Lubbock
I got to travel to the British Isles recently for a photo session— or so it seemed! The locale was still Lubbock, Texas but I pretended we were in Scotland or Ireland! The wind was blowing hard this evening but how lovely are the images captured of this beautiful and incredibly sweet couple and their dogs.
Side note: The husband here has great gift taste— he gave his wife a gift certificate to Julie Cordero Photography for a wedding present!
I keep staring at these photos and just melt E V E R Y time! Not only are these kids and their patient horse-friend absolutely adorable, but these two sweet kids are growing up learning to love and respect animals. What a powerful and important lesson. Children who are taught to be kind to animals grow up kind to humans as well.
This beautiful black Polish Arabian, Czecher, is 24-years-young and is owned by the mother of these two young riders. Czecher is a fabulous kid sitter! The kids love and trust him totally— they can as he’s quite trustworthy. I was definitely concerned about Miles’ fingers while this sweet boy was feeding Czecher a carrot (aren’t carrots with the green tops still on them the BEST!) from our local Market Street, but this horse took great care of his little charge. Czecher, when not babysitting, is a very talented dressage horse. For the last several years, he has been used primarily as a lesson horse and has taught numerous children to ride.
The mother of Molly and Miles, Renee, has owned Czecher since the day he was born. He captured the heart of his owner immediately. And what’s really special— the kids’ grandmother owned Czecher’s dam! This story is all in the family. What a wonderful legacy of love.
Molly is seven and is already taking dressage riding lessons on Czecher at Premier Park Equestrian Center. I love watching her ride! She has begun showing him in Intro Level dressage shows and has a great riding future ahead of her.
What a special treat to photograph this trio. I am blessed with amazing clients who become my friends.
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Models: Molly and Miles
Equine Model: Czecher, a registered Arabian gelding
Location: Premier Park Equestrian Center | Lubbock, Texas
Flowers: Tucker Floral | Lubbock Texas
Red Dress: Joyfolie
Cowgirl Boots: Macie Bean
Mid-century Side Chair: Joss & Main
“We have almost forgotten how strange a thing it is that so huge and powerful and intelligent an animal as a horse should allow another, and far more feeble animal to ride upon its back.”
It is my sincere privilege to help families create tangible expressions of their love for each other through the art of photography and print. To chat about your own horse and rider session, head to www.juliecordero.com/contact and fill out the form. I’ll be in touch soon.
Occasionally, I get talked into photographing a family or an event that doesn’t have anything to do with pet photography. For the right friends, I will happily say “yes!”
For example, the high school graduation party for two young women who have been dear friends since they were little. These two are gorgeous in every way—their personalities, their values, their ethics, their souls. And, of course, their external beauty as well! Their mommas are dear friends of mine and it was my honor to offer to photograph this truly stunning party.
These pictures speak for themselves: a dreamy, fairytale party with crazy attention to the smallest detail!
Event Location: The Willows Event Center
Invitations: Barque
Balloon Bouquet: Laughing Goat Design
Cookies: McKenzie McKay
Photography: Julie Cordero Photography
Entrance Name Sign: Macie Lilley
Flower Crowns: Barbara Mandry
“Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.”
You made it over to the blog, so you must be entering the FURRY FRIENDS Giveaway.
If you’ve got pets and you live in Lubbock, you NEED to enter this! I want you ALL to win but we’ll have two winners (be on the watch for other giveaways coming soon)! Double your odds of winning.
The rules and regs. There’s some important stuff here so read on, friends!
Make sure you engage with our Instagram posts between now and January 31, 2020.
Pro tip: We use a random winner generator app so the more you engage (likes, comments, sharing, and tagging), the higher your chance is to win.
The contest ends @ 11:59 p.m. CT on Friday, January 31, 2020. Winners will be chosen at random and will be notified within 24h of the giveaway closing. The two winners will be announced on Saturday, February 1, 2020!
Julie Cordero Photography: A Julie Cordero Photography Photo Session is for 1-2 animals and 1 optional human. The normal Session Fee, which acts as a retainer, is $300, which includes a $100 Print Credit. All additional purchases of products and digital files above the $100 Print Credit are sold separately. Additional animals or humans are $50 each. Photo sessions will take place in Lubbock, Texas unless travel expenses are paid in full.
