2020 was a challenging and difficult year. But one of the good things of 2020 is the number of adopted pets, including Snoopy the Beagle. He joined his humans, Michelle and Rob, for a dog-friendly portrait session with Samantha Mitchell Photography.
From Samantha: “When COVID postponed their wedding, they decided to get a new puppy instead of feeling sad about their situation! So, of course, we had to update their new engagement pictures to include Snoopy!”
From Michelle: “Snoopy is a rescue dog from the Little Hills of Kentucky Animal Shelter located in Cincinnati, Ohio.
My husband and I were supposed to have our wedding and reception in May of 2020, and that unfortunately needed to be postponed due to COVID. So we decided that if we weren’t able to have a wedding, we would get a dog instead! Snoopy was the very first application I submitted, and we were on our way to Cincinnati from Indianapolis to pick him up the following weekend. He had been passed around to a few different homes for adoption before we rescued him, so he was naturally very shy and timid in the beginning.
We now couldn’t imagine our lives without him and don’t know what we did before him since we spend so much time spoiling him! He very quickly found his spot on the couch and our bed, and has more toys than he knows how to play with! We don’t quite understand how anyone could have given him back to a shelter, but are so happy they did because now he gets to be part of our family forever!
Although the fall foliage is gorgeous, I love these timeless black and white photos too! 
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About Samantha Mitchell Photography: Based in Lafayette, Indiana, Samantha specializes in elopement photography and is available for travel. As an added bonus, she loves sending dog GIFs to her clients!
I love these photos! And the location is amazing. Love all the colors going on.
How cute! We had a beagle when I was a young kid and he was the best dog!
What a cute photo shoot with the three. Snoopy is adorable and has such an inquisitive look.
I had a beagle growing up and he was the best dog! I love your photo shoot with Snoopy.
My favorite is that black and white pic at the end. So sweet!
These photos are so beautiful. It was wonderful to learn more about this family.
Gorgeous pictures! You captured their personalities so well.
The photos look amazing. Love how mood and emotion were clicked at the right time. Snoopy is adorable.
My heart always flutters with these heart warming photos and a very great story. I hope Snoopy live a very long life and all the best for both of you. Great photographs i think I’ll need to have that kind of photos with my pets too.
The photos are all so stunning! I love how your emotions were captured in each. Snoopy is really handsome, too!
Beagles are on of my favorite breeds. They are so smart and just adorable.
I absolutely love beagles and the photo shoot is so tastefully done.
Beautiful photos as always! Love the white and black version!
That is beautiful family picture snoopy looks really cool in the photograph. He is execellent model though.
Beautiful photos. Love how you have captured the intimacy in the black and white shots. Adorable.
Beautiful dog, beautiful family and beautiful pictures. I really need to have a photoshoot with my dogs, it would make such a great memory
I so love the photos! My favorite is the photo wherein you are kissing in the background and your furbaby is the focus of the picture.
These photos are so fun! I love the whole aesthetic and how the happiness was captured as precious memories. 🙂