Portraits of your dog to celebrate who they truly are.
This is where the love you share turns into legacy. And the adventures you experience turn into art.
A Connecticut dog photography experience for both of you.
Your dog is your best friend.
They’re there with you in the quiet moments at the end of a long day, in the plans you make for weekends and vacations, and in the moments when you’ve needed them most. Your dog isn’t just part of your life, they are your life.
Does this sound like you? If so, welcome to the club because that is something worth celebrating!
My approach to photography is different. Every session is custom tailored, full service experience that is personalized to you and your dog.
This is where fine art portraiture meets an animal professional, and master photography, creating images and artwork that truly captures who your dog is, and what you love most about them.
Because one day you’ll look back, and be so thankful…
That you have these memories that are worth remembering. To remember the way they tilted their head at their favorite word, the dusting of gray across their face, the clouding of their eyes, or the antics they used to have when they were still a puppy. You’ll be thankful to remember the adventures you shared and the memories you created, together.
The Professional Dog Photography Difference
You wouldn’t hire an architectural photographer to take your wedding photos, so why not hire a specialized dog photographer to capture your pet at their very best?
If you’ve ever thought “I would love a photoshoot of my dog, but…”
…‘I have a black dog, they are so hard to photograph!’,
or ‘…my dog is reactive around other dogs and people’,
or ‘…my dog just won’t cooperate’…
Or that you can just order your own artwork online from your digital images…
…but then get overwhelmed by the options, materials, and sizing , and the printing quality is lack luster…
Or that your cell phone takes amazing photos…
…except in reality your camera roll is filled with mostly blurry faces, mid-blink moments, and no good photos of the two of you together…
Or I only want digitals, I am not interested in art…
…I challenge you to think of a time that scrolling through your emails to find a lost gallery link, or your IG feed to find the image you’re thinking of, has truly brought a smile to your face and allowed you to relive those moments over and over again…
Instead, I want you to envision…
A custom tailored photography experience crafted by an expert and built to celebrate the most-loved dogs in Connecticut.
Working with a titled Master Photographer who 100% guarantees their work.
A professional who is comfortable working with dogs of all personality types, and is well-versed in animal behavior and body language.
Artwork credit included in your session fee to bring your portraits to life.
Professionally designed wall art to compliment your vision and your home. Think Interior Design meets Dog Photography.
Bespoke album offerings to match your lifestyle and images.
A photoshoot that feels more like a playdate than an actual session.
And digital files to share with your friend and family on social media.
Love Your Portraits, Guaranteed.
My promise to you is that you will absolutely love your images we create together, guaranteed.
Not 100% happy? We reshoot, no questions asked.
How It Works
Let’s say hello.
Reach out using any of the contact buttons to start the process! We’ll discuss your exact vision for your images, and let he magic begin!
Fully Guided Planning
We’ll leave no stone unturned, and I will guide you through every step of the process. From location, clothing choices, and your dog’s favorite treats, we plan out every detail to ensure your session in stress-free and enjoyable.
A Session That Is More Like A Playdate.
Every session is dog-led and force free. This means we follow your dog’s lead and work at their pace. Your dog’s happiness and safety is always the top priority, ensuring they have the best day during their photoshoot!
From Adventure To Art
After your session, we’ll go your images, and choose your favorites! Together, we’ll then explore custom artwork options from Wall Art to Albums, customizing everything to your taste, home, and style!
Custom Signature Dog Photography Experience
Included in your experience:
Personalized planning tailored not only around your vision for your portraits, but to ensure we are capturing what you love most about your dog.
A dog-led, force-free portrait session designed around your dog’s happiness and safety.
A fully guided artwork design and ordering session so you’re never left guessing how to display your images.
No dog limits or additional dog fees for dogs in the same household.
Pet parents are not only welcome to be photographed, but are encouraged to be during your session.
Expertly crafted custom artwork design to bring your images to life.
An amazing bonding experience for you and your dog share together.
$250 Reservation Fee
*Please note that your session fee does not include digital images, artwork, or artwork credit. Artwork starts at $525 and is purchased separately during your Artwork Order and Design Appointment.
Because one day, these memories will mean more than anything…
The Good Dog Photography Co. specializes in finished pieces of artwork to preserve this chapter in you and your dog’s story for years to come. With a wide variety of offerings, mediums, and price points, there are truly options for every taste, budget, and pet parent. Most clients typically invest $2000-$3000 total on their experience, however this is completely dependent on how many images you fall in love with, and the medium in which you would like to enjoy them. For more information on artwork offerings, please follow the link below.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Absolutely! Most dogs I photograph either have limited training or have some reactivity. Sessions are dog-led, force-free, and paced around your dog’s comfort. We always plan your session intentionally (location, timing, distance from triggers, leash handling, and breaks, etc.) to set your dog up for success no matter what. All dogs are welcome here!
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Nope! I love to say 'No sit, not stay, no problem'. Nearly every dog I photograph is on leash for their safety, and respect of the land area rules. Leash removal is done in post-processing, making it appear as if your dog was wild and free the entire time for their session!
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Sessions typically take place in thoughtfully chosen outdoor locations that suit your dog and the kind of artwork you want to create. Location planning is part of the process and is based on light, season, crowd levels, and your dog’s comfort! Choosing a location that is meaningful and sentimental to you and your dog is incredibly important. Travel fees may apply.
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Absolutely! All dog are welcome for a portrait session, no matter their age, or mobility. Does your dog need priority booking due to age or illness? All you need to do is let me know and I will do everything in my power to arrange my schedule to accomodate this.
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While digital images are not included in your Signature Session, we do offer two avenues for our clients to enjoy them! The first is by investing in a digital image collection. This can be done after delivery of your image proofing gallery. However, the most popular way that clients enjoy their digitals, is actually by investing in artwork! Any image that is turned into artwork automatically includes the corresponding watermarked social media digital file. And as a bonus, any clients that spend over $990 total on artwork will have their digital images automatically upgraded to un-watermaked high resolution digital files.
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There is no minimum spend required! Whether you have chosen the The Artist Session or an All-Inclusive Story Collection, there is no required spend minimum beyond your chosen experience. Many clients end up falling in love with a multitude of their images, and choose to upgrade their Story Collection, or add additional artwork/images during the reveal. On average, most clients invest between $2,500–$3,500 on their total experience, with some spending less, and some spending more. Ultimately, how you decide to enjoy your images is completely up to you. I offer a wide variety of artwork and digitals packages so you can find something that fits your taste, vision and budget!
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Absolutely. To make investing in your images artwork as accessible as it is meaningful, I offer in-house, 0% interest, flexible payment options designed with your comfort in mind. Since I offer these payment plans in-house, I am also able to offer customizable timelines that make it easier to bring home the artwork and images you truly love on a schedule that works for you. Interested in a payment plan? All you have to do is ask!
