The Taylor Family {Nashville Dog Photographer}

March 27, 2024 Heather Nelms

Meet the Taylor family on the blog this week! The Taylors became good friends last year when their little boy, Oliver, and Liam became buddies while playing T-ball together. I was so happy to get to photograph them with their sweet pup Henry.

Henry is an English Springer Spaniel and was about seven months old when these pictures were taken. Henry got his name after a king of England. The Taylor family decided they wanted an English name for their new pup because Rob is English. Also, their last pup was an English springer spaniel named Louis, after King Louis, so we kept with the tradition of an English King name.

Henry loves taking rides with in the car, especially because he definitely does not like it when he is left home by himself. He REALLY likes having his ears rubbed.

Jodee loves this breed of dog because they love people and other animals. “They are so sweet and kind and very playful and very loyal”. And they love to cuddle, which Jodee loves so much. “He will just sit in my lap and cuddle.” Oliver’s favorite thing about Henry is that he is always giving Oliver kisses and hugs. Jodee’s favorite thing about Henry is how he follows her around, makes her feel loved, his sweet face and all his wonderful markings on his legs. For Rob, it is how he snores. I think this dog has found the perfect family!

The leash and harness we used for the shots are from The Oxford Dog, a family-owned business that makes durable and fashionable dog leashes and collars. Hope you enjoy my favorite pics of our friends!

~Mandy

family in fall with english springer spanial

child laying on wooden bridge with dad and dog behind him

boy with english springer spaniel in fall

man on bridge with english springer spaniel

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Jen, Vanessa and their Pets {Nashville Pet Photography}

February 15, 2024 Heather Nelms

Meet Jen and Vanessa with their pet crew on the blog today! This fun winter session was taken at their beautiful home in Thompson’s Station. Jen and Vanessa have three dogs (all golden retrievers) and one cat who is possibly part ragdoll, and is a rescue from the humane society in Fort Lauderdale.

The three sweet pups are named Beaux, Rye, and Hank. Beaux is 12 years old and got his name as a play on LSU’s mascot, the tiger, which people often say “Geaux (Go) Tigers”. Side note, Vanessa played softball at LSU and is a HUGE LSU sports fan…so it’s fitting! Rye is two years old and is named after the couple’s mutual love for Rye Bourbon. The cat’s name is Mason and he is seven years old. Both Hank (three years old) and Mason (their cat) seemed like the perfect southern gentlemen names.

When I asked what Jen and Vanessa what their pet family loved the most and liked the least, their response for each were as follows:

Beaux: Most - ALL Food. Least - Baths.

Hank: Most - His Girlfriend Maisy, the neighbor’s dog who he runs the fence line with. Least: wearing sweaters.

Rye: Most - Affection from his moms. Least - being left alone.

Mason: most - wet food snacks. Least - his brothers barking!

I also asked the couple what their favorite things about their pets were: “Collectively, we love the joy our animals bring us. They make us smile and laugh and feel loved every single day.”

Individually they loved the following:

Beaux was their old faithful, predictable and chill in his old age.

Hank - is connected to them in the SOUL! They both believe Hank has some of their dog, Charlie, reincarnated in him. (He also gets away with the most)!

Rye - is their “love bug”, by far the sweetest and neediest boy they have.

Mason - a typical cat, only wants love on his own terms, but when he does it’s so genuine, it always makes us laugh.

The couple love the golden retriever dog breed because “they are so sweet and needy!” They love having them veg on the couch with them, but the dogs are also always up for adventures. “We love that what they want most in life is to be close to their people.” Hank and Rye are both rescued from Adopt a Golden Nashville.

I hope you enjoy all the sweet photos I got of this family!

~Mandy

two women with two golden retrievers sitting on their porch

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Cause for Paws {Nashville Pet Event Photography}

January 23, 2024 Heather Nelms

I just want to say that I am so grateful to be part of such a great community of animal lovers. Not only do I get to photograph pets and their people, I have had the opportunities to give back by doing photography for local pet charities, including events for the Pet Community Center and Agape Animal Rescue. I really love being able to support the local pet charity community through my work!

On the blog today, I get to share an event I did in October called Cause for Paws which benefits the Nashville Humane Association (NHA) at the Belle Meade Country Club. (You can check all the photos here on the Cause for Paws website). The Nashville Humane Association is “committed to finding responsible homes, controlling pet overpopulation, and promoting the humane treatment of animals, all while supporting pets and pet-families in our community.” Please check it out if you are interested in adopting a pet, they have a wonderful facility in Nashville. For the event, NHA brought adoptable puppies for the guests to love on and potentially adopt!

The event always has a fashion show, and this year the designer, Shoshanna, showcased some of the beautiful dresses in her collection.

And a big congratulations to the 2023 winner of the Julia Colton Award for Excellence in Animal Welfare to Kimberly Wise. Ms. Wise is the President of the Pedigree Foundation, and also Senior Manager of Foster Programs at Greater Good Charities. Congratulations Kimberly, we are all so grateful for the great work you do!

Enjoy!

~Mandy