Pet Portrait Sessions

More than just beautiful photos, our sessions are designed to be a fun, stress-free experience for you and your dog, designed to capture their unique spirit while keeping them comfortable and happy.

Your Pet Portrait Experience

Session Fee: $450

Artwork and Images sold separately

Pre-Session Consultation
I’ll come to your home to meet your dog and help you to start thinking about artwork

A Private, Customized Studio Session
A 1-2 hour session in my fully equipped, private studio. Customized for you and your pet

Trained Dog Handler
My assistant will help your dog relax and have a good time while posing for the photos

Families Welcome
You and any other family members are welcome to be in the photos

Ordering Appointment
An exciting opportunity to view your portraits and order your favorites. .

Hand-Delivered Artwork
The experience concludes with the personal touch of your finished artwork delivered directly to your home

Brindle mix dog framed portraits

“Sara was absolutely amazing with my nervous puppy from start to finish. She was beyond patient and got some beautiful shots of him even when it seemed impossible because of his nervous nature! I highly recommend her for any pet whether they are trained, not trained, or even a bit nervous like mine. She will be great with them and create some beautiful artwork for you.”

Our Studio Locations

We’re proud to offer three professional pet photography studios across Connecticut and Massachusetts, making it easy for you to book a session no matter where you’re located.

West Hartford, CT – Our flagship studio, serving Greater Hartford and beyond.
Norwalk, CT – Convenient for clients in Fairfield County and southwestern Connecticut including Greenwich, Westport, and Westchester, NY.
Boston, MA – Bringing professional pet photography to the Greater Boston area. These are limited sessions. Join our waitlist to be the first to know when our next dates are announced.

Each studio provides a comfortable, stress-free experience designed specifically for pets, ensuring we capture their personality in stunning, high-quality portraits.

Get started with a free consultation so we can talk about what’s most important to you.

How Will You Display Your Images?

Framed Wall Art

Feel the joy every day as you see your beautiful portraits on your wall.

Heirloom Album

Heirloom Albums are a memorable way to showcase the full story of your pet. From serious to silly and all the expressions in-between. Relive all the moments page by page.

Collection

Create a stunning gallery wall with multiple framed portraits.

Get started with a free consultation so we can talk about what’s most important to you.

“Paw Print Studio is perfect for all the dog parents who are looking for something special of their pup. Sara is an absolute JOY and makes the whole experience 100% better! Our dog Millie is our world and since first seeing Sara's photos at a local brewery, we knew we needed to do this with her! Great experience all around. Sara really works with your dog to make them feel comfortable and get the best shots possible. After seeing the photos at our viewing session I'm even happier! Total bucket list item checked off.” - Elisa F.

  • There is NO expectation of good behavior! Dogs will be dogs and I have worked with dogs of all temperaments. We use treats, toys, fun voices and interesting sounds to keep your dog engaged and having fun - and most importantly we have patience! We work at their pace and take as many breaks as needed. You’ll leave the session proud of your dog - having never thought they could ever sit for a photo. Also, the dogs you see posed in my photos, weren’t actually sitting still or posing! It only takes me a split second to capture that moment.

  • A pet portrait is full service experience that results in custom artwork in your home. Your session includes a pre-consultation where I can learn how to customize the session for you and your dog, a private portrait session in my studio, your choice of color background, a viewing session with 40-50 images where you can select and order your favorites, and hand delivery (by me!) of your artwork to your home.

  • Every artwork purchase includes the web-size digital file. For example, if you purchase an album that contains 25 images, you will also receive the web-size digital files for those 10 images.

  • Yes! On our initial phone call, we’ll discuss all family members that you’d like to have included. Based on the number of people and pets, I will customize the session to accommodate.

  • Yes! I love capturing the bond that dogs have with their families. At your design consultation, we’ll discuss who you’d like in the photos and we’ll make sure we capture it all. As the parent, you may not want to be in the photos, but I will encourage you to get in there - you won’t regret it.

  • Click on any of the Book Your Free Consult buttons on my site. You will be taken to a contact form with a few questions about you and your pet. I will reach out to set up your initial consultation either on the phone, zoom or in-person at my studio. If you’d like to move forward after that, we find a date a book your session!

  • After you’ve booked your session, I will send you a prep guide that share everything you need to know to be ready. From exercise on the morning of, to grooming in the weeks before - you’ll know exactly what you need to do to be ready for the big day. Also, the design consultation before your session is a great opportunity to ask questions.

  • We now have 3 studio locations! Our primary studio is in West Hartford, Connecticut. We also have 2 locations in Norwalk, Connecticut and Boston, Massachusettes. All studios offer a private, safe location for the session.

  • Dogs are part of our families. Despite the big impact they have on our everyday lives, their lives are so short - and we all want to celebrate how unique they are and how special our bond is with them. A portrait session of your dog will capture their personality in a way that you will never be able to with phone. And a camera roll of photos that lives on your phone will never be as impactful as a beautiful portrait hanging on your wall that makes you smile everytime you walk past.

    Everyone will be able to see your dog as you see them with all their personality, goofiness and regalness. You'll be the owner of the coolest dog with the coolest artwork in your home.

Tell Me About Your Pet!

Book your free consult to tell me all about how wonderful your pet is and what type of artwork you're dreaming up.