This is the second blog post in a series of on location sessions with dogs all over Austin as part of the Tails of the World book project.

I have photographed Trixie and Luigi several times over the past few years, but this was the first time we've done anything outside, and they did not disappoint! Their mom chose Sekrit Theater for their session, and boy did we have fun!

Porter, a German shepherd dog sits in front of the Austin, Texas, skyline at Auditorium Shores.

Who's behind this photo? Mom, of course, holding their little legs so they stay still, while my assistant holds treats from the sideline. That's teamwork!

I love the juxtaposition of these two tiny dogs in the window of this large, antique greenhouse on the property. The greenhouse is stunning both inside and out with many places to photograph your dogs.

Two chihuahuas stand together inside an open window of a greenhouse with green foliage in the background.
Two dogs sit in an antigue greenhouse with sunlight streaming through glass panels and overgrown plants.

We next tucked the dogs just inside of the greenhouse doors and had them sit on a cushion that their mom brought along. Their expressions? They're wondering when they're going to get their treats for posing so nicely.

Small tan Chihuahua dog sitting on a green velvet cushion against a black and white checkered floor pattern.
Two chihuahuas sit on a round dark green cushion on a black and white checkered floor.
A black and tan chihuahua sits on a round green cushion against a checkered floor pattern.

Just outside of the greenhouse there is a sweet little bench with vines growing around it that framed Trixie and Luigi perfectly.

Two small dogs sit together on a rustic brick ledge with greenery in the background.

Such a cute couple!

A short walk from the greenhouse sits an antique clawfoot tub, so of course we had to

take a few shots there!

Two Chihuahuas sitting outside in an old bathtub with a blue background and foliage in the foreground.

Have I mentioned the bathtub? Just another Sekrit spot!

When photographing pets, you need to keep them from getting bored. The dogs had had enough of the bathtub, so on to the truck we went. As you can see, Luigi was on board right away. It took Trixie some time (and some treats) to pop her head up fully. You can see her little ears in the second shot. I love this series of images because I can almost imagine what they're saying to each other. It looks as if they're about to take off on a grand adventure. Let's go!

A rusty vintage truck sits abandoned with a black dog visible through the passenger window.
A black dog and the ears of his counterpart peers through the window of a rusty vintage truck door in warm sunlight.
A series of photos showing two chihuahuas sitting in the driver's seat of a rustic vintage truck at Sekrit Theater in Austin, Texas.
Two dogs sit in the driver's seat of a rustic vintage truck during a photo session with Fetching Fido Fotography in Austin, Texas.

And away they went. Our time had ended at Sekrit Theater but I am so looking forward to seeing Trixie and Luigi again soon.

A tan chihuahua walks along a stone path through a lush garden with green foliage and trees at Sekrit Theater.

See ya later, Trixie.

If you're looking for a magical place to hold your next photo session, I highly recommend Sekrit Theater. There are so many fun vignettes that the owners have created there that I wasn't able to showcase in this blog. And, if you're looking for a pet photographer, I'm happy to help you. :-) Jane

Stay tuned for our next blog post about this project!

It just might feature a dog up for adoption. Perhaps your next best friend?


The 2025 edition of Tails of the World will be available for purchase on November 1, 2025. The proceeds from the book sales will go to the Geelong Animal Welfare Society in Australia.