Their golden years arrive before we know it.
Your pup's time with you is never as long as we want it to be, and soon all you'll have left of these precious moments are the memories. Our goal is to capture beautiful and candid photos, documenting the special bond and all those little moments that make your relationship so unique.
These are the memories we'll hold dear in our hearts.
During your session, we want you to simply enjoy quality time with your pup, free from any expectations or pressure. You'll get to have fun and create memories by playing, cuddling, and going on a sniffari together. With the help of beautiful locations, natural light, and custom hand-edits, we'll transform your memories into lasting works of art that celebrate the special bond you share with your pup.
Curious if your best friend is ready to be in front of the camera?
Sit and stay are not required!
“I can’t share enough how amazing it was to work with these two amazing people. We have 3 rescues who are a handful and never thought it would be possible to get a nice photo of all of us. Not only did we get gorgeous photos but they handled our dogs so beautifully. Our nervous little old lady really warmed up to them so fast and our big crazy boy was so calm.”
- Jasmine Duran
How it works.
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Schedule a call
A 15 minute phone call is the fastest, easiest way to go over all the details and answer any questions you have about working with me. If it sounds like we’re a good fit, we can get your session on the books and start getting ready for some fun! A session fee of $400 and a little paperwork is all that’s required to reserve your spot.
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Have a fun session
Once we’re booked, I’ll send you my detailed guide to getting ready for your relaxed, zero-pressure session. Sessions take place in one of my pre-scouted locations and last around 60 minutes; two weeks later, you’ll receive 40-ish fully edited proofs to drool over and choose among. Collection prices start at $1500 and are custom built for you.
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Join the club
Dogs and families change and grow, and most of my clients want to document that process over time. Once we’ve worked together, you’ll be invited to join the Pup + Me Yearbook Club and take managing family photos off your to-do list forever. Members enjoy special benefits, discounted pricing, priority scheduling, and a monthly payment plan. Want more info on the club? Click here!
Your memories, captured.
At Pup + Me, the needs of your pup come first.
We understand the special relationship between you and your pup. That's why we offer a custom experience to create a session that you and your pup will love. When you choose to work with us, not just paying for average photos of your dog. You're investing in an unforgettable experience and one-of-a-kind, heartfelt works of art.
We’ll help you prepare for your session, so that you know exactly what to expect. Throughout the session, we guide you and your pup to relax authentically, resulting in images that truly reflect the essence of your bond with your best friend. Before you know it, you’ll forget that we’re photographing you and you’ll be having the best time, cuddling your pup and loving on them.
With our artistic vision, we infuse elements like stunning locations, warm sun flares, and subtle lens blurs to create each genuine, candid, and authentically real moment shared between you and your pup. Because when you revisit these cherished photos, it should feel as though you're reliving a beautiful memory.
If you have ever shopped for art of any kind before, you know prices are all over the map and that is certainly true with photography as well. And like with other art, those prices aren’t easily compared - it’s not apples to apples. With a session fee of $400 and collections starting at $1500, you’ll find that our work is neither the cheapest nor the most expensive in the area, but it does represent one of the best values. Our average client spends $5900 on their session. With 6 years of dog photography experience and a satisfaction guarantee that we take very seriously, you can invest confidently knowing your money will be well spent.
“What an incredible experience from start to finish! Monica is such a talented professional. Getting started with her was a breeze and the photo session was such a calm and happy time for the humans and the dogs! I'm not a huge fan of having my picture taken, but Monica made me feel really at ease and also let our dogs be dogs so that she could really capture who they are.”
- Sara M.
FAQs
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Yes! We absolutely love harnesses and think they are beautiful! They are also so much more comfy for your pup to wear!
Need some harness tips? Email us and we’d love to send you our favorite brands of harnesses! -
You must come to your session with your dog/s on a leash. You must hold the leash during your session.
We bring two bio-thane long lines (12 foot leashes) in case you need them!
No flexi/retractible leashes.
No electric collars.
No prong collars.
No head leaders.
Children will not be allowed to walk dogs/hold leash during the session. -
Our schedule is pretty loose. Sessions usually average 45 minutes, sometimes they’re shorter and sometimes they’re longer. Your dog will tell us when they’re done and I always listen to your dog. I want your dog to have just as a good experience as you, when they’re done they are done!
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Yes! If there is more than 1 dog, my partner Evan will be there to pupsit while we photograph one on one photos. If you’re pup isn’t a fan of new people (we get it!), I recommend bringing a friend along to help.
If you have more than 3 dogs, please bring an additional pup handler.
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I hate to be a party pooper, but I need to be upfront with you. I just want to photograph your dog being themselves. No props or crazy clown outfits. I want photos of you and your dog relaxed and having a good time.
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Photos will be delivered 2 to 3 weeks after our session. After our session you will receive a link to a beautiful online slideshow where you will be able to sit back and view the slideshow in the comfort of your home.
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You will receive about 50 fully edited proofs to drool over and choose among. Check out my galleries to get an idea of what I offer.
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Your dog does not need to be still during our session. Your dog doesn’t need to know any commands, yes that is right! I practice my dog photography with force free methods. What does “force free” mean? It’s also referred to as R+, which is positive reward based methods. It means that we will not be punishing your dog in any way, we won’t be forcing them to do anything that they do not want to do. We will be allowing them to make their own choices and encourage them to be themselves so that I can capture them as they are. Your dog will lead the session, if they want to look off in to the distance, then you will look off in to the distance with them, if they want to plop and rollover for belly rubs, then we give belly rubs.
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We love kids and love their relationship with dogs, but we only photograph kids that are 10 and older.
As you plan your session, take a moment to ponder:
How do you imagine showcasing your images?
WALL ART
HEIRLOOM ALBUMS
EXTRAS
“This experience has been incredible, thanks to the two of you. You made us feel so comfortable during the shoot.
I wish that we would have done this with our last 2 pitties as these photos and moments are treasures.”
- Denise F.
Force free means we prioritize your dog’s well-being above all else. Our sessions are designed to be gentle and fun, allowing your dog to express themselves naturally while we capture those perfect moments.
Are you ready to create memories that will last a life time?