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We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Zilker Bark! We wanted nice family portraits for the save the date postcards for our wedding and just to have for our home. Our photos turned out better than we could have ever imagined! We chose the dogs plus humans package, obviously. We met Chris at the park and he got around 800 shots in, in what seemed like 30 minutes or so. And my Boston Terrier, who is still in her puppy phase, is not easy to photograph! But Chris did a great job capturing the personalities of both my dogs. We ended up not being able to select 10 from the final cut so we bought the whole lot!
I don't know how you can't give Zilker Bark a 5-star review because they do everything you expect from a business. Delivery high quality products and services at the perfect price with excellent + friendly customer service. They always aim to please and Alex's work has honestly exceeded all of my expectations, and that's really as good as it gets. My dog Patsy and I became frequent Zilker Parkers a few years ago. It's great open space for dogs and owners to hang out and chill. Conversations pop up, and like most people I heard about this friendly guy who walks around Zilker and takes really nice pictures of their dogs. He'll ask for permission and posts them on his Instagram / Facebook page. I didn't think much of it at first - thought it was a cool hobby, but after visiting his Instagram and website I was impressed with the quality photos and could tell this guy really loves dogs. Nearly 2 years ago Zilker Bark and I finally cross paths, this guy approached me and introduced himself as "Alex", he asked if I had a dog here at the park - and if so which one? He was super nice and seemed harmless but a flurry of paranoia ran through my mind - - (does he work for the city? Is he going to ding me for not picking up Patsy's caca? Did Patsy pee-pee on his stuff? Is he gonna tell me I need to put my Patsy on a leash?!?). After almost reaching the point of uncomfortable moment of silence in our conversation I noticed his camera and backpack and asked him: "are you the guy who takes pictures of dogs at Zilker?". "Yes", he responded, and that's where it all began. Come to find out Alex already met my Patsy way back and knew her better than he knew me. Patsy, and I continue to run into Alex weekly at ZIlker, he always says hello and is friendly, positive, and polite. I often observe him interact with owners and dogs at the park as it's very apparent that he loves what he does and is interested in learning about new breeds. I like the fact that he never "pushes" or advertises for sales as i's all about having fun and meeting new people and dogs. Well - one day he took a picture of Patsy and her new BFF Dani-Doper and posted the finished pic on his Instagram. I was so impressed by how awesome the picture was that I immediately went to his website and signed Patsy up for a full-blown photo session, just how Princess Patsy should be treated. Dani Doper's owner (Conroe Panama Red) loved it too but he unfortunately blew his entertainment allowance on dried oregano. I felt bad for Dani Doper, but I guess that's life. Priorities. The set up and scheduling was very easy, Alex is also very flexible. We met at the park where he spent ample time in getting the best pictures and took many, many shots through various angles and looks so I could have a nice selection to choose from. My package consisted of selecting (but not limited to) 5 pictures, however, there were so many good pics that I couldn't pick just 5. Alex also recorded a really cool video of Patsy running around which he edited in some slow-mo. I love how he personalizes the session and the product to focus only on your lovely precious dog. I think the best part of it all is I'm supporting a local talented business owner who I've gotten to know has good character, is a genuine pet lover, and enjoys making pet owners happy. I'll support anyone who organizes a fundraiser to raise $ for a good cause (Austin Pets Alive). Alex and his team slaved all day in the hot sun and donated all of their proceeds to help these homeless pets. Much Appreciations and Kudos to Alex and Zilker Bark.
Such a great experience! Our photos turned out amazing. Alex was awesome! My dogs are dog reactive and people reactive when meeting for the first time and he handled this so well. He was ready with treats and knew just what to do to ease the meet and greet before photos. We have two dogs so I figured it would be tough, but Alex is crazy good at making tons of noises to get their attention to the camera. We didn't have to do anything but hear how to pose and smile at the camera which was perfect. I'm so happy with how the pictures turned out! We did a holiday session at One Eleven East, the venue was perfect with indoor and outdoor options. It's a little far from the city but I thought worth it! I was really happy with the multiple background options! It was honestly just hard to pick my favorite pictures. Overall super fun experience and I'm so excited we did it! I can't wait to use the pictures in our house and on our Christmas card!!!
STEADY MY HEART! The pictures of my new little family turned out amazing. What better way to celebrate our dog Ender getting a second dad?! Andrew is wonderful and has a way with dogs that allows him to get the best shot. Not to mention he is pretty good with humans too. My husband is definitely not a center of attention / lets pose for photos type. Andrew put everyone at ease and it brought out the best in both of us. I recommend Zilker Bark for any and all occasions that require photos and needs to include the most important member of your family. Your pup.
