Van Wagners Beach Family & Pet Photoshoot

Family And Pet Beach Photoshoot

Nicole's husband reached out to me on Instagram, wanting to plan a family and pet photoshoot for Mother's Day. He wanted it to be a surprise, so he kept the plan quiet until the day arrived. Gifting outdoor photography as a Mother's Day present is something I love being part of, especially when someone puts this much thought into celebrating a mother in their life.

a dog and family beach photoshoot session

A Local Dog Rescue Photographer

This is my third time doing a family and dog session for Nicole, and the story behind it starts with her dog Charlie. Charlie is a rescue from Southern Connection, the same rescue where I worked as a dog photographer.

My work there was taking dog photos to help their dogs get adopted, and that is how Nicole and I met. Nicole ended up adopting Charlie.

dog beach photoshoot at Van Wagners Beach in Hamilton

Relaxed Beach Family Portraits

Nicole was surprised and thrilled when she was gifted a photoshoot for Mother's Day.

She wanted a fun, relaxed outdoor photography session, and she chose the beach for it, bringing her husband, her child, and Charlie along for the morning.

The family photos turned out exactly how she pictured them, and Charlie's pet portraits captured his personality on the sand.

candid family beach photos in Hamilton, Ontario
family photo session at a beach

Why Van Wagners Beach

We met at Van Wagners Beach in Hamilton, Ontario, early in the morning for Nicole's family and pet photoshoot. I love shooting beach sessions at that hour because the beach is completely empty.

The family had the whole shoreline to themselves for their family and pet portraits. 

A husk pet portrait at Van Wagners Beach
beach family and pet portrait at Van Wagner

Dog Photos On Leash

Charlie stayed on a leash for the entire session, the same safety step I use for every dog photography session. Once I started editing the images, the leash was removed in Photoshop.

The final dog photos show Charlie sitting in the sand, both on his own and with his family.

Book A Family and Pet Photoshoot

If someone in your life is crazy about their pet the way Nicole is about Charlie, a family and pet photoshoot makes a gift they will remember. Reach out and let's plan a session as a gift for them.

About the Author Sharon

Professional Pet & Family Photographer, Certified Pet Grief Specialist, & Professional Stunt Woman

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