Pet Portrait Session at Recess Beer Garden in Denver, Colorado
A playful, laid-back photoshoot celebrating puppy love, laughter, and local pints with dog and best friends
Erik from Breakthru Bev in Denver reached out with a fun idea: could I photograph the winners of a Halloween dog costume contest they ran for Tito’s Vodka? The prize? A free dog photoshoot at Recess Beer Garden in the Highlands. Casual, candid, and full of playful vibes.
The goal was to create lighthearted, lifestyle-style content for Tito’s, while also giving these winning humans (and their pup) a memorable experience.
By the time I arrived, the two best friends who won were already in high spirits, Tito’s cocktails in hand, feeling maybe just a tad tipsy and thoroughly enjoying themselves. This made for a really fun vibe to kick things off. Their dog was just as much of a character, happily posing for treats and soaking up all the attention. We wandered through the bar, pausing for fun, unscripted moments: sipping drinks, clinking glasses, sneaking the pup some fries under the table. The energy was light and playful, and it felt more like hanging out with old friends than a “session.”
Just a crisp bluebird sky Colorado fall afternoon, a sunny patio, good drinks, and people loving on their dog. They danced. They howled together. They posed on the patio furniture and fed their dog lots and lots of french fries.
This shoot wasn’t just about getting content for Tito’s, it was about celebrating the bond with our furry best friends. If you’ve ever thought about doing something similar, maybe a happy hour with your dog, your partner, your best friend; I’d love to tag along with my camera. These are the kinds of moments that make the best memories.
If this sounds like your kind of vibe, let’s chat and see what fun times we can come up with together. Book your pet portrait photography.
