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St. Louis Dog Photographer | Annie’s Pups

Finally! These four, adorable underdogs!

Annie – one of my models – asked me about photographing her dogs. One of them, John Wayne is being featured through a series of children’s books Annie is publishing. I cannot wait to see the books. All of these dogs have been rescued from bad conditions. The stories just break my heart. But, I love that Annie cares enough to adopt instead of buying from breeders. There are so many mutts out there that need good homes and loving hearts to care for them. John Wayne and Miss Puggy are both special needs. John Wayne has just three legs and Miss Puggy is blind. Lily (the little chihuahua) has soft pallette issues and is not the typical, yappy little dog. She just wants a warm place to snuggle and you hardly know she is around.

I’m so excited for Annie and her books. And, I’m even more excited to share a few of the pictures we did. We finally had to move to studio because of all the rain we’ve been having. It proved to be better for wrangling four dogs around. But, it was a lot of fun. I don’t offer studio work for dogs, but am happy to bring my lighting and backdrop to your home if you prefer indoor shoots with your dogs as opposed to outdoor ones. Be sure to click on the “Little Dog Smiled” gallery for more of my dog portraiture in the real world.

Annie & John Wayne

That’s Annie & John Wayne.

John Wayne

I don’t remember him barking…but maybe I caught him looking up at Annie. I still love it though!

Lily (I want her!)

Lily is the tiniest little chihuahua. She came in wearing her little shabby chic dress on the left there. She’s missing teeth from not being cared for very well…so her tongue sticks out a lot. :)

Miss Mo

Here’s Miss Mo. She will sit still for you so well!

Miss Puggy

Miss Puggy. The newest rescue. She was going to be put down the day Annie rescued her. She’s blind and has hip problems. She was used to breed puppies, then rescued by an older person who they believe passed away.

Miss Mo and Lily (the little one)

OMG – how can you NOT love this shot?

Miss Mo and Lily (the little one)

And, a few moreĀ  cute ones for good measure.

Dog photography is by far my favorite thing in the world to do!

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May 9, 2009 - 4:01 pm Carrie - you make me want to get a dog!! way too cute!

May 9, 2009 - 6:16 pm michelle - Oh my - it is hard to type with the tears in my eyes. I was ok til I got to Ms. Puggy's story. These pics are adorable! I love the 2nd one and the basket one. But all of them made me want to just hug the heck out of those sweet dogs!

May 10, 2009 - 8:57 am Karen - These are so beautiful, Holly! I think you should publish a book with your favorite dog portraits. You do the best dog portraits I've seen! If you ever come to Florida, I would hire you in a heartbeat to come and photograph my Maya.

May 10, 2009 - 2:53 pm Amy - OMG! Holly they are so beautiful. I can't wait for you to photograph my boys! the dress with pearls one is probably my favorite!!!

May 11, 2009 - 5:49 pm robin - Puppies!!!!! OMG I love these, Holly! :) How wonderful that she's rescued these doggies. I really love that pug, too!

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