Dog Photography Detail –

Jamie’s Angel Wings

Jamie was rescued just before Christmas in 2016 and his momma calls him her Christmas Angel. When I asked what details she wanted to make sure we captured during his dog photography session – she said his wings!

I did a double check that I was photographing a dog, and not a parrot, and then saw what she sees every day. Jamie’s markings on his back are perfect angel wings!

I wanted to make sure to capture the detail of his angel wings during our dog photography session, but I also wanted to make sure the setting was just right.

Jamie’s session took place as we walked through pet friendly downtown Roswell, so I was on the lookout for something soft to be our background.

The moment I spotted this gorgeous blooming azalea with it’s ethereal white blooms – I knew I had the right spot.

Sometimes the dog details I get to photograph are more humorous, as was the case with this session.

First, can we just take a second to appreciate these names: Neville & Barkington. Have you ever heard more perfect names for these brothers from other mothers? And then when their mom shared her favorite details on their questionnaire I was smiling ear to ear.

We met for Barkington & Neville’s session on a chilly November morning in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park. Piedmont Park is quintessentially Atlanta – which means it can be busy.

But winter mornings in the park are one of my favorite times to shoot! Not only can we beat most of the crowd – other than some dire hard joggers and dog walkers, the light that comes down the path at the bridge during these winter mornings is just absolutely gorgeous.

I wanted to capture the joy and absurdity of these favorite dog details. And to do that I wanted that beautiful sunshine backlight to make the image bright and warm. We got everyone set up and photographed the brothers sitting side by side with the light I wanted and that snaggle tooth and crazy tongue on display!