Since 2010 · Boca Raton · Natick · Naperville
One photograph of the two of you.
Black and white portraits of dogs and the people they belong to, made in our studio and chosen together at your Private Viewing.
Apply for a complimentary sessionComplimentary sessions for the families we select (normally $450) · portraits from $495 · if selected, a call from your studio within one business day
He won't be this age again.
Neither will you.
Many of the families who come to us have a dog who is getting older. They rarely say it that way. They say they want one good photograph of the two of them, while he is still himself.
The work
Dogs and their humans, then families.
Every dog gets a portrait of its own.
Black and white is light and shadow, with nothing in the way of a face.
…then families. The hour is the same.
And the small things.
One hour, one dog
Victoria brought Sable.
A few of the frames from their hour in our Boca Raton studio. She chose her favorites at her Private Viewing, on Zoom, from home.
How it works
From your application to your wall.
- 01 Apply A short form, about two minutes. Nothing is charged here. Our team reviews every application.
- 02 The call If you're selected, within one business day, on a recorded line. Ten minutes: your dog, the money, two dates. You can say no to both.
- 03 Your hour In the studio, on its session days. Darker tops, treats and a toy. Then a walk past the pieces at real size.
- 04 Private Viewing On Zoom, from home, 3 to 14 days later. Everyone who decides is there. Order, or don't.
- 05 On your wall 10 to 12 weeks after the final payment, shipped to your door.
What if my dog won't sit still? Most don't. Your dog meets the photographer off the leash first, there are treats in every pocket, and we go at your dog's pace. Older and anxious dogs are welcome.
Apply for a complimentary sessionWith our compliments
You're invited.
If your application is selected, your session comes with:
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A complimentary session
About an hour in our studio. Our regular $450 session fee is waived.
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$200 in studio credit
Toward your portraits: $100 as our gift, and $100 more when you keep your original dates.
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A wardrobe consultation
What to wear for black and white — for you, and for your dog.
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A cinematic Private Viewing
Your portraits at wall size, on Zoom, from home. No obligation to purchase.
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The whole family welcome
Everyone who belongs to the dog — and every dog gets a portrait of its own.
A $450 session and $200 toward your portraits — with our compliments.
In their own words
Happy clients.
“Yes, if you choose to purchase, it is pricey. However, buying the pictures is a choice, not a requirement.”
Shannon R., Boca Raton · 5 stars 
“Was it a little pricey? Yes but it was all discussed prior to the shoot and it was SO worth it!”
Danielle L., Fort Lauderdale · 5 stars 
“…they were very transparent--went over prices and my options BEFORE collecting my deposit.”
Jordan A., Boynton Beach · 5 stars 
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Your portraits
Signature acrylic collages.
What we're known for: your portraits under thick, polished acrylic — eleven in a 30×30 collage, or five in a 42×24. We also make single acrylic pieces, matted prints and our Signature Portrait Box, from Australia.
What it costs
Every number, before you apply.
Complimentary + $200 credit
If your application is selected, our regular $450 session fee is waived, and $200 in studio credit goes toward your portraits — $100, and $100 more when you keep your original dates. Why: we've updated our studio displays and are adding new portraits to our website. About an hour in our studio, the whole family welcome.
$495
A matted print. Acrylic wall pieces from $1,200; our largest collection is $3,495.
$1,000–$3,000
Before their credits and your state's sales tax. The same prices for everyone.
A reservation fee
By card, on the call — never on this page. It goes toward your portraits, and there are three ways back:
- Within 72 hoursBack to you, less the card processing fee and a $15 studio fee where it applies.
- At your Private ViewingIf you order nothing, back the same way.
- After 72 hoursStudio credit toward portraits, for a year.
Our Terms, in one sentence: “There is no obligation to purchase.”
The rest, in full
You see your portraits and decide at your Private Viewing: on Zoom, from home, 3 to 14 days after the session.
