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January 14, 2026

A Final Gift of Love: A Celebration of Life Dog Photoshoot in Cranford, NJ

family photo of mom, dad and dog snuggling each other at their celebration of life photoshoot in Cranford NJ

There is a profound beauty in the quiet moments of a dog’s golden years. When Aileen reached out to me, she wanted to give her boyfriend the most meaningful Christmas gift imaginable: a celebration of life session for his elderly pup.

We didn’t know then that our session would take place just one day before he crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Being invited into their home in Cranford, New Jersey, to document these final hours was a deeply humbling experience.

Capturing Memories at Home

For senior dogs, an in-home pet photoshoot is often the best choice. It allows them to remain in their “safe space,” surrounded by the smells and comforts they love. In this session, we focused on the quiet bond between a dad and his best friend.

Whether it was a gentle hand on a graying muzzle or a resting head on an antique chair, these images aren’t just photos—they are a testament to a lifetime of loyalty.

The Heirloom Album: A Legacy to Hold

While digital files are wonderful for sharing, there is something irreplaceable about a physical memory. This couple chose a collection that included a custom heirloom album.

In the wake of loss, having a tangible book to flip through—feeling the texture of the pages while seeing the light in their dog’s eyes—provides a unique kind of comfort. These images will live on coffee tables and in laps, rather than just on a hard drive.

Why Book a Legacy Pet Session?

If you are local to Union County or the Cranford area and have a senior pet, please don’t wait. A celebration of life pet portrait session is about:

Celebrating the unique bond you share.
Documenting the small details (the silver chin, the soulful eyes).
Creating a space for joy amidst a difficult transition.

You can see more of my Pet Portrait work here

Until we meet again…

Wiley, I want to thank you for sharing your last day on Earth with me. I could see how deeply loved you were by your humans! Your dad told me about how you came to be part of his family. They found you on a construction site, famished and frayed. When he met you at the shelter, they waived the adoption fee knowing that you may have some medical needs he would have to take care of for you.

And while you didn’t like to be touched or held or pet by me or other strangers (HAHAHA), you found comfort and solace in your dad’s arms. Watching him snuggle you as you sweetly nuzzled your muzzle into the crevice of his neck will be an image that will remain etched in my mind for years to come. The love you shared and the moments we captured that day reminded me of the simple things, the loving connections, that we are meant to experience here in our time on this earth. I want to thank you for centering me, if only for a moment, in the reminder to love on the ones that mean so much to me. To never take our time together for granted.

And to Aileen and Ohan, thank you for welcoming me into your home and for trusting me to capture the loving bond the 3 of you shared. It was so special.

November 23, 2023

A Studio Pet Portrait Session with Zena the Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Zena (with a “z”) Warrior Princess!

Zena’s mom and dad reached out to me wanting to get some printed portraits of their baby Zena. Although Zena isn’t a baby. I believe she is about 5 years old. But dang, she has some puppy energy!

I love that about photography. I can be photographing Newborns one day and then dogs the next! Have you seen my dog photos? No? Well, you can see more of them here.

Mountain Dogs

Zena is a Entlebucher Mountain Dog, a breed related to the Bernese Mountain dogs. If you know anything about Bernies, you know that they are BIG dogs! They’re awesome actually. And lately you may have seen some Bernese Mountain Dogs mixed with Poodles, yielding the Bernedoodle! These dogs are so beautiful and I especially love their coloring. You can see the relation between Zena and the Bernies by their coloring for sure! I took an adorable photo of my friend’s Bernedoodle, Dexter, a couple of years ago. Here he is after stopping by my neighbor’s place, Simply Groomed.

Say Cheese for your dog photos!

We took a ton of photos of Zena and in the end her mom and dad chose these 2 final images for their selections. And I have to say, I think they picked some good ones!

I don’t think it occurs to many people to have their dog photos done, but I love it! And they ARE a part of our family so why wouldn’t we want some portraits of them to hang around the home?

August 26, 2023

Pet Portrait Special

In honor of National Dog Day, and the 1 year anniversary of my pup’s “gotcha day”, I will be offering a Pet Portraits Promotion for the month of September!

$99 Pet Portrait Sessions!

These will be 15 minute professional portrait sessions of your pup. Includes 1 8×10 and matching digital file. Gallery reveal and image selection will take place immediately after with the option to purchase additional products. That’s over $300 in savings! Check out some of my pet portraits HERE!

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January 21, 2020

PROFESSIONAL DOG PORTRAITS IN SCOTCH PLAINS NJ

As a Dog Photographer in Scotch Plains, NJ I know how much our fur babies mean to our families. They are often with us through many stages of life. And more often than not they are our first real experience with parenting! I recently had to say goodbye to my 18 year old kitty and it was HARD! Now I am busy parenting my 126 lb 3 year old pup (aside from my kids that is!).

I know for me, portraits of my pets are just as important as the portraits I take of my children. And I want to share that with you. I cover a wide range of portrait styles. My pet portraits are truly a collaboration with my families. I want to make sure we get the images that speak most to you and encapsulate your pet’s unique personality. From dog photos to cat photos and beyond! There is no limit to the fur (and scale) babies that I can capture!

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ARTWORK THAT IS PERSONAL

Being an artist, I have an appreciation for all kinds of art. And as a Union County NJ dog photographer who specializes in Fine Art Portraits, I love nothing more than providing my Clients with some of the most magnificent products to display the artwork we create together! My degree is in Fine Art and therefore I have taken many Art History courses. I won’t say how long ago that was, but that’s not important anyway! Portraiture has my heart. I love paintings from the Renaissance. In the 16th Century images of dogs became more common in paintings. And I love that!

Our pets are part of our family and of everyday life. And why wouldn’t, why shouldn’t, they be represented in the artwork? So as a portrait photographer, my work is not limited to human portraits. Everything I shoot is a portrait. I especially love taking portraits of people’s pets. I AM A UNION COUNTY NJ DOG PHOTOGRAPHER TOO! I love memorializing them. When a Client says “I don’t ONLY want the digitals. I want a big beautiful canvas that I can hang on my wall!”. Honestly, this is an investment. I would be doing you a disservice if I DIDN’T offer you beautiful ways to display your artwork. Because that is what we are creating after all; artwork of your most loyal companion. So whether it’s dog photos, cat photos, BIRD PHOTOS…I do it all. I can’t wait to create an amazing piece of artwork that is deeply personal to YOU!

The ART of Portraiture

What I offer to my Clients is a service. We are a team with a goal and a vision. Collaborating to create something beautiful together. Something that will last longer than that 1 social media post and the memory that pops up every year. And we create ART! Art to hang on your walls, to gaze upon day after day. Through the good and the bad. Someday that piece of wall art will serve as a reminder of how loved your pet was. How much joy they brought you. And will let them live on in your memory and your heart for all the days to come.

Pet End of Life Sessions

While most of my pet portraits take place in The Studio, I also offer Celebration of Life Sessions. These sessions are designed to document the final days celebrating the love and bond between a family and their special pets. They can take place at my Scotch Plains NJ Studio, an outdoor location or in the comfort of your home. So if you are looking for a NJ Dog Photographer, take the next step and fill out my contact form!