Cloudy Skies & Puppy Eyes


Let me tell you about the cutest little ball of fluff I got to photograph recently — her name is Mocha, and she’s a sweet-as-can-be Shih Tzu with a serious love for treats and snuggly blankets. 🐾


I’ve actually known Mocha’s human mom for over 20 years (crazy, right?!). Over the years, I’ve had the honor of photographing her family — her child, her previous pups, and now little Mocha, too. These kinds of long-term client relationships just fill my heart.


We met up on a chilly March day for a spring pet session in Redlands, CA. The skies were cloudy, and the air had that “still winter but trying to be spring” kind of vibe. Even though it was colder than expected, the grass and bushes were lush and green — classic Redlands in spring.


Mocha didn’t mind the weather one bit. She was more than happy to pose as long as the treat supply kept coming — and trust me, her mom came prepared. 😄


To keep her extra cozy, we set up a sweet little ceramic bath basin lined with a soft, furry blanket. She looked like a little princess tucked in there, and honestly, she owned every second of it.


This session was such a fun reminder that pet photography doesn’t have to be fussy or perfect. Sometimes it's a little cloudy, a little chilly, but when you’ve got a camera, some treats, and a pup like Mocha — it’s all magic.


If you’re in Redlands or the Inland Empire and thinking about booking a pet session (or adding your pup to a family shoot!), I’d love to help you capture all the cuteness. These fur babies are part of the family, and they deserve a little spotlight too. 💛

Let’s plan something sweet — treats included.


With love & grace,

Heidi


A small black and white Shih Tzu puppy sits on a fluffy white blanket against a blurred green outdoor background.
Adorable Shih Tzu puppy sitting on a white fluffy blanket outdoors with green foliage in the background.
A small brown and white Shih Tzu puppy lies on a fluffy white blanket in an outdoor garden setting.
A brown and white Shih Tzu puppy with fluffy fur sticks out its pink tongue while looking at the camera.
Shih Tzu puppy with black and white fur sits on fluffy white blanket against blurred natural background.
A cute Shih Tzu puppy with brown and white fur sits in the snow looking at the camera.
A small Shih Tzu puppy with brown and white fur being held up against a blurry outdoor background.
Fluffy black and white dog relaxes in white basin filled with bubbles during outdoor bath time.
Black and white cat lounges on fluffy white fur blanket in vintage white enamel bowl outdoors in garden setting.
A small black and white Shih Tzu puppy sits on a white blanket in an outdoor setting during golden hour.