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Louisa the Standard Poodle! (San Diego, CA)

Wednesday, December 30th, 2015

I have to admit, I thought I wouldn’t have any more photo sessions in 2015… but this one snuck up on me at the last minute, haha! In order to accommodate a tricky military travel schedule (which I totally sympathize with, since Mr. Shamrell used to be in the Navy) I managed to fit Louisa the standard poodle into my schedule this week! She’s a gorgeous dog, with the softest cream coloring and the sweetest disposition. And she even brought her brother, Brutus, for emotional support! Haha, just kidding – he made an appearance in a few photos as well – but since Brutus is the older of the two dogs, he’d already enjoyed a photo session a few years ago, back when they were stationed up in Monterey and he was an “only dog”. So our session, with the focus on Louisa, was intended to make sure neither dog felt there was any favoritism going on! :)  And Louisa wore the spotlight exceptionally well – this pup can pose like a pro! I think Brutus must have briefed her on a few tips beforehand? And honestly, with her sweet eyes, long legs & soft curly fur, it’s hard to take a bad picture of Louisa… so she was an absolute treat to have in front of my lens!

 

Louisa sometimes gets mistaken for a labradoodle, her parents told me… what do you think? Is she clearly a standard poodle, or would you be confused too?

standard poodle cream

 

Louisa has a really interesting personality: she’s brave yet cautious. She’s quick to follow in the footsteps of her brother when investigating new things, deferring to his elder wisdom, but she’s also very cheerful and fun-loving! Not to mention smart, too. (Is this starting to sound like a singles ad?)

standard poodle photo

 

This pair… stop it. Stop it right now. TOO CUTE.

standard poodles

 

Okay, one more… just because those long, poodle legs are gorgeous! I promise I didn’t stretch them out in Photoshop, they really are that long! And don’t you love their amazing colors?

standard poodles legs

 

Thanks for introducing me to your sweet pups, Andrea & Todd! See you after your travels! (And Go Irish!)

 

Dippy, Lulu & Bentley – Rescue Dogs in San Diego, CA

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015

Well I have to admit, I have a bit of a soft spot for this photo session… because it was my last one of 2015! And what a way to end this incredible year: with three adorable, full-of-personality dogs! This awesome little pack lives with their parents in the Kensington neighborhood of San Diego – just down the street from my studio – and we traveled to three very distinct parts of the city for our photo session! We started in the studio, then headed out to a local park, and then finished up at the beach – but I have to admit, the images from the park are a few of my early favorites as I’ve started to go through all the photos from the day, so their sneak peek is going to be park-exclusive! :)  I’m so excited to introduce you to these wonderful pups – all of whom are rescue dogs in San Diego!

 

This is Dippy, a serious contender for dog-with-the-cutest-name-ever. She enjoys her frisbee (as you can see), treats, and generally playing hard to get… let me tell you, this dog’s affection is hard-earned! She has the funniest “side-eye” look that she gives most people that try to get her attention (including me, and her mom) as if to say, “what are you doing?” I can’t quite put my finger on it, but Dippy seems to have a very keen understanding of what goes on around her… she’s so aware & in the moment!

san diego dog rescue

 

Lulu is a cockapoo – and don’t let her adorable little face fool you, she’s a coyote fighter! That’s right! Her mom told me the most incredible story of how she literally fought off a coyote at a dog park one day! As a result of the incident, her neck isn’t in the best shape anymore, but overall she’s a healthy, happy (and surprisingly fierce!) dog! I didn’t see any of her ferocious spirit, but I did get to witness her beautiful zest for life and sheer contentedness when she’s with her family. Plus, she’s so cute! :)

san diego dog photo session

 

This pointy puppy is Bentley! He’s the youngest one of the bunch, by several years, so he wins the award for Most Energetic Dog of the Day! He was beyond excited to visit the park and especially the beach – and honestly, it’s hard to take a bad photo of his handsome face. What a gorgeous pup… with a silly, ridiculous personality to boot! Bentley basically had me laughing for the entire session… he was always ready to fetch the frisbee one more time!

san diego rescue dog picture

 

Okay, I lied. We’re not park-exclusive anymore. Here’s one beach photo of Dippy’s famous side-eye… just because. :)

san diego beach rescue dog

 

 

Rebecca & Holly, thank you for such a fun afternoon! I hope you’re having a great trip, and I’m excited to see you both again soon!

 

 

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