Well sometimes you just meet a client who you utterly adore and you would happily go for a cuppa with, well this was Sophie. I have a feeling everyone warms to her and Ron her fabulously comical Spaniel. 

In true Spaniel style, he brought along his marvellous game bird soft toy who he utterly adored. However, he made a point not to get the soft toy wet when he went for swims.

Ron was so immensely at home in the water, it was quite literally impossible to get him out once he went in. He knew it was a game, and he knew he'd win ! I wasn't quite sure if in fact he may grow a MerDog tail at any moment. 

The fabulous new community chat group Ripon and Nidderdale Mumbler  launched in Autumn and I was delighted to be asked to be part of their launch with a family portrait prize.
I got to work with the most lovely winning family at their home, complete with gorgeous orchard and farm buildings.  

The sunniest day of the year thus far, in the shade of the spectacular Nidd Gorge, Knaresborough. It was so lovely to work with these gorgeous girls, so full of energy. The girls came straight from a morning of Gymnastics training full of beans, hanging upside down from trees and balancing on walls. Daisy dog, much a part of the family was a dream to work with too.

Just look at Logan's puppy dog eye's ! He looked like this throughout. He and his mummy are both absolutely gorgeous.

Louise got in touch a few weeks back, to arrange photo's of herself and her dog (who she shares with her fiance) to gift to her fiance for 
his birthday. Apparently Logan was meant to be a shared dog, but Louise thinks that Logan and her fiance are pretty much kindred spirits, Logan going to work every day with her fiance. 

That being said, Logan absolutely relished the opportunity for some time with his mum. You could tell he LOVED all the snuggles.

Louise, Logan and I went for a walk along Boroughbridge Canal. The air had drizzle in it and the sky little light, but Boroughbridge always has a way of being beautiful. 

In all the years I've lived around the Boroughbridge area, I have never taken this route to the canal before. After a muddy track, we were met with epic riverside, long grasses (which Logan loved to dig in) and some gorgeous old oaks. I'm looking forward to taking my own gorgeous dog back there for a walk. It's made me look up to find other walks we may not have discovered in Boroughbridge and I found this awesome website full of local rambles - http://www.boroughbridgewalks.org.uk/river-round/

Louise and I were chatting and it turned out we were at Sixth Form in Harrogate together. Neither of us can place one another, but it was fun to reminisce over old school days.

I'll leave you with a few favourite shots from their portrait session.

I've been great friends with Joanna of Positively Canine and Tiffany of Pawfectionists (Baxby Manor) for many years. And what could be more fun than a competition for your dog. All as businesses around Thirsk which work with dogs !

​STOP & LOOK!!! HUGE GIVEAWAY!!
Positively canine, Lucy White Photography and Pawfectionist dog grooming are all giving away some awesome prizes. 

POSITIVELY CANINE
We are giving away a place on our Little Paws sessions up to the value of £35. This is for puppies from first vaccinations up to 12 weeks of age. We are also adding a free place on the Positively Awesome Puppies 12 week classes. This is for puppies aged between 12 weeks and 20 weeks on the first day of classes. Total prize of £155! This is for 1 puppy, classes are held at Baldersby, yo7 4ps & tend too be held on a Tuesday, so please make sure you can attend before entering.

LUCY WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY
Winner will receive a Maple photography package from Lucy White Photography. Session must be used within six months of winning and booked well in advance. To be used approximately within the Thirsk/ Ripon/ Knaresborough radius. Subject to Lucy White Photography's regular photography contract being signed. For further information take a look at www.lucywhitephotography.com

PAWFECTIONIST DOG GROOMING
Tiffany is a qualified dog groomer based at Baxby Manor, Husthwaite. She is giving away a £30 voucher for a pampering for your puppy. This will be a good experience for your puppy and Tiffany will spend time making sure your puppy is happy and comfortable with being handled and so on and go at your puppies pace. It is important that your puppies first experiences are all positive ones and Tiffany will make sure they are.

All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning is to comment below "awesome". If you are commenting on a shared post make sure you have clicked onto the original post first as comments on this post will only qualify. A winner will be choosen at random and announced once www.facebook.com/positivelyknine/ hits 2000 Facebook likes. Please also head on over and like www.facebook.com/pawfectionistsdoggrooming/ and www.facebook.com/LucyWhitePhotography/

So we reach 2000 likes quickly and to ensure your puppy wont be too old for the classes please do invite friends to like Positively Canine page :) 

shares appreciated but not required. This competition is not sponsored by or endorsed by Facebook

GOOD LUCK!

Last week I was kindly invited to capture some super laid back, marketing shots for Pawfectionists at Baxby Manor (between Easingwold and Thirsk). Tiffany, the owner is one of my oldest and dearest friends, so I was delighted to oblige ! We got some gorgeous shots of her with her dogs to build client rapport and give her viewers a chance to get to know her (see how kind, sweet and fun she is)  and see how much she adores her dogs. Then we photographed inside the Salon, to show her client's what's on offer. It's DIVINE !! Take a look at ​http://pawfectionistsdoggrooming.co.uk/

​Meet the team and take a peak around Pawfectionists dog grooming. Tiffany and her four legged helpers are so awesome ! The salon is super warm and cozy, courtesy of a gorgeous log burner and gentle, soft lighting. The dogs (when not being pampered) can rest in the custom built canine stables with soft fleecy blankets. This really is not a grooming salon like ever I've seen before. In fact it's rather more homely and cozy than any normal hair salon. Set in the beautiful countryside of a Manor House. I learnt today, that not only is Tiffany a super talented groomer and equestrian but can make an awesome cup of coffee. (So grab a coffee when you drop off your furry friend for a luxury groom)!
I'm so excited by Pawfectionists, because Tiffany is so passionate behind her reasons for the salon. She has opened her salon, because she knows that a good quality groom truly makes a dog feel better. Her passion shines through when she talks about not only the physical but the mental benefits of pampering your pooch. How it will lift their spirit and make them feel so much more lovely. Tiffany has launched Pawfectionists for the love of dogs. Go see her ! Take your dog. Make an appointment on 07934166612 <3

I loved working with Roddy + Sharon on Friday ! Roddy and Sharon are incredible, jointly working with Alzheimers charities and The Red Cross to bring some four legged love to people's day's. Needless to say, Roddy was incredible to work with, so much patience for a dog and consistently looking toward Sharon for his next cue. These guys are just so gorgeous and share so much love.
We photographed Roddy and Sharon around Sutton Bank in Thirsk.

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