Yes the sheep is real.

Despite comments from curious skeptics, it is not a photo shopped, stuffed or computer-generated sheep. A child or two from this shoot has the hoof prints on their feet to prove it. Additionally, no sheep were harmed in the making of this photo. Conversely, a few delusions of grandeur were harmed (as in dispelled) regarding the peaceful life of shepherds. A lesson or two was learned (even by me) as to the challenges shepherds surely encounter trying to herd resistant sheep. We imagined that a choir of the heavenly host in Bethlehem likely made this task more difficult (or easier?)  While on the subject, the horse (also real) led us around the photo shoot and determined how he wanted to be featured. Fortunately he was a natural and loved the camera.
For this year's card regrettably, livestock is not available. We are, however, already booking some limited October and November sessions with other wonderful themes. Please feel free to email us for information.