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{skippy & nicodemus | DREAM Rescue} | pet photographer atlanta

When I photograph animals, I realize just how resilient and strong they can be.  I say this because although I know that there are many people just as strong and willing, dogs (and other animals) don't have a true voice to tell you, to complain, to cry about pain - they just get on with it and in all of that, they always still have that compassion to love and to love unconditionally -- doesn't matter how they got into their situation.

So Mr. Skippy comes up to the photo shoot in his wheelchair and let me tell you all -- he was pretty fast and ready to go!  And then Mr. Nic (short for Nicodemus) who was missing an eye and although it broke my heart initially, within minutes, he made me laugh because he was a tough little boy!  You could just tell that he had an attitude and it was like he was proud and strong and that nothing was going to affect him!And, just so all of you know, Mr. Nic is up for adoption. 

He is currently a foster and so take a peek below at his image -- I created it just for DREAM but if anyone else wants to put Nic's picture up -- feel free to grab it and post it so maybe he can find his forever home with a family that will honor his sweetness, pride & strength!

Mr. Skippy -

Mr. Nic --

 

{siegfried & grendel | DREAM Rescue} | atlanta pet photographer

Here are two more cute faces from the DREAM event! 

btw...speaking of cuties, if anyone wants to adopt from DREAM, take a peek at more cuties that are available for adoption by clicking HERE.

Enjoy--

 

{copper & todd | DREAM Rescue} | atlanta dog photographer

Here is a Sneak of Copper & Todd -- two beautiful boys that looked so much alike that I had to find the one distinguishing characteristic that set them apart!  And it wasn't that one was smaller than the other -- because on individual shots, that was really hard to see -- can anyone guess what it was?!

Thank you Claire for bringing them all the way to Atlanta for the session and for supporting DREAM!

Enjoy --

 

{Dolly & Bella | DREAM Dachshund Rescue} | atlanta pet photographer

A few weeks ago, I donated my love for dogs, photography & rescues to the DREAM Dachshund Rescue organization.  I met Ivy at one of my sessions and have taken pictures of her three-turned-to-four cuties several times already and so when this event was being set up, we talked about how I could work with them and make it not only fun, but help raise funds as well!

So on the day of the 'Fools for Dachshunds' event, we set up a studio space at the venue, Canine Ph.D. (thank you Meredith!), and I must admit, I don't think I have ever had a session in an open space with probably over 50 dogs running around!  

Needless to say, it was an eventful experience and kept me laughing the entire time.  Throughout the sessions, we'd have little fur babies coming by to say hello to the little ones getting pictures taken, sometimes, just over kissing on me while I was taking pictures, and sometimes, just sneaking under a chair on in the background, trying to get shot by the "Puparazzi".  Yes, that just came to me and I thought it was kinda' funny so I had to say it.

Anyway, we had a blast, raised quite a bit of money for DREAM and for all of you who participated, thank you for your donations and thanks very much for your patience!  There were a total of 12 sessions that day and I am finalizing all of them so keep checking back becuase there will be about 3 sessions posted on this Blog every day for the next several days!

Enjoy the first one of Dolly & Bella --

 

 

{gwen & gretchen} | atlanta dog photographer

I actually met Denise (Gwen & Gretchen's mom) at the gym about 2 years ago before I started my business.  It was not under the best circumstance considering I had just fainted and was sick all at the same time.  She came to my rescue and comforted me until I felt well enough to sit up all the while apologizing and totally embarrassed that a stranger had to see me go through that! 

No, this is not how I meet all of my clients.  Yes, she hired me a year later despite seeing me crash and fall (literally)! : )  Thanks Denise for being such an advocate of me & my business - you are so sweet! 

And I thought about this last night as I was pulling a few of the images from the session to post -- about nicknames that just occur to me because of silly personalities.  And this was no different since when we were in studio, Miss Gretchen was just being so goofy that I turned to Denise and I said, 'ok, I have a nickname that just came to me and I am not sure if it is ok that I say it".  And Denise, said, "she's a goober" and I started laughing because that is the SAME word I was going to call her -- Gooberish!  How funny!  Miss Gwen, on the other hand is all model -- listens to her mom and loves to do tricks on command and is a dupe for my daughter's foster, Mattie so of course, I am in love with her! 

I had a great time with all of you - thank you! 

Enjoy the Sneaks --

 

 

{r.d. - miss diva} | atlanta dog photographer

Miss RD...the tough looking pit bull, adopted from the Fulton County Shelter last year -- a TOTAL DIVA!  She is the 4-legged baby of my daughter's boyfriend, Alex, who took her in after one look at her last year at the shelter and he knew he had to have her!  Well, come find out, Miss RD loves being a princess and she is the sweetest, gentlest little girl EVER.  Can't be bothered to go outside except for a quick "need-to-go" but getting dirty, umm, no thank you! 

So, for anyone who questions pits, and from time to time, unfortunately, they get a bad rap, think again when you see this gorgeous girl and remember, there are so many more like her out there that are loving & sweet -- they just need an owner that is going to be the same to them!

Check out RD, Miss Diva -- 

 

 

{boris & ivan} | atlanta dog photographer

These two brothers captured my heart as I captured their beautiful Boston faces.  Yes, most of you know that I am a bit impartial to Bostons...and I just want to squish them to pieces!  hmmm...I wonder WHY?!!  Anyway, after a bit of running around and trying to figure out just what was going on (them, not me), they just settled in and their favorite spot was the blue pillow. And once they got comfy, they got a bit more curious which just suits me perfectly because that is when the fun really begins!

These babies are Joann's and she is the owner of Kirkwood Feed & Seed & was gracious enough to let me use her space for this past series of Puparazzi Portraits.  I believe we are going to do more there in the future and I look forward to it!  Thanks Joann for letting me take over your space that day! 

Enjoy the Sneak Peeks --

 

{howard} | atlanta dog photographer

Howard's mom, Emily, was worried about whether Howard would behave for his "picture day" and I assured her that mom's always worry but I wasn't and he'd be great!  And he was!  This handsome boy was serious and silly all at the same time -- I think it was his sweet face mixed with that big, lanky body that just spoke his personality! So cute!

Take a peek --

 

{max, mr. scruffin-muffin'} | atlanta dog photographer

You all know that I tend to give nicknames for all the fur-babies that come and visit...so Mr. Max was no different -- with his scruffy hair and sweet brown eyes, he was immediately nick-named 'scruffin-muffin'.  He always looked at me like he had a question on his face -- probably with the thought of "who the heck is that crazy woman with that gi-normous black thing in front of her face talking away at me???!"  So with this guy, I had a little bit of fun on some of his images just because I thought they captured him and his personality!

Take a peek at Max --

 

 

{luke, lila & foster} | atlanta pet photographer

Take one very big dog, add two kids and what do you get?  Giggles, silllies, smilies & more giggles -- from the kids that is!  Foster, on the other hand, a beautiful black Great Dane (I think) was patient & relaxed & so sweet on the children...and I honestly think he was in "model" mode once we got into it!

Check out the Sneak Peek of this Puparazzi Series session that took place recently --