The older I get, the more I appreciate the simple things in life. I imagine that Bella, the Yellow Labrador, might be the same way. Bella turned fourteen and photographer Jenn Sollito from designs HOBBY PHOTOGRAPHY took these cute birthday portraits.From Bella's family: "We are grateful and blessed. Born in 2003 Bella recently celebrated her 14th birthday!A wonderful companion, she is also a great travel buddy. This past year Bella has been spending most of her time in York, ... continue reading
Engaging Tails: Oz the Schnauzer
You know how can you just look at some people and know that they belong together? Photographer Mary DeCrescenzio's clients Steph and Marji are like that. They just radiate love and belonging. Their cutie patootie dog, Oz the Schnauzer, does too!From Mary: "Steph is from Nevada, and Marji is in the Army. Together, they moved to South Carolina and got their adorable pup, Oz! Before Marji was to deploy, they made plans to go to NYC and wed, but they asked me to take photos before they ... continue reading
Best Dogs: Leia and Luke – A Dog Elopement
When I saw this adorable styled shoot of a dog elopement, I couldn't stop smiling. Photographer Rayna McGinnis dreamed up this great idea and collaborated with some amazing vendors. Everything is incredible! From Rayna: "Dogs are kind, cuddly, playful, and hold a never-ending, unconditional love in their hearts. They’re everything we strive to find in a partner and more.Whenever I talk to a couple on the phone, we almost always talk about their fur babies, and I always want to ... continue reading
Senior Portraits With Dogs
I still cringe whenever I see my senior portrait. It was a studio shot, and because I had braces (which I loved), the photographer wouldn't let me smile naturally. Instead, I have a generic senior portrait that doesn't accurately reflect who I was at the time. That's probably why I appreciate that senior portraits have evolved into something amazing. Although many yearbooks still require the studio headshot, so many photographers include a lifestyle session which reflects the senior's ... continue reading
Happy Tails: Sailor Boy, Ellie Blue and Scarlett
Life can be a whirlwind. It is easy to get so caught up in living, that we forget to appreciate the things that matter most. I'm a huge fan of lifestyle photography because I think it helps you to reflect on what you love now. And later, it can bring back so many important memories. From Mandy: "Amanda brought her two rescue dogs, Sailor Boy (who is a five-year-old lab/hound mix) and Ellie Blue (who is a five-year-old pit/Dalmatian/border collie mix.) ... continue reading









