When I saw Jay's photographs on Zoom Pet Photography's web site I had to reach out. When we…read moreinitially spoke, what impressed me was the amount of time he spent talking with me on the phone about my dog Bowie and the type of shoot I was asking for to make sure it was a match. Once I decided to book a shoot, Jay was timely with his communication and I found him to be very flexible. The day we met to take the photographs, he was clear that his job was to make sure Bowie was relaxed and having fun. He let Bowie sniff around the studio and play until he settled down, which took 45 minutes. During the shoot, he was incredibly engaged with my dog working to have fun with him while getting the exact shot we were looking for. He was meticulous with the lighting and Bowie's placement-but amazingly, I could tell Bowie was enjoying every minute. It's clear he has a talent communicating with dogs! And the gourmet treats he brought to keep Bowie's attention didn't hurt! Jay met with me twice while he worked on the photograph to make sure I was included in the editing process and I really appreciated his point of view and rabid attention to detail. Jay always called when he said he would and met every deadline he gave me. When the photograph was ready we met at the framing studio. I'm not to shy to admit, the finished photograph was more than I could ever hope for and I burst into tears! While I gathered myself he and the framer worked together for an hour helping me pick out just the right frame and matte. That was above and beyond. What it said to me is what I knew through the entire process. Jay's art is his heart and he wants to get it right. You can trust that Jay will produce a piece of fine art for you as special as your dog. The piece he produced for me will be displayed for a lifetime. The experience felt special and elevated the entire way through. You will be working with a true professional and master of his craft!

When Gypsy, my beloved Boston Terrier was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer when she was…read moreonly 4 I decided to book a session with Jay. Not only did he get awesome pictures of Gypsy which I treasure every day, but he also was kind and supportive through my tears. In one photo shoot he captured so many elements of her personality and character. I have had many people remark to me how the photos he took really show her character and spirit. Without hesitation I recommend Jay.

I love Alex and ZilkerBark. We first met Alex in 2016 and have enjoyed several sessions with him…read moreand his team. We have had a dog-only session and a couple of holiday sessions, and we have received pictures from special events at Thomlinson, Yard Bar, and Kendra Scott. We cherish the photos. Our first dog passed, but her image is still proudly displayed in our home. Alex has a fantastic talent. It is fun watching him work. Alex also gives back a ton to the dog community. If you want photos of your pups, ZilkerBark is the one to use. Thank you, Alex, for all the memories.

The pictures are amazing and they do such a great job of engaging the dogs. Our pictures look like…read morewe hired fully trained model dogs that actually smile. It's crazy how they are able to get the dogs to pose. Top notch. Amazing pics and staff. Make sure you book fast because they sell out every session.

I had been looking all over for someone to photograph my husband with our two pups for Christmas…read morephotos and stumbled upon Paws and Prints and am SO glad I did! Every other photographer I had contacted was either way out of my price range or did not really take photos with pets. Michele of Paws and Prints was extremely reasonably price and had some amazing photos of pets on her blog. The photo session was wild...due to my wild pups, but Michele was so patient and wonderful with them (and us!!). When we received our photos I was ecstatic. Despite them not sitting still, she somehow captured the most amazing photos of them (and us with them!!). She truly captured our personalities perfectly. I treasure them and will always contact Michele whenever we need more photos!

While searching to hire the perfect candidate to snap photos of our aging, anti-social and spoiled…read morerotten pets - we made a number of phone calls, read testimonials and considered the many on-line Pet Photographer profiles. Michelle with Paws and Prints clearly stood out from the rest. Aside from her skills, photo expertise and qualifications, she has a gentle demeanor that is polite, respectful and kindhearted and we immediately felt at ease while corresponding with her by phone and email. We agreed on the shoot-date. She showed up on time, with a smile and very excited to meet our critters! Our grumpy dogs took an instant liking to her and she was very soothing towards their old age and crankiness! She offered great ideas for poses and positions, and she was also very receptive towards ideas that we suggested. She definitely has the right flair, patience and know-how when it comes to dealing with people and their pampered pets! She has a natural love for animals, and that really makes a difference on the outcome of a pet photo-shoot. She was unquestionably the ideal person for the job!! A few days after the shoot, she delivered the photographs at the exact date as promised. We were absolutely stunned at the results! The photos she took of our dogs captured exactly what we were hoping for! Absolutely perfect and we could not be happier!! Her proficiency, talent and skills are amazing....oh, and her rates are great....unbeatable!!!!! If you are looking for a Pet Photographer, look no further. Michelle at Paws and Prints is the best that this planet has to offer.

