YOUR DOG’S STORY, THOUGHTFULLY CAPTURED

Every dog carries a story shaped by loyalty, habit, and quiet moments shared with you. My work is about slowing down long enough to notice those moments and preserving them with care.

This experience is built around your dog’s comfort, personality, and pace. Whether they’re bold and energetic, gentle and aging, cautious, curious, or somewhere in between, the goal is always the same: to create photographs that feel honest and meaningful, without stress or pressure.

Here’s how the experience unfolds….

BEGINNING THE EXPERIENCE

Your session begins with intention, not urgency.

A $195 creative session fee reserves your place on my calendar and allows time for thoughtful planning before we ever pick up a camera. You’ll be asked a few questions about your dog. Not just what they look like, but who they are. What they love. What they avoid. What makes them feel safe.

From there, I’ll guide you toward locations and timing that suit your dog’s personality and energy level. For outdoor sessions, we plan with flexibility in mind and choose a backup date, knowing that weather is part of the landscape here in Ohio.

Before your session, you’ll receive gentle guidance so you arrive feeling prepared, not overwhelmed.

THE SESSION ITSELF

The session unfolds slowly.

There is no expectation for your dog to perform or behave in any particular way. We start by letting them acclimate, explore, and settle. The camera comes second.

Your dog remains safely on leash throughout the session, with any visible gear removed later during editing. Safety and comfort always come first.

We move only as your dog allows, choosing spaces that feel calm and inviting. Breaks are taken as needed. We follow curiosity, reward effort, and honor boundaries. Some dogs shine through motion. Others through stillness. Both are equally valued here.

Often, the most meaningful images emerge in the in-between moments, when your dog forgets the camera entirely.

AFTER THE SESSION: SHAPING THE FINAL STORY: from images to artwork

After your session, the work continues quietly behind the scens.

I carefully review your images and select the photographs that best tell your dog’s story. Rather than delivering an overwhelming gallery, I focus on the images with the strongest emotion, expression, and connection. Each selected photograph is then hand-finished individually, with attention to detail, tone, and feeling.

When your images are ready, you’ll be invited to a personal ordering appointment.

This is a relaxed, guided experience where you’ll see your photographs for the first time and choose how you’d like to preserve them. Together, we’ll walk through your images and explore the artwork and digital options that fit your home, your style, and the way you want to remember this chapter of your dog’s life.

Once your selections are finalized, your artwork is carefully produced using museum-grade materials through professional labs. Every piece is fully guaranteed. If you don’t absolutely love your finished artwork, I will buy it back. Your trust matters, and your investment should feel meaningful every time you see it in your home.