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A Couple of Handsome Blockheads

Saturday, November 10th, 2012

You know I say that with nothing but affection, right? I love dogs with big, solid heads – because look how big their smiles can get! :)

 

These boxers are named Molson (fawn & white) & Vaughn (brindle) and without a doubt, they are the most well-behaved boys I’ve worked with in over a year. No joke, no exaggeration – I think their parents should start a training business because they clearly do it very well! And I was thrilled about the dogs’ excellent recall, because it allowed us to get pretty creative! Here’s their Sneak Peek…

 

Aren’t they handsome?!

Two boxers lie down in the studio.

 

We took a walk through downtown Pensacola…

Two boxer dogs sit in front of downtown Pensacola wooden doors.

 

And dug halfway to China on the beach!

Two boxers dig in the sand at the beach.

 

Last but not least, my personal favorite!! I love this photo so much!

Two boxers sit in the green grass with their parents in the background.

 

Thanks for a wonderful session, April & Bobby! And I can’t thank Molson & Vaughn enough for being good listeners… their session is proof: great obedience helps me get great photos! :)

 

Miniature Pinschers with Attitude

Monday, November 5th, 2012

I can hardly think of a more FUN way of spending a Sunday morning than playing at the beach (and the park, and the studio) with a couple of min pins! They are such a fun breed and each one I’ve met has such a distinct personality! So I was absolutely thrilled when Ashley called me about Daisy and Harley, her and her mom’s min pins.

Daisy (the red-colored one) is 100% independent: she does what she feels like, and treats can only sometimes convince her otherwise! She was all about exploring our different locations – and barking at the ocean for the audacity it had to keep making waves. Harley, on the other hand, is a little more laid-back. Don’t get me wrong – he’s Daisy’s littler partner in crime! – but he was much more content to stick by his mom throughout most of the session, and little more willing to pose for treats. Together, they were a LOT of fun to work with, and I really loved our session! Here is their Sneak Peek of images:

A min pin runs toward the camera on the beach.

 

Harley can levitate? Maybe! Haha, he’s a pretty fast runner for a little guy!

A miniature pinscher dog runs along a wooden walkway.

 

It’s official: I love min pin butts.

Two miniature pinschers walk away in a pretty setting.

 

Last but not least we stopped by the studio… and tried out my fun new backdrop! What do you think? I love how Daisy looks against it!

A min pin in a pink tutu in the studio.

 

See you soon, pups! :)

Big Dogs in Pretty Places

Wednesday, September 26th, 2012

Oh, I just loved this session! I shared a fantastic morning with Jamie, Rich & their three dogs, and when I try and think about what specifically made this session so great, I can’t just think of one thing:

~  We started the day at a relative’s farm out in Molino. Future clients: if you have access to wide open spaces and/or beautiful property out in the country, PLEASE let me know! This was a great spot to start our day!

~  We took a sweet ride in an open-air Jeep.

~  If you’re a regular blog follower, you know: this session was (in part) my birthday gift to myself! Because in two years of business, I had never photographed a Bernese mountain dog, and I think they’re such beautiful dogs. So it was my pleasure to meet Juno the Bernese – and she didn’t disappoint!

~  The two other dogs were a golden retriever and a chocolate lab. Hellooooooo happy dogs.

But enough talk! Let’s get to the photos! This is an extra-large Sneak Peek so here we go…

 

 Let’s start with Juno! She’s 3 years old, she loooooooves that ball, and as you can see, she listens when her mom talks to her. (a.dorable.)

A fun Bernese mountain dog playing with a ball and with her owner.
 

Sydney is the next-oldest at 7, and she’s a total goofball! I love her “turtle” pose in the studio.

A goofy golden retriever in the grass and the studio.
 

Last but certainly not least, at 14 years young, is Shiva. She is a sweet girl and loves playing with her parents.

An elderly chocolate labrador relaxes in the studio and a field.

 

Jamie & Rich, thank you so much for a session that was nonstop fun. Your gallery is sizing up to be extra large – I can’t wait to see you all again soon!

 

Surprisingly Social Cats and a Loving Golden Retriever

Monday, August 27th, 2012

I was very excited for this session to arrive (it’s been a long time coming) for two reasons: one, the animals are adorable! Two, the people are awesome! Andrea & Melissa discovered that we had all signed up to go to the Pensacola Craft Beer Festival in November, and oh my goodness, one of the things my friends know about me is that I love a good beer. (Not the cheap stuff!) My husband even brews beer here in our house – and our fridge is always stocked with IPAs and pale ales. The hoppier, the better, really. So let’s just say I got pretty excited to learn that a couple of my clients are beer snobs as well! (ha!)

 

Anyways, beyond fully approving of Andrea & Melissa’s beverage of choice, I had an absolute blast with them on Saturday. We started out at their house, and even though we expected just one of their four cats to make an appearance, suddenly ALL of them were out exploring my equipment and feeling social! I love it when my clients are surprised to see how well I get along with their pets, and this was no exception. And these cats are all so gorgeous! (Tigger (on the right) is only pretending to hide from me… we hung out on top of the dining room table later on. Well, one of us was on the table.)

A cat sits on the kitchen counter and another peeks out from behind an ottoman.

 

But the true star of the show was Lucas the golden retriever. He’s happiest when he’s so close to his parents that he’s practically stepping on their toes… but we managed to get a few solo photos of the big guy! He’s such a love-bug :)

A golden retriever named Lucas in his backyard and the studio.

 

Okay just one more… only because it’s already one of my favorites from the day!

Lucas the golden retriever smiles from between his parents.

 

Thanks for a really fun session, Lucas! I’ll see you, your feline siblings & your parents again soon!  (… who’s bringing the beer?)  :)

 

A Difficult Senior Dog Session: Bubba the Border Collie

Monday, July 16th, 2012

Bubba is a super-sweet old border collie whom I had the honor of meeting on Saturday. We had a great session – he was a patient model, he made us laugh throughout the whole hour, and we scheduled a follow-up session for outdoor photos later this week! At a glance, it was a wonderful time, and a typical experience for my clients. But under the surface, unfortunately, we were working with a very time-sensitive purpose: at 13, Bubba has stopped eating his meals and appears to be in a bit of chronic pain. His mom Kim doesn’t think he has much time left, so we got together as SOON as possible. And while that thought made the session harder than most, it also made it SO important. (Future clients, please know that if your dog is in a similar condition, I make it a policy to drop what I’m doing and come to you immediately. When time is short I don’t want to leave anything to chance, and I’ll do whatever I can to make sure you have beautiful portraits of your dog, even if it’s in his or her last hours.)

 

Enjoy these photos of Bubba – hopefully I’ll have even more to blog (from a gorgeous farm, with horses!) by the end of the week!

An old border collie dog barks and lays down in the studio.

 

We found a couch to relax on, and that was a bit more comfortable for Bubba…

An old border collie dog relaxes on a couch in the studio and smiles.

 

But mostly he just wanted to be close to mom.

An old border collie dog lays down in the studio and looks up at his owner.

 

Thank you so much for the privilege of working with your family, Kim. I’ll see you soon!

 

 

 

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