When I first met Holly, I knew she would be great fun to photograph.  She is such a cute dog, but she is also really smart.  If there was an IQ test for dogs, she’d clearly ace it.  I can’t do her intelligence justice, but her cuteness is unmistakable.

What better way to end a session than with doggie ice cream???

Happy Birthday, Brenda!!

Jake was recently adopted from Homeward Trails Animal Rescue.  He has such a sweet and gentle temperament.

Prior to our session, I asked his owner to think about some of his attributes that she really likes about him with the goal that I’d try to capture some of those things. Here is what she came up with:

1.  His eyes

2.  His soft ears

3.  His jet black muzzle

4.  His black markings – like the dot on his cheek and his black-tipped tail

5.  His Scruff and 6.  His Red Color  (this next image covers both)

and this last one was one of mine – his nose.

Oh, and there was one other one – he snores when he sleeps.

(More of Jake in the next post.)

Maxwell was adopted from the Homeless Animals Rescue Team (H.A.R.T.) and found a wonderful family. We photographed him on a rare sunny day just before the storms rolled in.

He recently had surgery to remove a large mass on his side – scar or no scar, he’s a very handsome boy!

He loves running in the brush behind his house looking for varmints.  (probably the first time I’ve used that word ever)

He lets you know when he’s ready to come in – woof!

He has a great smile!

He even looks good in black and white!

Most of all, he loves the kids in his family and they love him!