pets

Puppy Love | CT Wedding and Pet Photographer

I am truly passionate about weddings – and I love animals – dogs especially!

So when I walked into Mike’s house a few weeks ago to get a handful of pictures of him getting ready for his wedding, I was more than pleasantly surprised when I learned that they had a litter of 5 week old labrador puppies at the house from their rescued yellow lab. Really?? I mean really really? Puppies and a groom in one room?? It doesn’t get much better than that! And since Mike is a big dog person and his dogs are his family, we HAD to take a few pics with these cute little fluff balls. How cute is this!? Puppy kisses on your wedding day! Priceless!

groom with yellow lab puppy | CT wedding and pet photographer

 

Happy Easter Walk | Connecticut Lifestyle Photographer

Hello Spring – you certainly have arrived and made this Easter weekend extra gorgeous – and our Easter Walk extra colorful.

I am wishing everyone a sunny and cheerful Easter Sunday. Xoxo.

Easter walk with dogs | Photography and More | Stefanie Kapra

 

Puppy Cooper | Connecticut Pet photographer

Beagle Puppy Cooper is just too cute for this world. Nine pounds of furry puppy sweetness. Look at his long ears and the wrinkly nose. I can’t help but smile when I see the images of this little boy.

 

Beagle Puppy Cooper | CT Pet Photographer

Please refer to my Pet Photography Blog to enjoy more images of this sweetheart. It’s worth checking out!!

Oh happy day. | Connecticut Children and Wedding Photographer

This morning I was woken up by the sun shining thru my bedroom window – lovely. Shortly after my dog Ziva demanded her morning cuddle time – what a great start into the day. I must admit, I already miss photographing weddings on weekends a little bit – but I do enjoy not having to rush out of bed on a Saturday morning but to wake up to the sun and the birds and sweet doggy kisses instead. And I still got some photography in today – shooting a christmas card session with one of my last years foster puppies and their adopters and afterwards I had a little family session at Boothe Memorial Park. The weather was nice and everyone seemed to have a really good time.

And while out there at the park, waiting for my client, I caught this squirrel on camera – who was having a good time, chewing on nuts while enjoying the view and the sun. Somehow I felt this picture was a good symbol for today’s day. Relaxed and happy :)

Squirrel close up at Boothe Park CT | Photography and More

Happy weekend :)

 

A Stroll on Laurel Beach | Milford, CT Children Photographer

Meet princess Zoe – isn’t she just too cute to be true?

Toddler girl portrait | Milford Connecticut Children Photographer

When I headed out to Laurel Beach in Milford today, thick fog was hanging over the beach – giving it an almost unreal and mystical look. It reminded me a lot of the fog over the fields in my hometown. When I was little, I was sometimes a little scared of it – but it has always fascinated me, too.

Little Miss Zoe seemed little impressed by the fog – nor was she scared. But then again – she had her favorite buddy protecting her – and her new cute pink sweater dress from The Gap was shining bright thru the fog :)

Toddler Zoe and her boxer on the beach | CT children photographer

I had a lot of fun taking Zoe’s photos today – she is such an incredibly sweet young lady with big brown eyes and the cutest smile (well, if she feels like smiling anyways. She can be quite stubborn in times. But a good old children song got her to laugh quite alright).

young girl toddler laughing | Connecticut Children Photographer

This is only a tiny sneak peak – more pictures will follow after Christmas. For now they have to remain a little secret for Zoe’s mommy and daddy :)

Meet Mister Max – a Shepherd Mix Puppy | Connecticut Dog Photographer

Dear friends, family and pet lovers,

Please meet my current foster puppy – Mister Max. Little Max is only 11 weeks young and 12 pounds light – and he is looking for a loving home. He is a rescue puppy from Tennessee (same organization as my dogs Zazu and Ziva) and he is a Shepherd Mix. Not sure, what else is in him – it might be labrador (coloring and tail look like lab). But regardless – he is a very sweet little boy who is curious, enjoys a nice walk (he’s already quite good on a leash), and he loves to snuggle up in the evenings when he get’s tired. During the day he prefers to play and be silly and stick out his cute dotted little tongue. He has the most beautiful big puppy eyes ever. And since he is a shepherd mix, his ears might end up standing up.

Here are some pictures of this precious puppy. Please share this post so that we find him a warm and cozy home before Christmas!

For more information on Max send me an email.

 

Puppy Max smiling – showing of his cute little dotted tongue.

Shepherd mix puppy tongue | CT pet photographer

What’s going on down there?

Shepherd puppy Max on porch | Connecticut dog photographer

Puppy Max trying to catch a leaf ;)

shepherd puppy playing | Connecticut pet photographer

He likes pine needles and leafs – it’s like camouflage for him.

Shepherd Mix Puppy Max | CT pet photographer | Photography and More

Ziva and Max hanging out in the living room.

Max and Ziva hanging out | CT dog and puppy photographer

Silly Mister Max

Shepherd puppy being silly | Connecticut dog photographer

Big and happy puppy smile :)

Shepherd mix puppy in pine needles | CT pet photographer

Max hiding in the pine needles – so cute!

Puppy shepherd mix laying down | CT dog photographer

Oh yes – he LOVES Zazu’s football. She is somewhat ok with it – I guess.

