dogs & Cats are family

san francisco & marin pet
photographer

I love celebrating the furry members of your family. As an animal lover and mom to dogs, cats, and bunnies, I know how important they are in our hearts. Whether you’ve just welcomed a new energetic puppy or you’re cherishing the golden years of your senior cat, or simply want to celebrate your small exotic pet, these sessions are all about capturing the love, personality, and bond you share. In the studio or outdoors, I’ll create a relaxed, fun experience that highlights just how much your pet means to you and the whole family.

Types of pet portrait sessions

From hello to goodbye - capture their journey

puppy/ kitten

Best done right after adoption to celebrate them joining your family and their fleeting tinyness.

senior/ geriatric

Celebrate their life and all their stories that are as beautiful as their grey fur.

action @ outdoor

Capture their joy and memories at your pet's favorite beach or park.

Fine Art @ studio

Want art work featuring your pets at your home? This is the session for you. Simple or glamourous.

A simple, fun studio pet photography session designed to create beautiful portraits without a long appointment.

Perfect for annual portraits, puppies, senior pets, or anyone wanting timeless studio photographs in a relaxed environment.

Curated Selection: Includes 5 professionally edited digital images with flexible options to purchase more.

Efficient Timing: A focused 30-minute session that keeps your pet energized, happy, and focused.

Designed primarily for a single pet and their parents with one beautiful, high-end studio setup.

Studio Location: Hosted entirely at our comfortable and distraction-free Sausalito studio space.

Session fee starts at $750 - customizable.

Short, sweet, & simple

mini studio pet portraits

Create timeless fine art portraits of your pet in our private waterfront Sausalito photography studio.

A signature, luxury pet portrait experience tailored for pet owners who want complete creative flexibility and an extensive variety of looks. This experience offers the flexibility to create everything from classic portraits to playful images, family photographs, birthday celebrations, and custom-themed sessions—all at a pace that lets your pet feel comfortable and confident.

Full Gallery Included: 40+ high-resolution, fine-art digital images capturing every expression, personality, and memorable moments.

Generous Timeline: 1-hour session to accommodate varieties of backdrops, action portraits, family portraits, treats, play breaks, and helping shy or energetic pets settle into the studio.

Creative Variety: Includes classic or fun solo pet portraits, close-up details, and beautiful portraits with their human family. We can also create a themed sessions to celebrate specific occasions like birthdays (cake smash), and weddings (formal attire).

Distraction-Free Environment: Hosted at our private, comfortable, and pet-friendly waterfront Sausalito studio, away from unpredictable elements like weather and other animals.

Premium Styling: Includes personalized prop & backdrop curation and professional styling guidance for the whole family.

Session fee starts at $1,500 – customizable.

More time, more variety, more connection

Big studio pet portraits

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Our studio pet photography sessions celebrate the unique personality and beauty of your furry family members in a safe, comfortable, and fun environment without needing to worry about weather, distractions from other animals, or any other unpredictable elements of the outdoors. With access to professional studio backdrops, precise portrait lighting, and expert animal handling, we create timeless fine-art pet portraits that feel elegant, clean, and artistic. Human parents, siblings, and fellow pet companions are always welcome to join the shoot, giving you a beautiful moment to slow down and create lasting artwork of your best friend. Your dogs and cats will love all the attention and the star treatment!

I have photographed all kinds of animals in my studio, in the wild, or in captivity including: dogs, cats, bunnies, sloths, monkeys, birds, snakes, reptiles, spiders, bearded dragons, komodo dragons, kinkajous, pandas, and others. See my wild animal print shop.

Pet portrait sessions at sausalito studio - marin

Fun stats:

mini anna

in numbers

5 star
Reviews

100+

families photographed

800+

pets
photographed

500+

years of
experience

20

kids
photographed

2000+

newborns photographed

300+

A quick outdoor pet photography session designed for families who want a handful of beautiful portraits in one scenic Bay Area location.

Perfect for annual portraits, celebrating a new puppy, honoring a senior pet, or simply documenting this season of life together.

Curated Selection: Includes 5 high-resolution, professionally edited digital images with options to buy more.

Shorter Timing: A quick 30-minute session.

One Beautiful Location: Photographed at one carefully selected outdoor location in Marin County or San Francisco.

Perfect for one pet and their immediate family members.

Session fee starts at $750 – customizable.

Short, sweet, & simple

mini outdoor pet session

Celebrate your pet's adventurous spirit with a fun outdoor photography session at one of the Bay Area's beautiful pet-friendly locations.

Whether your dog loves hiking, running on the beach, or exploring wooded trails, we'll create a gallery filled with joyful movement, action-packed moments, genuine connection, and lifestyle family portraits.

