Dog Beach Portraits

Birmingham, Alabama photographer, Irene Thames Gardner enjoys photographing four legged friends Beach clients.

Over Memorial Day I did have one or I should say two clients that did not cancel their photography session because of the oil spill in the Gulf. They are Vivian and Minnie Pearl and we all had a good time on Ono Island playing in the waves and sand. I have a dog or cat special for all my four legged friends at the beach. Call me (205-879-8007) or email me (irenetg@bellsouth.net) if you are interested in creating some art of your beloved friends.

When I first met Vivian, it was a picture-perfect moment.

The light beach breeze was blowing through Vivian's hair.

My other client, Minnie Pearl came up through the sea oats to greet me

Vivian enjoyed a quick dip in the water

Vivian was a little too sassy in front of Minnie Pearl

Minnie Pearl told her how she felt about her sassy attitude

They had a few loud barks to say to one another

True friends can't stay mad at each other long and so they both enjoyed a drink together

Vivian enjoying the sunset

She had to show off her tail especially her plume

Minnie Pearl also enjoyed the sunset

Happy July 1st

Birmingham photographer. Irene Thames Gardner, has redesigned her blog.

It is hard for me to believe it is July 1st. I apologize for not having more post but between being a Mom of 2 teens who both needed driving to camp and back, working a ton in May and June and having a little fun. I just haven’t made the time to make blog post soooooo I am going to making many posts this month to catch up on all the wonderful images I have had the privilege of making in May and June on my redesigned blog. I am going to start with 2 mini video clips of the bay and the mountains, these are places that I are dear to my heart.

I have emotionally struggled with the oil spill in the Gulf and have had many wonderful clients cancel their trips to the beach and photography sessions so I have had to think of  other destinations to head to for family photography sessions. I am still going to be in the Orange Beach area August 1st – 15th. Let me know if you want to book a session. I know the folks in the Orange Beach area appreciate people coming down there as I do too!

I am headed to Lake Martin to do family sessions over the 4th of July weekend and am thankful to report that all the sessions are sold out. I might have to add this destination to my calendar every year!

Old River, Orange Beach, AL

Hiking in North Carolina

Orange Beach, AL Photography Sessions

Lake Martin Portrait Photography in July

I am excited about spending some time at Lake Martin with my good friends Lynn and Benny. It is a beautiful setting and perfect place to have a family portrait done if you are a lake family. There are a limited number of places so email me to book your spot with your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choices and hopefully you will get your 1st choice. These must be prepaid to reserve your session. Here is more information


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Photography Special for Sorority Rush Shots

Here is more information on this May special.