Robert, Nicolle, Sam and Owen at Ellington Agriculture Center {Nashville Engagement Photographer}

August 11, 2021 Heather Nelms

On this week's blog is a fun engagement session with two sweet rescue dogs at Ellington Agriculture Center in Nashville!

Samantha Eleanor is a 12 year old blue healer and was rescued through Animal Rescue League of Marshalltown, Iowa. Nicolle named her Sam for Sammi Sweetheart when she was watching Jersey Shore. She earned her middle name “Ellie” because when she was a pup she had…um… gas and was smelly, so she became Sam-Ellie. Hah! Sam loves people and attention. Sam dislikes weedeaters, lawnmowers, or any loud mechanical engines. She is incredibly loyal and protective of Nicolle and is a very affectionate and sweet girl.

Owen Douglas is about 3 years old and is Catahoula hound dog. Owen was rescued through Friends of Rescue in Alabama. His foster mom named him Owen and it fit him so well, Robert and Nicolle decided to keep it. His middle name comes from the movie Up because he is the real-life version of Doug.

Owen loves everything and everyone, especially large men with beards. He LOVES FOOD. All he wants in life is to eat, play fetch, lick your face, and cuddle. Owen is the most happy go lucky dog ever, though he is very protective of his back legs (he had to have his hip broken as a puppy and they worked with him very hard to get his leg back to normal again).

Samatha has been Nicolle’s ride or die best friend for over a decade. Nicolle rescued Owen about 2 weeks before she and Robert met and she admits that he’s become Robert’s dog.

Below are some of my favorites from the session with Robert, Nicolle, Sam and Owen! Enjoy!

~Mandy

Have pets you adore? Bring them to your engagement 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!

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

Have a dog you adore? Bring them to a 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!

The Hatfield Family {Nashville Pet Photographer}

May 25, 2021 Heather Nelms

Meet Allyson and her parents with pups Georgia and Emma! Allyson won this session at the Pedigree Foundation Fundraising Event I donated to. She was able to schedule her session time when her parents were in town so they could be part of it as well!

Georgia is a six and a half year old American Staffordshire terrier/boxer/collie/Great Pyrenees mix. She was named after Curious George because she is also very curious. Georgia is a lover and loves attention and snuggles.

Emma is a six year old golden retriever/American Staffordshire terrier/boxer/chow chow mix. Emma was already “Emma” when she joined the family and it seemed to fit. She is a free spirit, loves to play and be praised.

Allyson loves that both of her pups have a great personality, are loyal, and give unconditional love. While they have two breeds in common (American Staffordshire terrier and boxer), Allyson finds it amazing that they are so different in looks and personality.

Georgia and Emma are both rescues. Georgia came from Home at Last Animal Rescue and Emma from New Life Animal Rescue.

Enjoy some of my favorites from their session!

~Mandy