Welcome to DelaFoto's Photography Blog. Look for Denver photographer, Ariane's latest images & personal stories about recent photo sessions and more.
In the Studio: Puggies!
A pair of adorable Puggies came in for portraits recently, and oh my goodness look at those faces! It's been a while since I had Pugs in the studio, so what a treat to meet these girls, Susie & Bonnie.
Both are rescues from Colorado Pug Rescue. Susie is the white faced senior at 14 years old. Bonnie is the new girl at 2 years old. Mom and dad expected Bonnie to be a handful and Susie to be a bit stubborn. But instead, they seemed to love the camera and were very cooperative. Allowing me to even get some great pictures of them together. So fun!
In the Studio: Rocky
Once in a while I get to capture elegant portraits of a pet with their person. In this case, it was 15 year old Italian Greyhound "Rocky" and his lovely mom, Cindy.
An impressive senior, Rocky is still curious and spunky even though his sight and hearing aren't what they used to be. He and his mom have been through a lot together, so the chance to capture elegant portraits of the two of them were meaningful.
Arms crossed and safely nestled in his mom's arms you see an alert, loving and loyal boy in this photo. Cindy's calm and caring gaze and warm, plush sweater present a sense of ease and comfort. A beautiful pose, a compelling image. It speaks of what DelaFoto is all about.
An inspiring duo, it was such a pleasure to create these portraits together. A lovely Print Wrap and a variety of linen textured prints will commemorate this heart felt photo session.
In the Studio: Daisy
I don't often get the chance to photograph English Bulldogs, so when 8 year old "Daisy" was scheduled for her first ever photo session, I was excited to capture her unique style. I heard that she loves belly rubs and to give kisses, playing tug-of-war with pillows and especially enjoys peanut butter.
Snuggly and playful, Daisy is a fun girl to pose for photos. We took it slow since she is a bit arthritic, and provided comfy beds and blankets to make her right at home. She was agreeable to whatever we suited her up in, and curious enough about toys and my crazy sounds to make some great bulldog faces!
By request from momma, I got out the big daisy flower and took this adorable portrait with Daisy, so perfect!
Luxurious metallic prints were created for an elegant presentation. A Standout Wall Art print of the "daisies" will now be a centerpiece in her mom's home. A wonderful tribute to the friendship and loyalty between Daisy and her mom.
In the Studio: Gorgeous Goldens
Meet 5 year olds Rusty & Sammie, two gorgeous (red) Goldens, adopted from Golden Retrievers Rescue of the Rockies or GRRR. Thanks to the great work of this rescue, these babies are in a loving home together and adored by their family. Sweet and gentle, they truly love each other and we were lucky enough to catch them in some cuddly moments in the studio.
We started off with some lovely family portraits including mom & dad, and then moved to photos of these best buddies together. The studio dog bed, happens to be the exact same one they have at home. What luck! So they made themselves very comfortable and looked great.
Finally, we captured each pup's personal style with some close-up individual portraits. Both formal and fun (with tongues hanging, licking and more) the collection was an overwhelming array of warmth, sweetness and charm.
Bella's 4th Year of Xmas Portraits!
Little Papillon "Bella" has been coming to DelaFoto for Christmas photos for 4 years now! It all started with my first photo special, at Parkside Animal Hospital. Quickie sessions (just 10 minutes), the backdrop was green with white dots and the feather christmas tree was a nice accent for this tiny girl!
The 2nd year, we were back at the vet's office again for slightly longer sessions (15 mins) and Bella seemed to be more at ease with a gold blanket and red gift boxes.
The 3rd year, I switched things up and had the session at my studio, with lots of space and more privacy. The theme was simple and white, Bella seemed pretty comfortable on the plush red pillow.
This year was Bella's 4th and I think she was more at ease than ever. Back at the studio, we adorned her with green beads and she posed sweetly. Spunky and adorable, she's a senior but you'd never know it. I can't believe four years have passed already. Can't wait to see her and her family for more holiday seasons to come!