Puppy Max with football | Connecticut Dog Photographer

Max hiding behind a bush – but in the end he’s always more curious than scared ;)

Puppy max behind bush | CT pet photographer

Max and Zazu playing

Max and Zazu playing tug a war | CT dog photographer

Look at me. I am so tall and pretty and handsome.

Mister Max | CT pet photographer

Isn’t he just gorgeous?

Puppy Max three series | CT pet photographer

After a long day of playing it’s time for a nap.

Puppy max shepherd mix taking a nap | CT dog photographer

 

You have a dog and are looking for some professional photos? Contact me! I offer pet portrait sessions as well as family sessions with pets. Those pictures make amazing christmas cards!

What a sunday – a walk on the beach | Connecticut Pet Photographer

What a great weekend this has been. After two amazing, beautiful and fun weddings Friday and Saturday, including sun, fall foliage and a snowstorm, I decided it was time to take a day off to spend this gorgeous day with my family, puppies and dear friends.

The warm morning sun turned our living room golden yellow and gave it an amazing warm glow. So I couldn’t resist to snap a couple of pictures of my dogs and our little foster puppy Louie. As the day went on and it got warmer, the snow started melting and I swear it smelled like spring outside. So wired. But hey – the weather has been wired around here lately – so what is wrong with some spring in the fall? Around noon it got so gorgeous out that we decided to go down to the beach for a walk. Ivan and I packed our two dogs (Zazu and Ziva) as well as our foster puppy – little Mr Louie (aka Cajun Louie) in the car and off we went. Together with my dear friend Brooke and her pup Madi we drove to the beach to meet up with Maryellen and Mike. And then we enjoyed some amazing and fun beach time on this gorgeous fall, winter, spring day.

PS: Little Louie is up for adoption and would love to find a loving forever home before the winter comes… If you are interested in adopting him (or in fostering dogs in need) – please email me.

 

Meet puppy Louie – chilling in the golden morning sun…

Puppy Louie Australian Shepherd for adoption | CT pet photographer

Puppy Louie laying around | CT dog photographer

 

Puppy Aussie shepherd mix | CT pet photographer

Our oldie – Miss Ziva

Ziva rescue dog | CT pet photographer

Finally reunited – Zazu and Madi

Zazu and Madi loving the beach | CT dog photographer

Time for some fetch

Madi Zazu playing ball | CT dog photographer

Puppy Louie’s first time on the beach

Puppy Louie on beach | CT pet photographer

Ziva and Louie

Puppy Louie and Ziva | CT pet photographer

Zazu loves the water

Zazu water dog | CT dog photographer

And even puppy Louie went in the water – at least with his little paws and legs

Puppy Louie Aussie Shepherd mix | CT pet photographer

Mike and Maryellen enjoying the walk on the beach

Mike and Maryellen | CT portrait photographer

… it was such a peaceful day…

birds on beach in Milford | CT photographer

Everyone LOVES little Louie

Brooke and Louie

Brooke loves Louie | CT pet photographer

Puppy kisses are sweet – Maryellen with Louie

Maryellen and Louie | CT pet photographer

Mike and Louie

Louie and Mike | CT pet photographer

Back at home – more sun – more chilling out – and a yummie bone to chew :) What a life!

Aussie shepherd puppy | CT pet photographer

Thanks everyone for this perfect day!

 

Meet Ginger – 23 lbs of soft and fluffy happiness :) | CT Pet Photographer

I have a confession to make: I LOVE dogs! I am crazy about them! And when I see a dog in need I want to help.

Dogs are our best friends – loyal, sincere and always there to cuddle and comfort you or to make you smile. They are silly, playful, little trouble makers that steel your heart in no time. Who can be mad at them when they give you the sweetest: “wasn’t me – so love me please” look? Zazu and Ziva own this look. Ziva has is perfectionated – and when she lays on “her” couch and gives you that “what? This coach isn’t my dog bed? Really? Ups. But look, it is PERFECT for me” look I can’t help but have to laugh.

Unfortunately, not all dogs have a loving home that they deserve. But thanks to people like Candace at CCR (Critter Cavalry Rescue) a lot of dogs and puppies are saved and get a 2nd chance. One of these lucky pups is our current foster puppy Ginger. She is a 4-month old mix (Border Collie, Cattle Dog and dad was a Great Pyrenees mix). She is pure cuteness and so insanely fluffy and soft you do not want to stop cuddling with her :).

Ginger on her “look out”.

Puppy Great Pyrenees Mix | CT Dog Photographer

Ginger and Zazu playing fetch.

Puppy playing | Connecticut dog photographer

Always curious :)

Puppy taking a little break.

Puppy for adoption | Connecticut dog photographer

Found something good (or smelly).

Puppy| Collie mix | Connecticut dog photographer

puppy Ginger standing | CT dog photographer

She currently weighs 23 lb. Ginger is very affectionate. She loves to cuddle and be hugged and she will shower you with kisses as a thanks. Her personality is happy, playful yet calm. She is very curious and likes to discover every inch of our yard. Her and my dod Zazu kept running around in the yard this morning – playing fetch. Yet, when indoors, Ginger settles down easily.

She is currently being crate and house trained. She is up to date with all her shots and has been spayed. Moreover, she has been treated with advantage and has been examined by our vet – she was tested for worms and other diseases and has been found negative.

So if you are looking to adopt a furry friend please contact me. Or maybe you know a friend that is looking for a puppy? Please share this blog post so that we can find a loving forever home for this cutsy pie :)