Are you sure you can handle this much cuteness?

Bella’s checking her email

We don’t shoot a lot of pets. You know the rule: never work with children and animals. That’s generally a pretty good rule to follow.

However, Bella’s mommy, Melinda, brought her along to a shoot we were doing with Loren Hawk. Bella, a long-haired chihuahua, was so wonderfully well behaved and so adorably precious that we had no other choice than to include her in some of the pictures.

And who doesn’t need pictures of an adorable little puppy on a miserable Tuesday such as this?

Thanks to Kat for giving Melinda a touch of makeup and hair manipulation. Melinda didn’t come prepared to participate. Surprise!

Enjoy this break from all the worries of the world. Follow Bella’s example and just chill.

Trying to stay warm while the silly humans play in the snow

Ooh, is that snack for ME?

Mommy loves Bella soooo much!

Bella was alert but very well behaved

Bella! International pup of mystery and intrigue

Wait, you want me to kiss you ON CAMERA?

As pretty as Loren and Melinda are, Bella was still easily distracted by the cats roaming the room

Hanging around outside, staying close to mom

Everyone loves Bella!

Bella’s checking her email