An end of life pet photography session isn’t a sad occasion. Yes, there may be some sad moments and acknowledgement of the loss you’re preparing for, but this session is a celebration of the life your pet has lived, the journey you have been on together, and the relationship you have shared.

As we plan for your session I’ll ask you about your favorite memories, the things your pet most loves, and most unique physical traits. I’ll use these to design a custom session that will help create a new favorite memory for you with your dog, cat, or horse and let you hold on to those memories with an album of your most loved images.

The end of life pet photography sessions that mean the most are filled with time to snuggle close, favorite treats & toys, and most importantly – time you’ve set aside to reflect on the relationship you share.

Where Do You Have An End of Life Pet Photography Session

Where to have your end of life pet photography session will depend on what you envision for the final artwork as well as the needs of your pet.

Many of my clients celebrating the life of their dog choose to have their session at an outdoor location. Local parks offer beautiful natural settings and many can be accessible even for dogs with limited mobility. I compiled a few of my favorite parks for dog photography in an earlier post. You can find it here.

Your home can also make a great location. My clients with cats often choose to have their end of life session in their home as cats traditionally don’t enjoy traveling. Dogs with more advanced conditions or more severely limited mobility may also be best suited for an at home end of life pet photography session.

And lastly, horses are photographed at their home – the barn. For horses, we most often capture black background portraits at the barn aisle and if your horse is feeling up to it – we’ll also use the pasture areas for outdoor portraits.