The Whitley Pack! {Nashville Pet Photographer}

This week I wanted to take some time to spotlight my own furry family!

David and I have been involved in animals rescue for many years, and we have fostered lots of adorable pups & kittens along the way! We love being a part of the rescue community.

Below, you'll meet Don Draper, Rosie, Rollo, and our puma Buzzsaw.

Rosie is our sweet old lady. She's a 14-year-old Bassett Hound and loves getting all the attention she can possibly receive. You pet her and she'll stay by you for hours.

Don Draper and Rollo both were originally foster dogs from East C.A.N., and they stole our hearts,  so we had to bring them into the family permanently. They are doggie BFFs and love to play and hang out together. Don Draper was named after the Mad Men character since we were binge watching that when we fostered him (and he's just so handsome!). Rollo is named after a character on the show Vikings!

And last, but not least, we have our puma Buzzsaw. He's a great cat with a unique personality and he's been with our family for 12 years! He loves to sleep on my feet and get as many treats as possible.

I truly believe rescue animals are some of the best pets you can ever find. If you're looking for a new furry family member, be sure to check out my Adopt page for more information on local pet adoption and foster organizations that are great to work with!

~ Mandy

Adopting? Capture the Moment on Camera!

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!

The Hanson Family {Nashville Dog Photographer}

On the blog this week is a super sweet family: the Hansons! Meet Pamela, Craig & Pamela's dad, Ron. We took their family photos right before Thanksgiving at their new home in Mount Juliet. I actually met them 6 years ago when I photographed their anniversary party, so it was fun to get to catch up and meet their fur-babies!

Roxy is a smooth fox terrier, and her parents love that terriers always keep you on your toes. Although she was on her way to be a show dog early on, Roxy's career fell short when 6 of her adult teeth didn't come in. Her show name was Naughty but Nice, which was such a fitting name!

Her "sister" Hope is a blue Weimaraner, and is quite the sweetheart! She loves everyone and all other animals so much that she can even get a little clingy and has separation anxiety. Her parents say she can't ride in a car without being medicated or she gets sick within minutes because of her anxiety. In Pamela's words, "Our pets are a little nuts but we love them." 

Thanks to Mutthead  for the adorable bandanas in their fireplace photo :)

Enjoy some of my favorites!

~ Mandy

Bring Your Pets to Your Family Portrait 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!

The Lane Family {Nashville Pet Photography}

On the blog this week is the Lane family: Laurie, Jason, and their two children, Connor and Drew. We had so much fun taking photos this past fall at Percy Warner Park. They even brought Laurie's mom along for the session who was in town visiting!

I've been lucky enough to take their family photographs four times now -- and last time was when their pup Luna became a brand new member to the group (you can see how much she's grown in their last family session with me here). 

Luna's AKC name is 'Rustic Lane's Whiskey Moon' (Luna for short) and it seems to fit, since the Lanes love her to the moon and back! She loves spending time in Connor's arm, but does tend to have a small dog complex and will bark at people until she assesses whether or not they are a threat. 

Luna's calm and super sweet, which is great for the kids. There was a time when Connor was struggling with stress, and when Luna entered the family, he seemed to manage the stress much better!

Luna also loves hiking, kayaking and going on outdoorsy adventures! But at the same time, she is equally happy being home and snuggling under the covers (how cute!).

Here are some of my favorites!

~ Mandy

Pets Are Family, Too!

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!