To kick off your Monday I’m going to hook you up with some serious cuteness. I just discovered Fat Orange Cat Studio and I am in love. Photographer Li Ward takes pictures of your beloved pets in such an amazingly artistic way that you would want these babies framed and on the wall immediately amongst your other art. Baxter and Oliver HAVE to have their portraits taken this spring when the leaves and grass are out! They would by hysterical subjects since they are both such total hams. I like to define them by the accents I think their inner monologues have-Oliver’s is the Matthew McConaghey voice from Dazed & Confused and Baxter has a really haughty British accent like Stewie Griffin. I am admittedly a “crazy dog lady”- I think of my dogs as my kids- so having portraits done does not seem odd at all. AT ALL. So stop mumbling “that Erin, she’s a wack job”. Just get ready to “awwwwwwww”….
This little guy is a Havanese like Baxter (and half of Ollie) and I want to snuggle his little FACE OFF!
I spy Shepard Fairey! If you have not seen Exit Through the Gift Shop- SEE IT! THis dog has clearly seen it and is in awe.
I want to feel like these guys.
And as a side note, Li is also a calligrapher and collaborated with letterpress designer Parrott Design Studio to create the Orange Parrott Collection! I adore the simplicity and handmade look of these wedding invitations and accessories!
Stay tuned this week dog lovers for a great little giveaway!!!!
Oh my goooooooosssssssshhhhhhh. I love it! You’re not a crazy dog lady, my golden retriever is only 9 months old and I already have a portrait of her =)
OHHH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!! These are ADORABLE! THank you for sharing. I really like this photographers approach
I smell cash going out of our pockets! :) But totally worth it.
Awwwww indeed….I am not a dog lady( crazy or otherwise)..but this may make me have a rethink and give in to my daughter’s demands!! lovely post to kickstart start the week, Erin…see you on my blog someday!! xx meenal
LOVE.
Li is such a sweetheart as well, she recently did the envelope calligraphy for my puppy’s welcome home champagne brunch and they turned out absolutely gorgeous!
Oh my gosh! I know dog #7 (the little guy with the tennis ball) – his name is August West (Gus) and he’s a very nice little fellow!
Becca
I love that dog on the hammock! I want to take him home with me :)
Love your doggies!
Oh my goodness! I have to schedule a photo shoot for my teacup yorkie. He’s such a little dog model that I can’t wait to see how he would pose for a professional photographer (i.e. not me). Thanks for the post Erin.!
So cute! I love the boxer peeping through its parents.
Her photography reminds me of Atlanta area pet photographer Leesia Teh.
we had penny and maple photographed by li one fall day a few years back…they are the most wonderful photos that we still love to look at.
http://www.fatorangecatstudio.com/blog/2009/11/dog-photoshoot-with-maple-and-penny/
you should totally have your pups photographed by her, you won’t regret it!
Awww for the millionth time! I can’t wait til the weather gets warmer so I can take portraits of my dogs. By the way, you’re not the only crazy dog lady. My bf and I go as far as to speak for our dogs. Our GPS-lab mix, Fudge, speaks with a speech impediment, haha. My dogs are kids, too. It’s okay!
I don’t even own an animal, and I am all over these! Love the wild and crazy back relaxing pup and the girl in boots next her dog on the porch. Seriously fun portraits. Thanks.
awwww indeed!
That made me smile today what a great way to start a Monday!
Those are seriously CUTE portraits. Helllloooo????!!!! What a concept. Anyone I know thinks of their dog like a child. Duh, winning. {Sorry….it’s like burned in there…ugh!}
These are adorable.
The photos are too cute. Perfect way to start off the day.
Good animal photography? The impossible has been accomplished.
I am a crazy dog lady!! These pictures are amazing.
This is an absolute adorable post, love it, I would like to paint everyone one of those dogs!
These are absolutely the most darling animal portraits *ever*! I never thought I would say that I would have portraits done of my furry friend…but these are making me change my mind (c:
Ummm these pictures are about the cutest things I’ve ever seen!
AH-DORABLE!!!!
OMG – LUV!!!
Seriously adorableost! Thanks for a happy start to the week!
Jamie Herzlinger
I am with AG! I think some cash needs to go out of my pocket and have this done for Auggie. LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Those are the best pet photos I’ve ever seen! Not to be morbid, but my Charlie Bear is getting older and I’ve been thinking about having a portrait made so I’ll have it when I’m an old lady… sigh
LOVE IT! I have Big Henry, weighing in at 140lbs. I rescued him from a parking lot where he was chained to a cart return when he weighed all of 7 lbs. Obviously, the boy grew a bit. But he is sweetness personified (except when someone comes to the front door!) I have his picture on my phone, and I pull it out to show it more than I even show my grandchildren!! How bad is that! Fabulous pictues, Erin. …made my day!
These are the most adorable pictures ever! I especially love the one of the dogs jumping on the beach! Too cute!
Love is a warm puppy hug! I love these photo’s! So sweet. I love my puppy Co Co even though she can be naughty with muddy feet, which doesn’t bode well for white rugs and cream carpeting. As my husband says, so much for a clean house!
To die for. I would kill to have professional pics taken of my babies!
I’m in love. These are amazing, I’d love some super cute pics of my dachshund Milo looking this great. Every time I try to photograph him he turns or moves resulting in a blur. This has made me smile first thing – thank you
This post makes me so happy. It’s my dream job to be a pet photographer one day. I’m THAT girl who touches and cuddles any animal that crosses my path – welcome or unwelcome by owners.
These pics are ADORABLE!!! She does a fabulous job… does she travel? Possibly to GA? :)
Would love to have pics taken of my Lucy!
Hi Erin,
Loved this post! I am a huge dog lover. Someone just sent me this video that any dog lover would enjoy.
http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1VBCgp/www.youtube.com/watch%253Fv%253DmUCRZzh
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I am smiling from ear to hear, that is the cutest post EVER! I wish I would do a photoshooting with my french bulldog because she is the cutest!
I. Love. Dogs.
These pictures are cute.
Hey Erin…this totally just made my day!! Maybe if I show my husband this, he’ll give in to my dog demands!!