What an easy and fun experience! I stumbled across Alex through a friend on Instagram and fell in love with the way he captures dog's personalities. Setting up a session with him was painless and simple and He was super prompt to respond and communicate about the session. I brought my two rambunctious pups and Alex was great with them and super sweet about their ill-manneredness. He captured fantastic pictures of them and had them to me within 3 days--and before a holiday! I highly recommend Zilker Bark!
The photography experience we had with Alex was unparalleled in awesomeness. From scheduling to the final edited photos, Alex was kind, patient, and professional. My dog, Beau, isn't exactly fond of strange men, which made him a difficult subject. But Alex was extremely patient and positive and took the time to try multiple poses, angles, and methods so we could insure a great set of pictures of my lil fur baby. Beau was a tough client, but Alex's photos hid that difficulty exceptionally well. I would recommend Zilker Bark a thousand times over to anyone and everyone who wants some quality photos of their furry friend.
I first met Alex when I was volunteering for Austin Pets Alive and he was taking portraits of dogs in front of the "I love you so much" mural at Jo's on South Congress. It was amazing watching him work with the huge variety of dogs who lined up with their owners to have their pictures taken for this annual fundraiser. Alex worked his butt off all day long and donated 100% of proceeds to APA! It was a little chaotic at times, but Alex stayed cheerful and professional the entire time, took one awesome shot after another, and even photographed a HOT DOG (the kind you eat) for a man who was willing to pay the portrait fee for a professional picture of his dinner. I think a lot of photographers would have been a little put off by this, but Alex didn't care, as long as we were raising money for APA. That's just the kind of guy he is. I started following Alex on Instagram and was constantly amazed by his gorgeous photos and hilarious commentary. I knew he would eventually photograph our dog. When I was ready to schedule an appointment, I went to his website and was easily able to do so. Alex sent a confirmation email with all the details, and although we ended up having to reschedule because of rain, he was quick to communicate and we were able to do our session two days later. The location he selected was off the beaten path, so Coco was able to run around off-leash without issue. (She still doesn't know it was a photo shoot; she thinks it was the best play date EVER!!!). Alex provided 100 proofs from a 25-minute session, and he sent us the link the very next day. Once we decided which photos we wanted, he did final exposure adjustments and provided finished images 24-hours later. He perfectly captured the essence of our sweet little Coco. I truly can't say enough good things about Alex. He is a kind soul and a total professional who plays well with dogs and their humans. He clearly loves what he does, and it shows in every amazing photo he takes!
Alex takes amazing photos! We ran into him at Zilker Park and he snapped a photo of my Old English Sheepdog. Just recently we did a private doggy photo shoot and the pictures turned out awesome! My dog is easily distracted and Alex was able to get his attention for the camera. I recommend Alex for photo sessions and I am definitely going to have him pet sit my dogs in the near future.
11 months ago
I love Alex and ZilkerBark. We first met Alex in 2016 and have enjoyed several sessions with him and 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. read more
2 years ago
The pictures are amazing and they do such a great job of engaging the dogs. Our pictures look like we 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. read more
2 years ago
I can't say enough good things about Alex and ZilkerBark. Alex is so lovely and wonderful to work with, always going above and beyond to ensure clients are happy. He is incredibly talented and his success is evident in the stunning photos he takes of my pup. I'm always thrilled with the results. I highly recommend working with Alex and taking advantage of the mini pet sessions he offers. They are truly fantastic! read more
2 years ago
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6 years ago
We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Zilker Bark! We wanted nice family portraits for the save the date postcards for our wedding and just to have for our home. Our photos turned out better than we could have ever imagined! We chose the dogs plus humans package, obviously. We met Chris at the park and he got around 800 shots in, in what seemed like 30 minutes or so. And my Boston Terrier, who is still in her puppy phase, is not easy to photograph! But Chris did a great job capturing the personalities of both my dogs. We ended up not being able to select 10 from the final cut so we bought the whole lot! read more
