Maverick the Black Lab Turns SIX – A Wild West Dog Birthday Portrait Session - Photography By Kari - Kari McGill

Maverick, my loyal black lab and studio sidekick, officially turned six years old today! ? To celebrate, we saddled up for one of our favorite yearly traditions, a themed birthday photoshoot. This year’s concept? A Six-Shooter Country Western Dog Birthday Portrait Session, complete with all the Wild West fixin’s.

Wild West Birthday Photoshoot for a Dog

From his red bandana to his toy gun vest and cowboy hat, Maverick was dressed head to paw for the occasion. His attitude? All seasoned cowboy.

Cowboy ha t? ??
Red bandana? ??
Toy gun vest? ??
Cowboy confidence? Double ??

Maverick rolled into year six with six-shooter style and didn’t waste a minute before holding up the treat jar. Let’s just say the snack stash didn’t stand a chance! This birthday bandit is officially Most Wanted for, stealing hearts, chasing frisbees, and robbing the treat jar.

Themed Dog Birthday Photos – A Yearly Tradition

Every year, as silly as it may sound, I put together a themed portrait session for Maverick’s birthday. What started as just a fun idea has become one of my favorite personal traditions. These sessions make me laugh, challenge me creatively, and let me celebrate Maverick.

This year’s shoot was especially meaningful. I borrowed my cousin Court’s cowboy hat to complete the look. It was a little snug on my head (Court must’ve had a smaller noggin than me!), but we made it work. I know she would’ve loved these photos and that makes them even more special to me.

Gratitude and a Smile

Big thanks to my assistant Taylor for helping capture the photo of me and Mav together, and to my cousin Kylie for doing my hair and makeup.

I’ve been terrible about posting this summer, but I couldn’t let the day pass without sharing this cowboy cuteness.

I hope these Wild West birthday portraits of Maverick bring a smile to your face this Monday, they sure brought one to mine.

? Looking for Themed Dog Birthday Photos in Minnesota?

If you’ve ever thought about doing a fun, creative portrait session for your own pup, birthday or not, I’d love to help bring your ideas to life! Whether it’s in-studio or outdoors, I offer custom dog photography in Southeast Minnesota for families who want to celebrate their four-legged best friends.

Based in Spring Valley, MN, serving Rochester, Stewartville, Chatfield, and beyond.