Hello Rosie!

A new addition to the family is always a reason to celebrate. Rosie was as adorable in real life as she is in these photos. This session was a few weeks back, so I imagine she's in her gangly stage now. Long legs, crazy eyes, deep sleepy running dreams. Absolute perfection. There is no love quite like that of a good dog and I foresee Rosie and her family making many beautiful memories in the years to come.


Although this session was booked to mark Rosie's entrance into the family, an in-home session also gives space for group family photos and bits of lived-life in a place of comfort and familiarity.


Here's a sampling from their session.


Memories not just of Rosie, but of everyone.

black and white image of the lower parts of 2 bodies standing in front of a hockey net, with a stick on the ground beside them.
A young man shoots a puck toward the net in his driveway as his father completes attaching a section.
Black and white. Adorable little puppy runs across the floor in the kitchen, someone's feet and legs can be seen beside her.
Mom and son share a cuddle with their retriever puppy in the kitchen.
A young boy holds his puppy in his arms and smiles widely.
Father and daughter sit and smile at the camera from the couch as they hold on to their new puppy.
A boy sits on the deck of his playhouse and holds his new puppy.
A girl holds her new puppy and smiles at the camera as she sits in front of her playhouse.
Father and daughter stand together smiling happily in the kitchen.
Family of 4 sitting together on the couch and loving on their new puppy, as mom and dad lean in to kiss their oldest child.
A girl and boy lay in the grass with a puppy laying between them.
A family group together around grandma. All smiling and laughing as she leans in to kiss her grandson.
Black and white image of a grandfather hugging his granddaughter in the backyard.
Black and white image of a young woman looking into the camera as she stands in front of an apple tree.
A grandma's hands are seen hugging the back of her granddaughter. She has rings on 2 of her fingers and they're in the backyard.
Black and white close up image of a puppy retriever laying in the grass.
A lovely man and woman couple sit on the deck of the playhouse they build as they hold their new puppy.
Black and white image of a puppy laying in the grass, and chewing on a blade.
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A Golden Retriever puppy with a gentle expression and tongue sticking out is held close in black and white portrait photography.
Two seniors share an intimate embrace and kiss outdoors against a gentle blurred background.
A couple shares a tender moment together in their backyard on a cloudy day.
A black and white photo shows someone holding a puppy as it's mouthing on the hand of another person.
A group of people smile and laugh together as a grandma leans in to give her grandson a kiss.
Group of family share smiles and laughter in a black and white candid photo outside a building.
A man with grey hair leans into a puppy as it licks his face.
Black and white showing joyful interactions between a young child and a puppy.
Grandparents with 3 of their grandchildren staying together in front of a green foliage.
A puppy dog runs with their owner's legs in a grassy outdoor setting.
A playful white dog lies in the grass enjoying the sunny day outdoors.
Black and white image of a man holding a puppy that is wearing his human glasses and has a funny look on their face.
Close up views of an adorable cream colored Golden Retriever puppy lying in green grass and looking at the camera.

A few things you might notice:


  • This family chose to coordinate their clothing and went with blues. Not too matchy-matchy, but it tied them all together nicely. It's perfect for more orchestrated family photos (ie. makes for nice Christmas card photos). You can opt instead to have a documentary style session, where you just wear whatever you're wearing. It's up to you.


  • This session was in their backyard and in their home. No need to travel anywhere, no unfamiliar settings. Great for anyone, but especially if you've got pets, family members with mobility issues, or folks with neuro-differences who do better in a spot they feel comfortable. You can also choose to meet up somewhere that has meaning for your family or a pretty place to explore, or a coffee shop, you can go anywhere.

  • I made sure to get a group photo with everyone, cousins with grandparents, parents with kids, and photos of mom and dad, and grandma and grandpa together. This is just some of the photos, but I do my best to ensure everyone is in multiple images, as well as they have their own with just them.


  • Puppies are adorable! You can probably tell I enjoyed getting down on the ground to play around with her and I think she liked me.


It was a lot of fun to meet this vibrant, fun, connected, warm family and to play with their puppy. Thanks for the opportunity L & S!

Would you like to have a session at home? if so, there's a button just there below this paragraph... you see it? It'll take you right to my contact page and you can drop me a line. I'd love to make beautiful images with you.