Sammie. Rescue Dog Portraits. Toledo Ohio Pet Photography.
Sammie.
When I first planned her photos, I was thinking of putting her on a pink backdrop. "Make her look more cute and friendly and feminine and maybe she will get some applications," I told myself. It is common for rescue dogs that fall into a certain breed type or appearance to be overlooked when potential adopters are browsing the listings... Big dogs, black dogs, dogs with blocky heads, dogs with muscles, dogs whose breed (or perceived breed) has a reputation for being intimidating. If you have known me for more than 24 hours, you likely know that I have two dogs that fall into some of these categories. You should also know that I have a heart for these types of dogs.
Now back to my color choice for miss Sammie... Society often equates pink with femininity. This idea brings to mind words that we use to describe feminine attributes: soft, delicate, graceful, elegant, helpful, submissive, maternal, pretty, etc. Though femininity may very well include some of these "pink" characteristics, it is so much more.
I chose this gray canvas backdrop because I knew the colors would look pretty amazing with Sammie’s coat. Sammie doesn’t look like a sweet little feminine dog. She is a beast. She’s big and muscular. She tackles, she knocks things over, she steps on toes and will lick inside your ears if she gets the chance. Being feminine doesn’t mean we can’t embrace these other attributes: strength, enthusiasm, endurance, fierceness, grit, intelligence. We confront conflict. We lead with strategy and wisdom. We fight for what we believe in and will die for those we love.
So I decided to challenge the traditional expectation of femininity by celebrating Sammie’s strength and spirit. I hope you can see her stunning beauty and her vivacious spirit in these photos. You can embody femininity and still be a powerhouse.
Jessica had the pleasure of housesitting for Sammie’s foster for a few days and said, “Sammie is an absolute goofball and snuggle bug. She loves to be in your lap even though she is much too big to be a lap dog. She loves to play with people and other dogs! She had so much fun exploring the studio and was not fazed by the big ‘scary’ lights like some dogs are.”
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All photos were taken at the Rebecca Trumbull Photography Studio in Toledo, OH by Photographer Rebecca.
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