Puppy Portraits

Our tender-hearted neighbors Frances and Tommy recently became foster parents for a Toy Poodle named Libby and her four newborn puppies. They invited us to visit mama and puppies and photograph the four sisters.  As we waited for the girls to wake from their nap, we were poised to move quickly, as their awake time at four weeks is in very short spurts.  We knew a basket would keep them corralled, that is, for about two seconds.  Getting four puppies to stay still for a 60th of a second is next to impossible, and many of our shots looked something like this: 

Perseverance eventually pays off.  

Using a squeaky toy to catch their attention for a split second, we got our picture.  Window light provided back light, and a strobe filled in the front.  Within moments after this snap, they were all sound asleep. Fortunately, in the small window of opportunity, we captured a darling portrait of the four sisters.

Frances and Tommy and the new adoptive parents have a keepsake that celebrates their giving and caring for Libby and her puppies.  They have all found good homes.

Have a great day!
George