The $150 gift certificate to Julie Cordero Photography, being awarded to the second winner, covers a Session Fee/retainer for one session only at a discounted rate of $150. It does not include cost of products or digital files.
Hub City Veterinary Clinic: The $166 value Canine Annual Wellness Package includes the following items: Annual Comprehensive Physical Examination, Rabies 1yr, Bordetella Oral Vaccine, DHPP 1 Year Vaccine, Heartworm Occult Test.
Urban Pets Market & Boutique: GC not redeemable for cash; expires June 30, 2020.
Truvida Pets: Winner can use all of their cards at once or one at a time at checkout. Enter the code provided on the back of each card and $25 will be deducted from their total each time a card is used.
K9 Oasis: Winner receives a free seven-week Intro to Obedience Course, along with a puzzle toy, and bag of treats! Total Value is $150. Dog must be 12 weeks or older. Additional information will be on the certificate.
These are all LUBBOCK-based businesses, so keep that in mind when trying to win their gift certificates. Shipping costs may be incurred as well for some items.
Entrants must be 18+ years of age. Open to U.S. residents only.
Entrants release Instagram and Facebook and all brands of all responsibility and agree to Instagram’s and Facebook’s terms of use. Void where prohibited by law. This promotion isn’t sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or any other social media used throughout the contest.
I can’t wait to see who wins these FABULOUS packages!
PUPPY KISSES ~
julie
When it’s time for coffee with a friend or a dinner date, or even a visit to the lake, you don't have to leave your tail-wagging friends back at home! Lubbock is becoming more and more dog friendly, with a number of locations allowing our furry friends, at least in their outdoor areas. Kudos to those places letting us dog-lovers enjoy great food and a drink while continuing to hang with our social pups.
Check out the list below to find some of the best eateries in town that welcome your fur-baby (though likely just on the patio). Following the list of restaurants is a list of other dog-friendly spots in the 806!
Before venturing out, you may want to call ahead and confirm what each specific location allows, such as only on the patio or if they have special ‘dog’ days.
Don’t forget that hot pavement will burn a dog’s paws. In fact, dog paws can be just as sensitive as human feet and burn easily! So, stay in the shade or walk on the grass in hot weather. You may want to try dog shoes or buy some Paw Wax (yes, it’s a real product!) for your dog’s feet. If you are going somewhere that water won’t be provided, then bring a water bottle and a travel bowl with you to refresh your pup.
If YOUR place of business welcomes the fidos of West Texas, comment below to add your name to the list! It’s exciting to see this list of pet-friendly locales growing. And just a hint—welcoming customers that ‘woof’ is good for business.
9/30/19: Updated to add some locations given to me by readers— thanks y’all! I appreciate the input.
Searching out places for you and your canine friends to enjoy together.
Bahama Buck’s—request a snow ball for your pet
Bier Haus Lubbock-- water bowl and free treats available for leashed dogs on the patio
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers -- check out their free Pup Cup
Funky Door-- on Tuesdays and Sundays only
Jason’s Deli
J’s Creamery-- my dogs love the free puppy cones; as well, J’s Creamery provides a canine water fountain.
Jaidyn and Mac enjoyed their frozen custard from J’s Creamery!
On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers-- their mascot is a dog so it only makes sense that this place would be dog friendly
Starbucks—ask for the Puppuccino pup cup
The Garden— this pup-friendly locale provides one complimentary dog treat per customer, thanks to Three Dog Bakery Lubbock
Twisted Root Burger Co.—large outdoor patio
Urban Bricks Pizza
Kudos to Raising Cane’s on Fourth Street for installing a water fountain for their canine visitors.
Academy Sports
At Home
Barque-- great selection of dog treats and gifts; dogs on leash are welcome
Buffalo Springs Lake
Cabelas
Canyon Run Dog Park--Lubbock city dog park in Mackenzie Park
First Friday Art Trail— lots of dog enjoy this monthly Lubbock gathering
Hobby Lobby
Home Depot
Hub City Unleashed--- Lubbock city dog park in Clapp Park
Lowe’s Home Improvement
Lubbock Downtown Farmers Market—dogs are welcome
PetSmart
Sutherlands
Urban Pet Market & Boutique— opening November 2019
