Family includes dogs and getting their portraits takes work. When those moments are captured--the…read moreportraits turn to art that sparks joy and commands attention. What a stellar show +'s: + Dogs love her. Talented photographers tease something out of their subjects to capture on film. Ellen did just that and wow! My senior dog (10 yrs) and teen dog (2 yrs) had different personalities. Both responded to Ellen. My dogs looked into the camera and forgot all about Mom. It was all about Ellen and her camera! + Mindful. My senior dog had eye issues and Ellen was mindful of the flash. Thankfully we had no issues but I am glad she had remembered. + Professional and clear process. We had a consult before the studio session. During the session she let the dogs run around on set before settling down for the actual shoot. After the shoot we took a break and got to see the proofs. + Patient. Ellen allowed me to ponder on my proofs. The task was challenging since I was on a budget but didn't want to lose special moments. She helped me navigate through all the proofs to find the ones I wanted. We followed up with a zoom call to finalize layouts and choices. + Instinctive. We tried posing with my girls on a sofa. The girls were not comfortable and I perhaps looked stiff. Ellen picked up on it and said let's move on. + Natural artistic vision. I had selected many for print but Ellen helped me select the right sizing and layout for my walls. Also what is key is finding the right photos for the layout. Her art studies came into play and this proved key. + Flexible and a listener. If I had concerns, Ellen heard me out whether through email, text, or phone. She actively resolved anything. Overall I am beyond pleased with the photos for my girls! I am completely thrilled with the final product. The richness of the prints and the quality of the work are worth the memories I now have on my walls. What a pleasure it is to have the work generate warm happy thoughts when either guests or I see them! Essentially I have not only captured priceless moments of my dogs but also showcased some real art in my home! Thanks Ellen!!!

My experience could not have been more perfect. Having never had pet photography done before, I…read moredidn't know what to expect but Ellen made the day one to remember. She clearly adores animals and treated my Emma with the finest, most loving touch. At first, I was unsure about making this kind of investment but something in me said "go for it." I am so glad I did. You see, our shoot was April and three months later my beloved Emma was diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive form of mammary cancer. She likely won't make it to Thanksgiving. That shoot with Ellen was one something that I'll always cherish. The artwork means even more now. Our time with our babies are never long enough. Do all the things, make all the memories. Take all the photos. You won't regret it. Thanks Ellen. Emma and I are so greatdul for your kindness and love.

Your doggie photos are in good hands with Angie…read more Angie is incredibly thoughtful and prepared. She also knows how to get your pup's attention after a long photo session. She will listen to what matters to you and what you aim to capture on photos.

Every single photo Angie took of our dogs was absolutely amazing -- she truly captured the essence…read moreand unique character of each of our pups. She went above and beyond to accommodate us and get the photos done quickly after one of our dogs received a difficult 6-month diagnosis, which meant the world to us. It's clear that Angie is not only incredibly talented and passionate about her work, but also a true animal lover who cares deeply about the pets and families she photographs. We are beyond grateful and couldn't recommend her more highly.

4 paws UP UP UP UP for Mark and his amazing patience, creative ideas and talents. He's taken our…read moreannual Holiday card for 15 years and done some amazing photography non holiday for my kitties who are my family. There is nobody else in SF Bay Area with this talent to capture our pets in the way they really are. I happily give Mark Rogers 4 PAWS up for his amazing work.

We did a photo sessiom this fall with Mark and it was a wonderful experience. We had planned to…read morejust photograph our dog, Tilda, but we had to bring along our boys as well. (Childcare lapse!) Mark was flexible, patient, and above all, an excellent photographer. The photos turned out amazing and we love our canvas. Highly recommend.

I feel blessed to have worked with Barbara over the years. Her photography and albums speak for…read morethemselves. Her work is simply exceptional. What may not be obvious as you browse her galleries is the compassion, kindness, patience and humor that makes her a pleasure to work with. From the moment she met my dogs, they had a bond. She intuitively knew how to bring out their personalities and capture their souls. When my boy, Ripely, was nearing the end she captured the most silly and handsome smile that now lights up our wall. Separately, she worked wonders and created a stunning silhouette for our Christmas card pictures as well as designed the back. Her creativity and experience produced a holiday card that prompted an abundance of compliments. Barbara consistently exceeds my expectations and deserves a 5+ star review!

From the owner: Share The Joy Photography is an on-location and in-studio photography company specializing in fine…read moreart Pet Portraiture.

I had the pleasure of working with Jim on a series of shots I needed for a modeling gig. He was…read moreeasy to communicate with, accomodating, prepared and professional. I felt we used the time well and came out with great material. His pricing was more than fair and he even offered extra prints. Thanks again!

From the owner: Portrait and pet photography, with an emphasis on relaxed shoots and natural, flattering results…read more Based out of South Berkeley. Enthusiastic about working with underrepresented subjects and families. Pro-bono shoots are available for social justice organizations.

They did a great job of capturing photos of us and our dogs both individually and as a family. We…read moreloved the options to buy prints, collages and digital files.

Found this "photographer" in an add for photo candidates in IG. It's not hard to make black and…read morewhite photos look good. Ignored me, then when I was vetted in an interview, never heard from them again. I was willing to pay for a photo of my family with my senior baby, but because I said I couldn't pay $1000 I was never contacted again. Left feeling hopeless. Stage 4 cancer. Never gave my loved ones the time of day. Cold and heartless to my situation. Ignored me, and never responded after I answered all their questions. If you don't have money, you don't matter to this business!

