For those of you who know me, I’m a big softy for dogs, and when my friend and crazy-talented wedding photographer, Caroline, asked me if I would take pictures of her, Josh and the fur-babies, I was all in. Plus, she offered to photograph me with Bueller, and really, how could I refuse???
Milou, her beautiful black Portuguese Water Dog has been her best friend and companion for well over a decade. Since she is getting older, she wanted a few sweet images with her and the family while she’s still able to run around and play. Caroline’s stylish Midtown apartment made the perfect setting for tickles on the bed…
![family playing on bed with dogs](https://jillcarmel.com/blog-archive/photos/dog_photographer_sacramento_01.jpg)
And doggy stare-downs… (of course I had a bowl of treats sitting on top of my head).
![three dogs lie together looking at the camera](https://jillcarmel.com/blog-archive/photos/dog_photographer_sacramento_02.jpg)
Ferocious teeth-baring…
![chihuahua plays with toy on white chair](https://jillcarmel.com/blog-archive/photos/dog_photographer_sacramento_03.jpg)
![family laughs with their dog children on a bed](https://jillcarmel.com/blog-archive/photos/dog_photographer_sacramento_04.jpg)
I think this is one below is one of my favorites because it is so “them”.
![cuddles with portuguese water dog milou](https://jillcarmel.com/blog-archive/photos/dog_photographer_sacramento_05.jpg)
I know, I know… But I swear no animals were harmed in the making of this photo shoot (just maybe a little embarrassed).
![goofy dog portrait with sunglasses and a hood](https://jillcarmel.com/blog-archive/photos/dog_photographer_sacramento_06.jpg)
That little pink tongue…
![belly tickles with brown portuguese water dog in hip apartment](https://jillcarmel.com/blog-archive/photos/dog_photographer_sacramento_07.jpg)
![three dogs and kisses on a yellow background](https://jillcarmel.com/blog-archive/photos/dog_photographer_sacramento_08.jpg)
![dog portraits chihuahua and portuguese water dogs](https://jillcarmel.com/blog-archive/photos/dog_photographer_sacramento_09.jpg)
![kissing and walking dogs simultaneously takes an expert](https://jillcarmel.com/blog-archive/photos/dog_photographer_sacramento_11.jpg)
These two are not only super talented and crazy-funny but they are also some of the most open-hearted, generous and honest people I know. I feel very lucky to call them friends and grateful to get to be the one to document this little snippet of their lives. Thanks, Caroline and Josh!