PET PORTRAITS
With or without their humans
🐾 Premier Pet Portrait Studio for Your Furry Family Members
Celebrate your beloved pet's unique personality with an extraordinary portrait experience. Conveniently situated just off Interstate 5 (one exit south of hwy 217), our Lake Oswego studio is a hub for pet lovers across the Portland Metro area - yes, I can come to you as well.
Heartfelt, Stylish, and Memorable
I understand that your pets are family and strive to capture their spirit and your love for them in each portrait. I bring a mix of contemporary style and emotional depth to ensure your pet's portraits are as unique as they are. More than a photoshoot; it's a celebration of your pet's place in your life, immortalizing them in art.
Exceptional Quality
Since 1996 I’ve been using the finest printing materials - premium silver halide papers, canvas, metal and acrylic, with aluminum diebond backing, as I would with pieces of art. From the first consultation to the final product, every step is personalized to reflect the unique bond you share with your pet, and their impact on your life that can be proudly displayed and cherished forever.
HOW IT WORKS
step-by-step instructions are Just below samples
Printed portrait orders may be picked up at the studio or drop-shipped to your home, allowing you just one visit for the whole senior photo process.
#1 - CHOOSE & BOOK YOUR SESSION
#1 - CHOOSE THE SESSION below that’s right for you.
NOTE: Each session varies in time and purchase obligations. More time allows you variety of backgrounds, clothing options and of course more great images!
#2 - Click the red “BOOK NOW” button located by each session type to see a live calendar and details for that session. Be sure you’re on the correct session calendar when you reserve. Retainers are required to hold your chosen session time and will apply to your completed session and/or order. In most cases they are 50% of the session package that you book or a $200 minimum. This is not an extra fee.
Cancellations within 72 hours are fully refundable or applied to a later date.
Less than 72 hours we’ll keep record of your credit for one year.
#3 - BOOK AN OPTIONAL CONSULTATION - Pressed for time? Another option is to skip down to item #2 to plan your session using the form-fill. This is a great way to make sure that we are prepared for any particular noise concerns and to plot getting your pet’s favorite treats in my hand to aid in commanding attention. CLICK HERE to schedule a pre-session consultation.
If you have any questions about the terms that we use, “sessions, files, poses” etc. please visit HERE.
All prices subject to change without notice
CHOOSE YOUR SESSION - CLICK RED BUTTONS BELOW
• PLEASE BOOK IN YOUR first/last name
• Print & file prices are in STEP #3 below.
Each session name reflects that number of edited (retouched) digital files are delivered with your selection. More may be added.
The “Studio” session packages that include digital files are printable up to 8x10”. Destination package options below (which can include some studio) are delivered with the file-sizes that will print up to 30” each AND discounts when using our professional lab for printed portraits.
Printed portraits (by our professional lab) can be added to any session, and you may upgrade to larger digital files on the studio session. We have NO … MINIMUM … PURCHASES with these options … Zip … nada … zilch!.. and no pressure to purchase, (though keep in mind that our pro lab far exceeds the quality and options of online or retail labs.)
BEACH (or MT. HOOD) SESSION
Distant destination session became more feasible after buying a Sprinter Van in 2020. Goodbye hotel expense, hello early morning lighting & color!
Choose this option to book Mt. Hood or anywhere else within the same 1-2 hour distance (or so - ask for others…)
DESTINATION 12-LOOK
The Destination 12-LOOK is a 2-hr session that can be both in-studio and any metro location - or all outside/offsite which is most common.
This most-poplar option allows us to reach urban, forest or both, with an average of 4-6 setting options. Average 30-50 images to order from.
Price and details show when you click BOOK link.
STUDIO FOUR-LOOK
The Studio 4-Look allows time for both inside and outside of studio.
We have several modern and traditional studio backgrounds in many colors.Outside of the studio, we have great options like the one above.
Price and details show when you click BOOK link.
DESTINATION EIGHT-LOOK
The Destination 8-LOOK is a 90 Minute session anywhere Portland Metro.
