Recently, I got to create new family photos for Patty and Dan. I photographed them several years ago. This time, they brought their dogs, Carlos and Lenny. Dogs are family, too!
![Behind the scenes at Patty and Dan's portrait experience - Patty, enjoying professional hair and makeup styling by Donna Cotnoir](https://maundymitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NH-Portrait-Experience-Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-Studio-behind-the-scenes-Patty-enjoying-professional-hair-and-makeup-styling_0107-514x720.jpg)
by Donna Cotnoir
While Patty was enjoying hair and makeup styling, we started with portraits and headshots for Dan, who is an orthopedic surgeon and author.
![Portrait of Dan with two dogs](https://maundymitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NH-portrait-and-pet-photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-Dan-with-two-dogs_0116-576x720.jpg)
The dogs, Carlos and Lenny, are rescued dogs from Puerto Rico. They were excellent! After they explored the studio, they seemed to love the camera.
![Headshot with light background for Dan O'Neill, orthopedic surgeon and author](https://maundymitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NH-headshot-photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-Dan-ONeill-orthopedic-surgeon-and-author_0108-720x576.jpg)
Next, we did headshots and portraits for Patty, who is beginning a new career as a voice actor!
![Headshot with black background for Patty O'Neill, voice actor](https://maundymitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NH-headshot-photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-Patty-ONeill-voice-actor_0109-720x576.jpg)
When putting together a portfolio for personal branding, especially for actors of any kind, it’s great to show a range of looks and emotions.
![Three photos of Patty, wearing a red top](https://maundymitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NH-portrait-photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-three-photos-of-Patty-wearing-red-top_0113-1024x424.jpg)
![Three photos of Patty, wearing white in front of a light background](https://maundymitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NH-portrait-photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-three-photos-of-Patty-wearing-white_0114-1024x424.jpg)
![Three photos of Patty, wearing a casual sweater and jeans](https://maundymitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NH-portrait-photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-three-photos-of-Patty-wearing-casual-sweater-and-jeans_0115-720x599.jpg)
![Behind the scenes photo of Maundy, sitting on the floor with Patty & Dan's two dogs](https://maundymitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NH-portrait-pet-photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-behind-the-scenes-Maundy-with-Patty-and-Dans-two-dogs_0112-514x720.jpg)
by Patty
![New Family portrait of Patty & Dan with their two dogs](https://maundymitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NH-family-portrait-pet-photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-Patty-Dan-and-dogs_0111-576x720.jpg)
You can learn more about The Portrait Experience HERE.