The Huse Family {Nashville Dog Photographer}

July 14, 2021 Heather Nelms

I thought a little Christmas in July would be a nice treat on the blog today. Meet the Huse Family: Laura-Kate, Collin and their two Chihuahuas. I took these photos last fall at Sarah Benson Park in Thompson’s Station, hence all the leaves and the adorable Christmas sweaters!

“All of our dogs are named with Star Wars names.” Pictured below are Yoda and Luke. They had another sweet boy, Chewy, but he passed away a few years ago. The Star Wars names are so fun! Luke came from the TN Russell Rescue in Spring Hill. He is a 3ish year old rescued chihuahua (they did the DNA test, 100% chihuahua). Luke has so many great things about him: He is spunky, opinionated and a master cuddler. He is loyal, and he enjoys nothing more than sitting on the couch cuddling.

Yoda came from the rescue Cauzican in Tallahassee Florida. Yoda is a 4ish year old rescued chihuahua (also 100% from DNA test). He is so smart, patient, and has the most gentle and kind heart. He LOVES being outside, going on long walks, and napping in a sunny window.

All of the Huse Family Chihuahua’s are rescues. Chihuahuas tend to be misunderstood, but the Huse Family knows what wonderful family members they are! They respond best to patience, positive reinforcement, and lots of love.

Enjoy a few of my favorites from our session!

~Mandy

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The Zhang Family {Nashville Pet Photographer}

June 16, 2021 Heather Nelms

On the blog this week is the Zhang family: Jenny and Jason with their pup, Chubie! They even brought Jenny’s parents along for the session. Some the photos were be a gift for her dad’s birthday!

Chubie is an English Cream golden retriever. She was about 12 weeks old in the pictures below. That was last October, so I know she has grown quite a bit since then! Chubie got her name from “Chu”, which is the sound for a kiss in Japanese. She loves eating off her snuffle mat and belly rubs.

Jenny and Jack love pretty much everything about her and love that this breed of dog is super friendly, eager to please, and beautiful (they particularly love her fan-like fluffy tail!). Chubie is a very well behaved and her temperament is sweet and calm. She follows Jenny around everywhere is very good company.

Chubie is from a breeder called Misty Valley Goldens near Chattanooga.

And a big surprise for Chubie: Jenny and Jack are expecting so she will be a big sister! Congratulations you guys!

Here are a few of my favorites from our session.

~Mandy

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The Thieret Family {Southeast Missouri Family Photographer}

March 12, 2021 Heather Nelms

On the blog this week are Nicki, Jeff, Jake and Zach Thieret - along with their sweet pups, Pepper and Axyl. Nicki and I have been friends since kindergarten, and I love photographing her family! Her kids are practically grown, so not only did I get the entire family for photos, but we did Zach’s senior portraits the same day. We did these at my favorite spot in Daisy, Missouri at the old family farm of my great aunt & uncle.

Nicki and Jeff’s first son, Jake, is 19 and a junior at Southeast. He is currently studying Computer Science and Cyber Security. He is their resident computer guru and Nicki says he’s the most humble and kind person she knows.

The younger son, Zach, is 17 and a senior at Saxony Lutheran High School. He will be headed to college in the spring. Though he is sure to be a quick study because after a two week quarantine due to COVID, he became a whiz at solving the Rubik’s Cube. He’s available for parties!

The family’s oldest dog, Pepper is a seven year old Westie. She loves to let the family know when anyone is walking in the neighborhood or if a squirrel in the backyard. Pepper also enjoys going on walks and saying hi to the other neighborhood dogs. She is quite the social one! While in the house, she is content to sit in a chair, right next to Nicki.

Axyl is a three year old lab/mastiff mix. He is mostly laid back, but has learned how to spot walkers and squirrels, thanks to his sister. The UPS and FedEx folks are getting to know him, but Nicki still goes out with him to be sure they know his name and that he is very friendly. He is a rescue, but not from an organization. He was born to a family who could not keep him and Nicki and Jeff asked to be considered for his forever home, which happily they got to adopt him. The Thierets adopted him after their first lab/mastiff mix, Cooper, passed from cancer. Ax is large, goofy and as sweet as he can be!

Enjoy some of my favorites from our session.

~Mandy

Have pets you adore? Bring them to your family photo session!

Mandy Whitley Photography is Nashville's premiere pet photographer. Mandy Whitley creates fun and playful photographs with pets and their people. She photographs portrait sessions, family sessions, couple portraits, and weddings - as well as just pets! To inquire about booking a photo session, contact Mandy!