Time allows for 3-5 settings to produce at least 20-30 options to order from.
We have options nearby the studio with great outdoor options (including a waterfall) nearby.
Price and details show when you click BOOK link.
STUDIO TWO-LOOK
The Studio 2-Look allows 30 minutes of your choice - all inside or all outside at studio.
Though most choose outside, this session also allows time for a variety of studio backgrounds and poses.
Price and details show when you click BOOK link.
DESTINATION FOUR-LOOK
The Destination 4-LOOK is 60 minutes of photography time that starts AT your destination. We have
We have options nearby the studio with great outdoor options (including a waterfall) nearby.
Price and details show when you click BOOK link.
STUDIO ONE-LOOK
Studio One-look is a 15 min session designed for those just wanting that one image for cards etc.
Pick one outfit, and we’ll take as many poses as time allows.
Price and details show when you click BOOK link.
EACH SESSION INCLUDES A NUMBER OF EDITED (RETOUCHED) IMAGE FILES. CLICK BUTTON FOR OPTIONAL ADD-ONS.
#2 - PLAN YOUR SESSION
TELL US WHAT YOU LIKE:
IMAGE PRICING & ORDERING - SEE 3 & 4 BELOW…
#3 - ORDER
YOU CAN NOW ORDER FROM HOME(s)!
Thanks to the pandemic, online ordering became the ONLY way that we do portrait orders. We decided to keep it this way even now, which has allowed us to serve far more sessions during the day.
Order appointments averaged over two hours and were harder to schedule three or four of us at the same time.
Once your session is completed, you’ll see your previews online within 3 business days. (M-F)
1 - We back them up to both an external hard drive AND cloud server then cull them down to your best images per look and/or background with a simple rule of “if in doubt, I leave them in.” Nothing will hit the proverbial editing floor unless it’s an unflattering “no.”
2 - You’ll receive an email with an access link, password and instructions within 2-3 business days of your session.
3 - Pick your favorites by clicking the star icon. Take another pass at them deselecting or adding more to your favorites. It is MUCH easier to place your order from your favorites, so you’re only looking at your best contenders for minimum order (minimums vary by session type as seen with details when you book).
4 - Place your order online, deduct any prepay credits at checkout. If you choose “DIGITALS” they receive the same level of care as printed portraits. My professional artist (NOT AI, far more believable when done by a person) will retouch them before I prep for printing or file delivery.
We remove blemishes, dark lines, whitens eyes & teeth and any other “incidentals” while keeping you looking REAL - at no extra cost. (though we can do amazing things for $10 extra, like removing braces or unwanted objects from your favorite images)
#4 - PICK UP or DOWNLOAD…
Please keep in mind - I do a lot of off-site work. Drop-ins are not an option. You’ll be notified by email and/or phone when your images are ready to be picked up (unless you chose shipping when you ordered)
No need to call first if you BOOK A TIME TO PICK UP YOUR PRINTED IMAGES (and/or Thumb drive of purchased images)
If you purchased image-files for printing on your own, you will receive very detailed instructions via email once they are fully edited/retouched. Nothing is delivered until my amazing retouch artist applying her magic. Once she’s done, I adjust color for sRGB printing (the format retail labs use - NOT INK JET) Home printers are 4+ colors in the range of CMYK - they will not look like intended.
Digital files are delivered via email so you can start sharing before your wall portraits arrive. If you order printed portraits from any of your poses, we’ll include a FREE THUMB DRIVE that can be picked up with your completed wall or desk portraits. The thumb drive will only include purchased (finished) images.
Having “all digital files” might sound like great bait, but we only deliver perfected images that reveal your favorite, purchased selections from several options.
Still have questions, I’m quick at replying via email. If you prefer phone, you’ll see that below as well. Your VM will be transcribed to my mobile so I can check while out of the studio. As you’ll see by samples - I’m not tethered to the camera room and am open to any creative ideas you may have.
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