Rest in Peace Shayla - Raleigh Pet Photographer

I spent last night with a very good friend Kelly and her sweet doggie Shayla. Shayla had had some unexplained illness for a couple weeks and then two days ago the vet found a large tumor on her spleen. Her prognosis was days. Kelly asked me to come over to take some photos of her as she didn't feel like she would make it through the night.  We spent a lot of time laying with her, petting her, and remembering her silly spirit. I feel blessed to have been able to capture the special bond between Kelly and Shayla. In her last hours as she laid with her mama she was so peaceful and accepting of the love that surrounded her.
Only those that have lost pets know the depth of pain an owner experiences.  Cherish each day with your best friend!

A Parting Prayer

Dear Lord, please open your gates

and call St. Francis

to come escort this beloved companion

across the Rainbow Bridge.

Assign her to a place of honor,

for she has been a faithful servant

and has always done her best to please me.

Bless the hands that send her to you,

for they are doing so in love and compassion,

freeing her from pain and suffering.

Grant me the strength not to dwell on my loss.

Help me remember the details of her life

with the love she has shown me.

And grant me the courage to honor her

by sharing those memories with others.

Let her remember me as well

and let her know that I will always love her.

And when it's my time to pass over into your paradise,

please allow her to accompany those

who will bring me home.

Thank you, Lord,

for the gift of her companionship

and for the time we've had together.

And thank you, Lord,

for granting me the strength

to give her to you now.

Amen.

- © Brandy Duckworth, 1998

Baby Avi - Raleigh/Cary Newborn Photography

Baby Rylan - Newborn Photography Raleigh Durham

Couldn't get over how much this little girl looked like her big brother! The boys did so well with her and hammed it up for the camera. Loved her chubby little cheeks and mom loved the feet photo so much she is blowing it up to put over her bed. One big, happy, family. Enjoy your little girl!

Little Boys - Raleigh, Cary's Child Photographer

I love little boys. Don't have one, bummer. But fortunately I get to meet many through my work in photography. This little man G is definitely one of my favorites.

I know its not nice playing favorites but seriously does he not melt your heart?!

Not only is he adorable, he is sweeter than anything, always smiling, and so so smart.

I just love him.

Oh yeah and now he is a big brother and a great one I might add

(to this little guy),

more photos of B to come Nicole. Thanks for having me over it was lots of fun. Your family is beautiful.