Let’s Get Started —
Planning Your Session
You deserve more than a snapshot.
The Experience: What to Expect
Let’s Connect - Reach out using any of the Contact buttons and we’ll start our conversation. I want to hear about your vision, get to know your pet’s personality, and what you’d love to see in your images.
Personalized Planning - Every session is custom designed for you - from choosing a location, to planning what to wear, to the final artwork we create. Whether you’re dreaming of a painted canvas over the fireplace, a gallery wall in the hallway, a custom heirloom album, a gallery of digital images, or you have no idea what you want yet, I’ll guide you through all the options.
Pet Paced Photo Session - On the day of your session, we work at "dog (or horse) pace," letting your pet lead - there’s no rushing, no pressure. My approach focuses on patience, understanding their body language, and making sure they feel comfortable and safe. You’ll be able to relax and enjoy the experience.
Your Art, Your Way - After the session, I’ll create a custom video and gallery to review your images and show you designs for your custom artwork. I’ll show you exactly how your photos will look to scale on your walls, help you select the best finishes, design a gorgeous album, and ensure everything is perfect for your space.
Remember - When your artwork arrives, it will be ready to display and enjoy every day—because walking by your favorite furry faces displayed beautifully in your home will bring you a smile every day.
“I had the absolute pleasure of having Courtney Bryson capture some photos of our dog, Freeze, and the results were amazing! She has such a unique talent for bringing out the personality and beauty in pets. The experience was wonderful—from her patience and professionalism during the shoot to the way she made Freeze feel comfortable and at ease. The attention to detail in each shot and the creativity really shone through in the final photos. I couldn’t be happier with how they turned out! ”
— Freeze’s Mom
Why hire a pro?
You could keep taking your dog’s photo with your phone…
and keep getting blurry blobs attached to leashes & not so flattering selfies.
Or you could call your friend who photographs weddings…
but has no idea how to work with dogs, and frankly doesn’t appreciate the charm of a slobbery kiss from a giant tongue.
And you can order your own artwork from those places online…
and spend hours researching before giving up and just posting to Instagram where they’ll be lost in the feed in hours.
But there is a better way to have your dog photographed.
Imagine instead:
An experience crafted by an expert
10+ years of dog behavior training & experience
A selection gallery of 35+ images
Heirloom quality custom album options
Professionally designed wall art for your home
$1,000 credit towards any collection
A stress free photo shoot experience
And digital files to archive and share on social media
make every bark count!
make every bark count!
Signature Dog Photography
Included in your dog’s session:
A Signature Session – tailored to your unique dog
Photographs of the whole family – dogs & people welcome
A selection gallery of 35+ images
Custom designed album options
Professionally designed wall art options designed to scale for your home & decor
$1,000 credit towards any collection
Collections start at $1800
An incredible experience with your dog
$1290 Reservation Fee
Please note I am only able to serve a few clients each month & typically book 4-12 weeks ahead.
Every accommodation will be made to see end of life pet photography sessions in time. Learn more here.
Wag Worthy Images &
Happiness Guaranteed
It’s simple —
LOVE your images or I’ll refund you 100%
AND make a $100 donation in your dog’s name to animal rescue.
“But, my dog would NEVER sit still for photos!”
And other Frequently Asked Questions
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YES! And even better, you’ll get both — digital files AND art. Because you DESERVE both!
You don’t smile every time you walk pass that drawer of CDs, but you absolutely do when you walk pass your dog’s photo on the wall. Flipping the pages of your album you can feel his soft furry body while you snuggled in the grass. Your hands remember how warm his fur was after an afternoon in the sunshine. This is what physical artwork can do that digital just cannot.
Don’t get me wrong, I love digital files too. I want the home screen on my phone to be my dog and I want to share her adorable photos all over social media.
That’s why collections include high resolution digital files.
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Want to know a secret?
98% of the dogs you see on my website were wearing a leash!
Or inside a secure fence! And sometimes both!
With the magic of photoshop, I can create the off leash artwork you want while keeping your pet safe.
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Yep!
I’m stilling looking to beat my current PR of 11 dogs for one family, so bring on the multi dog families!
Your reservation fee covers ALL the animals in your immediate family (including cats, horses, hedgehogs, & more) and I’d be delighted to meet them all!
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I have one simple rule — I photograph people so long as they bring a pet too!
I encourage you to get in the photos with your dog. Even if you don’t love being photographed, most of my clients find they love images that show their relationship. And these are the photos that become only more valuable with time.
I also photograph high school seniors, families, and children with their dogs and /or horses.
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First, I am so sorry. Our dog’s lives are tragically short.
I make every effort to photograph end of life sessions as soon as possible and will do everything in my power to see you quickly. Please letme know when inquiring if you need an urgent session.
Ziggy’s Mom
“Courtney is AMAZING. My dog is very spooky in general towards new things and people. She was wonderful and patient working with him despite this, and is a miracle worker in getting wonderful shots in. I am extremely thankful that we have had the opportunity to have photos taken by her. 10/10 recommend her for anyone looking for a skilled pet photographer.”
