When some of your family members have paws...


Last week, I had the pleasure of photographing a lovely family and their two dogs in Sudbury, MA. When the mom reached out for this session, she asked if I was OK with dogs. I am a dog mom myself with two beautiful, energetic and quirky rescue pups. They are an integral part of our family and I love when families feel the same about their pups and want to include them in their portrait session. I also volunteered for several years at a animal rescue group. So, yes, I am comfortable with your pets (just not snakes...never snakes. Sorry, reptile people)! Please include them in your session, if that is important to you. That said, having a pup or two in your session will definitely add a level of complexity. Will they wander off? Yes! Will they decide they are done and fall asleep? Yes! Will they both look at the same time that your family is posed and looking? Maybe! Bring squeaky toys or favorite items for them. Be flexible and don't let the pups stress you out and we will have a great sessions. Dogs are going to do what they are going to do.


We will also take some time for some portraits and fun without the pups. That ensures you get images with everyone looking in the same direction and shots with just the humans are great too! Most importantly, play with your pups during your session. Your natural interactions with them bring out your and your pups relaxed smiles too!


I hope to see your and your pets soon!

xo- Lisa


A family sit outdoors on a lawn with their two dogs during their backyard, at home, at her family photo session in MA.
A brown dog lying in green grass reaches out to touch hands with someone sitting on the lawn.
A teen purple sweater with braided hair sitting at wooden table outdoors with green grass in background at her family photo session in MA.
A family sit outdoors on a lawn with their two dogs during their backyard, at home, at her family photo session in MA.
A happy black Labrador Retriever mix dog stands on green grass with another dog visible in the background.
A couple sharing a joyful moment together while embracing at their backyard family photo session in MA.
Father and daughter sharing a joyful moment together while in their backyard family photo session in Sudbury, MA.
Mother and daughter sharing a joyful moment together while embracing at their backyard family photo session in MA.
A family sit outdoors on a lawn with their two dogs during their backyard, at home, at her family photo session in MA.
Mother and daughter sharing a joyful moment together while embracing at their backyard family photo session in MA.
A family sit outdoors on a lawn with their two dogs during their backyard, at home, at her family photo session in MA.
A teen in a purple sweater poses outdoors on a sunny day with green foliage in the background at her family photo session in MA.
A brown mixed breed dog sits on green grass with teen girl in a purple sweater in a lush backyard setting at her family photo session in MA
A teen girl purple sweater stands smiling outdoors against a green garden background during summer at her family photo session in MA.