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: Cairan & Aife
Had a family portrait session with Pam & Pat and their sweet Huskies, Aife & Cairan. The 8 year old dogs couldn't look more different, yet they are rescued litter mates!
Loving and cooperative, they made for great portraits. The studio was the perfect setting to avoid distractions and achieve elegant, modern images for the family home.
We started with more formal poses and gently moved into relaxed, lifestyle images with hugs, tricks and treats. The final collection of prints & digital files will be fun daily reminders of the family's loving bond.
In the Studio: Maddie & Gibbs
If you adore Australian Shepherds, how can you not love this awesome pair? Meet Madison & Gibbs. Blue merle, Maddie is the elder in this duo at 7 years old. Tri-color, Gibbs is her buddy at nearly 2 years old. They just adore each other and were such a pleasure in the studio.
Both pups are well trained at obedience and agility, making for a super fun and relaxed session. It was a perfect opportunity to play with poses, and do some indoor action shots too. In the end, their thoughtful expressions and desire to please made me just melt. I love this image and the many others captured in our session. Individual head shots on acrylic were the chosen medium for a stunning showcase of these beautiful babies.
Denver Pet Expo 2015: A Pet Menagerie
As the official photographer for the Denver Pet Expo for the 3rd year in a row, it has been a fun, educational and visually rich experience. The 2015 Pet Expo offered interactions with a wide range of companion animals, from our beloved cats & dogs to the more exotic reptiles, birds, ferrets, fish and more.
The annual event continues to showcase great pet products and services as well as local rescues and charities. There's a healthy balance of educational presentations and fun activities for families and their pets including the talent show, agility course, flyball demos, and a costume contest.
It was a lot of ground to cover for the day, but I'm pleased with the photos and the many engaging moments between people and animals. You can visit the full gallery of event images here: Denver Pet Expo 2015. Enjoy!
Therapy Dog Spotlight
With the hundreds of magnificent pets that I've met as a pet photographer, there have been some some special individuals that I'd like to share this week. Those are the therapy dogs who dedicate time and love to medical patients.
Of course they don't do this alone, their awesome families make it all possible, along with trainers, hospital staff and others. They are fun to photograph. Their big hearts just beam, and you know they are the epitome of unconditional love.
Meet "Cormac", shown here from a recent studio session. He is a superstar at Children's Hospital Prescription Pet Program. He sports a doggie shirt, specially made to limit pet dander exposure to patients. Like some of my other amazing clients, "Sam" the Poodle, and "Shadow" the Black Lab Mix, these dogs are ready to do their work with big smiles and gentle demeanors. They have to meet age and obedience requirements, and be checked by their vets regularly. When those criteria are met, they are ready to bring joy and healing. Thank goodness for therapy dogs and the awesome people willing to share their love!
Sanctuary Session: Tag
When a sweet, ailing senior like "Tag" cannot come out to my studio, I can come out for a "Sanctuary Session" at their home. We didn't want to put any strain on him, so the session was designed to be brief and gentle.
Tag has enjoyed a happy life and spent much of his time in the safety and comfort of his front porch and yard. Due to his now limited mobility, we set out his comfy dog bed and captured touching moments there, with his loving family.
Basking in the morning sun, he got lots of hugs, kisses and treats. Moments of sunny snoozes were mixed with curious head turns, sniffs, and occasional smiles. It was an emotional session, knowing Tag won't be with his family much longer. They can take some comfort in the special images created to remember him by.