Photoshoot with a couple and their two basset hounds

Photoshoot with a couple and their two basset hounds

When Colleen called me about booking a session at the studio with her hounds, Olive and Biscottie, I was so excited. I had only photographed one basset hound years ago, and I’ve never forgotten how much I adore this breed — the impossibly long ears, the velvety folds, the short little legs, and those soulful, droopy eyes that somehow say everything without a single bark.

But beyond all of those adorable features, what really stood out during our conversation was how much these two mean to Colleen and Tyler. We talked about their personalities — who’s more mischievous, who’s more cuddly — and what moments felt most important to preserve. The quiet couch snuggles. The way they lean into their humans. Their special hound like howl the Tyler and Biscottie “speak” together. The expressions that only their people truly recognize.

That’s always my goal going into a session — not just to photograph what they look like, but to capture who they are and what this season of life feels like.

I’d say it was a success. 🐾 The ears were perfectly dramatic. The folds were fold-ing. And most importantly, the love between this little pack was front and center.

Olive and Biscottie, you completely stole my heart

A Guided, Full-Service Pet Photography Experience

As a luxury pet photographer in New Jersey, I work with clients who want more than snapshots. My sessions are:

• Fully guided and paced to your dog’s needs

• Designed with patience, empathy, and understanding

• Focused on creating artwork, not just digital files

Whether your dog is young, in their prime, or entering their senior years, each stage deserves to be remembered.

Don’t Wait for the “Perfect” Time

The perfect time to photograph your dog is not when they’re perfectly trained, perfectly still, or perfectly healthy.

The perfect time is now — exactly as they are.

Because one day, these images won’t just show you what your dog looked like.

They’ll remind you how deeply you loved — and were loved in return.