The Moran Family {Nashville Dog Photographer}

Wow, it has been a while since I blogged here at Mandy Whitley Photography. Summer and fall came and went and now it’s a brand new year!

Now on to some sweet animal pics…I first worked with Josh and Laura Moran for their wedding ten years ago. You can see their wedding photos with this link: https://mandywhitleyphotography.com/blog/2014/01/laura-joshs-kentucky-farm-wedding-nashville-wedding-photographer?rq=moran. Their wedding was at a farm in Kentucky, today’s blog photos were taken Marcella Vivrette Smith Park several years ago.

Their sweet Sunny passed away this fall. I know Josh and Laura are missing him so much!

Meet the pups: Ollie is an 11-year-old mixed breed that the Moran’s like to call “a KY black dog”. He got his name because he reminded Laura of a black olive. They also have a sheltie named Sunny. Sunny is nine years old and was named by her parents. Then there is Bruce, named after Bruce Wayne because of his bat ears, who is a mixed breed . The Moran’s label him as “a TN black dog”. Bruce is only one.

What is it that these three pups like doing with their time? Ollie loves his treats and chasing chipmunks in the backyard. Sunny also loves all the treats along with naps and being dried off with a towel. The two older dogs have to be careful because along came Bruce who loves the treats too! He loves playing fetch and getting those booty scratches as well.

But what do they dislike? Ollie dislikes thunderstorms and Sunny isn’t a big fan of the mailman. Bruce doesn’t not like the vacuum cleaner! Bruce doesn’t like people much and just prefers Josh and Laura.

When it comes to what the Moran couple loves so much about their fur babies, here is what they told me:
”Ollie is so snuggly and sweet.”
”Sunny gives the best kisses and loves to go between our legs for pets.”
”Bruce and his personality has started to really shine and he is just so silly and bouncy.” I also asked them what they liked most about the breed each dog is, and they said, “Ollie and Bruce are mixed breed, which makes them extra special!

The Moran’s rescued Ollie and Bruce. Ollie was a stray and Bruce was rescued from Bonaparte’s Retreat.
~Mandy

Have pets you adore? Bring them to your family 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 Taylor Family {Nashville Dog Photographer}

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

Bring Your Pet to Your Family 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!

Allison and Maude {Nashville Dog Photographer}

Boo! Happy Halloween everyone! I have some perfect photos to share for this occasion since Allison decided to do a session with Halloween costumes! How fun and adorable are these minions?!

Meet Allison and Maude, her 10-year-old English Sheepdog. Why Maude? Well, Allison just loves older generation human names for dogs. Maude may look big and tough, but she really is just a sweetie. The best part about her is her goofy personality, and that she tolerates Allison dressing her up for the holidays. Maude loves her treats, playing tug and going on car rides.

The photos here are from two different sessions, almost exactly a year apart. The Halloween minion session was from this year in October in their neighborhood and the photos with their regular outfits are from last fall at Marcella Vivrette Smith Park. Hope you love them!

~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!