One of the primary goals on my list when I photograph dogs is to capture them with their mouth closed. Generally speaking, it's a more appealing image when the mouth is closed... generally speaking. On occasion, I get a dog (or two, in this case) that looks so happy, so completely content with a wagging tongue, that I can't help but photograph them that way. These two dogs - Avery and Stella - were so incredibly happy, so terribly pleased with themselves. Sometimes having multiple large dogs in the studio (and trying to capture them at the same time) can be a difficult challenge, but Avery and Stella were up for the adventure. It was a great way to spend a Friday evening! Here are a few of my favorites...





