{Lifestyle Portraiture} West Suburban Humane Society August cuties

I routinely volunteer at the West Suburban Humane Society in Downers Grove - helping out by taking pictures of their adoptable cats and dogs for the website and other pet finder sites. The last time I went, there were so many cuties - my heart melted at the sight of all these beautiful pets just waiting for their "forever" homes.

I wanted to create a collage of these cuties - a way to showcase their beauty and grace. The expression on each of these guys is so adorable and precious!

UPDATE - most of these guys here have already been adopted! - Don't forget to check your local shelter first if you decide to get a pet - you never know which cutie will melt your heart! :)

{Lifestyle Portraiture} For he is jolly good fella! and handsome too

Every so often, I go to West Suburban Humane Society and photograph their cat and dogs for the website and other pet adoption websites that they post pictures on. It makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside that I am able to give back in a small way. More on that here.

During one of my session, I came across Jake and boy, oh boy what a guy!. He is so adorable, loves giving and getting attention and so handsome. I had to take some pictures of him...just could not resist. I was not at all suprised that he is quite the star at the shelter. He even has his own facebook page! I really hope he finds his forever home soon!

Presenting Jake! - the star, the stud, the sweetheart!

{Lifestyle Portraiture} Memorable Jaunts & West Suburban Humane Society

This past weekend, I spent one hour at West Suburban Humane Society taking pictures of animals for them to use on their website. It was a humbling experience...I am so grateful that Ms.B is in our lives and feel sad for folks who have to give up their pets. It has got to be hard to give up a member of your family cause thats what pets really are...family members!

Check out the mini-photo shoot of some of the little furry friends who captured my heart and made me come back home and give Ms.B a big hug and a treat. In return, I got a big wet smooch :) and a furious tail wag.