Couples, Cuddles & Coffee | Couples photo Session with Dog | Downtown San Diego, CA

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Dec 16

Written By Morning Owl Fine Art Photography San Diego CA

Couples, Cuddles & Coffee…. what more could you want? Oh! A Dog! Having your pup join in on a couples photoshoot, engagement session, or wedding is far more fun and exciting. Special shout out to Portal Coffee for the beautiful backdrop, hot coco, and pastries for this couple to enjoy.

Here are couples photo ideas to take with your dog in the cozy winter time in San Diego, CA.

The Couple.

Victoria and Ryan met on O'ahu where he was stationed and while she was working in a special ed class and have now been married for 3 years! Victoria also told me about how Ryan was nurse before the Navy and Victoria lived in so many place abroad like Chile, Egypt, Malaysia, and Hong Kong teaching. Their one and a half year old pomsky, Takashi, is a fluffy sweetheart! He is a sweet, happy, energetic pup. Friendly is an understatement. He has been trained since 9 weeks old, but being part husky he can be a butt sometimes. Overall, he is a great boy, and loves treats. Much love to the Burton family.

The Session.

So, we met up at Portal Coffee, in Downtown San Diego, to start and headed to the waterfront park to enjoy the weather and let pup get some walks out. After that we headed back to our vehicles and saw a beautiful floral archway! Of course we had to take photos there, too.

I’ll just clear this up for any future clients: anytime our session has coffee in it, I’m game, no questions asked.

How to do this in San Diego CA.

Well, contact me! I would LOVE to help you with your dream couples lifestyle photo session with your pup and coffee.

Ending notes.

Yeah, Lets book!

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