I know I'm just adding to the pile of positive remarks about Nicole's work & manner, but it's worth…read morenoting. It's the least I could do for what she has given me. Not only is Nicole incredibly skilled with her camera and use of natural and ambient lighting (even on a sort of gray, finicky day like ours was), but she's really gifted with working with cats (and I'm sure dogs, too). We did some of the portraits inside at home, and some outside in the garden near our house. Our cat, Cleo is seldom impressed by conventional toys or noisemakers but Nicole seemed to know exactly how to get him to look interested and cooperate - plus her magical cat toys must've had kitty crack on them -- Cleo loved them way better than anything we've ever gotten him. Also, it's worth saying that Nicole's method was very relaxed and flexible. She never forced Cleo into doing this or that - she let Cleo sort of lead the way, resulting in zero tension despite the unusual circumstances (from Cleo's perspective). Cleo is notoriously un-photogenic, given that he has black fur and always seems to hate it when I point my phone or camera at him. This is one of the reasons I felt it worth it to hire a pro. Cleo is almost 14 years old as I write this review - he's still really active and fun, but he's not getting any younger. I'm so glad I finally bit the bullet and hired Nicole for Cleo's pet portrait. It was worth every cent and she was such a pleasure to work with. I really like her personality and style, and especially the beautiful photos I ended up with. I am ever grateful for her service.

Nicole's photography is unparalleled in it's style and beauty…read more As a photographer myself, it's the kind of imagery that makes me want to give up shooting pictures altogether, to bag up all my cameras and lenses in a big Hefty sack and dump them into the river. It's that good ... I recently hired Nicole to shoot portraits of my wife and pets (two dogs, Kaya and Shonee) and have to say that I am MORE than impressed with the results. Just last night I was reviewing the digital images when one of the photos really touched me. No exaggeration, my eyes were welling up with tears! There is something so special about her perspective, something so sublime about her style, that there aren't enough adjectives available to properly describe it. Beautiful. Powerful. Captivating. Expressive. Smooth. Engaging. Emotional. Exciting. Playful. Contemplative. Serene. Intriguing. Perceptive. Like the ingredients of a gourmet dish, all of these apply in different proportions, depending on the subject and the scene. I have never been a big fan of framing portraits and mounting them on the wall in my home, but this time, I'm already thinking about which images to get printed and how to frame them. Nicole's photography is art ...

So glad that we found Krista and Ruff Adventures! After meeting Krista at our shared vet we decided…read moreto have her take our 14 year old, Ella, out for an "Honor" photo session. My husband and I have 4 dogs (that we spoil like they are our children) and we instantly felt comfortable sending our elderly dog (along with some props) with Krista for the morning. A few hours later Krista returned our extremely happy Ella after visiting downtown Austin, the green belt and wildflower fields. A few hours later, Krista gave us a sneak peak of some of the unedited photos. As soon as we saw how talented she is we asked her to book us to take more pics of our other dogs. Today Krista dropped off Ella's hardback book, and wow!!!! She truly captured her young-at-heart spirit. I'm not sure how she got so much energy and variety of facial expression in one morning from our girl, but I could not be happier with the quality of the pictures and the book! For our second session we asked Krista to take pictures of our two American Bulldogs at our house. Taking pictures of these two children is no simple task... One is a 17 month old female, 95lbs and in heat....and the other is 22 month old male and 85lbs... We got to watch Krista in action with our pups and she truly is some kind of dog-whisperer! We can't wait to see the results! Extremely professional, high quality pictures, high quality ( and not flimsy) photo book, well worth the money. Thrilled that we found Krista and we HIGHLY recommend her to fellow dog lovers!!!

Krista took my dog Franklin out for a photo adventure and I couldn't recommend her enough!! I…read moreseriously believe she is a dog whisperer!! I don't know how she did it but WOW! My dog is friendly senior dog and I consider him a bolter (not so good off leash)but she was able to take him out and get him to obey her commands which resulted in AMAZING photos!!! They were gone for the entire morning and when he came back he was a happy camper. It's like taking your dog to doggy daycare and getting great pictures in return that'll last a life time. If you are wanting to have great memories captured of your dog then look no further. Krista is THE ONE! I would trust her with my dog in a heartbeat and my dog is like my child. Thank you for the awesome photos!!

