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CALLING ALL NEW JERSEY RESCUE DOG FAMILIES

TURN YOUR RESCUE DOG’S STORY INTO A LEGACY

We’re creating a photography book about rescue dogs and their stories told by their humans. All proceeds of the book benefit Big Dog Rescue Project.

CONTRIBUTE MY STORY
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CALLING ALL NEW JERSEY RESCUE DOG FAMILIES

TURN YOUR RESCUE DOG’S STORY INTO A LEGACY

Two dogs, one with a fluffy coat and the other with a smooth coat, lying on a gray sofa against a dark background.

SAVE 55% ON YOUR PET PORTRAIT SESSION

We’re creating a photography book about rescue dogs and their stories told by their humans. All proceeds of the book benefit Big Dog Rescue Project.

CONTRIBUTE MY STORY

SAVE ON OUR EXCLUSIVE PET PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE

Celebrate the bond, love, and loyalty you and your rescue pup share with a pet portrait session. Your story will be featured in “A Second Leash on Life, Vol. II,” and 100% of proceeds from sales of the book will be donated to the Big Dog Rescue Project.

I WANT TO CONTRIBUTE

BEHIND THE SCENSE OF “A SECOND LEASH ON LIFE”

A wall with three framed family photos and a wooden sideboard with decorative vases and books.
Black box with a white dog illustration lying on top of a white box, surrounded by small white flowers and a branch with white blossoms.
Framed photograph of a man, woman, and dog against gray background, viewed from an angle.
Living room with a white sofa, black wall, and a portrait of two people with dogs hanging above the sofa.
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A family of three sitting on the floor with two dogs. The father, mother, and young child are smiling, with the child wearing a blue and white striped sweater. The father has short dark hair, the mother has long blonde hair, and the child has blonde hair. The two dogs are sitting in front of them, one black with tan markings and the other brindle with white markings. All are looking at the camera.

YOUR SECOND LEASH ON LIFE PORTRAIT SESSION INCLUDES:

🐾 A Custom Portrait Experience for Your Rescue Family!
🐾 Wardrobe Guidance!
🐾 Personalized Posing Guidance! 
🐾 You & Your Dog’s Story Featured in a Double-Page Spread in “A Second Leash on Life, Vol. II”!
🐾 Exclusive Pre-Order Access to Purchase the Book! 
🐾 Professional Photo Retouching!
🐾 Personalized Viewing Session to Select Your Favorite Images & Design Your Artwork!

Let's capture your Moment

A reservation fee will be required to reserve your session date. Prints, products, and artwork are purchased separately.

HOW IT WORKS

  • Two golden retriever dogs facing each other with mouths open, showing tongues and teeth, against a black background.

    🐾 APPLY TO PARTICIPATE

    Fill out a quick application, and our team will chat with you to see if you and your rescue pup are a perfect fit!

  • 📸 THE PHOTO SESSION

    If selected, you’ll be invited to our studio for a fun, fully guided portrait session—where your pup is the star! These photos will be featured in the book.

  • Interior of a house with wooden floors and white walls, featuring framed pictures of a dog on the staircase wall.

    🎉 THE BIG REVEAL

    After your session, we’ll sit down together to relive the magic! Choose your favorite images and create custom artwork to cherish forever.

SPOTS FILL FAST

A SNEAK PEEK INTO A SECOND LEASH ON LIFE

We asked participants from our first book to write a letter to their rescue dogs. See their stories below!

“I am so lucky and grateful that I have the opportunity to care for you.”

SAM & VIN

“Even though it’s a short period that we get with you… We're just, we're so grateful, buddy.”

KRYSTEN & STEPHEN

“I’m excited to have you with us when we continue to expand our family.”

RAYCHEL & DAVE

CONTACT ME

READY TO CELEBRATE YOUR PET’S STORY?

CONTACT ME HERE

Fill out the form below to see if you qualify for the Second Leash on Life project.

(732) 598-1291
stephanie@stephanieblumphoto.com
2-A Hilltop Road, Mendham, NJ 07945

A woman with dark hair in a strapless black dress holding a black puppy in front of a dark gray background.

HI, I’M STEPHANIE

NEW JERSEY’S #1 PET PHOTOGRAPHER

Your rescue pup isn’t just a pet—they’re family! My sessions are all about capturing their unique spirit, from goofy zoomies to soulful snuggles.

And here’s the best part: You could be featured in A Second Leash on Life Vol II! If selected, you get to choose from a mini session or custom session and your story will help save more pups through Big Dog Rescue Project.

Plus, you’ll walk away with stunning portraits—from custom wall art to handcrafted albums—to cherish forever.

