Pet Portrait Photography: Capture the Heart, Frame the Memory

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Pet Portrait Photography: Capture the Heart, Frame the Memory

In the world of photography, capturing the essence of pets goes beyond mere images; it's about encapsulating their spirit, the love they share with their families, and the unique personalities that make each one special. At Val Westover Photography, we specialize in pet portrait photography, where we aim to "Capture the Heart, Frame the Memory."

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All American Pet Photography Month May 2019

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All American Pet Photography Month May 2019

In recognizing our fuzzy, fluffy, feathered best friends, celebrate the month of May with pet photos that capture the unconditional love that they have towards you and your family.

One of my favorite jokes that highlights the dedication and unconditional love that our pets give us, goes something like this:

How can you tell who loves you the most? Your dog, or your wife?
Put them both in the trunk of your car for an hour, then see which one is the happiest to see you.

Looking back at photos of my childhood, some of my most memorable times were shared with my dog “Queenie”. Our family photos always included my dog, whether we were camping, hiking, at a picnic, or opening Christmas presents, she was always there by my side. I strongly believe that she was a key part of my great childhood. Every time I see a childhood photo with my dog, it brings me right back to that moment in time.

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Family Portraits With Their Dogs and Horse - Empire Polo Club Coachella

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Family Portraits With Their Dogs and Horse - Empire Polo Club Coachella

Anyone that knows me, knows that I’ll go anywhere for the opportunity to photograph a family with their dogs and their horse. So, when I was approached by the Beadle family to photograph them, I was happy to travel to the Empire Polo Club in Indio California. Besides photographing their family with their beautiful children and their spectacular pets (two dogs and a dappled horse), I also dedicated a large part of the photo session to capture photos for their recent wedding engagement. The Empire Polo Club offered a tropical Southern California look with palm trees and lush tropical gardens. As you can see in the images below, it was pretty awesome that the entire family took part in this special time of their lives.

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