More cuteness overload! Here is my new session with adorable little Flower. If you have always loved Aussies but didn’t have room for one, here is your solution. I’ve never seen one until meeting up with little Dally not long ago. Flower here is her half sister.
I’m loving taking photos of man’s best friends. I’ve discovered that australian shepherds come in 3 sizes – standard, miniature and toy. They also come in a variety of colors, including eyes. We once were lucky enough to be loved by an australian shepherd mix who was the most obedient, loyal, smart and loving dog ever. This miniature named Reba obviously only had eyes for her owner.
Tiny but mighty is little Dally. This award winning pup also wins at warming your heart. She took time off the agility field to take some charming photos at my studio, proving she’s a winner all the way around!
My friend Ilana has not one but two adorable little girls who I have had the pleasure of photographing since before they were born. Baby Olivia turned one in August, and if we thought Kaylee, her sister, was a live wire, I think Olivia has her beat! After trying to fit in our session because of uncertain travel plans, and the cake not coming through for the cake smash . . . we got in a few cute shots and then cut our losses . . . lol.
I had to step back from my photography because of serious health issues that impeded my ability to walk. I’ve since had major surgery that was h*ll to go through, but did restore the circulation to my legs. In the meantime, I’ve been on the fence about resuming photography as a business. Stepping back in after a few years is quite daunting – probably because I set such a high standard for myself and I don’t want to deliver less than the best I can do. In the meantime, I do pick up my camera when I have someone close to me that I can gift some photos. I’m happy to display this maternity session with Erin and Austin. They made my job easy – the joy of their young love and the anticipated arrival of their baby boy Carter spilled over, and all they had to do was be themselves with no prompting from me!
I’m quietly working on getting back to work after some serious health issues. I’ve been thinking about doing more pet photography. I found a step in the right direction doing a session with Linda and her two adorable little dogs, Pebbles, 12 and Bella, 8. Bella belonged to a homeless person who passed away. Linda rescued her and you can tell she was so very loved and will continue to be in her new forever home.
I’ve been on a long break as I recover from surgery. Sometimes I have a hard time going out for a fun time, feeling like I must bring my big camera and equipment and aim for perfection. Luckily I was able to just bring my little point and shoot to capture our puppy’s first day at the beach. We didn’t stay too long because it was windy and damp and chilly at the dog beach, but I got a few fun shots. One downfall of point and shoots is that you can’t see the screen very well in bright sunlight which means sometimes you just have to aim and shoot and hope you captured something worth keeping. Chill, our almost 6 month old puppy had a blast. I would have to call him fearless, fassst and a fan of trying to chase seagulls flying overhead. I didn’t get many shots of our other fur babies, but I had to shoot Jimi with a face covered with sand. He doesn’t care, he is such a ball chasing maniac!
On the way to Morro Bay the dogs were full of anticipation – on the way home they were blissful with memories of sand, sea and chasing balls and seagulls (only flying overhead.) p.s.: Can you guess which photo I photoshopped?
I was told Beau was the quiet sort, kind of shy. But he was a natural in front of the camera and I was able to capture some super shots!
I finally had the opportunity to visit Venice Beach, Ca. Unfortunately my time was limited, so I was only there for about an hour. I wish there was some way to convey my experience besides the photos I took.
There is an energy that pervades the atmosphere. Music emanates from the storefronts. People eating, walking, talking, be-bopping, watching, entertaining, riding, dancing, playing, hanging out – this was just a slice of the energy of people converging in a space that invites us, all of us, to an experience of openness and freedom of expression.
It was a perfect summery late afternoon that invited me to join in. My favorite parts . . . walking along the boardwalk, making contact with a fellow free spirit and dancing our way down a ways to the music – and encountering a group apparently making a music video. I observed the gamut from Muscle Beach enthusiasts to art forms of various types.
And many thanks to my bff Cathrine for accompanying me and helping support me in my difficulties navigating from the parking area and back. Oh, and who has a building dedicated to the love of someone named Werner across from the parking area one block from the beach?! Simone, I hope your love story continues on.
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What a special little guy. Not only cute and adorable, but a perfect subject. I’m lovin’ pet photography!
Donna Johnson Photography 