Full Gallery Included: 40+ high-resolution, signature-edited digital portraits.

Relaxed Timeline: A relaxed 1- hour pace with time to walk, play, explore, and capture your pet's personality naturally.

Stunning Settings: Choice of premier, pet-friendly locations like the Marin Headlands, local beaches, or tree-lined trails.

Whole family welcome: We'll photograph your pet on their own, interacting with your family, and enjoying the adventure together.

Session fee starts at $1500 - customizable

More time, more variety, more connection

Big outdoor pet session

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Our outdoor pet lifestyle sessions capture your animal’s true spirit surrounded by natural light, magnificent nature. San Francisco Bay Area, including Marin, San Francisco, Pacifica, Palo Alto, Berkeley, and surrounding areas are home to many breathtaking and pet friendly landscapes and cityscapes.

It is perfect for outdoor-loving, active dogs who thrive on adventure and feel most at home in nature. We carefully select pet-friendly locations to ensure a safe, fun, and low-pressure experience where we can capture motion, playfulness, and that beautiful, deep bond between you and your pet.

Outdoor pet portrait sessions in marin & san francisco

A relaxed, short-and-sweet in-home pet photography session designed to capture your pet just as they are—comfortable, playful, and completely at home.

Perfect for busy families, indoor cats, senior pets, or dogs who feel happiest in familiar surroundings, this session focuses on creating a gallery of a few handpicked beautiful portraits in a shorter timeframe.

Curated Selection: Includes 5 professionally edited digital images with flexible options to purchase more.

Efficient Timing: A shorter 30 minute session that keeps things fun while working with your pet's attention span and energy level.

Comfort of Home: Designed primarily for a single pet (perfect for an indoor cat or a shy senior dog) in their absolute favorite spot and with their favorite humans.

Session fee starts at $750 - customizable.

Short, sweet, & simple

mini home pet portraits

A relaxed lifestyle photography experience in the place they love most—home. Best for anyone wanting a beautiful collection of natural moments and heartfelt portraits that tell the full stories and personalities of your pets.

This signature session is best for multi-pet households, families with indoor cats, senior pets, or owners who want a relaxed timeline that lets animals move at their own pace, nap, play, and take comfortable breaks.

Full Gallery Included: 40+ high-resolution, fine-art digital images capturing your pet's home life.

Relaxed Timeline: 1 to 1.5-hour session leaving plenty of room for treat breaks, grooming, and praise.

Complete Storytelling: Includes intimate bedroom snuggles, playful backyard action, and beautiful portraits with the whole human family.

Familiar Environment: Have the session at the comfort of your own home across Marin County or San Francisco.

Custom Guidance: Includes personalized styling advice to help prepare your indoor spaces, lighting, and outfits ahead of time.

Session fee starts at $1,500 – customizable.

More time, more variety, more connection

Big home pet portraits

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Our in-home pet photography sessions capture the story of life of your pet exactly where they feel most safe, relaxed, and completely themselves: your home. It is the perfect, low-pressure alternative for senior pets, indoor cats, or animals who get anxious in new spaces or around studio lighting. We utilize the natural light inside your home to create soulful, intimate portraits that highlight your pet's everyday routines, favorite sunny spots, and the warm spaces you share together.

Pet portrait sessions
@ your san francisco or
marin home

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hooman family members welcome

optional access to pet trainer on shoot day

Option to customize or bundle sessions

Access to multiple beautiful Bay Area locations

option to choose session based on budget & time

Pet sessions are all about capturing your furry baby's personality and celebrating their big pure heart and their life journey from puppy/ kitten to senior.

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Why

because their love is unconditional

During the call/ when you're ready, we'll pick a date, location, and your session size (mini or big). You'll complete the Tell-Me-Everything Form and look through the Prep Guide. This helps us style, plan, and tailor the session to your family, ensuring we capture the sweetest, most meaningful moments with ease.

03. Book your session & get excited!

This is time for us to get to know each other and talk about your vision. I'll answer your questions, walk you through the process and set clear expectation.

02. Schedule a quick call

Step one is easy, click that book now button and fill out a contact form. You will then get an invite to schedule a quick call.

01. Fill out a hello form

How we can work together

Once your gallery is ready, you'll get an invite to book a gallery premiere appointment or skip it. At this appointment, I will show you the gallery, help you choose your favorites, and help with design and print order. From albums to wall art, I’ll help you pick the pieces that bring your memories to life.

05. select your art collection & love your photos!

Bring your positive vibe!. We’ll laugh, play, create happy memories, and capture the real, sweet moments — with zero stress and lots of encouragement.