11.14.11

Nelson, Cricket & Rusty

Last week I had the honor of photographing the Red Bandanna crew: these gorgeous rescues belong to the owner of the pet food stores all around Atlanta and the metro area that provide high-quality pet foods, chews, treats, shampoos and toys. Nelson is a 10-year-old coonhound/rottweiler/chow/take-your-best-guess mix, and Cricket is a 10-year-old sheltie mix. Rusty is the is the baby of the family, a 3-year-old Bloodhound rescue.

Of course Cricket is the boss and loves ordering the boys around even though they’re both bigger than she is. They are a great pack, affectionate and sweet. I had a great time getting to know each of them. (You might recognize Rusty from the Red Bandanna calendar, which is in stores now, or available for purchase here – all proceeds go to the Red Bandanna Angel Fund and Friends of Dekalb Animals!)

For the holidays, their mom had lovely bows for them to wear, and Cricket and Nelson happily smiled into the camera for us:

Rusty, however, had something else in mind!

He definitely has the widest range of facial expressions:

While Cricket has masted the “Diva in Profile” pose:

I love the wrinkles!!!

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November 15, 2011 - 9:53 am

Karen - What a great capture of these special friends. YOU are able to get their personality! and the wonderful family that they (and we) love. They look very very loved don’t they!

November 14, 2011 - 11:37 pm

Julie akin - What a happy crew! Love the photos. Expecially love the ears and wrinkles on the bloodhound!

November 14, 2011 - 8:28 pm

Laine Sweezey - I’m in love with Rusty! Gosh, Leesia, I wish you’d tell all your clients to bring their dogs to the Brook Run Dog Park in Dunwoody so I could meet them all!

November 14, 2011 - 8:24 pm

Joni - Again and again and again — I love great photos of rescued dogs! Keep them coming.

November 14, 2011 - 5:37 pm

Ellie Margedant - My puppies! I love them so much! These pictures are fantastic Leesia! 🙂

November 14, 2011 - 5:27 pm

Akila - That spotted tongue is wonderful! I love all these pictures but the last one of them all crowding at the door is so special. What a happy looking family!

November 14, 2011 - 5:10 pm

Jay P. Margedant - OMG, Leesia!!!! These photos are fantastic! Thank you so much…I’m laughing my head off and have misty eyes at the same time. Wow…you have really captured my family. Thank you so much!

JP

11.11.11

Lonnie & Sam

Lonnie and Sam never cease to amaze – this miniature schnauzer are a brother and sister pair I’ve photographed twice before, so of course we worry that the photos might start to look the same…but not with these models, who should probably look into a professional career! They struck the cutest poses and I think toward the end of the session I exclaimed “okay, seriously?!” because I just couldn’t believe how they were working the camera.

Aren’t they just the cutest pair?!

In the car on the way back from the park, I turned around and saw Sam in his official “car ride position”:

Lonnie and Sam are both agility champions as well:

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November 14, 2011 - 3:43 pm

candace - Just love it!!!!!!!!!!!!

November 12, 2011 - 8:55 pm

Deborah Pogorzelski-Stogner - Leesia, Awesome pictures! As the breeder of these pups it’s hard to express how truly impressed I am with both their accomplishments and the amazing talent you have for capturing so many “perfect” moments. I love and admire Mrs. Pointer for her dedication, commitment and her constant love and patience in raising and training this amazing pair.

November 12, 2011 - 3:10 pm

Joni - Hard to pick a favorite photo in this group! The colorful ribbon one is so cool!

November 11, 2011 - 1:07 pm

Liz - I love how you get the tongue poking out shot, every single time – amazing! 🙂

11.9.11

Abby, Cricket & Hootie

Abby is a five-year-old cocker spaniel who is currently rooming with Cricket and Hootie, two adorable senior rescue mixes. Their favorite outing of the day is walking through the woods in their neighborhood, a wonderfully well-kept secret of winding trails and endless smells. Their off-leash skills are quite impressive, and we had a great time playing in the leaves. Cricket, the tri-color chihuahua mix, is actually blind, but you can hardly tell. It always amazes me how quickly and efficiently dogs can adapt!

And now, without further ado – meet (from left to right) Cricket, Hootie and Abby:

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November 15, 2011 - 12:46 am

Maggie - Hootie & Cricket are actually my mom’s dogs, and I must say these are the BEST pics I have EVER seen of them!! Love them!!

November 10, 2011 - 11:52 am

Liz - What an awesome location to photograph this gorgeous trio! Great photos!

November 10, 2011 - 10:51 am

candace - Adorable! I love the fall colors with the lovely coats on each of these sweeties! Just beautiful photos!

November 9, 2011 - 11:26 pm

Pupparazzi Pet Photography Melbourne - Gorgeous.

November 9, 2011 - 8:15 pm

Joni - Three super cutie pies! And I love their woody trails too. Lucky dogs and lucky owner!

By the way, I couldn’t tell anyone was blind by these photos.

November 9, 2011 - 6:02 pm

Julie - OMG they are quite the charmers 🙂 ADORABLE!!

November 9, 2011 - 5:56 pm

Maria Nellessen - These look so great! Thanks for a great session Leesia!