I actually met the Rios’ over the summer at Lyndsey & Josh’s amazing wedding (Lyndsey & Kellee are sisters).  When Kellee asked me if I could photograph their family (with consists of Kellee, her hubby, and their two dogs), I was more than thrilled! First of all, I’m a dog fanatic. No really. Remember the time I stopped to pick up an abandoned puppy? Let’s just say, I would be one of those crazies with 57 dogs in my home if it weren’t for my husband and his realistic thinking. Gah.

So, I’ll just live vicariously through my clients and their animals. It was SOO fun getting to spend some time with the Rios’ and their pups. What a joyful evening. The sun set so perfectly and gave me a perfect “golden hour” for shooting! I had a great time… and I got some images that I love! Enjoy!

In order to honor a very special dog, I interrupt my normal blogging pattern. This family wasn’t the next in line for blogging, but I wanted to do a special blog. I hope that’s okay with everyone. My new friends, Amber & Garrett, emailed me not too long ago asking if I could do a photoshoot with them and their dogs! Well, of course I said yes. I LOVE little doggies. Or big doggies. Or animals in general (just ask my photography partner, Micah… she laughs at how much compassion I have for animals… and how much I desire to take their pictures… HA!). Anyway, when I found out a little more about their dog, Vido, I was even more compelled to squeeze in a photoshoot for them!

Garrett got Vido when he was 8 years old. All together, he has been in the Wiginton family for FIFTEEN YEARS! Since Garrett and Amber got married, Amber also became the adoptive mom to Vido and they were all very happy together. Recently, they found out that Vido had a tumor in his stomach and he did not have very much longer to live. Thankfully, in order to remember Vido and his happy-go-lucky attitude, we got to have a photoshoot of all of them together.

It is with deep regret that I tell you that Vido had to be put to sleep yesterday. Amber and Garrett, I know you will miss him so much, but I pray that these photographs will bring joy to you! It is with pleasure that I present: Vido!!