First of all, whoever ordered the weather for Barks, Brews & Boos… we need to talk.


It was HOT. But apparently, a little sunshine was not going to stop the Bay Area dog community from showing up for Halloween. My portrait slots filled up, then I somehow ended up photographing even more pups than planned. Definitely not complaining, although I was very ready for some water by the end of it.


And the costumes? Come on..


Angels, devils & a witch with a familiar


Sammy and Gabby came in as an angel and a devil, which obviously raised the very important question: who was going to be the better model? The answer, obviously, is that they were both ridiculously cute. So much for making a decision.


Then I got to photograph a little witch and her black cat sidekick. If you're going to show up to a Halloween photoshoot, arriving with your own familiar is a pretty strong move. 🐈‍⬛


A few of the portraits from the day are below, and I’m still smiling at how well these little characters committed to the assignment.

Meet Keanu 🖤



Among all the costumed cuties was Keanu, a very handsome pup available for adoption through California Bully Rescue.


Barks, Brews & Boos was organized in support of the rescue, so getting to photograph Keanu was a lovely extra part of the day. He deserves a home of his own, and I hope his photos help a few more people notice him.


If you're considering adopting, go check out California Bully Rescue and see whether Keanu might be your guy! (can't imagine why not.. just look at him!)

Adorable pit bull puppy wearing a red plaid Adopt Me bandana poses against a dark smoky background.
A smiling pit bull dog wearing an Adopt Me bandana poses against a spooky Halloween spider web background.

Thank you for bringing your pups


Huge thanks to Bay Area Dog Days and Dogs Only Social Club for putting the event together, and to everyone who stopped by with their pups. You kept me busy in the best possible way. I came home hot, tired, and with a camera roll full of excellent dogs. Honestly, there are worse ways to spend a day.


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Without further ado... the pups (and cat)!

Black and tan Doberman Pinscher dog with tongue out posed against dark smoky background.
A happy merle dog with brown eyes and a plaid collar sits smiling against a dark background with wispy white smoke.
Black Border Collie dog with tongue out sitting against dark Halloween spider web background.
A blue-eyed Siberian Husky with tongue out poses against a dark background with wispy white smoke.
A fluffy white dog with a red collar sits on a wooden surface against a dark smoky background with tongue out.
Two white Bichon Frise dogs in Halloween costumes, one as a devil and one as an angel, posed on a wooden bench.
Adorable golden puppy wearing a teal collar stands on wooden slats against a dark Halloween spider web background.
A small white dog wearing a floral bandana poses against a dark Halloween backdrop with spooky spider webs.
Black kitten with golden eyes sitting on wooden surface against dark background with white spider webs.
A French Bulldog wearing a purple witch hat and costume sits on a wooden bench against a dark spiderweb background.
Black greyhound dog with amber eyes wearing a collar, posed against a dark background with white cobwebs.
A golden retriever dog wearing a spiderweb bow tie poses against a dark Halloween-themed background with white cobwebs.
White fluffy dog wearing black bat wings costume with mouth open, sitting against dark smoky Halloween background.
Black and white dog with tongue out sitting against dark Halloween spider web background.