The Daer family, plus one

Holiday Card season is here, and I have several shoots lined up in the next few weeks!  On Saturday I had the pleasure of doing a session for my friend David's family, which meant I got to meet their new baby girl and their little dog.  David is a longtime co-worker, fellow runner and also a photographer (I'm always flattered when another photographer asks me to take their photos).

They brought their dog, Chico, along for the shoot and I was a little wary, but he turned out to be a good little model.  I can't believe he sat still so long for pictures - granted, much like a toddler, he didn't always look when I wanted him to, but I don't think I ever heard him bark a complaint.  By the end I was thinking a cute little furball like him might be a nice little addition to my own family, but this dog is so small I'm pretty sure my two cats would kill it.  They're a little bit evil.  And a lot jealous.

I love this shot below, which makes Chico look all ferocious even though he's a complete lover (as you'll see in the second image).

How cute is this shot???!!!  I just love seeing little babies and kids with their pets.  I feel so completely lucky when I'm able to capture a shot like this:

Finally... everyone's looking, no one's growling.

Man's best friend:

Daddy's Girl (and his running partner)!

The next image is probably my favorite.  I love taking these kind of mother/child closeups.  It has a lot to do with the fact that I too am a mother now, but I think this shot really illustrates a mother's joy, pride, and pure love for her child.  It captures, as well as can be shown in a single point in time, the bond they share.

Ahhh... wardrobe change into more comfy clothes, and now it's playtime.

Thanks David and Alice for letting me be your photog!