PROFESSIONAL PET PORTRAITURE
Your Pet's Story, Beautifully Told
There's something about the way your dog tilts their head when you say their name. The particular curve your cat makes when they settle into their favorite spot. That look they give you that seems to say everything without words.
These moments matter. They deserve to be preserved with the same care and artistry you'd expect for any cherished portrait.
I photograph companions as they are — attentive, expressive, and individual. My work is rooted in patience and observation, allowing personality to emerge without pressure or performance.
Each session begins with understanding. We talk through your pet’s temperament, routines, and comfort zones, shaping the experience around what steadies them rather than what looks good on paper. Whether your companion is exuberant, reserved, aging, or unpredictable, the pace adjusts accordingly.
During the session, I follow their lead. Some animals settle quickly; others need time to acclimate. I work quietly and unobtrusively, allowing moments to unfold rather than directing them into place. The most meaningful images often arrive between poses — in stillness, curiosity, or connection.
Technically, I approach pet portraiture with the same care I bring to my fine art practice: attention to light, composition, and emotional resonance. The goal is not trend-driven imagery, but photographs that feel grounded and enduring — images that remain true long after the moment has passed.
Sessions Shaped by the Animal,
Not the Clock
Every companion arrives with their own rhythm and boundaries. I begin by observing what steadies them, what engages them, and what they need to settle. Whether working with youthful energy or an aging companion, I shape each session around the animal’s pace — not a preset timeline.
There is no pressure to perform and no rigid structure to work against. Sessions unfold deliberately, allowing space for stillness, movement, and the unguarded moments that reveal character most clearly.
Portraits Built on Trust, Not Performance
A Practice Rooted in Observation
I photograph companions as they are — attentive, expressive, and individual — honoring presence rather than shaping behavior. These sessions are for people who want portraits that reflect genuine relationships: how a dog settles into stillness, how a cat claims a room, how attention moves between you.
My approach is grounded in reading behavior, adapting to energy, and trusting the process. I know when to step back, when to engage, and when a moment is ready to be held rather than directed.
Together, we’ll create portraits that honor the bond you share — shaped by patience, attention, and professional restraint rather than force or formula.
Investment & Sessions
Pet portrait sessions are offered as complete experiences, each shaped by care, flexibility, and professional intention. Every session includes planning, on-location photography, and a thoughtfully curated gallery of finished images.
Rather than rushing moments or limiting connection to a strict schedule, sessions are designed to meet your companion where they are — allowing space for comfort, curiosity, and presence to guide the work.
Essential Session — $400
A considered introduction for those seeking a small, meaningful collection of portraits.
Ideal for pets who warm up quickly or for families wanting a focused session without excess.
Includes:
A relaxed on-location session
One primary location
A curated gallery of 10-15 professionally finished images
Guidance throughout the process, from planning to delivery
Signature Session — $700
Most chosen
A balanced, unhurried experience designed to capture personality, connection, and nuance.
This is the session most clients choose — offering depth without overcomplication.
Includes:
An extended on-location session shaped by your pet’s pace
Up to two meaningful locations
A curated gallery of 30-40 professionally finished images
Priority attention during editing and selection
Heirloom Session — $1,200
For those who want a fuller narrative and tangible keepsakes to live with long after the session.
Designed for companions with rich stories, layered relationships, or multiple settings that matter.
Includes:
A deeply unhurried session with room to adapt and pause as needed
Up to three locations
A curated gallery of 50+ professionally finished images
A set of archival-quality fine art prints:
Five 5×7
Two 8×10
One 11×14
Additional custom print and album options are available for this session.
Legacy Portrait Session
— Starting at $900
Honoring Senior Companions with Grace and Dignity
There comes a time when we realize we're running out of tomorrows with the ones who've walked beside us through so many seasons. When every moment feels both precious and fleeting. When we want to hold on to who they are right now—not who they were in their youth, but exactly who they've become.
These sessions are designed specifically for senior pets and the families who love them. There's no rush, no pressure, no expectation that your companion perform or pose. Just gentle, patient documentation of their presence, their dignity, and the profound bond you share.
What Makes This Different?
I approach these sessions with deep sensitivity to both your pet's physical comfort and your emotional experience. We move at your companion's pace. If you or they need breaks, we pause. If they're most comfortable in their favorite spot at home, that's where we work. If being held by you is where they find peace, that's what we capture.
The goal isn't perfection—it's preservation. The way the light falls across their graying muzzle. How they still lean into your touch. The quiet wisdom in their eyes. The weight of all those years together, visible in a single frame.
The Process
Before we schedule, we'll have an unhurried conversation about your pet's current abilities, comfort level, and what matters most to you. There's no judgment about mobility challenges, medical equipment, or visible aging—these are part of their story now, and we honor that.
Sessions can take place in your home, in a peaceful outdoor location they love, or anywhere they feel safe and comfortable. I work quietly and unobtrusively, letting moments unfold naturally rather than forcing them.
Timing is handled with care. We can schedule at your pet's best time of day, and we remain flexible if health circumstances require rescheduling. What matters is creating these images while your companion is still here, still themselves.
What You'll Receive
These important photographs are a testament to a life well-loved and a bond that transcends words. Zion Designs wants to honor your family and your companion with a package that will last for generations.
Your legacy session includes:
Compassionate pre-session consultation
Gentle, deeply unhurried session tailored entirely to your pet's comfort
30+ professionally edited, high-resolution images celebrating your companion's grace
Private online gallery for family and friends
Rush processing available if time is of concern
Option to add memorial products: custom albums, tribute prints, or remembrance pieces
Payment plans available. I never want financial concerns to prevent you from having these memories.
Want to support other pet families as they help their loved ones gracefully wrap up a life well lived? We offer those with extra resources the opportunity to give to those with fewer resources through our Zion Legacy Fund.
• A $200 session fee secures your date and includes time on location, travel within 15 miles of Denver, and thoughtful planning before we ever pick up the camera.• Image packages are selected after booking and determine how many final, fully edited photographs you'll receive.• Sales tax will be added where required on digital and printed artwork, per Colorado law.• Want more? Additional images, heirloom-quality prints, and custom options are always available à la carte.• Travel beyond the Denver metro is welcome—just ask about mileage or location fees.• Final image delivery typically takes 2–4 weeks. Rush options are available if you're on a tighter timeline.