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Debbie — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:54:20 +0000

rest in peace, ocho

Debbie — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:48:17 +0000

Sweet Ocho passed away on Monday, a little over a week after our session. The girl had a long, good 14 years, but finally succumbed to aggressive bone cancer. Though she had signs of the advanced cancer at our session the prior weekend, she was still bright-eyed and alert and you could totally see the puppy still in her (she definitely knew where the treats were coming from!). At one point, she limped over to my bag – I assumed she was looking for more treats, but no, she pulled out a tennis ball. Turns out the old girl is a pretty big fan. Balls have understandably been hidden around her house for the past few months as her condition deteriorated, but we managed a little game of catch and drop without her having to move around. A little heartbreaking, but so sweet to see her light up in joy and know she had a good day that day.

A daddy’s girl through and through, she’s desperately missed.

Rest in peace, sweet Ocho.

sneak peek | alvarado pet photography

Debbie — Tue, 15 May 2012 05:14:23 +0000

Such a fun session this past weekend – a ranch, cattle, and a horse… and, of course, a lab and a dalmation.

four hooved ones | dallas horse photography

Debbie — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:14:25 +0000

You might remember that awesome field of bluebonnets (and indian paintbrushes) from last spring… Well, it was on my friend’s property out in Midlothian. I’ve been meaning to go out and photograph her horses ever since — but I was busy and then it was repulsively hot and then… Well, I finally went on an overcast day this week. She’s added in a new baby since I was last out there – totaling four now.

It was a very very grey day – and the horses weren’t interested in much beyond grazing (and the occasional snapping Lucki into line). I’d like to go back sometime when Denise is working them so I can get a bit more variety… one of these days.

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picasso | dallas dog photography

Debbie — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:56:27 +0000

Still catching up on old sessions (I still have some from last summer that I intend to blog!)…

This cute little nugget, Picasso, is back for more photos. I first met him not long after he was adopted – he was a little nervous and scared (though not as much as his mom remembers!). Now, a couple years later, he’s come out of his shell – there’s definitely a very obvious increase in his confidence and happiness. He’s also recently had a little clicker training – which made it really easy to get him to look away from mom for a minute and toward me.

We started our session at a little park across the street from Picasso’s apartment building…

Then we moved inside. Picasso’s mom realized her apartment didn’t get much light so she spoke to the building management and was able to get a key for an empty apartment on the other side of the building. At first, it seemed a little odd being in a completely empty apartment – but Picasso loved the open space, jumping and fetching his *beloved* monkey (funny how they pick a favorite, isn’t it? Picasso’s mom has looked everywhere for a replacement as Monkey’s getting a little too well-loved, but can’t find it. So Monkey it’ll be until he completely disintegrates!).