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Dakota- Then and Now

Puppy Shot

Big boy!

This is Dakota. He's our 2 year old mixed breed (shih poo-terrier) dog. We were in the market for a family pet and this little fellow fell right into our lap and that's where he now spends most of his time :).  He's a sweet, cuddly, licky, fuzzy kinda guy who enjoys walks, playing tug, and snuggling with just about anyone who will have him.  I take so many pics of him he now turns away when he sees the camera. He's a part of our little gang here and we couldn't imagine life without him.  Oh, and he really is a great dog!

Week 23-Play photo challenge

This is my submission to I Heart Faces weekly challenge.  The photo challenge this week is Play.  I love the expression on my son's face here as he swings high and fast.  His sister is the blue blurred blob as he goes as fast as he can!

 

Maternity Session

I was so excited when a friend of mine asked me to do her belly shots!  She hadn't been feeling well and wasn't up to having them done earlier.  But as time was getting nearer she felt she wanted those memories captured.  So of course when she asked, I said yes!  I was super excited because a) I hadn't done maternity pics before and wanted the opportunity, and b) it was a way for me to try and create some memories for these first time parents.  Little did we know that baby Sean was going to make an appearance the very next day, not 24 hours later!!  Whew, that was a close one!  So I guess all that walking and posing helped the labor along a little.  Here are some of my favorites.

My In-house model!

When I'm out and about I'm always looking for new locations for photo sessions.  I do this without even thinking about it.  I wonder does this make me creative or just crazy?!  The following photos are of my daughter shot a couple of weeks ago.  I found this large structure full of graffiti and immediately thought that she would really think it was cool and might like to be my model for the day!  And to my grateful surprise she did on both counts!!  So here are some of my favorites from that day with my In-house model.

Ode to the Converse!