Grand Rapids and West Michigan Dog Photographer

We photograph THE BEST dogs in Michigan – the dogs their humans never want to forget. 

Dog Photo Sessions

Puppy – Adult – Celebration of Life

Our dog photographer photographed a Norwegian Buhund sits on a boulder in front of the Ford Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Can you imagine the world without your pups?

Your pups are that never-failing slice of goodness in your life – loving, forgiving and accepting.

A young woman and her Golden Retriever walk through the snow in West Michigan.

Your pups are with you through everything.

A Border Collie lies with his head down in front of the Ford Museum in Grand Rapids, MI.

They are always happy to see you....even if you were only gone for 15 minutes.

A male Belgian Malinois smiles at the camera while standing next to wild flowers in Grand Rapids, MI.

And you are just as happy to see them....even if you've only been gone for 10.

A male Vizsla puppy kisses his Mom at the park in Grand Rapids, MI.

You love your pups.

An English Springer Spaniel puppy with his paws on a boulder at Johnson Park in Grand Rapids, MI.

And they love you.

A male chocolate Lab lies in the tall grass at Prairie Wolf Park in Caledonia, MI.

Celebrate that love.

Time is one thing you'll never get back, but that is what we do – we capture those special moments that you want to remember forever. 

A Shih Tzu male dog sits on the pavement in front of the Ford Museum in Grand Rapids, MI.

Capture your pup today and remember him forever.

Easy. Fun. Simple. 

Easy.

Easy as holding onto your pup's leash and sitting or standing next to him. 

Fun.

It is fun to see how we photograph dogs, how we strategize to get the photos you want and it's amazing to see the results. 

Simple.

Three steps - Book, Enjoy Your Session and Pick Your Favorites. 

Worried that your dog won't behave?

All your dog has to do is stand or sit next to you while you hold his leash.  We will remove the leash and people during editing. 

RAW file of a German Shepherd dog in Prairie Wolf Park at Caledonia, MI.

RAW (unedited) file straight out of the camera.

Final image of a German Shepherd in the apple orchard at Prairie Wolf Park in Caledonia, MI.

Final edited file with assistant, owner and leash removed.

How It Works – 3 Easy Steps

Step 1 – Book

 Email or text us at 517-990-5630.

Step 2 – Enjoy

Enjoy your pup's photo shoot - we will explain step by step how we will create beautiful photos of your pup together – it's easier than you think. 

Step 3 – Pick Your Favorites!

Choose your favorites from your private online gallery.

"My dog is not a trained model and was leashed for every single photo but you would never be able to tell either!

They did a great job of getting his attention, getting the shot quickly, and expertly removing the leash and handler (me or my partner) from the photos."  

~ Ranger’s Mom

A black and white mixed breed male dog stands in front of the apple orchard at Prairie Wolf Park in Caledonia, MI.
A black and white mixed breed looks up into the lens in Caledonia, MI.
A black and white mixed breed dog runs toward the camera at Prairie Wolf Park in Caledonia, MI.

"Tucker is well-behaved...

...but his husky side means if he’s driven by something, like running after anything semi-interesting, his listening and obedience go out the window. Being able to capture beautiful photos of him while still being on leash and next to me was perfect for this."

~ Tucker's Mom

Husky Retriever mix sits in the tall grass at Prairie Wolf Park in Caledonia, MI.
Male Husky Retriever mix runs after his orange ball at Prairie Wolf Park in Caledonia, MI.
A male Husky Retriever mix stands in front of purple and white wild flowers in Caledonia, MI.

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