Good morning all our friends,
July is over, August is around the corner and we are still stuck inside. The weather has been typical SF weather, foggy, windy and cold but hoping this weekend there will be a warm up so we can do some park time, I need it, not sure of Layla.
As I told you a couple of weeks ago we were going to do a photo shoot in our park, Bossy becoming a model for a couple of hours. Well on July the 18th I met up with Debbie from “MisterDebs” to do it and it was really exciting and interesting. I had got Layla groomed and pretty for it too so off we went.
This is the first time I have done something like this so was really curious to see how Layla would react and behave and she really surprised me. Because it was late afternoon I took her dinner with me so instead of treats so she could eat her food and turned it into a sort of picnic in the park.
Debbie was amazing, patient with Layla and we had so much fun with the photoshoot. I loved that she did some of the photos in Black and White as they are really special. Towards the end unfortunately some idiot set off fireworks so Layla freaked out poor thing and I had to put her in her backpack to relax her and feel comfortable.
There are so many photos so I decided to turn this into a photo shoot blog to share with you and as there are so many I am going to put here my favorites, yes even one with me walking her home, what a concept.
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What I have concluded is that I am a lousy photographer and need a better camera one day and want to thank Debbie for making these beautiful memories for me, they will be cherished.
Thank you Debbie for that great afternoon, the laughter, the fun and most of all the gift you gave me of taking the photographs.
We hope you enjoy them,
With a woof and love Layla
I had a wonderful time with you & Layla! You both are so sweet and precious- Layla’s a natural in front of the camera!!
Thank you so much for your kind words, and I’m so excited that you’ll have the photos to treasure forever!!!
Thank you Debbie and it was so much fun. plus thank you for your compliments about Layla
Aside from the fireworks, it sounds like it was a beautiful day. As a fellow four legged lover, and photographer I can say that Debbie did a good job.
My 3 fur babies don’t like fireworks either. JellyBean has massive anxiety from them and is shell shocked for weeks.
Awww Cat I am so sorry to hear that and sending you a big hug. I agree Debbie did an amazing job and I love those memories
Great photos! I have a great camera, but I’m not sure how to use it! I tend to depend on my cell phone for most of my photos.
I am still learning mine so it was exciting to have a professional do the photographs
Those are lovely. I especially love the one of her in your backpack even thought it was due to fireworks. That’d be so pretty on canvas.
Melissa I love that one also and you have a good point, I should actually print it out and have it frames
What lovely photos! I’m sure you’ll treasure them for a long time to come. I’ve thought about getting professional photos done of my boys but I’ve never done it. I worry it wouldn’t go well with my Fenrir because he’s very fearful around strangers. The pictures of Layla came out amazing, though!
Thanks Michelle and I was concerned also that she would not behave LOL but they are treasures and worth taking the chance
Lovely shots! I love photographing my dogs, almost as much as my kids – or more
Jason I do too but it was a treat having them done by a professional
Oh these are so cute. What a wonderful photographer and such magical portraits.
The one of Layla’s face resting on the pack is gorgeous!
Thanks Marjorie Debbie did an amazing job and I love that photo also
Oh we just love the photos! Layla looks like she enjoyed being the center of attention (like always ). Thanks for sharing and here’s to more fun times!
Thanks Rebecca and she love it but bossy needs to be the center of attention LOL
These photos make me smile! I’m happy that the three of you had a great time and that you have a photo of you and Layla together!
A big big thanks to you Beth and they are amazing, I owe you big time
It is so important to find a photographer that has the patience to work with dogs. We have a couple here locally that we love, and have had pictures done of the pups on a few occasions. It generally takes much longer to get those ‘money shots’ with the pups than it would with just people – you can’t direct them the same way. That being said, the end result is worth all the effort it takes!
I’m glad to see you were able to connect with someone that gets that. The pictures you shared look adorable.
Thanks Britt and it is my first time and love the photos