A pet portrait experience for animal lovers in Chicago and surrounding areas.

Guaranteed to make you smile.

Our pet portrait sessions are fun and personalized to capture the joy and unique personality of your pet. Book a complimentary consultation so you can get to know us, we can answer questions and together plan to get the most of the pet portrait session experience. Session fee begins at $300.

All images are color balanced and cropped by hand. Photography prints use archival inks to last a lifetime.

Gallery of Customer Artwork

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How does it work?

  1. Let's talk!
    We will begin with a phone call to go over the basics of how our pet portrait sessions operate, delve into unique ways to prepare your dog, and discuss how I can tailor the pet portrait session to create timeless and personal artwork that complements your home.

  2. Your Personalized Session:
    Your session revolves around you and your pet having fun. Expect moments filled with play, laughter, and a bit of patience as we work together with your pet in front of the camera to capture portraits you will love. Unsure how your pet will behave in front of the camera or pose? No worries. With years of photography experience, I'm adept at overcoming challenges to ensure I capture shots you'll adore. My top priority is your pet's comfort. If the initial session doesn't yield results that make you smile, we'll reschedule and try again at no extra cost

  3. Selection and Ordering:
    This is the time for me to showcase these images to you in a format that does them justice. I will walk you through the selection process, from picking your favorite shots to ordering prints and creating wall art tailored to complement your home. My goal? To send you home with timeless photographs and artwork that inspire you and infuse your space with joy. 

Pet Portrait Session Types

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Full Pet Portrait Session
Full Pet Portrait Session

A full studio portrait session allows time to explore different poses to capture the best and most expressive personalities of your pet. Includes: Pre-session consultation, 60-minute professional portrait session in-studio against two different backdrops, if time allows. and Presentation of 20-30 images to choose from.

Human + Friend Portrait Session
Human + Friend Portrait Session

A Human + Friend portrait session captures the unique bond between you and your best friend in a timeless black and white portrait. Includes: Pre-session consultation, 60-minute professional portrait session in-studio against two different backdrops, if time allows. and Presentation of 10-20 images to choose from.

Puppy Stages of Growth (2 or more sessions)
Puppy Stages of Growth (2 or more sessions)

Plan portraits of your new puppy's first year before it is gone. A Puppy Stages of Growth package provides you with a timeless keepsake of photographs as they move from pre-adolescence (3-5 months) to adolescence (7-8 months) and adulthood (1 year old). Schedule two or three sessions now to capture your puppy's stages of growth before time slips by. Includes:

  • Personalized pre-session consultation and flexible schedule planning

  • (1) or (2) 20-minute mini-portrait sessions, plus a 5x7 print

  • (1) 60-minute full portrait session with two backdrop options (prints additional)

  • Private online gallery of images to choose from.

  • All images are cropped and color balanced by hand. Additional prints and images available upon request.

Dogs of Andersonville Pet Portrait Session
Dogs of Andersonville Pet Portrait Session

Be part of a venture to record and photograph the Dogs of Andersonville. A story of the social beings that connect us as humans and neighbors and make us one of the friendliest in the world. A Dogs of Andersonville portrait session allows time to explore different poses to capture the best and most expressive personalities of your pet. Receive cherished photos of your best friend that you can frame and keep. Guaranteed to make you smile.

  • Pre-session consultation

  • 60-minute professional portrait session in-studio.

  • Photographed against two different backdrops, if time allows.

  • Private online gallery of 20-30 images to choose from.

  • (1) 8x10 high-quality archival prints of your choice with original social media file to share. All images are cropped and color balanced by hand. Additional prints and images available upon request.

  • PLUS! Be included in an online gallery exhibiting the Dogs of Andersonville and an invitation to celebrate the final work.

"Caninoscuro" Portrait Session
"Caninoscuro" Portrait Session

The European Masters called it "chiaroscuro"—a technique of using light to bring form out of the shadows. I call it "canino-scuro". Do you have a black or brown dog? Let’s capture your dog's unique personality and become part of a photograph collection that symbolizes mystery, elegance and timeless beauty.

This is a full portrait session which allows time to explore different poses to capture the best and most expressive personalities of your pet. Guaranteed to make you smile.

  • Pre-session consultation

  • 60-minute professional portrait session in-studio.

  • Private online ordering gallery of ten or more images to choose from.

  • (1) 8x10 image of your choice plus social media file to share. All images are cropped and color balanced by hand. Additional prints and images available upon request.

Head Shots: More than pet photography
Head Shots: More than pet photography

Make it about just you. Human only portraits start with a classic headshot and then there is time to play. Working together we’ll find the most natural poses for you to create a positive first impression that is genuinely you. Includes:

  • 45-minute professional portrait session in-studio.

  • Change of clothes optional.

  • Private online ordering gallery of ten or more images to choose from.

  • Choice of (1) retouched BW or Color, web ready image.

  • All images are cropped and color-optimized for the web.

  • Additional images and prints available upon request.

Interesting in an added session with your dog, after yours? Special pricing available to add-on a Human+Friend portrait session. Includes everything in the Human + Friend session package.

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FAQs

  • Pet portrait sessions are 1 hour long, or as long as reasonably needed. Most dogs get tired in front of the camera in that time. If for some reason we don’t get the shots you love, we are happy to schedule a reshoot.

  • Once you book your session, you will receive a link to schedule when works best for you. If you have questions or want to talk before you book, I'd love to hear from you. Send an email or leave a message to reach out and connect.

  • We print everything from 5”x7” to 60”x80” and produce artwork for any size wall to gaze upon good things and fill your home with joy.

  • Click here to view tips to prepare for your session.

Dog portrait wall art
Dog Artwork and Photography

Cancellation policy: You may receive a full refund, less processing fees, if your cancellation is at least 48 hours before your scheduled session.

 
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