11/12/2023
Honoring Mel's memory: This was in 2018. Mel, a beloved Golden Retriever, was known for her sweetness and obedience. Sadly, her journey took a challenging turn when diagnosed with leukemia. Her owner, despite the pain, wanted to capture memories, arranging a shoot amidst Mel's chemo treatments.
Tragically, just 3 days before the scheduled session, Mel passed away, leaving a void in her owner's heart. Despite the loss, the shoot went on, with Mel's ashes present in an urn. During the shoot, I can see the owner talking to the urn, explaining to Mel what was going on. 2 of her dogs also joined in the shoot. This was one of the most emotionally taxing yet meaningful shoot I have ever done.
Losing a pet is a profound pain all dog owners will face. Mel's story serves as a reminder not to delay cherished moments. Plan and capture memories while you can, as time with our furry friends is precious and fleeting.