Client Session ~ Pippi the English Cocker Spaniel

Meet Pippi, a gorgeous, super well behaved and very photogenic pup hailing from Sanctuary Cove towards the northern end of the Gold Coast. Pippi is lucky enough to live in a beautiful house with a backyard designed (I’m sure!) with photographing dogs in mind! Her house even backs onto a park where she regularly meets up with her doggy friends.

I just love the colour and texture of the deck which brings out her melting chocolate brown eyes.

She had the full range of expressions too, from the super cute puppy dog look…

To the happy-go-lucky, “I’ll do anything for a treat!” look…

Her colouring and markings means she looks just as good in black and white!

After hanging out in the backyard for a while, it was time to venture into the park for some chasing ball games, plus a quick bit of modelling on the park bench, complete with well-timed gust of wind to send those furry ears flying. Anyone would think we set up a fan!

Then it was back to the deck for a bit more modelling in the late afternoon light.

Before heading inside to check out the light there. Luckily there were some nice big windows, so Pippi got to pose on the couch.

The white tiled floor under a big skylight also made for some gorgeous light we just couldn’t pass up. I think Pippi was really getting the hang of the modelling part at this stage, and pulled out some cracker expressions for the camera.

With all the hard work over, it was time for some fun! In true spaniel style, Pippi just loves the water and couldn’t wait to get wet.

Diving into the pool enthusiastically after her ball, making for some really fun splashing shots!

What a girl! I just loved Pippi.

Client Session ~ Levi the Hungarian Vizsla

Levi’s owners were the lucky winners of a Valentines Day competition I held, scoring themselves a free photo session. Entrants were asked to send in a photo of their dog and write a paragraph about what they loved about them.

Here’s what Levi’s Mum wrote:

Hi Charlotte – this is Levi my Hungarian Vizsla.  He’s a big puppy who just wants a cuddle, his wagging tail and happy face are the best tonic after a hard day at the office.  This photo was taken in his ‘backyard’ Hope Island Resort Golf Course.  Every day he happily tries to terrorizes the rabbits, although they’re much smarter and faster than he is and he’d have no idea what to do if he caught one, it’s funny to see him chase them time and time again.  It’s kind of like watching Wiley E. Coyote and Roadrunner, he just never gets it.  The only rabbits he catches are the ones in his dreams.  I love my afternoons spent driving my golf buggy, watching the sun go down over the golf course and smiling along with my dog as he runs here and there tracking those waskly wabbits.

I love Hungarian Vizslas and couldn’t wait to meet Levi. I certainly wasn’t disappointed – he was all that his Mum mentioned in her email – and more. He’s got it all, the looks, the smarts, the fitness and manners to boot!

I was first given the guided tour of the golf course they are fortunate to have at their back gate. Levi rode the buggy like a pro and was equally as comfortable running along beside, I was impressed with his stamina. He usually runs 10 km per day!

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We stopped at various places around the course. Unfortunately there were no rabbits on the day so I didn’t get to see him in all his ‘waskly wabbit’ chasing glory.

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After we’d managed to get rid of some of this boys seemingly boundless energy, it was time to hop back in the buggy and head back for some quieter shots at home.

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I was most impressed with Levi’s begging ability (which he showed off at every available opportunity).

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Some more begging – great balance for a big dog!

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To top off a great visit, Levi’s owners introduced me to their two gorgeous birds as well. First up, Marley the Eclectus Parrot. This little cutie is just 4 months old and is the sweetest, quietest little birdie I’ve ever seen.

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This is Banjo the Sulphur Crested Cockatoo, he’s 6 months old and also super cute!

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