Harper
I always said my favorite things to photograph were people. But over the past couple years, I have come to realize that while I do love photographing people, ultimately, I love photographing RELATIONSHIPS between people. I love being able to catch something for people to see that normally they can only feel. Aaaand this also applies to people and their pets. I am a dog lover. You all know that. So when Jessica and Justin contacted me to do photos of them with their dog Harper, I had a huge smile on my face. Then when they told me he had cancer and potentially only a short time left, the tears rolled. Jessica and Justin: thank you for trusting me to photograph your family and your Harper during this special and very difficult time in your lives. I hope these photos help you see the love you feel for Harper and the love he feels for you. To view their slideshow, please click here.

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lauren @ our big fat farm wedding | November 14, 2011 at 9:26 pm
This is so precious. You definitely are doing what you love and it shows in all of your work. Keep it up, my favorite wedding photographer. ALso, my heart goes out to this couple. You can definitely see that they are cherishing every minute they have left with their baby. I couldn’t even imagine going through losing one of my puppy babies.
Kirsten | November 14, 2011 at 9:39 pm
fabulous! 🙂
candace | November 14, 2011 at 11:28 pm
*so many tears*. Beautiful photos, Emily. I think you are the perfect person entrusted to do take these. Hugs to Jessica, Justin and Superman Harper.
Tai | November 15, 2011 at 6:43 am
Oh wow…truly breathtaking & ditto on what Candace said.
Kate D | November 15, 2011 at 12:48 pm
Wonderful pictures…you always make me bawl like a big baby 🙂
sjenz | November 15, 2011 at 3:45 pm
Please pass the kleenex! oh, the love that is captured in these photos is so evident! The “kissing” one is absolutely precious….wishing the best to Harper & “his people” & may they have countless more memories to share together.
Sabrina | November 15, 2011 at 8:53 pm
Emily….what a fabulous job you did! Jessica has been a friend of mine for several years and she has always loved Harper with her entire being. When she met Justin, he fell just as much in love with Harper. Thank you for creating these beautiful images for them to always remember Harper. He is a really sweet and loving dog. Job well done!
Tanya | November 16, 2011 at 10:32 pm
Amazing photos! I am bawling like a baby! Jess, you could not have asked for a better photographer. Memories of a lifetime captured here!
Karin | January 4, 2012 at 11:52 am
I’m a bit behind on your blog….So I’m not a dog person (I love my cats), but I’m sitting here in tears at this post! You really do capture emotions. And these photos just radiate LOVE. What special memories you gave these lovely people.