certainly didn’t disappoint!

Then we headed to a greener park with plenty of soft grass to relax in… but don’t worry, 3ee still kept an eye out for any pesky squirrels… just in case. :)

And then it was time for 3ee’s first trip to the beach! Turns out, she ended up loving the water! And although she had to be coerced in for the first time, I was really impressed at how courageous she is; she spent the rest of our session confidently wading in & out of the shore. This dog is nearly fearless!

Craig, I had a great time with both of you! Thanks again for introducing me to such fantastic locations. I’m really looking forward to showing you the rest of our photos soon! :)