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Milo’s First Christmas | Joyful Orlando Pet Photo Session at Home

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11 Dec
Julie holding Milo while walking with Remi in their neighborhood, with warm evening light in the background.

Celebrating your first Christmas with a new puppy feels a little bit magical, and Milo fits that description perfectly. At just eight months old, this white-and-tan Maltipoo has already become the heart of Julie and Remi’s home. Curious, clever, and just mischievous enough to keep everyone laughing, he greeted us with his signature mix of nervous barks and tail-wagging excitement before settling right in.

We began the session inside, capturing cozy holiday portraits surrounded by festive décor. Milo obliged us with a Santa hat, a few head tilts, and plenty of charm. Julie and Remi snuggled him close, showing off the bond that has grown so naturally in their first year together.

Julie and Remi smiling with their Maltipoo, Milo, dressed in a holiday outfit in front of a Christmas tree.
Milo the Maltipoo sitting in front of a decorated Christmas tree and holiday gifts, wearing a tropical shirt.
Milo lying in front of holiday presents and a Santa-themed tree skirt, looking at the camera with his tongue out.

From there, we took a walk through their quiet neighborhood, stopping at their favorite spots before heading toward the lake at the end of the street. It was the perfect backdrop for relaxed, outdoor photos that reflected their everyday life in this home before their upcoming move.

Remi lifting Milo while Julie leans in smiling, with greenery and soft outdoor light behind them.
Milo sitting between Julie and Remi on stone steps outdoors, wearing his tropical shirt and a red leash.
Julie holding Milo on her lap while sitting with Remi on stone steps surrounded by lush greenery.
Julie and Remi sitting together on stone steps with Milo on Julie’s lap, sunlight filtering through the trees.
Close-up of Milo lying comfortably in Julie’s arms, looking at the camera while wearing a tropical shirt.
Julie and Remi sitting by an outdoor fire feature with Milo in a Santa hat, all smiling in front of a bright blue wall.

We wrapped up in the backyard, where Milo truly came alive. He chased his ball and showed off zoomies that could put any athlete to shame. His tongue-out run was a highlight, along with the sweet moments of Julie holding him like a baby and the spontaneous kisses he loves to give.

Sessions like this are why we love what we do. Milo’s joy, his “independent dependence,” and the love he shares with his family made this a special shoot from beginning to end.

Milo standing in the grass with his tongue out, wearing a tropical shirt, with greenery softly blurred behind him.
Milo mid-air during a game of fetch, running toward the camera as Julie and Remi stand in the background.
Action shot of Milo running in the yard toward the camera with a teal ball behind him and his family cheering in the background.
Julie and Remi smiling with Milo in a Notre Dame shirt, sitting together in their backyard garden.

If you’d like photos that capture your pet’s personality at home, in your neighborhood, and everywhere in between, we’d love to plan a session for you. Reach out to book your storytelling-style pet photography experience.

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