10.22.14

Buddy & Cali

This was my third session with Buddy, but my first with his new sister Cali! Cali is about three years old and was found in a dumpster with her 15 puppies earlier this year – on World Spay Day, of all days. :/ Luckily, Atlanta Lab Rescue saved her and although she was frightened and skittish when she first arrived at her new home in March, she’s since blossomed into a very affectionate and sweet girl. She loves to be the center of attention and is incredibly smart.

As you can imagine, Buddy is an old pro when it comes to photo sessions now and even though he’s ten years old now, he still thinks he’s a puppy and will play ball for as long as you will let him. He’s a goofy, lovable boy, always rolling around in the wet grass and leaning against you when he wants some love. He loves his regular visits to the nursing home, where the residents adore him. Buddy is a perfect testament to what a joy it can be to adopt a senior dog (he was adopted two years ago at eight)!

Now – on to the photos:

See what I mean about goofy? 🙂

I love how Cali’s tail looks like a question mark!

I can never resist taking those photos at the very end of a session, when they’re all tuckered out…

Filed in:Dogs | Sneak Peeks
10.16.14

Brewster & Violet

Brewster is a ridiculously adorable Bearded Collie who was rescued from a shelter in Alabama ten years ago. When I arrived for the session, I knocked on the door and saw his face pop up on the other side of the glass door, tailing wagging like crazy, and knew this was going to be a fantastic session!

Brewster is eleven now, but has been easygoing and gentle since the day he arrived. He’s never met a stranger, and even welcomed the addition of his cat sister Violet earlier this year without batting an eye. He loves to nap by the front door, keeping tabs on the goings-on in and around the house. His favorite part of the day is when his dad asks him if he’s ready for a walk, and they go their neighborhood’s private park (I’m so jealous!) for a stroll and sometimes a dip in the creek.

This handsome boy missed his calling in life as a professional model. Few dogs take to the camera as quickly as he did – he made all sorts of ridiculous expressions without any prompting, and when we were working outdoors he trotted across the field toward the camera like a model on a runway. I love him!

Did someone say “treat”?

I love the single stripe he has on his tail…

Of course we had to get a few of sweet senior kitty Violet. Brewster was a little miffed about losing the spotlight so in a lot of these photos, even though you can’t see him, he’s actually squished himself directly between the camera and Violet!

Filed in:Cats | Dogs | Sneak Peeks
9.18.14

Jasper & Lucy

I will be out of the office beginning Friday September 19th, and won’t be back until Monday October 6th. But before I go, I have two more pups I have to share! Jasper and Lucy are complete opposites in looks and temperament, but they are still best buds. They love to play and romp around in their beautiful backyard together, and when they’re inside Lucy likes to groom Jasper and they stand guard for visitors.

Jasper is a six-year-old shih tzu who is very easygoing and just likes to stand back and take it all in. He loves belly rubs and will clap his hands together in the air when he wants more. Lucy is a one-year-old chocolate lab mix rescued through Mutt Madd-ness and is amazingly calm and attentive for being only a year old! She loves to play, but is also gentle and loving. They are really quite the pair!

Filed in:Dogs | Sneak Peeks