Dogs are family, so it makes me happy to see dog-friendly family photo sessions like this one from Charleston Photo Art. Blue, the Great Dane, is (literally) a huge part of this couple’s life. Dennis always encourages his clients to bring their dogs to their sessions.
From Dennis: ” A lot of my clients ask, ‘Can we bring our dog?’ And my answer is always – ‘Yes, please!’ I absolutely LOVE pictures with your fluffy friends! What could be more adorable?”
From Emily: “Blue is a four-year-old Great Dane. When we got him, he was ten weeks old and weighed 30 pounds. His grey coat color is actually called Blue. His nickname is Blue Bear because of how big he is.
Blue loves the outdoors, and we enjoy walking the West Ashley Greenway by our house. He loves to find big sticks to play fetch with. 
The best thing about him is how goofy and cuddly he is. We don’t have to bend over to give him hugs. One of our favorite things to do is to take naps together.
Blue makes me laugh every day! He always is doing something silly, from chasing butterflies to getting stuck in some blankets. We love walking in the door and being greeted by a big tail wag.” 
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About Charleston Photo Art: Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Dennis specializes in wedding, engagement, and elopement photography. He especially loves photographing couples with their dogs.
A threesome like this is so nice. I have small dogs but that Great Dane looks like a sweetie.
Dogs are the only thing in your life that loves you more than he loves himself. Btw, stunning shots! I really love it
Oh my, such a huge beautiful dog. Nice photos you have here!
Adorable photo shoot. He’s a big boy! I bet he snuggles good.
These photos are amazing. I love great danes. They are such beautiful dogs.
He is as tall as me I think LOL and he would be walking me not me walking him. Such a handsome boy and they are right there is nothing better than coming home to a furry friend
What a lovely family! Blue is so big, lol, but this is coming from a small dog owner. My two little dogs hog the bed when we nap together, I can’t imagine sharing the bed with a dog as big as Blue!
Blue is such a handsome guy! It sounds like he has a lot of personality too. I love that he makes his humans smile the way they do around him. Pets with a sense of humor are pawsome!
What a cool dog! He is so big! These photos came out great.
What a great photo shoot and that dog is the cutest too. I would love to go hiking with my dog at a place like that
Wonderful photos. The happiness in their faces is captured perfectly. Blue looks so handsome and impressive.
We were in Charleston last week and had a great time. These photos are gorgeous!
My family loves dogs and I think family pictures with dogs are the best memories ever!
The dog looks so huge and cute. Good to see photographers encouraging us to take pictures with our pet
I adore Great Danes. I hate how short their lives are, though.
Every week I enjoy the wonderful talents of gifted photographers and they inspire my own humble efforts at taking pictures. Sometimes though, you see pictures that really lift the spirits and make you sit there with a big smile on your face. Charleston Photo Art – you nailed it.
Lovely dogs! I had a dog when I was a kid, just brought back those memories.
Charleston is such a beautiful location for photos and these are even better because the dog was included. Truffle and Brulee were born across the river from Charleston in Mt. Pleasant.