【Just a Stranger】

Take down the photos of your nieces and Just a Strangernephews and make room on your fridge for much cuter, more important pictures.

Joelea McDonald, a photographer from Texas, decided to forever elevate the family photography game by conducting a newborn-style photoshoot with her friend Riley's 7-week-old lab, Walnut.

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"[Riley] said he wanted 'puppy photos," the photographer told Mashablein an email. "I figured he meant a family style type session including the puppy -- but after talking we decided to do a 'newborn' session."

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"Newborn photography is something I offer so my goal was to replicate my typical newborn session as much as possible," she continued.

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"I mainly photograph babies, families and seniors," the photographer said. "I wanted to give my friend pictures of his new 'baby' that he would cherish forever, like I do for any parent that hires me."

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"Riley seemed to really love the photos," McDonald revealed. "I would totally do it again!"

Who wouldn't love photos this precious?

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