Last week we posted images of Salty & Wrangler, two super cute Yorkie brothers who came into the studio. This week, we get to share images of their adopted brother & sister, Rusty & Lilly. There are times when I get dogs - and children, for that matter - in the studio that are just a dream to work with. The newborn baby that stays asleep for the entire session, or the 8 week old puppy that is just a ball of mush and is agreeable to pretty much anything we decide to do. Those sessions are fun in their own right because they allow me to be creative with an incredibly willing subject. Then there are other sessions with a completely different kind of subject... the reluctant child or dog, that simply finds very little pleasure in the process of the portrait session. Enter Rusty and Lilly. I knew we were in for a fun session when both dogs came bounding out of the car and mom looks at me and says "I even took them to the park this morning!" No problem, though... I enjoy a good challenge. Mom had given me fair warning about this pair, but honestly, I'd have these two sweet dogs back in the studio any day (mom is probably laughing as she reads this part). I know having portraits made can be stressful for the parents - whether they're parents of 4-legged children or 2-legged children. We use bribes, we use treats, we use toys, all in an effort to get that perfect expression. And while it can be challenging, it's all worth it in the end because we're creating treasured portraits of our loved ones. I absolutely love the opportunity to share a little piece of your babies - as challenging as it can be at times - because that's what it's all about.
