shihtzu/pomeranian sisters in the garden | burlington, ontario pet photographer

I first met shihtzu/pomeranian mixes April and Laci back in May when they stopped by my booth at the Burlington Humane Society's ARFmazing Race fundraiser — they were all smiles in their cute pink harnesses. So, when their mom called to book a session, I had an idea of what these two girls were like. They are sisters, they are girly girls and they are all sweetness. During our session at a really beautiful lakeside garden (I posted about this gorgeous location earlier), I discovered they are tons of fun too, and fantastic models. 

April is more outgoing, curious and a total camera hog. She had unlimited smiles for me!

April also loves to chase the ball!

Laci is more shy and protective of her family. When strangers got close she would let them know they were in her territory — her bark is way worse than her bite though. Sorry Laci, it's hard to take you seriously when you look this cute.

My treats were a big hit with these girls and it wasn't long before shy Laci was joining her sister and hamming it up for the camera.

Aside from their different personalities, you can tell them apart from their markings. April has a white patch of fur on her chest that reminds me of Buckeye the weimaraner's "power patch." Laci has a white muzzle and a little white mark right on her nose.

Did I mention the hamming?

These two were just so happy — they had me cracking up the entire session! Look at those goofy grins.

I think this next shot is kind of cool - an exact mirror image!

April will do anything for a treat!

I'm not usually big on props, but because these two gals were small and black, I thought a bright chair to sit on might add a little zip. We just refinished this garbage find for our office, so I brought it along.

And you know the session is over when you get this face.

Tomorrow the family is moving to Ottawa. I don't know why, but it kind of makes me sad to know these two girls will be living six hours away! They are a riot and this family is kind of special to me — they value my work and are so supportive of my photography. Thanks so much for the fun afternoon April and Laci! All the best in your new home. I hope you have a doggone good time in the nation's capital!

Wags,

Stacey