The Ervin Family {Nashville Pet Photography}

This week on the blog is the lovely Ervin family. You may have seen them on the blog in 2019 when we did a winter mini photo session at my house - it was so much fun!

For the session below, The Ervin Family (Brent, Stephanie, Elaina, and Livvy) met me for a mini at Ellington Agriculture Center in Fall 2020.

Livvy is their precious five year old cavapoo (a cross between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a poodle). She was named after the characters on Elaina’s favorite television show “Liv & Maddie”. She combined the names and came up with Livvy.

Livvy is four years old and described as “the cutest thing ever”, loving and sweet. (The cute dog photos below would prove this as correct!) The cavapoo breed is known to be very affectionate and calm dogs that also like to play. Livvy definitely fits this description because along with all her snuggles, she has been known to have the cutest bursts of energy that are so fun!

Livvy does not like being left alone, so the Ervin family tries to take her with them to as many places as possible. When they can’t bring her, she stands on her hind legs to welcome them home.

See some of my favorites of the Ervin Family!

~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 Nashville Sounds, Tito's Handmade Vodka and Agape Animal Rescue {Nashville Dog Photographer}

Who is ready for some baseball, vodka and cute dog photos?! The Nashville Sounds season starts TODAY, and so I wanted to share some fun dog photos I did at the Sounds field, and with some of the Sounds players! The pics you see below are from two photo shoots I got to do back in 2019. It was soooo fun being on the field with all the dogs and the players!

So how does the Sounds, Tito’s Vodka and Agape Animal Rescue come together in one place? Well, Tito’s is a big supporter of Agape Animal Rescue. DogJo, Tito’s companion, inspired “Vodka for Dog People Program” which inspired their support for animal rescues. Tito’s sponsor's Tail Waggin’ Tuesday’s with the Sounds, where you can bring your pup to the game! Tickets are $30 ($25 for human, $5 for pup) with all the dog ticket proceeds going to local animal nonprofit organizations, including Agape. There was a halt on Tito’s Tail Waggin’ Tuesdays for a bit, but it is back and starts TONIGHT. You can find dates for all those Tuesday games at Sounds Tuesdays. Agape’s donation nights are tonight and May 17 if you’d like to attend a game supporting them!

Now about the dog photos below…The two bulldogs were from a shoot I did with Tito’s and the Sounds. They were part of a dog calendar Tito’s made! At the time, Dooley (fawn) was nine years old. He has lived in Nashville since he turned one. Because he grew up around lots of people, he is a very social dog! He likes to get scratches on his booty and cares more about hanging out with humans than other dogs. Muggsy (brindle) was four years old at the time, and was born in Nashville. She has never met a ball she doesn’t like and will chase them all over the place. Both dogs love snuggles, snacks and making new friends!

The pictures with the other dogs were from a specific collaboration between Tito’s, Agape, and the Sounds with adoptable pups from Agape. I really did love the chance to take such fun photos of the pups and players!

Enjoy the pics below and good luck to the Nashville Sounds this season!

~Mandy

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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!

Christy and Harley {Nashville Pet Photographer}

This week on the blog, we have Christy and Harley. We had our session at the at Ellington Agriculture Center in Nashville, TN, one of my favorite locations. This post celebrates the life of this sweet little pug, Harley. He passed away pretty soon after our session.

Harley was 13 and a half at the time these cute dog photos with Christy were taken. He is named after none other than the motorcycle! This sweet boy loved bananas, and he really disliked nothing. Christy described him as “funny, loving, never met a stranger, and could bring a smile to anyone's face.” She said, “and I mean ANYONE’s face!” This is 100% true.

Christy’s favorite things about Harley was his personality and unconditional love. He made a great companion. Another great thing-pugs love everyone!

Christy said she wanted the photos to 'show the love' between herself and Harley. I think we did just that :).

~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!