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Life is Ruff: Including your fur babies in your newborn session

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I love animals and I could not be happier when families include their pets! Over the years I have have been able to capture families with all types of pets including a couple of cats, a few birds, and tons of dogs! Today I’m excited to feature some of my favorite dog and newborn portraits.

Dogs are Always Welcome

Newborn lifestyle sessions feature your family enjoying life at home. If your family includes a dog, let’s include your fur babies in your family portraits!

A newborn lifestyle image of a family laying in bed with their newborn baby boy and two dogs. Photo by Pittsburgh Newborn Lifestyle Photographer, Laura Mares Photography.

Dogs are snugglers

My goal at newborn lifestyle sessions is to document the uniqueness of your life right now. So you can relive the joy every time you see your portrait. 

lifestyle portraits of parents holding newborn baby in modern boho nursery with Siberian husky near Pittsburgh, PA
siberian husky watching newborn baby sleeping in boho crib

Dogs are protectors

Most dogs have a strong bond with their family and commit themselves to protect them.

A newborn lifestyle image of a father sitting in a chair holding his newborn baby boy while his two dogs admire the baby. Photo by Pittsburgh Newborn Lifestyle Photographer, Laura Mares Photography.

Dogs are curious

Dogs naturally curious nature create a sweet sense of connection.

newborn lifestyle picture of family holding baby with dog in nursery

Dogs are listeners

This little sweet heart enjoyed listening to the entire book! I wonder if it was more spending time with his family than his love for the story.

newborn lifestyle picture of family holding baby with dog at home
newborn lifestyle picture of family holding baby with dog at home

Dogs are gentle

Dogs love being near their family. They may look like they are sleeping, but they are keeping an eye on everyone and everything that is happening in their home.

newborn lifestyle picture of family holding baby with dog at home

Dogs are loyal

Dogs are naturally loving and affectionate and develop strong bonds with those they see as members of their pack.

newborn lifestyle picture of family holding baby with dog in nursery

Dogs are courageous

Dogs spring into action when they sense any member of their family is in danger.

newborn lifestyle picture of family holding baby with dog in bedroom
newborn lifestyle picture of family holding baby with dog in nursery

Dogs are affectionate

Dogs love to follow you around, wag their tails, and snuggle close.

lifestyle newborn family picture with white dog with beautiful natural light

Dogs are cute

Dogs have mastered the “puppy eyes” look.

newborn lifestyle picture of family holding baby with dog in living room

Dogs are great companions

Dogs are always happy to greet you when you come home and spend time with you.

newborn lifestyle picture of family holding baby with dog in living room

Dogs are intelligent

Dogs quickly learn when they get a new member in their family.

newborn lifestyle picture of family holding baby with dog in bed room

Dogs are photogenic!

Whether awake, playing or asleep, dogs are interesting to watch and add a special “it” factor to family portraits!

newborn lifestyle picture of family holding baby with dog in bedroom

Tell me what you love about your dog in the comments below!

two Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs sitting on blue velvet chair at home

Ready to document your story?

Let’s work together to create beautiful images that you can treasure for a lifetime!

Laura

Hi, I'm Laura Mares! I'm thankful to be a wife, mother and Pittsburgh lifestyle photographer. I photograph because I believe that life is simply beautiful and every person has a story worth telling. I'd love to tell yours.

This Post Has 2 Comments

  1. Ella

    Love seeing newborns photographed with all these cute dogs!

    1. Laura

      Awww. Thanks so much!

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