03/09/2026
Every once in a while, Iām reminded why photographs matter so much. š¤
These images were taken by the incredibly talented during one of her Soul Dog Sessions ā a project beautifully crafted to honor senior dogs and the humans who love them. This session was emotional, tender, and deeply meaningful to me⦠because the star of these photos is our soul dog, Quest.
Quest has been my very first pet. When Michael (my husband and forever associate shooter) and I bought our home, Quest literally crossed the street and appeared on our porch while we were carrying boxes inside to begin our new chapter as a married couple and homeowners. We always say he chose us ā or more accurately, he chose his home. And for the last eight years, he has filled it with loyalty, joy, and unconditional love.
So for my new friends here, and for those who have followed along for yearsā¦hola! My name is Iliana Flores. Iām a 30-something wife, sister, daughter, dog mom, and photographer. I was born in Guadalajara, I have a Masterās in Public Administration, and during the week I work in government. On the weekends (and honestly any spare moment I can find), Iāve been photographing love stories, families, and friends for the last 12 years.
I love traveling, listening to Olivia Dean, collecting artisan dĆ©cor from all over my beautiful Mexico, and laughing ā like the kind of laugh that turns into a full cackle. Nothing makes me happier than opening my front door after a long day of work and breathing in that warm āhomeā smell that only exists when the people (and dogs) you love are waiting for you.
And donāt worry⦠I didnāt forget about our silver-tooth kid, Tribe. Swipe to the end to see him standing on the sidelines while his big brother Quest had his moment in front of the camera. One day (sadly), weāll have this same senior session with Tribe. But for now, weāre soaking up every bit of his wild, chaotic, never-ending shenanigans.
Thanks for being here ā whether youāve been following my journey for years or youāre brand new to this little corner of the internet. š¤