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Rebecca was immediately comforting, caring, and genuine it was like my sister and I had a new friend. She was amazing with Duffy and has more patience than anyone I’ve ever met I think. She gives such an amazing gift because she loves seeing joy in others and that’s a character trait I wish we all had more of! Duffy and I will always be so thankful!
Do you have a problem pup? It’s common, when a beloved companion you've dreamt of having is instead a tyrant in your house, to think that you have a bad dog. From destroying furniture to incessant barking, these are a few of the common bad behaviors our loyal companions do to drive us mad, and but a few simple solutions to those problems.
My greatest regret is that we did not document our precious Sophie’s life. We took a few photos here and there, but never even gave a thought to having a professional photographer take memorable, long lasting images. Our photography skills severely lacked and the pictures we did take were often blurry and are now old and faded.
Ajax was a huge step in my independence. He has saved my life more times than I can count. But if I had to count how many times people tried to distract Ajax from doing his job and harass us I would probably lose count. You see, we as a society love dogs. And that’s amazing and great but we don’t always act appropriately when we are around dogs that don’t belong to us. So here are some general rules when interacting with a Service Animal.
FLUFF-uary has become a strong tradition at Rebecca Trumbull Photography. This month marks our third year celebrating February with an animal themed bonanza. One of FLUFF-uary’s highlights is a pet portrait giveaway. All entrants are required to post their pet with a brief bio on our Facebook page. Now how do they win? You get to be involved in choosing the winner! Read through this article and pick your favorite fluffy entry. Fill out the form at the bottom with your choice's number to cast your vote! Entrant with the most votes wins! Choose the cutest, the funniest, the sweetest or maybe the pet you know. Be sure to visit each day through February 19th to vote for your favorite Toledo pets.
What would you say to someone who might be considering fostering? If you are considering fostering just try it out! I promise you won’t regret it. Giving them up isn’t as hard as you may think, knowing they are getting a great family helps so much! It is so worth every second.
A true snow day means staying at home, but that’s a great time for playing games, building forts, baking cookies and watching movies. Even the pets will appreciate the extra attention and play time with their family. If it is a heavy snowfall, but very little wind chill there is nothing more fun than bundling up and going outside. Use your imaginations to create snow sculptures, walls to hide behind for snowball fights, or alien worlds where creatures are tracking you.
Nick and Kristina had a beautiful winter wedding in Toledo on December 21st. The ceremony took place at Christ the King Catholic church and the reception was held at the Nederhouser Community Hall at Olander Park in Sylvania. In between, we stopped at the Toledo Botanical Gardens for some wedding portraits and bridal party photos. It was a 50 degree day but we were lucky enough to find a tiny bit of snow lingering on the ground. Ohio is truly the land of strange weather combinations and it actually worked out perfectly for us!
Amie and Anthony did things right. They had a beautiful location that was large enough to accommodate all their guests. They had tents covering the dance floor and the dinner seating. The tents also offered a backup plan for the ceremony in case it was raining. There was an endless supply of cold drinks to combat the summer heat and everyone had a wonderful time. I would like to share three tips for any couples who are planning an Ohio wedding outside in the summer.
It was clear when we met that Rosie has quickly attached herself to Stephanie. She wanted to be close to her at all times. I have heard that when a woman becomes pregnant, sometimes dogs know. They become more protective and attentive to the expecting mama. Isn’t nature so amazing?
Wildwood Metropark is one of my regular locations. Many local photographers enjoy its variety and natural beauty when photographing local families. There is a covered area that offers shelter, while still being able to see nature all around. I decided to place the Mutgi family in the perfect spot to show off the fall colors behind them. You can almost count the raindrops in the images. A brave Toledo family and a creative local photographer were able to make this yucky day a success. These rainy portraits could not have turned out any better!
Did you know that there is absolutely no requirement for a special occasion to document you and your loved ones? There doesn’t have to be a birthday, a wedding, a graduation or a new addition to make a good excuse. Documenting what you love just because you love it is always a perfect reason. Life changes every single minute and even the normal, everyday moments are worth being remembered.
I enjoy watching how Damon and Emily interact with their daughters. They seem to have a wonderful balance of love and tenderness while being on top of teachable moments and discipline. How cute are the photos of Damon with Harper? She clearly adores her father. Adjusting to a new sibling can be a little bit hard for kids. Damon and Emily have done a great job of walking with Harper through it and making sure she knows she is still just as important to them.
Being a blended family can involve occasional complications. Nathan and Sydney clearly love their kids and each other and they overcome any obstacles put in their way. They work hard toward their goals together. They make family time a priority by attending holiday events with parents and siblings and by exploring Toledo together. We are so happy to have them around!
More dogs? Obviously, you have come to the right place. Being a Toledo photographer specializing in pet portraits means that I share a lot of fluff featuring photos. (Say that ten times fast.) Chris was a last minute sign up for my September session special. I could not be happier that we got the schedule worked out so he and Braxton could get a few special photos together.
When Jaime contacted me to book her family photo session, she immediately let me know that he son, Teddy, has autism. She explained that he does not typically like to make eye contact and she wondered if we could focus on some candid moments as opposed to a more traditional portrait style. I was so pleased with Jaime’s openness about their needs for their session. I am always happy to accommodate my clients needs. It is so helpful to have a plan and to have expectations set in a way that creates the most successful outcome.
Joel is a Maumee Valley Country Day School graduate as of this past May. He just started his first semester at Ithaca College and is studying Cinema Production. Wildwood Metropark in Toledo was the location of choice for Joel’s senior photos. Not only did I get to photograph Joel, I got to photograph Joel with his dog, Indy. Including pets in a senior’s photo session is something I am always happy to accommodate. Joel was comfortable in front of the camera and could switch his smile on and off seamlessly. He let me incorporate some dramatic lighting and he was able to help Indy pose with him.
Lily and Rose were so much fun to work with! These two are a perfect match. Rose is still a young pup and she was full of energy. We definitely worked hard to get her to look at the camera but I am really happy with the cute interactions I got to document between Lily and Rose.
Several adoptions took place the day of the event with even more potential homes in the works. It was so inspiring to see how many people and local businesses support this organization. Thousands of dogs and cats have been placed in the right homes due to Planned Pethood taking their work very seriously. How amazing is it to see so many people dedicated to making the lives of other living beings better.
“Infertility has challenged us in many ways, but the main life lesson that has come from our struggle is that we can’t always plan things that happen in our lives. We had a plan and an image of how our life would play out and when we would have kids, but we had to let go and realize that sometimes it doesn’t matter what plans you have. Things happen when they are supposed to happen. We found more peace when we let go and let life happen.”
