Angela Higgins - Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer » dog photographer

HIBERNATION

Ange — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:38:25 +0000

Its been a while since the girls have been on the blog. I have been wanting to update for a while but each time I did they were laying horizontal and were completely uninteresting to anyone except us who oooh and ahhh over every cute they do.

I would love to update you on their adventures and say that they have been having an excellent and exciting winter but then I would be lying. In fact, they have been hibernating like bears and sleeping in unison for what seems like months. I know Lily is dreaming of sunshine, large fields of grass and chasing balls and Lulu is in desperate need of a haircut and much needed exercise (much like her mother). Bring on Spring.

DOG PORTRAIT SESSION – RODNEY

Ange — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:18:37 +0000

When preparing for a dog portrait session, I ask for my clients to complete a small questionnaire. Nobody knows their dog better than their owner so I can get a great idea about what it is exactly that each client finds special about their own dog and get a heads up for anything I really should know beforehand. Interestingly when I ask what part of their dog is their favourite, the question is never answered with one word.

When getting ready for Rodney’s session, his mum told me that her favourite part of Rodney was “his big floppy ears that are soft as felt; his smile when he’s happy; his one white toe on his front left paw; his big wet nose; his long gangly legs; his soft, shiny coat; the white stripe that goes all the way along his chest and under his tummy.”

Yep, she loves pretty much everything about him. It was obvious when I received the questionnaire answers and even more so when I arrived at their home how much Rodney means to her life and how much she means to Rodney. They’re best friends. Forever.

There is something amazing about a relationship between a dog and their human. It isn’t based on wealth or looks or promises. Its unconditional love. We could learn a few things from dogs when evaluating our own relationships with each other. Just wanting to love, and be loved in return. For the pure joy of it.

DOG PORTRAIT SESSION – CLANCY

Ange — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:55:03 +0000

Look who I got to play with the other day! I was so stoked when Clancy’s mummy contacted me for a session. I had been dying to meet a frenchie for so long and Clancy didn’t disappoint me. I wanted to tuck her in my camera bag and take her home but as her mum rightly pointed out, she would have had something to say about that.

I love working with dogs. There is nothing like rolling around on the floor for a few hours having a dog (or two) slobber all over your camera and give you big, wet kisses. It brings you down to earth and makes you remember that unconditional love dogs give so freely.

house guest

Ange — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:10:07 +0000

This week has absolutely flown by! A couple of dinner dates, a few book designs, recovering from a wedding AND we have a house guest to stay for the weekend. My parents puppy, Billy, has come to stay while they are in Bali for a wedding. Its quite funny that both of my parents have been two of the last three weddings I shot. Unfortunately though I am not going to this one in Bali – although I have daydreamed about it.

I love it when Billy comes to stay but I think Lulu loves it more. She won’t leave him alone and is always in his face, but I think he enjoys the attention. He is a terrible snorer though and between him, Lulu and Lily all sleeping at the one time in my office the noise just reverberates off the walls.

These were actually taken when Billy stayed back in January. I’ve been meaning to post them but kept putting it off. So here they are

lazy bones

Ange — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 02:35:26 +0000

Most mornings when I come out of the bathroom, I am greeted by this sight. Its something I look forward to now. She curls up just below my pillow and while she doesn’t move her head, her eyes follow me everywhere watching what I am doing.

She’s never far from me and lately I have started to get worried if she isn’t within a 2 metre radius. Most days she’s snoring on the couch behind me or sleeping on my feet under the desk. She’s my little lazy bones. And she’s in need of a haircut quite clearly by the look of those feet.