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Polar, Duchess, Beau & Heidi | Ann Arbor Dog Photography

I forget when I first fell in love with the Great Pyrenees (GP) breed. Probably during one of those days where you browse through the PetFinder pages of dogs available for adoption and try really, really hard not to come home with one of them. You know what I’m talking about. Some of you may have been unsuccessful ;)

After seeing one available for adoption, I Googled the breed and soon discovered GP PUPPIES! Ahhh! They are absolutely to die for. They look like little polar bears. That grow into BIG polar bears. But what especially attracted me was their described temperament: strong willed, gentle, confident, fearless, patient, affectionate, which I may or may not identify with. People gravitate towards animals with similar temperaments ?

Anyway, I digress, and the whole point of me even talking about this breed was because I got to photograph THREE of them. And they are just as amazing in person as they are in photos. I wanted to steal Beau, the 7-month-old (grown-ass) puppy (and brother to Duchess, the other puppy in the photos)—such a sweetheart!

Polar, who is 14 years old (which I find fricking incredible because he’s a large dog) turned out to be a pleasant surprise. I was amazed at the amount of personality shining through his images since he didn’t seem to care for being photographed the entire time, hah.

Heidi, the Bernese, I felt a little sorry for because she was the odd one out, but I don’t think she noticed, as she was all smiles!

I think this is the first time I’ve photographed four dogs in one session. Having photographed three dogs a month before, I thought that was tough, but this was a whole another level! Definitely felt pooped by the end, but I can’t complain too much because I seriously have one of the best jobs ever. :)

Thank you Andrea for sharing your pups with me. I hope you love their images as much as I do!

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2015 Doggy Portraits for a Cause |W/ Humane Society of Huron Valley

May is always a crazy month since this is the time of year where I hold my annual fundraiser, Doggy Portraits for a Cause, for the Humane Society of Huron Valley‘s Walk and Wag Event.

I love giving back to this shelter, not only because it’s in my hometown, but because they really do a great job with rescue and finding homes for thousands of pets each year. Last year, they helped over 12,000 animals (wow, I can’t even imagine!), and they were also awarded for having one of the highest “save rates” in Michigan.

Having worked with rescues, I know this type of work is not easy. It’s stressful, and it can be emotional, and I’m just amazed at all they do within our community.

This year’s event was dicey (compared to the great weather we got the last two years). I woke up to a rainy day with forecasts of thunderstorms. For sure, I thought this event would be canceled due to it raining cat and dogs (Haha, bad joke. And yes, I had to throw that in there), but the show went on. The dogs were wet, but they made for some cute photographs (check out Fidgit, he’s the one looking away). Here are a few of my faves. For the rest, check out my post on my Facebook page.

Oh yeah, we raised closed to $700 this year–slightly more than last year; 100% of the proceeds were donated back. Suhhhh-WEEET! (I imagine some actor saying this in a comical way, but I can’t remember who it is. Does anyone know who I’m talking about?! )

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Noodle the Dachshund | Ypsilanti Pet Photography

Noodle’s photo session was special in more ways than one. First, her session was a gift to Noodle’s mom from her best friend who lives alllll the way on the west side of the country. How sweet is that! Seriously. That’s what I call a best friend. Then second, Noodle’s session was really a celebration to celebrate her big 1-3 th birthday. That’s 68 in human years for a small dog!

I think when I’m 68, I’m sure I’ll be a mischievous, crotchety old lady who hates to dress up, and who’s also stopped caring about having manners long time ago. Like Noodle. Because I think that’s pretty much sums up how Noodle felt about her birthday celebration. She sure loved those cupcakes though! Lol.

This was my first time documenting a doggy birthday party, and I have to say it was a blast. I hope more people decide to throw birthday parties for their dogs and have me come photograph the event! Hehe.

Thanks Stephanie for a really fun photo session, and I hope you like the images! :D

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“Really, mom?”

Why take little bites when you can just eat the whole thing at once?

That face! Lol.

Getting silly!

Oh hey there, Bear!

Bear (thinking): I wish it was my birthday…

I love it when dogs carry objects bigger than themselves.
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