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Places My Dogs Take Me

Between the dogs I photograph and Otto, I spend a great amount of time outdoors with “my” dogs! From photo sessions to day trips to weekend getaways around the Bay Area, I share our adventures here. In case we inspire your dog to take you out, we have included links to all the places we visit inside each post for your reference!

"I only went out for a walk, and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in." –John Muir

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Dog Photography Session at Poplar Beach

Dog Photography Session at Poplar Beach

I had the pleasure of photographing Jagger and Sierra, the happiest Doodle siblings, at Poplar Beach in Half Moon Bay!

Dog Photo Session, Dog Photography, Dog, Photography, Beach DayAndrea OuJuly 1, 2021Goldendoodle, Bernedoodle, Dogscape, Panorama, beach photo session, Half Moon Bay, Poplar Beach Comments

Dog-Friendly Lake Tahoe

Dog-Friendly Lake Tahoe

I was lucky enough to spend two weeks in Tahoe this March for both work and pleasure. Here are some of my favorite dog-friendly places to visit in Lake Tahoe!

Dog, Dog Photo Session, Dog Photography, Family Photography, HikingAndrea OuMarch 29, 2021Westie, Toddler, Family, Dog-, dog-friendly trips, Lake Tahoe, Dog Photography, commercial dog photography Comment

Day Hike in Woodside / La Honda

Day Hike in Woodside / La Honda

We enjoyed a Sunday morning hike amongst tall redwood trees and wide-open spaces of the beautiful La Honda Creek Preserve with our dog and our toddler!

Dog, Hiking, Photography, Westie, Dog PhotographyAndrea OuFebruary 11, 2021Bay Area Dogs, san francisco bay area, San Mateo County, dog-friendly trips

Day Hike in Butano State Park (Pescadero, CA)

Day Hike in Butano State Park (Pescadero, CA)

A lovely day trip with our dog in Pescadero, California.

Hiking, Dog, Dog PhotographyAndrea OuAugust 2, 2018westie, butano state park, hiking dog, optoutside, san francisco bay area, redwoods, dog photography Comments

Dog-Friendly Glamping in Mendocino County

Dog-Friendly Glamping in Mendocino County

How we celebrated our first wedding anniversary glamping in Mendocino County!

Dog, Glamping, HikingAndrea OuJune 13, 2018hiking dog, bay area dogs, Optoutside, mendocino, san franciso, san francisco bay area, northern california, westie, cairn terrier, west highland white terrier, terriers, glamping, lavender farm, Dog Photography Comment

Five Dog-Friendly Hiking Trails in the Bay Area

Five Dog-Friendly Hiking Trails in the Bay Area

Here are some of our favorite dog-friendly hikes around the San Francisco Bay Area! Note: it’s even better to hike with a friend!

Hiking, DogAndrea OuAugust 24, 2017Montara, Hiking, Dog, Dog Photography, Pacifica, Marin, Redwood City, Half Moon Bay, Mill Valley, bay area dogs, OptoutsideComment