Adorable puppy falls asleep during photo shoot at Chester County portrait studio

There’s something magical about photographing puppies. Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to capture a sweet English springer spaniel's first professional photos. The experience was both fun and challenging, but ultimately, it resulted in some of the most precious photos I’ve ever taken.

Before the shoot, I spent a considerable amount of time planning the details. While my studio is puppy and adult dog safe, I knew I wanted to bring in soft, puppy-safe props, so chose elements that would compliment the puppy and ensure his comfort and safety throughout the session. Newborn puppies sleep a lot, but 8 week old puppies can be full of energy and naptime not a guarantee. I planned to capture this guy's personality with the hope that maybe he'd tire himself out...that's when the little extra magic happened.