Let’s celebrate your best friend in the most beautiful way!

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CHECK OUT VOLUME I

Book cover titled 'A Second Lease on Life' with a small logo of See Spot Rescued at the bottom right.
Photograph of two dogs, one black and one brown, lying on a gray background; the brown dog is smiling with its tongue out.
Collage of various dogs of different breeds, sizes, and colors, in different poses and settings, some sitting, standing, or lying down.
Table of contents for a book or document, listing topics and corresponding page numbers, including names such as Harvey, Chewbacca, Yogi, Millie, Kali, Giuseppe, Buster, Cali, Betty, Hershey, Miss Macee Anne, Barnabas, Mirabel, Stormy, Harley, Beckha
A smiling woman and man with a brown dog sitting between them, holding its paws. The woman has blonde hair and is wearing a cream-colored jacket, and the man has dark hair and is wearing a cream knitted sweater. There is also a smaller photo of the d
A family portrait with two people and three dogs; the man holds a small dog, and a large dog lies on the floor, while a woman sits beside them. Two additional close-up photos of the small dogs are displayed on the right side of the image.
A photo of a couple with two dogs, one sitting on the floor and one lying on a chair, and a quote about dogs loving more than humans.
Two page magazine spread with a photo of a woman in black pajamas with white polka dots sitting on the floor with a black dog resting against her, and a photo of a black dog with a red ribbon lying on a beige armchair. Text on the pages includes pet
A two-page magazine spread featuring a family portrait on the left with two people and two dogs, and a close-up of the dogs on the right, with text describing their rescue stories.
A photo of a woman sitting next to a small dog with large ears, both posing for a portrait. The woman is smiling and wearing a white blouse, while the dog has a pink bow tie and is also smiling. The background is gray for the woman and pink for the d
Photo of Jared and Christa Goldman sitting cross-legged with their dog Buster, a black and tan mixed breed, against a white background. On the right, a close-up of Buster's face with text about the pet and owners.
A woman holding a large white dog with black markings on one ear. The woman is smiling and wearing a cream-colored sweater. The background is gray.
A woman sitting on a bench surrounded by six dogs and smiling at the camera, with two women, two men, and four dogs sitting and lying down on the gray background.
A woman with wavy brown hair smiling and resting her chin on her dog, Hershey, a small Yorkshire Terrier, lying on a surface with black and beige colors.
A woman with brown hair sitting cross-legged on the floor with a black and white dog on her lap against a gray background. The woman is smiling, wearing a white sleeveless top, blue jeans, and pink socks.
A woman with blonde hair and black clothing sitting on a wooden chair, holding a brown dog with a light-colored chest on her lap, both looking at the camera. A second brown dog with a bowtie is sitting on a black chair, smiling with its tongue out.
A family photo of a man, woman, and young girl sitting together with a brown dog. The man has a beard and is wearing a black sweater and blue jeans. The woman has long dark hair, red lipstick, and is wearing a black top and blue jeans. The girl, with
A collage of two photos featuring dogs and their owners. The left photo shows a woman with long dark hair, wearing a white shirt and blue jeans, sitting on the floor with two dogs, one adult dog sitting and one puppy lying down. A man with short bear
Smiling woman with wavy blonde hair, wearing a black lace top and blue jeans, sitting on the floor with a brindle dog beside her. Beside her is a portrait of the dog, a black and brindle mixed breed, with a paragraph of text on a white background.
Photograph of a family and their dog, Brutus. The family includes two women, an older woman with glasses and two younger women, one with blonde hair. An older man with gray hair is standing behind them. The dog, a muscular brown and white breed with
Two young women sitting on the floor with their brown dogs, all smiling at the camera, in a studio setting with a white background. One woman has wavy hair and is wearing a white top and black pants, while the other has long hair and is also in a whi
A family photo with two pet dogs, a man and a woman sitting together with their dogs on the floor, and a separate photo of two dogs on a chair with some text describing their pets.
Open magazine spread featuring a quote about dogs, a photo of a smiling woman and man sitting with a happy dog, and a separate photo of the same dog lying down.
A woman with long blonde hair sitting next to a happy tan dog on a dark gray couch, both smiling at the camera.
An elderly man with glasses, white hair, and a beard, sitting barefoot on a chair with a large black dog. The man wears a gray t-shirt and jeans, and both are looking at the camera against a plain white background.
A smiling man and woman sitting on the floor with two happy dogs, against a gray background.
Two women sitting on front steps with a dog between them on a porch, smiling at the camera. One woman has long hair and the other has shoulder-length, dark hair. The dog is small with a white coat and brown markings, wearing a collar and leash. The s
Page from a book or magazine featuring two photos of dogs and a woman with dogs. The left side has a picture of two dogs lying on a dark surface: one brown and white, the other white. The right side shows a woman with long dark hair sitting on a smal
Photograph of a smiling man and woman sitting next to each other with their dog on a stool, and a solo dog resting on a white block, all against a white background, with a letter addressed to Pippa on the right.
Page showing two dogs sitting on a brown armchair on the left side, and a group photo of a woman, two children, and three dogs on the right side with text beneath.
Photograph of an older couple sitting with their white and tan dog, Ziggy, on a gray background; Ziggy is sitting on the ground and looking at the camera, while the couple smiles behind him.
A man and woman sitting together with a small black and tan dog, Ellie Mae, on their laps, posing for a photo in a professional setting. The dog is also shown sitting on an armchair in a different shot, looking at the camera.
Two people sitting on the floor with a small dog between them, posing for a photo against a gray background.
A child and two dogs lying on a gray background. The child has curly blonde hair and is wearing a black shirt. The smaller dog is a brindle and white pit bull mix, and the larger dog is a brown and black shepherd mix.
A photo of a smiling couple with their black and white dog, Roxy, lying on the floor, and a separate photo showing Roxy sitting on a gray chair with a plain white background.
A portrait of a couple with their black and white Australian Shepherd dog, sitting against a dark background. The dog has a friendly expression with its tongue out.
A woman sitting on the floor with two dogs, one black curly-haired poodle and one tan and white beagle, in a studio with a white background. The image also includes a quote about the joy dogs bring.
Photograph of a couple and their dog, Daphne, seated on a chair and a bench, with a portrait of Daphne on a gray background.
Family of five and five dogs sitting on the floor in a photo spread, with text and additional dog photos on the right side.
A family of four with two large dogs and one smaller dog sitting together in a white studio. The man is sitting cross-legged with a child on his shoulders, and the woman is sitting next to him. The dogs are sitting and lying down in front of them, wi
A woman and a man with two dogs sitting on a gray floor against a gray background. The man is wearing a black shirt and blue jeans, sitting cross-legged, smiling with one arm resting on his knee. The woman, also in black shirt and blue jeans, is sitt
Photograph of a woman sitting on the floor with two rescue dogs, smiling at the camera. One dog is lying down in front, and the other is sitting on her lap. The background is gray.
Page from a publication about See Spot Rescued, a non-profit dog rescue organization. Contains descriptive text about their mission, history, and community support, with a logo at the bottom featuring the words 'SS&R' and a silhouette of a dog.
Page containing acknowledgements and thank you notes from a book, with a title 'ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS' and a paragraph of text praising support from friends, family, and colleagues.
collage of various dogs of different breeds, sizes, and colors, some sitting, lying down, or standing, with a mix of indoor and studio backgrounds.
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NEW JERSEY PET PORTFOLIO