Dogs Around Austin is THE BEST daycare and boarding facility in Austin. I trusted them from day one…read morewith my Stella Blue. There is no substitution for the services that Dogs Around Austin provides. I found Dogs Around Austin here on Yelp. They had no reviews. I believe they have been open only a few weeks. My wife could not believe that I would select a daycare and boarding facility with no reviews. She was shocked. I mentioned to her that they were kennel-free. Those were magic words to me; kennel-free. One day waiting for my turn to drop off Stella Blue, I met a young lady who was so excited to drop off her dog. She told me that she had been waiting one year on the waiting list to come here. Told her that her baby was in good hands. In June 2022 my Stella Blue was diagnosed with B Lymphoma. It is a deadly disease; with no cure. B Lymphoma is not contagious. I was worried that DAA would drop us. Many daycare facilities do not want to deal with sick dogs. Instead, she received more love. More hugs. More belly rubs. More beef lung treats; her favorite. The Staff is amazing. Past and present employees. The facility is safe. High fences; seven feet high. Artificial turf in the backyard. Plenty of shade with overhead tents. Pools. Water spray hose to cool the dogs down. Plenty of LOVE. The biggie for me; as you walk in no smell of urine. In some facilities, you smell a stench as you open their front door. BOTTOM LINE, I TRUST DOGS AROUND AUSTIN WITH MY STELLA BLUES LIFE. PERIOD. THIS IS THE HIGHEST HONOR I CAN GIVE DOGS AROUND AUSTIN. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART.

It is very clear that they care heavily about dogs!! As soon as we walk in they immediately address…read moremy dog which I love to see! They don't offer tours of their facility aside from a short Instagram video they have saved but as you walk in, the lobby is always kept nice and clean and they offer amazing dog food, treats and wet food for purchase. They even give a discount for members! I do wish we had more looks into the dogs day in the form of photos or videos however they post some of the day care members on their Instagram story occasionally. I will say even though my dog isn't posted during all of his stays, anytime I call they are able to provide me an in time update which I love! At the end of each stay they also give out a report card, which is a nice personal touch. I cannot say enough about the staff in the front!! They are the kindest most friendly people I have ever met and they are able to answer any and all questions in a timely manner!! As all dog parents know it's so hard to find a good daycare, let alone one you trust, Dogs around Austin is that place for us!!! I would recommend them for anyone looking for a safe haven for their fur babies!

I needed a business portrait done within a very short time period, Adam was very accommodating and…read moreensured that I got what needed. Adam is very professional and the price for photoshoot is very reasonable compared to the other quotes I got. I would use his business again in the future!

From the owner: Photography is about capturing precious moments and telling a story through the lens. I feel my…read morepassion and love for what I do gives me the ability to share my creativity, unique perspective and personality. I love love love the reactions my clients have when they see their images come to life. Lend me your eyes and I'll change what you see

Trisha was so much fun to work with, she kept everything light and fun. The photos she took were…read moregorgeous. I will definitely be using her again. She was super flexible, efficient, and quick to communicate back and forth

Trisha did an amazing job taking photos of my two pups! They are the best photos I have ever seen…read moreof my dogs! She was professional, efficient and awesome. I am so happy with the photos she took. We had such a good time at the session! Highly recommend!

Our baby boy looks beautiful!! Yvonne and Chris, I can't believe that you were able to get our…read moreEnglish Springer Spaniel, Cru, to relax and allow you to take such great pictures. You have such a gift with animals. I think that Cru was actually modeling! Because he is a black Springer with a little bit of white, I was worried that his face would be hard to see, but his eyes even look beautiful! You captured his sweet personality in each photograph. We love the pictures that you took with Cru and our children. They are so sweet. Our oldest daughter is going to give the picture of herself and Cru to her boyfriend. She is thrilled! I think that the two of you can actually "talk to the animals". It could have been such a stressful day if our dog and children had not felt so comfortable. We all had a fabulous time! Thank you so much!! Kim Hundley

From the owner: Modern on-location lifestyle photography of pets and their people. Packages begin at $199 in the…read moreAustin metro area.