I don't know how you can't give Zilker Bark a 5-star review because they do everything you expect from a business. Delivery high quality products and services at the perfect price with excellent + friendly customer service. They always aim to please and Alex's work has honestly exceeded all of my expectations, and that's really as good as it gets. My dog Patsy and I became frequent Zilker Parkers a few years ago. It's great open space for dogs and owners to hang out and chill. Conversations pop up, and like most people I heard about this friendly guy who walks around Zilker and takes really nice pictures of their dogs. He'll ask for permission and posts them on his Instagram / Facebook page. I didn't think much of it at first - thought it was a cool hobby, but after visiting his Instagram and website I was impressed with the quality photos and could tell this guy really loves dogs. Nearly 2 years ago Zilker Bark and I finally cross paths, this guy approached me and introduced himself as "Alex", he asked if I had a dog here at the park - and if so which one? He was super nice and seemed harmless but a flurry of paranoia ran through my mind - - (does he work for the city? Is he going to ding me for not picking up Patsy's caca? Did Patsy pee-pee on his stuff? Is he gonna tell me I need to put my Patsy on a leash?!?). After almost reaching the point of uncomfortable moment of silence in our conversation I noticed his camera and backpack and asked him: "are you the guy who takes pictures of dogs at Zilker?". "Yes", he responded, and that's where it all began. Come to find out Alex already met my Patsy way back and knew her better than he knew me. Patsy, and I continue to run into Alex weekly at ZIlker, he always says hello and is friendly, positive, and polite. I often observe him interact with owners and dogs at the park as it's very apparent that he loves what he does and is interested in learning about new breeds. I like the fact that he never "pushes" or advertises for sales as i's all about having fun and meeting new people and dogs. Well - one day he took a picture of Patsy and her new BFF Dani-Doper and posted the finished pic on his Instagram. I was so impressed by how awesome the picture was that I immediately went to his website and signed Patsy up for a full-blown photo session, just how Princess Patsy should be treated. Dani Doper's owner (Conroe Panama Red) loved it too but he unfortunately blew his entertainment allowance on dried oregano. I felt bad for Dani Doper, but I guess that's life. Priorities. The set up and scheduling was very easy, Alex is also very flexible. We met at the park where he spent ample time in getting the best pictures and took many, many shots through various angles and looks so I could have a nice selection to choose from. My package consisted of selecting (but not limited to) 5 pictures, however, there were so many good pics that I couldn't pick just 5. Alex also recorded a really cool video of Patsy running around which he edited in some slow-mo. I love how he personalizes the session and the product to focus only on your lovely precious dog. I think the best part of it all is I'm supporting a local talented business owner who I've gotten to know has good character, is a genuine pet lover, and enjoys making pet owners happy. I'll support anyone who organizes a fundraiser to raise $ for a good cause (Austin Pets Alive). Alex and his team slaved all day in the hot sun and donated all of their proceeds to help these homeless pets. Much Appreciations and Kudos to Alex and Zilker Bark. read more
4 years ago
Such a great experience! Our photos turned out amazing. Alex was awesome! My dogs are dog reactive and people reactive when meeting for the first time and he handled this so well. He was ready with treats and knew just what to do to ease the meet and greet before photos. We have two dogs so I figured it would be tough, but Alex is crazy good at making tons of noises to get their attention to the camera. We didn't have to do anything but hear how to pose and smile at the camera which was perfect. I'm so happy with how the pictures turned out! We did a holiday session at One Eleven East, the venue was perfect with indoor and outdoor options. It's a little far from the city but I thought worth it! I was really happy with the multiple background options! It was honestly just hard to pick my favorite pictures. Overall super fun experience and I'm so excited we did it! I can't wait to use the pictures in our house and on our Christmas card!!! read more
5 years ago
9 years ago
STEADY MY HEART! The pictures of my new little family turned out amazing. What better way to celebrate our dog Ender getting a second dad?! Andrew is wonderful and has a way with dogs that allows him to get the best shot. Not to mention he is pretty good with humans too. My husband is definitely not a center of attention / lets pose for photos type. Andrew put everyone at ease and it brought out the best in both of us. I recommend Zilker Bark for any and all occasions that require photos and needs to include the most important member of your family. Your pup. read more
11 years ago
What an easy and fun experience! I stumbled across Alex through a friend on Instagram and fell in love with the way he captures dog's personalities. Setting up a session with him was painless and simple and He was super prompt to respond and communicate about the session. I brought my two rambunctious pups and Alex was great with them and super sweet about their ill-manneredness. He captured fantastic pictures of them and had them to me within 3 days--and before a holiday! I highly recommend Zilker Bark! read more
10 years ago
The photography experience we had with Alex was unparalleled in awesomeness. From scheduling to the final edited photos, Alex was kind, patient, and professional. My dog, Beau, isn't exactly fond of strange men, which made him a difficult subject. But Alex was extremely patient and positive and took the time to try multiple poses, angles, and methods so we could insure a great set of pictures of my lil fur baby. Beau was a tough client, but Alex's photos hid that difficulty exceptionally well. I would recommend Zilker Bark a thousand times over to anyone and everyone who wants some quality photos of their furry friend. read more
