Gemma, Ant & Sal / South Perth Family Portraits / Keepsake Sessions

Couples, Keepsake Sessions

July 26, 2019

When my friend Gemma asked me to take some family portraits for her, her husband Ant and their gorgeous new-old family member, Sally the Dog, I couldn’t wait! I’ve always admired Gemma’s passion for causes close to her, her awareness & understanding, and her ability to look beyond appearances. I was sure taking photos and making memories together could only be a good thing. It definitely helped that photos involved playing with Sally the Labrador.

Adopting an Old Dog

Too often, old dogs get overlooked for adoption but Gemma & Ant couldn’t resist 9-year old Sally’s sweet demeanour and playful spirit. She made the perfect addition to their family and honestly, I kind of wish I could take her home myself. Sally was adopted from Labrador Rescue in Perth.

Sir James Mitchell Park

We headed over to Sir James Mitchell Park just before sunset to escape the heat and let Sally roam free. When taking photos of pets, it’s always a good idea to go somewhere they know. It’s just lucky this is one of Sally’s favourite parks! With wide-open green spaces, white sand beaches and a view of the Perth city skyline over the Swan River, it’s an absolute dream. We even managed to find some time for photos of just Gemma & Ant, even if Sally made it clear she wasn’t a fan of PDA 😛

Check out my favourites from our session below, and if you’re interested in booking me for a portrait session – analogue or digital and wherever in the world – please do get in contact! I’d love to capture some memories for you & yours.

PS. For my Perth friends, I’ll be back in November and of course, I have some dates free for portrait shoots. Get in touch to book your spot!

A triptych of lifestyle family photography of a couple playing at the park and cuddling their dog. A family portrait of a couple petting their dog at Sir James Mitchell Park, South Perth. Photos of a couple with their dog, kneeling on the grass, at Sir James Mitchell Park, South Perth. Lifestyle portraits of a young couple playing with their dog and laughing. Lifestyle family photography of a couple laughing together while playing with their adopted Labrador at the park. A triptych of lifestyle family portraits, featuring their dog, an adopted black labrador. A black and white family photo of a couple and their dog at the park, with long shadows cast by all three of them. A series of lifestyle photos showing a dog running towards it's people, a young couple, before running straight past them. Two photos of a dog and it's owners walking underneath paperbark trees at Sir James Mitchell Park in South Perth. A portrait of an old black Labrador, looking at the camera with her tongue out. Lifestyle photography in Perth, Western Australia, of a young couple hugging. A photo of a young couple smiling together at Sir James Mitchell Park, looking over the Swan River and Perth City Skyline at sunset. A series of family photos of a young couple trying to kiss while they're old dog pulls away in the opposite direction. A black & white couple portrait of a young couple laughing on the beach. Family portraits of a young couple together on a beach at Sir James Mitchell Park, looking over the Swan River in Perth. A family portrait of a couple with their dog at one of the beaches along the Swan River, South Perth. A series of lifestyle couple's portraits at sunset on the Swan River, Perth. Three portrait photos of a couple sitting along the edge of the Swan River at Sunset. A family photo of a couple with their dog, an old black Labrador, at Sir James Mitchell Park, Perth.

If you’d like to adopt a dog, young or old, please check out your local pound! In Perth, you can start by checking out the Dogs’ Refuge Home of WA. For those of you in Italy, try Pronto Fido or check your local Comune website.

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