Tailwagger Photo Sessions

Tailwagger sessions are perfect for the pup owner that is looking for a professional dog photographer session, but wants to do her own printing.

Two Shepherds sitting at the top of steps at Johnson Park in Grand Rapids, MI.

The Artisan Dog Portrait Session

This is a mini session – it is the perfect dog photo session for the pup owner who wants a few beautiful portraits and/or is on a budget.

1 dog (each additional dog is $59, up to 3 dogs)

Portraits & Headshots (no action or family portraits)

Online gallery with image selections

3 digital photos are included with the session

One mutually agreed upon location in and around the Grand Rapids area*

$199 session fee

The Signature Session

The ultimate dog photography session for THE BEST dog – your dog.

1 dog (each additional dog is $79, up to 3 dogs total)

Includes action, portraits, headshots, dog group images - also the option of family portraits

Online gallery with image selections

3 digital photos are included with the session

One mutually agreed upon location in and around the Grand Rapids area*

$329 session fee

A dark gray and white Border Collie lies next to purple wild flowers at Prairie Wolf Park in Caledonia, MI.

Portrait

A young family of three pose on a hill at Prairie Wolf Park in Caledonia, MI.

Family Portrait

Headshot

A male Border Collie runs after his tennis ball at Prairie Wolf Park in Caledonia, MI.

Action

*Session locations are exceptionally important to the success of a photo shoot. We will mutually decide on the best location based on the dog's personality, client's desire for type of photographs and the location's ability to provide varying backgrounds. Need help deciding on a location? We are happy to help.

Flower Crowns

Flower crown images are an included option for all of our sessions. We have a collection of flower crowns we can bring to your session or you can bring your own.

A male white and tan English bulldog stands in Johnson Park with a flower crown around his neck.

Puppy's First Year Session Package

This is a collection of 3 sessions to capture the growth of your puppy during his first year. The package is available with the Signature or The Artisan Dog Portrait Session.

A male Dutch Shepherd puppy perches with his front paws over a large, gray boulder at Johnson Park in Grand Rapids, MI.

10 weeks old

A male Dutch Shepherd puppy runs through the snow with pine trees in the background at Hager park in Jenison, MI.

6 months old

A male adult Dutch Shepherd lies in the grass with bright yellow and green foliage in the background at Prairie Wolf Park in Caledonia, MI.

1 Year old

The Artisan Dog Portrait Session package:

3 sessions** - $539

Signature Session package:

3 sessions** - $889

**All terms and conditions as stated above under each individual session description applies to each of the sessions within the Puppy's First Year Package sessions.

How It Works – 3 Easy Steps

Step 1 – Book Your Session

Email or text us at 517-990-5630 to arrange a date.

Step 2 – Enjoy Your Photo Shoot!

Enjoy your session and watch your pup shine! Your dog will naturally feel the most secure with you by his side and we will guide you every step of the way on where to stand and how to help throughout the session. We do the rest. Your pup is totally up for this - no matter his personality.

A woman stands off to the side of her dog as the dog runs toward the camera during a photo session. One of the owners standing off to the right in photo, while pup runs toward the camera on a long leash.

A mini Goldendoodle runs towards the camera during her photo session with Tailwagger Dog Photography. Final edit with owner and leash removed.

Step 3 – Pick Your favorites!

You will receive an online link for your gallery 2-4 weeks after your session. 3 digital photos are included with your session. Additional digital photos are available for purchase through Digital Photo Collections listed below. Your chosen files will be delivered via electronic transfer, as soon as they go through a final edit.

Screenshot of real gallery from a Wee Session from Tailwagger Dog Photography, a Grand Rapids dog and pet photographer.

Want to purchase additional digital photos?

Digital Photo Collections

1 Additional Photo – $59

3 Photo Collection – $99

5 Photo Collection – $149

10 Photo Collection – $249

15 Photo Collection – $349

20 Photo Collection – $429

25+ Photo Collection – $20 per photo

The BEST Value – Full Gallery Collections

The Full Gallery Collection is discounted beyond the Digital Photo Collections – you will receive this special pricing when you get the link to your gallery.

"Trish and Birgit were INCREDIBLE to work with! They were highly professional, fun, and really knew how to work with dogs. My partner and I cannot recommend them enough. Trish was highly flexible as well. We initially had an issue with it being too cloudy for quality shots, so she encouraged us to reschedule so that we really got our money’s worth. We also couldn’t believe how good of a job they did posing our dogs. My partner and I had to do very little, other than standing off to the side with our dogs’ leashes (which Trish photoshopped out). Every single person who sees our professional photos is blown away by the poses they got (and especially the action shots!). We promise, you will not be disappointed with Trish, Birgit, and Tailwagger Dog Photography!!"

~ Harlow and Willy’s Dad

A tan and white mixed breed dog and Border Collie pose in front of the Blue Bridge in downtown Grand Rapids, MI.

A family of four pose for a family portrait next to the Grand Rapids Museum in downtown Grand Rapids, MI.

A tan and white mixed breed dog flies through the air in the grass next to the Grand Rapids Museum.

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"Absolutely recommend Tailwagger Photography! I was anxious that my Obie wouldn’t cooperate, but the way Trish works ensured cooperation because she was responsive to Obie rather than trying to force him to pose in particular locations. She knew the area so well; she knew there were places all over where she could capture photos. She could tell he was not an active dog, and his favorite pose was “I’m just going to lie down and smile,” but she also got some great action shots! She’s an expert, so don’t let worries that your dog won’t behave perfectly stop you! It was an enjoyable evening exploring a beautiful park with my canine best friend, Trish, and her assistant Birgit. We are so happy with the whole experience with Tailwagger and love all the photos we’ll have forever."

~ Obie’s Mom