Teresa is phenomenal with animals, and she's equally as compassionate and patient with humans too!…read moreShe's been photographing my puppers for over 10+ years and each time the photos bring light and love into my heart. This latest studio sitting I had my two dogs plus their BFF join the shoot. Yes, that's 3 puppers at once. Teresa was a patient and positive photographer with proven techniques to capture their personalities. I'll continue to partner with Teresa for years to come to chronicle my love bugs!

I was able to get a few photos taken with my cavapoo Piper at a doggie event hosted at The Westin…read moreSt. Francis. Despite the chaotic environment with lots of noises and distractions, Teresa was able to capture really good photos. I am definitely considering doing a paid session with her down the road. Highly recommend!

Yamin was incredibly patient with our shy kitties, especially the anxious one. That particular cat…read moremust've taken almost an hour for her to look less than petrified while the other one just did not cooperate. (It was embarrassing.) In spite of such obstacles, somehow he managed to snap gorgeous shots of both of our cats and now they're prominently and proudly displayed in our neighborhood Pet Food Express window store front. Some of our friends even asked if our cats were models--that's how great the pictures came out! He was responsive in emails and had a quick turnaround for the proofs and status updates. It was such a great experience and definitely worth it--I definitely recommend Yamin for quality photos that capture the natural and effortless yet majestic essence of your pets.

Yamin is so wonderful! Not only is he an amazing photographer, he has an incredible understanding…read moreof dog behavior. My dog Anna is dog reactive so Yamin suggested photo shoot locations that were both beautiful and quiet to minimize distractions as much as possible. He was also extremely flexible and made it so easy to schedule a time that fit into our busy lives. After the fun part was done (taking photos), he was so fast and efficient getting the proofs back to me and providing a wide array of purchasing options. I look forward to working with him again!

Paws and Play Studio captures still moments of my dogs that says everything about them!…read more I had two dogs to join Andrea and her assistant for two separate photo shoots since I wanted two separate locations. What's pawsitively pawesome +'s: + Skill. I have a one year old pup and a senior dog. She commanded their attention in both still and active shots. They responded to her very well. The 1-1/2 year old is especially easily distracted but Andrea managed to have my pup's attention in all our action shots. + Memorable moments. The pictures are priceless--I wanted them all. Even my friends who know my two dogs very well were impressed and said the essence of my dogs were captured in the photos. + Timely. Andrea and her assistant showed up on time and made time for the right shot. Andrea didn't mind getting down on the ground to get a dog eyes' view! And during the pandemic, she and her assistant wore masks. + Action shots. I was worried that my younger dog would run off and not pay attention. My worries were unfounded as I saw my dog run to her over and over again. Not once did my dog run off to chase a bird or sniff something on the grounds. Every single time she ran to Andrea to give her the perfect action shot! + No pressure. During our viewing session, Andrea patiently allowed me to view the proofs and select my favorites. Not once did she try to push any of the images or packages onto me. We also scheduled a follow up call to allow me to narrow my final options. + Dogs don't lie. Both of my dogs responded favorably to her. In fact my younger pup tried to follow her home. That tells me everything. I had a very positive experience with Paws and Play Studio from our initial consultation to our end product. Everything was delivered as expected with no surprises. Andrea did not disappoint. She captured the character and essence of my dogs on digital and print. Those images are priceless and to have the right person to take care of your dog and your memories is an investment. My dogs and I are happy to have found Andrea at Paws and Play Studio!

Andrea has been a joy to work with - we are lucky enough to have had two sessions with her. We won…read morethe first session through a fundraiser with Copper's Dream Rescue where our handsome pup Kuma got photographed for their 2021 calendar. Andrea immediately made us all feel at ease and Kuma fell in love with her and her treats. We left our shoot feeling like we'd made a new friend! When we met with Andrea to view the photos she took, I immediately started tearing up watching the slideshow. At the time, our pup Kuma had been on steroids and various other medications for many months and hadn't been his true, energetic self. Seeing him running and smiling in the photos made my heart swell and eyes fill with happy tears. We were so pleased with our time with Andrea that we booked a second session so we could include our other pup, Cali (she had been at puppy training for the first photo shoot). Our second photo shoot was just as much fun as the first - we wanted Andrea to capture some family portraits of us as well as candid shots of both Kuma and Cali. She couldn't have done a more spectacular job. The photos we have bring us so much joy and happiness. Andrea is professional, sweet, and funny. She does a beautiful job capturing both candid and posed moments. We could not recommend her more highly. She is one of the best in the Bay Area and we hope to work with her again in the future!

Nate has quite a talent for capturing the spirit of an animal... Especially dogs! He has quite an…read moreeye (and maybe awesome reflexes) to capture the best moment of the dog. His photos speak for themselves. I recently had two of our pups photographed by Nate and he didn't disappoint. Photos of Holly and Samson are fantastic! And Nate is the NICEST guy!!! He also spends his weekends volunteering to take photos of the shelter dogs at Oakland Animal Services!!!

I loved the holiday photos taken of my little pup for her first Christmas with us, and I put them…read moreon our cards to family and received many compliments!