5 years ago
9 years ago
I first met Alex when I was volunteering for Austin Pets Alive and he was taking portraits of dogs in front of the "I love you so much" mural at Jo's on South Congress. It was amazing watching him work with the huge variety of dogs who lined up with their owners to have their pictures taken for this annual fundraiser. Alex worked his butt off all day long and donated 100% of proceeds to APA! It was a little chaotic at times, but Alex stayed cheerful and professional the entire time, took one awesome shot after another, and even photographed a HOT DOG (the kind you eat) for a man who was willing to pay the portrait fee for a professional picture of his dinner. I think a lot of photographers would have been a little put off by this, but Alex didn't care, as long as we were raising money for APA. That's just the kind of guy he is. I started following Alex on Instagram and was constantly amazed by his gorgeous photos and hilarious commentary. I knew he would eventually photograph our dog. When I was ready to schedule an appointment, I went to his website and was easily able to do so. Alex sent a confirmation email with all the details, and although we ended up having to reschedule because of rain, he was quick to communicate and we were able to do our session two days later. The location he selected was off the beaten path, so Coco was able to run around off-leash without issue. (She still doesn't know it was a photo shoot; she thinks it was the best play date EVER!!!). Alex provided 100 proofs from a 25-minute session, and he sent us the link the very next day. Once we decided which photos we wanted, he did final exposure adjustments and provided finished images 24-hours later. He perfectly captured the essence of our sweet little Coco. I truly can't say enough good things about Alex. He is a kind soul and a total professional who plays well with dogs and their humans. He clearly loves what he does, and it shows in every amazing photo he takes! read more
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Alex takes amazing photos! We ran into him at Zilker Park and he snapped a photo of my Old English Sheepdog. Just recently we did a private doggy photo shoot and the pictures turned out awesome! My dog is easily distracted and Alex was able to get his attention for the camera. I recommend Alex for photo sessions and I am definitely going to have him pet sit my dogs in the near future. read more
Money and time definitely well spent! We found Alex through friends and I subsequently started following him on Instagram. His photos always made me smile when I saw them in my feed and I knew I wanted to hire him to do pictures of my dog Bentley. Alex responded in a timely manner to my scheduling request and we met him at Zilker Park on a Saturday late afternoon. He is amazing with the dogs (we saw him wrapping up with a pair of Great Danes before out appointment) and a great photographer. We got our image proofs within a few days and once we selected the 5 photos that were part of the package, the final images were sent the next day. I would 100% recommend Alex and Zilker Bark for pet photography. And while he will tell you he doesn't take great people photos I tend to not a agree. He got some great posed photos of us with Bentley too! read more
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I've known Alex for a few years now through the frisbee community. When I saw his pet photography, I knew I would have to get my pups pics taken. I purchased the session for 2 dogs after seeing an ad running on facebook. He worked around my busy schedule and we found a weekend that would work for both of us. We then seamlessly rescheduled due to some rare Austin rain. We started the session a bit early and were finished within 20 minutes or less. I didn't think my doggies were "trained" per se, but Alex was able to get them to do whatever he asked. (I'm sure the delicious treats helped.) I couldn't have asked for a better experience or better results. Highly recommend :) read more
10 years ago
Alex is so awesome! I first started following him on Instagram a while back and was dying to schedule a shoot with him for my pup Dakoda! I was a bit nervous at first because I didn't think my dog would cooperate while taking the pictures, but Alex handled him so well and Dakoda actually behaved for him. I was completely surprised! The pictures came out awesome! I plan on having him take Dakoda's pictures again in the near future read more
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9 years ago
Alex was so awesome! He got amazing pictures of my one year old Aussie, Penny- who is constantly on the run. Really knows how to work with dogs no matter how crazy they are. Got some really beautiful shots and such a quick turn around to get them back! Couldn't be happier! read more
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Alex is the man! In our short 20 minute photo session he knocked out a bunch of great pictures of my baby Shiba Nami. It was really cool to see Alex do his thing. I've ramped up my own interest in photography since bringing Nami home, so it's a awesome to to be around someone who has honed in their craft and takes pride in it like Alex does. Look forward to seeing his pictures in the future! read more
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