Aren’t they so cute together?

This couple is just stunning. There were a couple of moments I gushed over the view finder on my camera when I saw the beautiful images appear. 

And David, he is such a nice guy and just as easy on the eyes!

Amber is a great listener and brings a smile to your face if you have a bad day. She’s full of energy; it’s like it bounces off of her and onto anyone within ten feet of her.

Together this couple makes anyone feel right at home. I can’t even begin to tell you how easy they made my job to take their picture – I mean look at them!

Even when I asked them to do their best impression of a Hollywood couple, they just smiled and pulled it off without a flaw.

And the sunset was the perfect time of day to get some really pretty moments.

Thanks guys for a fun afternoon. Good luck on your big day this summer and wishing you lots of wonderful days to come.

Did I mention that his Christmas sweater was almost as cute as him? Nothing makes my holiday brighter more than to see a dog in a forever home. Thank you to everyone who has adopted a furry friend this past year.

“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” ~ Roger Caras

More from this shoot and a few others soon!

p.s. Happy Holidays!

Meet Jody and Chris plus the pups – Chloe, Barkley and Doc (left to right):

And here’s Blaine (8) and Tyler (12).

This family are huge dog lover (which makes me love this family even more). All of the W family dogs have been adopted from different rescue groups. They are also the best dogs to photograph. I think they stood or sat still for most of the pictures without any complaints.

And check out the men of this family. One word: Handsome.

Last but not least is the whole family all together with the dogs. We shot most of these pictures near a golf course and when Chris said Jody’s dad is a huge golfer, we jumped at the chance to get a shot on the green.

Thanks W Family for letting me spend some time with you and shooting your upcoming Christmas card. Have a super holiday season!

p.s. Tish Mackay Photography will be at Birkdale Village at Bella Ropa this Saturday from 11am-2pm taking pictures with Santa to benefit Project HALO.

Hope to see you there!

I love his face so much. He is such a happy dog and it shows.

Dana shared lots of great stories about Shotgun getting into trouble. My favorite one was when he escaped from the backyard and headed up the street to the shopping center. They said he traveled up the escalator to the surrounding restaurants. People where petting on him and feeding him scraps when he was picked up by Dana’s boyfriend. So this next picture had to be included of him at the fence plotting his next great escape.

I learned a lot about Shotgun during our shoot. He loves to get his back scratched and will stand very still in the same place forever if you do so.

And after running around and making sure the yard was rid of squirrels, we headed inside to Shotgun’s favorite spot; the couch.

I don’t know why, but his surprised face in the next picture just makes me smile.

I have to say that I loved everything about this dog and his awesome personality right down to his paws.

But before we hit the fast forward button on life, let’s slow down and take a sip. A sip of what you ask? Just some yummy NC Wine. That’s right. I said North Carolina. Travel up north and you’ll see some signs off the highway with cute winery names such as Ray Len or our favorite, McRitchie. No matter where you go, the tastings are worth the trip. Only an hour away from our home there are gravel roads, old farmhouses and sometimes even chickens pecking at grapes that have fallen off the vines.

And don’t even get me started on the beautiful fall colors this time of the year! We are so lucky to live in a place that gets to see all four season, and fall happens to be my favorite season of all.

There is still plenty of time to take a trip for a sip. I recommend mapping out a few wineries, packing a lunch and make your way to the nearest tasting table. This Friday favorite goes great with white or even red. You pick.

We are heading to Washington, DC this weekend and if you happen to be traveling also, travel safe!Happy weekend everyone.

I had the opportunity to shoot with Jen Hunt, and from the moment I got to the hotel to the very last dance, everything was fun, silly and well absolutely beautiful.

Just check out these pictures and see what I mean.

Congrats to the newlyweds and hope the honeymoon in Costa Rica is as wonderful as you two!