Ricky and his mama met us for a beautiful sunset on the rocks and brought along some doggy wardrobe pieces. I was amazed at how easily she dressed him! Putting a sweater over MY dog's head immediately sends her into reverse mode and for those rare occasions I can slip one on, she glares at me like she's Robert DeNiro until I remove it. 

This was the very first picture we took that night, the perfect model!!

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What a strapping lad. 

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Is it just me or does he remind you of Simba as a cub in the Lion King when he shows off his adorable roar?

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Getting treats from Mama. He was so well mannered he patiently waited for her to tell him he could have it. 

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Ricky with his mama...

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(and just for fun)...Ricky with his mama's hair ;-)

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My March special is in full swing, if you'd like portraits of your furry friend at 50% off, click here for more details!!

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I'm venturing into the world of pet portraits and still need some help building my portfolio to advertise to future clients. For the month of March ONLY I'll be offering sessions and prints at half price!! 

Bring your dog, cat or other furry friend for an adventure that will last a lifetime (well, the photos that is)! We'll play, eat treats, and sunbathe in grassy fields, or let me bring the studio to you and we can stay in the comfort of your own home!

Here are the details:

  - Session must be booked by March 31, 2015 and take place no later than April 15, 2015.

  - $100 session fee is due at time of booking and is non-refundable.

  - One-hour session within a 20-mile radius of Pacifica. Travel beyond the 20 miles is $2.50 per mile.

  - One pet. Additional pets are $25 (Reg. $50).

Click here to schedule your session today!

  **For liability reasons, we reserve the right to refuse photographing certain dog breeds.

Meet Jake, a lovable yellow lab that turned 11 years old two days after our shoot. He was very well behaved and followed all posing prompts like a champ!! By the way, none of these pictures required treats, squeaks, or other persuasions...yet another difference between photographing kids and dogs ;-)

I'm not exactly sure what this face means but his mom says he does it a lot. 

D'awwww, who doesn't love a yellow lab in field of yellow flowers??

This is Jake's friend Cash. He was quite a gentleman, stayed close when he was asked to, looked right where we needed and sat with perfect posture! My kids could learn a few things from Cash.

That hike must have really tired him out.

I often do this shot with kids, asking them to stay in a certain spot until I say "Run!" and then they run with all their might with big smiles on their faces. This was no different for Cash, though he runs a bit faster than kids.

Here's Rocky, Cash's little brother, and the big smiler of the bunch.

I get the feeling he's modeled before.

As perfect as I'm making them sound, I feel an outtake is necessary. I'd like to know what Jake really thinks of me, Cash is still ready for a nap, and Rocky happened to coordinate his blink with that of my camera, but he's still smiling!!

Best buds. I love that Jake is holding Cash's paw...probably nudging him for a mass break-for-it.

Ok, now that the work is done, it's play time!!!

Siblings... much like kids, the little one is waiting for the big one to play with him.

Enjoying the cool ocean mist.

My son does this same exact thing.

Receiving a treat for a job well done. This is Marisa, I couldn't have done this session without her (plus, she brought the dogs). I call her the dog-whisperer, she spoke to them in such a calm yet disciplined tone and gave me great advice on how to read them. You will be hearing more about Marisa in future dog sessions!!

A mom and her boy...(I'd be lying if I said this picture didn't make my eyes well up.)

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'I'm late! I'm late! For a very important date!'

Those curls!!!

Here she is one year ago!!

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