A family of four with two dogs sitting on the floor against a plain white background. The father has a young boy on his shoulders, and the mother is sitting with her arm around one of the dogs. All are smiling.
A happy pitbull mix dog with a white and tan coat, lying on a dark background.
A woman and girl sitting on the floor with a brown dog, both smiling, against a plain white background.
Two happy dogs, one tan with white chest and the other black and white with a speckled coat, lying on a white background.
A young girl with long brown hair and a black dress sitting on the floor next to a brown and white dog against a plain gray background.
Person lying on the floor with their legs extended, wearing black high heels and black pants, with a small dog lying between their legs, resting its head on their ankle, against a plain white background.
A woman smiling and holding a small black and white dog against a pink background, both looking at the camera.
A happy black and tan dog standing on a white background, looking at the camera with an open mouth.
A family of three humans and a dog sitting together in a studio against a plain white background. The man has a beard and is wearing a black sweater and jeans. The woman has long dark hair, is smiling, and is wearing a black top and jeans. The girl h
A woman with long blonde wavy hair, wearing a black polka-dot outfit, sitting on the floor with a black and gray dog that has a white snout and paws, both against a dark background, looking at the camera.
A smiling man with short brown hair holding a brown dog on his shoulders, a woman with long blonde curly hair smiling beside them, all against a plain white background.
A woman with long brown hair, wearing a maroon blazer and jeans, sitting cross-legged on the floor and holding a happy, fluffy brown dog in her lap against a gray background.
I WANT PET PHOTOS

SAVE ON YOUR PET PORTRAIT SESSION

Get 55% OFF your pet photography session and be featured in A Second Leash on Life Vol II—a heartwarming collection of rescue stories.

Best part? 100% of book sales go to Big Dog Rescue Project, helping big dogs escape high-kill shelters in DFW and find loving homes in the Northeast.

