Tis the season to get that Christmas memory captured
Christmas is a special time of year and it is important that we capture those special moments with family.
I love to do Christmas themed shoots. A lot of the time I complete these in October time as people like to use the finished products for Christmas cards.
Pauline and Ray had a session with their fox red Labrador Rohan so they could send their Christmas greetings to their friends all around the globe.
Having a shoot with your pets can be a tonne of fun and I usually have loads of bloopers alongside the special memories.
Of course I understand not everyone enjoys being photographed and would rather just have Christmas photographs of their pets.
That is fine too, because as we know our pets make great models.
Winston who has now sadly passed away, donned his Christmas gear to make Christmas cards to raise money for the Winston’s Wheels charity that helps get wheel chairs to canines that need them.
So if you would like to capture those special festive memories with your pet, then get in touch today to book a shoot.
Until then I will leave you with this cute festive poem all about Dog-mas.
Twas the night before Dog-mas
‘Twas the night before Dog-mas, when all through the pound, Not a puppy was yelping or playing around. Our leashes were hung by our kennels with care, In hopes that St. Bernard would soon find us there.
Chihuahuas were curled up all snug in their beds, While visions of doggie treats danced in their heads. Max in his collar, on somebody’s lap, Had tucked in his tail for a midwinter’s nap.
When outside the room there arose such a clatter, My ears perked right up to hear what was the matter. Away to the window I jumped up with glee, And barked at the shadows that were cast by a tree.
The glow from the moon changed night into day, And started me thinking, “Woof, woof, time to play”. When, what with my puppy-dog eyes did I see, But a splendid dog-sled, led by doggies like me!
With a regal furred driver, commanding, not stern. I yelped to the others, “That must be St. Bern”! More rapid than greyhounds, our saviors they came, And we barked and we howled and called them by name.
“There’s Duchess! There’s King! fat Chance, and bare Buffy! On Fido, On Scooter! On Rover, and Scruffy! Go by the red hydrant and run past those trees! Nothing can stop you, not even some fleas!”
As puppies at play chase after a stick And race to their masters so lovely and quick, So out in the field his canines all flew, Catching the Frisbees that St. Bernard threw.
And then in an instant I heard at the door The scratching and clawing of each little paw…. As I pulled in my nose and was turning around, Through the door St. Bernard came in with a bound!
He was dressed all in fur from his head to his tail, His wood cask adorned with an icing of hail; A bag of chew toys he had brought in with him, And his mouth was turned up in what looked like a grin.
His eyes, how they twinkled! His ears flopped, how merry! His coat shone like crystal, his nose like a cherry! His big sloppy mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the fur on his chin was as white as the snow.
The stump of a bone he held tight in his teeth, And his collar encircled his neck like a wreath. He had a large face and a furry round belly, That shook when he barked, like a bowlful of jelly. He was fluffy and plump, a big cuddly old pooch And I laughed when I saw him and gave him a smooch!
A wink of his eye and a wag of his tail; We knew right away we’d have homes without fail. He howled not a howl, but went straight to his deed, And took down our leashes that soon we would need.
He opened the door and families stood there, With children, all smiling, and much love to spare. He leapt to his sled, to his team gave a call, And away they all flew as if chasing a ball. But I heard him exclaim, as he chewed on a bone: “Happy Dog-mas to all and to all a good home!”
-Diamond Paws
Around the circle
I am part of an amazing group of pet photographers from around the globe that participate in this weekly blog circle. Simply click on the link and go on a journey from blog post to blog post until you end up back here.
Next up is Tracy Allard
What a great family session for Pauline and Ray. And LOVE the poem!
Red with the tree in the background is gorgeous!
Sweet Winston, I’m sure he’s terribly missed but I know his pet parents adore your images of him and that red fox lab’s expression is adorable – he looks so excited to be photographed with his humans – what a great picture!