Archive for June, 2008
Chewy :: The Dawg
Last week I had one of the more emotionally challenging shoots I have ever experienced. As a huge fan of dogs, it was heartbreaking to learn that McKinney local Suzanne had recently received the news that her Chewy had been diagnosed with brain cancer. She requested a session to capture Chewy’s spirit, and time was of the essence. Feeling the pressure of the situation, I armed myself with my gear and a big helping of steely coldness to prevent myself from crying.
Thankfully, we seemed to have gotten a gift from the gods just in time for the shoot. Chewy’s medication perked her up long enough for her to charm me with her doggy ways!
She managed to muster enough energy to bark at a neighboring cat!
Waiting patiently for her treat.
Chewy, may your tail always wag, no matter where you are.
I’m Chewy’s neighbor — you have captured our sweet friend utterly.
WOW. Absolutely Fabulous photos …… I am in awe of your ability to capture her without really knowing her…. amazing in a less than 45 minute meet.
…….life spawns connections and i’m grateful for my brief connection with you a year or so ago as that connection allowed this day to occur ..perhaps another juxtapostion of sorts? My eternal thanks …
Big hugs for Chewy!!
Suzanne-I am so glad that these fit the bill. She is such a beauty, inside and out…a sweet, sweet girl.
Wow-Kate, you’re an angel with a lens. I just had some bad news today about my snugglebuns rattie, Templeton, He’s a rat, but he’s my baby 100%! We were given the word today that he has a terminal lung tumor. I’m so thankful to know that someone else appreciates the spirit of our furry family members. Suzanne, your angel is so lucky to have a wonderful mommy to make her the eternal star of her life! She certainly has a lot of spirit and she seems to know that she’s the star of this show. I wrote a blog today about how my most beautiful gifts have come from furry unexpected packages! She is certainly the grand prize, and I’m sure she feels the same way about you.
Tara, i was sorry to read about Templeton, i will hold you both in my thoughts and prayers. I think it was Will Rogers who said “Dog is man’s best friend because they wag their tails instead of their tongues” … tails wags for both Chewy and Templeton !!!!
I am Chewy’s aunt. I have had the priveledge of hearing a lot of Chewy stories beginning with day one….how she almost missed being part of Suzanne’s life. I know she brougth a lot of happiness to Suzanne and I am thankful for that! Miracles do happen.
My heart aches for Suzanne–and for you. You gave her a beautiful gift.
What a precious way to always have a physical remembrance of your baby. You will never forget her nor should you. Ms. Mags and I are praying and thinking about you both. May God give you peace. I love you.
I am totally bawling… Hopefully Chewy will recover, or at least finish what looks to be a full life with grace and plenty of cookies. Dogs rule and so do these shots of Chewy.