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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

  • A man and woman sitting on the ground with a dog laying between them, against a plain gray background.

    ★★★★★

    "We had a wonderful experience working with Stephanie! She captured some amazing photos of our family (especially our pup) and made us feel super comfortable throughout the process, including help with outfit selection, hair/makeup and posing. Would definitely recommend!"

    -Raychel Kruper

  • A woman with dark hair smiling and sitting on a wooden chair, holding a happy black and white dog wearing a white bow tie, in front of a gray background.

    ★★★★★

    “Stephanie made the whole experience easy and fun. The in home visit was very helpful to discuss the shoot logistics, look & feel, outfits, etc. Day of she steams your outfits so they look good, has hair & makeup available so you can look your best, and even has a helper on hand to keep your pup engaged! Going through all the images was great and selecting he best ones was fun! Highly recommend. “

    -Diana Falvo

  • A woman and a girl sitting on the floor with a brown dog, all smiling at the camera against a plain white background.

    ★★★★★

    “Stephanie was not only a true professional from start to finish but also a calming influence on both my child and dog (not to mention myself). By the end of the shoot my 10 year old who doesn’t love getting pictures taken was begging for solo shots, and my insane untamable dog was following her commands and giving his best poses! Can’t wait to have another excuse to do another shoot.”

    -Amy Simcox

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ART FOR YOUR HOME

Decorative wall with three framed family and pet photographs, a wooden sideboard, and ceramic vases.
A woman with blonde hair in polka dot pajamas sitting on the floor with a black dog in front of a large framed portrait, set against a red wall with decorated black and white furniture and a tall black vase with a plant.
Two framed photos of a dog and a woman with a dog on a pink background, hanging above a yellow couch in a modern living room with blue walls, a pink floor lamp, and a green potted plant.
Two framed family photos on a white kitchen shelf with a hexagonal tile wall, greenery, and kitchen accessories.
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FIVE-STAR REVIEWS

Customer review praising Stephanie's pet photography skills, mentioning her work with dogs and capturing special moments.
Screenshot of a positive review by Raychel Kruper praising Stephanie for capturing family photos, especially of their pup, and for providing helpful styling and posing guidance.
Screenshot of a glowing five-star review for a professional photographer, praising her for making the experience stress-free and capturing great photos of a child and a dog.
Screenshot of a 5-star review for a pet photography or pet-related service, mentioning a person named Stephanie and her assistance during a home photo session.
Screenshot of a positive online review for Jen Greenberg, NJ Real Estate, praising Stephanie for her excellent service and her pet.
Review of a person named Stephanie, praising her for her patience, craft skills, and photography, with five-star rating.
Screenshot of a 5-star review by Morgan Weadock praising Stephanie and her assistant for their patience and excellent photography skills, especially with dogs.
Online review from Vin Mehnert praising Stephanie for her professionalism in capturing photos of their cats.
Screenshot of a review by Ellen Goldstein praising her rescue dog Waldo and mentioning family pictures.
Customer review with 5 stars praising a photo shoot with a dog and a person named Cali, mentioning a rescue theme and recommending portraits of families and their furry babies.
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MORE LOVE NOTES

  • A man and a woman seated together against a gray background, with two dogs; the man holds a small to medium-sized dog on his lap, and a larger dog is lying on the floor in front of them.

    ★★★★★

    "Stephanie is fantastic. She was incredibly professional, prepared, and made us feel comfortable. Most importantly, she managed to coral and perfectly capture our crazy fur babies in all of their glory. We are absolutely thrilled with the final photos and look forward to displaying them in our home."

    - Vin & Sam Mehnert

  • A smiling couple standing with their dog in front of a plain white background, the woman in front wears a black sweater and blue jeans, the man behind her wears a teal shirt, and the dog is a black and brown mixed breed with a bandana around its neck.

    ★★★★★

    "From our very first conversation, Stephanie made it clear just how much she values her customers and their fur babies. She did an outstanding job with our dog, Buster; she treated him with so much patience and respect, giving him the time and space he needed to get acquainted to her studio."

    -Christa Burgin

  • A happy smiling family with a man and woman along with their dog, all posing against a white background.

    ★★★★★

    “I cannot thank you enough for the most amazing day and shoot!! No one has ever quite captured Harvey the way you did."

    - Kristen, Stephen & Harvey

ONLY 50 SPOTS

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

Time is ticking! Applications for A Second Leash on Life Vol II are only open for a limited time—and spots are filling fast.

If you want to celebrate your rescue pup’s journey and be part of something truly special, apply now before it’s too late!

I WANT TO APPLY
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