Come to your Private Viewing, and if you don't love your portraits enough to hang them, the reservation fee is returned, less the card processing fee and a $15 studio fee where it applies — our Hang-It Guarantee. Credits are usable only at your Private Viewing.
Orders of $1,000 and up can be split into 3 or 6 payments; Klarna and Affirm are available too. The card you use for the fee stays on file with Stripe and is charged later only when you ask. Every decision is made at the viewing, and all sales are final after it.
Printed pieces are shipped to your home 10 to 12 weeks after the final payment, shipping included; digital files within 10 to 15 business days.
Is this for real?
“I was definitely hesitant thinking maybe it could be a scam.”
We understand. We are a portrait studio with three addresses, open by appointment, making portraits since 2010 — in the United States since 2018. The catch, if you want to call it that, is the reservation fee: it holds your date, and it comes back to you, less the card processing fee and a $15 studio fee where it applies, or goes toward your portraits.
People who hold a date with a card show up. It is the same reason a restaurant asks for a card on a Saturday night. Nothing is charged until you have talked to a real person and chosen a date.
Why are some sessions complimentary?
Our session fee is $450. We've updated our studio displays and are adding new portraits to our website, so for the dogs and families we select, the fee is waived and $200 in studio credit goes toward their portraits. We earn our living from the portraits, not the hour: at your Private Viewing you see them at wall size and decide whether to order. The reservation fee is the only money before that, and it comes back, less the card processing fee and a $15 studio fee where it applies, if you order nothing.
What is the reservation fee?
It holds your date, and it goes toward your portraits. Change your mind within 72 hours of paying and it is refunded, less the card processing fee and a $15 studio fee where it applies. Payments go through Stripe — we never see your card number.
What if I don't buy anything?
That's your choice. Come to your Private Viewing, and if you don't order, your reservation fee is returned, less the card processing fee and a $15 studio fee where it applies — as our Terms say.
Can I see the studio first?
Of course — each studio page has a minute inside, how to find us, and a session in 30 seconds.
Our team
The people behind the camera.
Every session is photographed by one of our studio photographers. Here they are, in their own words.
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Celina
Hi, I’m Celina! I’ve been a family photographer for many years, and my favorite part comes after: messages from families who had a blast, and dogs who came home exhausted but so happy. Every session is different and fun, and your portraits become timeless memories for years to come.
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Gavi
Hi, I’m Gavi! Connecting with people through photography fills me with joy, and I love working with all types of dogs, from shy pups to bundles of energy. My approach is simple: capture the special moments of your life in the most authentic way.
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Julia
Hi, I’m Julia! I love every dog who walks through our door, from the calmest to the wildest. Your pup sets the pace, and I’ll make sure they have fun. You just enjoy the moment.
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Jillian
Hi, I’m Jillian! I’m a photographer with a creative streak and a soft spot for every dog I meet. Sessions with me are relaxed and fun: we’ll play, laugh and let your pup be themselves, and I’ll turn those moments into portraits you’ll love.
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Rebecca
Hi, I’m Rebecca! I’ve photographed families and dogs of every size, age and energy level, and I love every minute. At home, my English Cream Golden keeps me covered in fur and smiles. Bring your whole crew; I’ll make sure everyone, pup included, has a great time.
Where we are
Three studios, open by appointment.
Boca Raton, FL
South Florida
1700 South Dixie Highway, Suite 303C · Wednesdays and Saturdays
(561) 571-8361, call or text
Natick, MA
MetroWest · 16 miles west of Boston
11 South Main Street · Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
(508) 310-6500, call or text
Naperville, IL
Downtown · 28 miles west of Chicago
25 South Washington Street · Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays
(331) 244-5500, call or text
Your turn
Apply for a complimentary session.
Tell us about your dog and where you are. If your application is selected, a booking specialist from your studio calls within one business day, explains the reservation fee and the viewing, and offers two dates. Nothing is charged on this page.
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