Sophie & Velma {Franklin, TN Dog Photographer}

On the blog this week are some adorable photos from a dog photography session at one of my favorite places in Franklin: Harlinsdale Farm!

Meet Sophie and her little pup yorkie, Velma. I had been wanting to create this shot of a girl riding on her bike with a dog in the basket, and they were the perfect models to bring my vision to life! I can't get enough of how cute they both look together!

Sophie was five years old when she named Velma after one of her favorite TV characters from Scooby Doo. Velma loves to go on car rides and snuggle on the couch, but runs away from any kind of bags or papers crinkling. Sophie loves her so much and even dresses her up in doll clothing! (What a patient pup!)

Their family found Velma on a canoe trip as a tiny puppy, wet and muddy on the river bank. Sophie's family rescued her and gave her a great home. 

~ Mandy

Bring Your Pets to Your Next Photoshoot!

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 Thieret Family {Nashville Dog Photographer}

On the blog this week is another fun family photography session near my hometown in Cape Girardeau, Missouri!

Nicki and I go way back -- we've known each other since pre-kindergarten! I love getting the chance to work with her, her husband Jeff, their two boys (Jake and Zach) and their sweet pups (Cooper and Pepper). 

Cooper is a 7-year-old lab mix rescue from the Humane Society in Pine Bluff Arkansas. He's very laid back and loves to be petted while laying next to you. And if you stop for even a moment, he'll keep nudging you with his nose until you start again. Unfortunately, he also loves to roll in cow dung -- definitely not a fun thing to clean up!

Pepper is a 3-year-old west highland terrier and the only other gal in the house. She's feisty, doesn't realize how small she is, and loves being the dominant dog. She can also run like the wind, which makes it hard to catch her when necessary. Thankfully, she's a cuddler, and loves to snuggle with Nicki at the end of the day. 

I hope you enjoy these favorites from their family session! 

~ Mandy

Need new family photos? Bring your pets along!

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!

Adopt Friday! {Southern States Rescued Rottweilers}

One of my favorite aspects of my job is helping rescue dogs find forever homes. I recently volunteered with Southern States Rescued Rottweilers to capture photos of a sweet dog named Friday!

He is a 2-year old rottweiler/shepherd mix who has had a harsh start and is looking for a new family to love. Friday was abandoned, mistreated and underweight when his foster family found him, and now with a lot of love and attention he's gained 15 pounds!

Not only is Friday absolutely fantastic with kids, he also loves to play with other dogs and couldn't care less about cats. His favorite activities are playing and cuddling. He is truly a smart, sweet and lovable dog -- just check out his soulful eyes! 

If you or someone you know would love to adopt Friday and give him a forever home, you can fill out an application on the SSRR website. I'm sure he'd be an amazing fur-baby to add to any family!

~ Mandy

Adopting a rescue pup? Capture the moment with Mandy Whitley Photography!

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!