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a day in the life | colby the great dane | pittsburgh pet photographer

January 10, 2014

I recently started offering a new type of session: a day in the life. When you book this type of documentary portrait session, you’re inviting me to follow you and your pup(s) around for your daily activities, from a walk in the park, to a hike in the woods, to a visit to your favorite drive through (my Emmet LOVES the bank machine that sends him cookies!)… even long naps on the couch! 🙂

Day in the Life sessions last about 3-4 hours, and locations are unlimited! We can be as busy or as laid-back as you and your furry kiddo want, and the session is truly all about documenting your daily lives. The session fee includes a gorgeous album jam packed with the story of a typical day for your pup! After greeting me and a few light testing shots, Colby’s day started off with some playtime in the yard, and ended in a bath after some swimming at the Misty Pines pond!

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Colby loves her Kuranda bed!

We went from Colby’s house to Misty Pines, where she worked a little bit on agility and walked the trail down to the pond. She even got in to work on ‘fetch,’ which this stubborn girl doesn’t always like to do 😉

On the ride home, Colby had no idea what she was in for when we got there!

Bath time for the stinky pond girl!!!

And after a bath, it’s always time for zoomies!

Time for mom to dry you off, silly goose 🙂

The pretty (and clean) girl posed for some glamour shots!

Everyone loves Colby’s Ella’s Lead collar!

And then did some more zooming!

After a little while, Colby came inside to wait for her dinner (her brothers patiently waited too!).

Of course we had to check out some things outside…

And throw the “little” brothers some dirty looks….

And waited for Mom to let her into the bedroom for her nap…

Then it was snuggle time 🙂

Thank you SO much to Colby’s awesome Momma for letting me follow you guys around all afternoon! I have a gorgeous sample album of Colby’s Day in the Life session, and I love that my clients can check out the album before booking! Keep an eye out for a future blog post featuring that album!

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DW GarrettWhat is the cost for one of these “Day In The Life” sessions?ReplyCancel
- Charlene PottsHi Denny! Thanks for inquiring 🙂 I am still working on adding this information to the investment page of my website, but the session fee is $1195. This includes 3-4 hours of shooting with unlimited locations, a gorgeous hardcover album, and all of the digital files from your session.ReplyCancel
- Charlene PottsOops! I did already update that 🙂 The information is also on the investment page. http://www.pittsburghpetphotographer.com/investmentReplyCancel
casting call sessions | pittsburgh pet photographer | dog photography moon township, pa » paw prints | pet portraits by charlene[…] Josie. Josie is the cousin of Colby, and I had been dying to meet her for months. How cute is that […]ReplyCancel

amstel’s first birthday party!

November 15, 2013

When I got an inquiry for my first doggie-birthday party, I was so excited. You see, we crazy dog people are a rare breed (no pun intended). When I meet fellow crazy dog people, I just know we are going to get along 🙂

I was thrilled to meet Amstel and learn that he is quite possibly the cutest Puggle in existence! I think he was excited to meet me, too 🙂 He waited patiently in the kitchen until he was allowed out to greet me.

Of course, his birthday sweater was necessary before the festivities began!

Ahhh!! A guest! A guest! 🙂

Hey buddy, I think you have your hat on wrong there 😉

“I smell buffalo chicken dip!”

Amstel is lucky to be so spoiled!

Desperately wanting his signature dog!

Guess who was the boss here 😉

A delicious homemade cake, just for dogs! So cute!

Amstel was a big fan!

Pay special attention to the birthday boy in these following images 🙂

What a character! I love him!

We hit the park for some play time and a few quick portraits 🙂

And that was a wrap! These two had to be exhausted after their romp in the park!

Thanks to Amstel’s awesome Momma for inviting me to join in on his big day! I had a blast and loved photographing your boy and his friends!

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Mickie BruscoAmestel’s Birthday was a hugh hit. Love everyones doggies in the pictures.
He is diffently TOP DOG of all. Thanks for sharing, and Amestel
Mommy love you so much.ReplyCancel
LaurieThis is so adorable! That was a fun party 🙂ReplyCancel

featured adoptable | banjo | adoptable dog | pittsburgh, pa

September 10, 2013

Banjo is estimated to be around 3 years old. He is an incredible little guy with a horrible story but a personality that gives away no hints of his rough past. When he came bounding out to have his photos taken, I noticed his scar and automatically I thought he had a skin condition and maybe an allergic reaction to a flea/tick medication, based on the placement of it. I was absolutely horrified to find out that no, this scar was inflicted by a person. Someone poured acid straight down Banjo’s back 🙁 I can’t even fathom a person being able to hurt this sweet baby. Banjo deserves nothing but the very best life with the very best family. His loyalty is unmatched, and I can’t even wrap my head around how he must have felt to have been so abused by someone he undoubtedly adored.

I wish that I could adopt Banjo myself, but my crazy Emmet wouldn’t allow that. I hope to help find this boy a family who deserves his love (and I hope to find one that allows me to visit!). Please email me if you are interested in adopting Banjo, and share this blog post if you know someone who might be willing to take him in and love him 🙂

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lucy and reuben | boxer | pittsburgh pet photography

September 5, 2013

Lucy and Reuben were two of the sweetest boxers I’ve ever met, and two of the most energetic! They seemed to love our session on the river as much as I did!

Lucy established herself as a determined-fetcher 🙂

Reuben was more of a studly “poser” 🙂

Just look at that HOP!

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snooki the pomeranian chihuahua | pittsburgh pet photography

September 3, 2013

Snooki is the sweet 2-year-old baby of my intern, Terasa. She’s such a funny little dog with such a BIG personality! We had a blast during her summer session, and I’m looking forward to photographing Terasa and Snooki together this fall.

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