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Me with my muse, Bailey!

About Allison Shamrell Photography:

Thanks for visiting my blog! My name is Allison, and I work in San Diego, CA, capturing the personalities of dogs and cats of all sizes & temperaments. I do photo sessions on location and in-studio, and my photography style is natural, playful & soulful.

Here on my blog, I tell the stories of recent sessions and events. You might even find an insight or two into the behind-the-scenes side of my business! You can see my portfolio & session info on my main website, via the link above.

Call: 619-357-6624 //  Email: Allison@AllisonShamrell.com //  Visit: 11828 Rancho Bernardo Road, Suite 204, San Diego, CA 92128

Officially Voted the Best Pet Photographer in San Diego, 2014-2026.

Terri the Yorkie’s Christmas Card Photos!

December 9th, 2014

Oh my goodness – I got to meet the cutest dog the other day! Terri the Yorkie is an absolutely adorable 7-year-old pup with the happy spirit of a puppy, and I couldn’t stop “awwww”-ing at his cute little face from the moment he walked into the studio! His parents said they wanted a few Christmas card photos, but I have a feeling that their gallery is going to contain a few dozen card-worthy images… that’s what happens when I get to spend a full hour with a happy, confident dog like Terri! He was simply a pro at posing for the camera. We had a great photo session, and I’m simply thrilled to share his photos with you!

 

Terri was pretty thrilled to have a brand-new toy to play with at his photo session! His parents brought this reindeer and his favorite flamingo toy (yes, a flamingo, how fabulous is that) to our session, and he was basically in heaven.

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That bow tie… stop it right now. Ridiculously cute.

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And I even got his parents’ permission to post a photo of everyone here on the blog! What a beautiful family, don’t you think?

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John & Katrina, thanks for such a fun photo session! I can’t wait to show you more of Terri’s photos! :)

Scooby the Yorkie (an emergency pet photography session)

December 8th, 2014

I received her call just after 10 am on Friday morning. When I picked up the phone, I had no idea I’d be meeting her & her dog less than 24 hours later… but then again, that’s how quickly things can change. She was crying on the phone – so I started crying too, as I listened to her story about Scooby, her 14-year-old Yorkie. They’d been through everything together, hard times & fun times (she told me some incredible stories), and it was clear that she’d do anything for her little man. But she was on her way home from the vet when she called, and had received the worst possible news. They had only a few days left together. Days.

 

So we met the very next morning in beautiful San Dieguito County Park, for a few photos & a bit of family time. The day was to be all about Scooby, filled with fun activities & being in his favorite places. I heard that filet mignon was even on the menu that night. And of course, he wouldn’t spend a second without his mom by his side… all his favorite things, rolled up into one blissful day. What more could a dog ask for, as a way to spend his last day on earth?

 

Look at that face – Scooby is such a cutie! He definitely looks younger than 14, in my opinion!

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That tongue!

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Oh, Scooby. You are so, so loved.

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I can’t believe this photo session happened only two days ago, and already, Scooby isn’t with us anymore. Deriane, I hope you find strength & comfort in your memories of your handsome boy… I was truly honored to meet him & get to know you both. Thank you for the opportunity to photograph your little angel.

 

Photo Session with Roxy & Ruthie in Fairbanks Ranch!

December 6th, 2014

I shared a fun photo session with two adorable dogs recently! I’m thrilled to introduce you to Ruthie & Roxy, two dogs (with totally opposite personalities) who live in the Fairbanks Ranch area of San Diego! Ruthie is a 12-year-old greyhound, rescued from the racing track in Tucson, AZ. She loves to relax, of course, and is definitely the calm dog of the family. In fact, this used to be a greyhounds-only family, but then Roxy wriggled her way into their hearts! Roxy is a 4-year-old pug-dachshund mix with a surprising amount of energy… she wanted to play fetch for our entire photo session! She’s a total goofball and always ready for her next walk. As you can probably tell, I had a blast photographing both dogs & their distinctive personalities. After rescheduling their session due to rain (in San Diego, it feels so silly to say!) we were able to get together at their house for an early-morning sunrise session recently. And what made this session even more fun: it’s a surprise for their mom! Ruth & Roxy’s dad contacted me weeks ago about giving the photos to her as a Christmas gift, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to help make their holidays even more special! :)  So without further ado… here are just a few photos to give their parents a “sneak peek” at the results from our session!

 

This is Roxy! Can you handle that face, and those eyes? She is too cute!

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And here’s Ruthie! Doesn’t she have a beautiful smile?

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Together, they make an adorable pair.

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Kelly, I can’t wait to meet you & show you the rest of our photos! (Thanks for organizing such a fun surprise, G.A.!)

 

More Photos of Hunter & Caymen – Dogs at Fiesta Island San Diego

December 3rd, 2014

Okay, I have a confession to make. This blog post is the result of a little scheduling miscommunication… Hunter & Caymen’s mom and I hit a little snafu when we were scheduling a time to get together, and as a result, the grand reveal of all the images from our session had to be pushed back a few days. You know I hate it when that happens – I always want my clients to see their photos ASAP! So I thought I’d surprise her with a second blog post of her pups! And I realized that their first “sneak peek” only contained images from Daley Ranch, so it was simply fitting that I release a few images from Fiesta Island San Diego this time! Fiesta Island was the second location we visited during our session, and the dogs had a blast running around the beach & through the surf (especially Caymen)! So here you go, Trisha – enjoy! :)

 

Caymen. What a handsome dog.

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Hunter can strike a pose! He’s actually looking at a few birds flying by… but doesn’t he have a beautiful profile?

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These two are best buds. They’re unique dogs with totally different personalities, but best friends all the same.

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More Images from Hudson & Harley’s Photo Session!

November 29th, 2014

So I was bursting with excitement to show Hudson & Harley’s mom their photos last week… I had everything set up, prepped & ready to go… and sadly, she called to say she was sick & couldn’t come in! And with the holiday weekend, we realized that we wouldn’t be able to get together until two more weeks later… which is such a bummer! I don’t think anyone should have to wait a whole month to see the images from their session. So I wanted to surprise her with another blog post of her furry kids, to help ease the wait to see all the rest of our photos!

So I hope you enjoy seeing a few images of these familiar faces… and Ashley, I’m excited to (finally) meet with you soon! :)

 

This is Hudson, the 3-year-old boy. He wasn’t in the mood to take too many group photos; obviously he prefers the spotlight all to himself, haha!

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And Harley, the puppy… two photos are necessary to really show off that head tilt. Ah, Harley, you kill me with those eyes!

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And if I could sum up our entire photo session in one image, this would be it. A peaceful, beautiful afternoon with two happy dogs playing in the backyard. Simply beautiful.

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