Two miniature bernedoodles, an iconic Atlanta park, and a traveling nurse who just wanted portraits that felt like home. Here's what Benson and Lily's Piedmont Park session looked like from start to finish.

Shy dog? City dog? Adventure dog? The right location depends entirely on your dog's personality. Atlanta dog photographer Courtney Bryson shares her location guide — from quiet private venues for reactive dogs to pontoon boats on Lake Lanier.

The ASPCA says the average annual cost of owning a dog is $700–$1,000. Atlanta dog photographer Courtney Bryson says that feels like the floor, not the ceiling — and she has the receipts.

What Atlanta dog photographer Courtney Bryson learned from giving her sister a thumb drive of photos — and why she does things completely differently for clients.

You don't need a perfectly trained, freshly bathed, off-leash dog to have a professional pet photography session. You just need the actual dog you have. Atlanta dog photographer Courtney Bryson on why imperfect dogs make the best subjects.

Atlanta dog photographer Courtney Bryson didn't grow up with a camera in her hand. She grew up lying on the floor with the dog. Here's how one led to the other — and what it means for the photographs she makes.

A USB drive in a drawer doesn't make you feel anything. A photo album on your coffee table does. Atlanta dog photographer Courtney Bryson on why albums are the cornerstone of every Signature Session.

Atlanta dog photographer Courtney Bryson didn't start her career photographing dogs. She started it selling prom dresses at 13. Here's the unlikely story of how one thing led to another.

Atlanta dog photographer Courtney Bryson spent years putting off photos with her horse Ginger — waiting until she lost 20 pounds, waiting until the timing was right. Here's what changed her mind, and why she's so glad she didn't wait any longer.

Atlanta dog photographer Courtney Bryson competed in the Emerge Dog Photography Awards by Unleashed Education — 12 international challenges, a first-place win, and a Highly Commended Portfolio. Here's the full behind-the-scenes story.

A passage from Allen Levi's novel Theo of Golden stopped Atlanta dog photographer Courtney Bryson mid-read. Here's what it made her think about — and why she's asking you the same question.

Atlanta dog photographer Courtney Bryson shares the story of Sissy — the Siberian Husky who saved every dog in the yard from a copperhead, and whose sudden death changed everything about why she photographs dogs.

How a terrified foster Husky named Emma Grace — and a nose work class in Lawrenceville — changed how Atlanta dog photographer Courtney Bryson sees every dog she photographs.

A photographer who doesn't speak dog will miss every signal your dog sends — and it shows in the photos. Here's why canine body language training is non-negotiable for great pet photography.

Safety is the first priority in every CM Bryson Photography session — before light, before composition, before anything else. Here's exactly how we keep your dog safe from first contact to final image.

The best dog portraits aren't just of your dog. They're of the two of you — and the invisible thing between you that a camera can actually see. Atlanta pet photographer Courtney Bryson on why the relationship is always the subject.

From hospice fostering to founding a rescue, CM Bryson has said goodbye to more than 100 dogs. Here's what she's learned about grief, timing, and the smiley face calendar that changed how she thinks about letting go.

CM Bryson Pet Photography was featured in Professional Photographer Magazine for her work photographing dogs in Georgia's fleeting wildflower blooms. Here's the behind-the-scenes story.

Wondering what it's actually like to work with CM Bryson Pet Photography? Here's the complete experience from first conversation to finished artwork hanging on your wall.

Not all pet photographers are the same — and the right one for your dog isn't necessarily the one with the most Instagram followers. Here's what actually matters when choosing a pet photographer in Atlanta.