Pet Portrait Experiences
Their expressions, their quirks and the way they love you deserve more than another photograph buried on a phone. Let us create artwork that feels unmistakably like them.
Reservation fees are credited in full toward your portrait purchase. Portrait collections begin at $400.
Recognized for portraiture that gives every animal the dignity of art.
Matthew Wolcott's cat portrait, Purrrfect Portrait, was selected for the Professional Photographers of America Merit Collection at the 131st Annual Exhibition in Nashville in 2023.
That same attention to expression, lighting, personality and detail is brought to every Pet Portrait Experience we create in our Chattanooga studio.
The face that greets you at the door deserves to become art.
Pets are woven into the rhythm of our lives. They claim our favorite chair, follow us from room to room and somehow know when we need them most. Our Pet Portrait Experiences preserve that relationship with patience, humor and beautifully intentional portraiture.
Every experience is planned around your pet's personality, comfort and abilities. Wild energy is welcome. Shy personalities are welcome. Senior pets are welcome. Perfect obedience is absolutely not required.
Come exactly as you are. We will handle the rest.
From muddy paws to finished artwork.
We slow down, follow your pet's cues and build the experience around genuine personality rather than forcing a performance.
Plan
We learn about your pet, discuss the look you love and help with clothing, collars, treats, meaningful toys and artwork goals.
Photograph
Your experience includes patient direction, breaks whenever needed and every ridiculous sound required to earn that expression.
Choose
Return for a private cinematic ordering appointment and select only the portraits and artwork you genuinely love.
Treasure
Your finished portraits become lasting reminders of the loyalty, humor and love your pet brought into your home.
One bond. Five beautiful ways to remember it.
Every reservation fee secures your date and is credited in full toward the portrait collection or heirloom artwork selected at your ordering appointment.
The Pet Portrait Experience
A relaxed studio experience focused entirely on the expressions, personality and little details that make your pet unforgettable.
- Up to 45 minutes
- One or two pets
- Professional studio setting
- Private cinematic ordering appointment
Pets & Their People
A studio experience for people who know their pet is not merely part of the household, but part of the family.
- Up to 60 minutes
- Individual pet portraits
- Connection portraits with their people
- Professional studio setting
The Whole Pack Experience
A studio experience designed for several pets and their people, with room for group portraits, individual personalities and all the delightful chaos between.
- Up to 90 minutes
- Up to four pets
- Individual and group portraits
- Family members welcome
Adventure Tails
An outdoor portrait adventure filled with movement, exploration and the places where your pet comes fully alive.
- 60 to 75 minutes
- Meaningful Chattanooga-area location
- Action and connection portraits
- Designed around your pet's abilities
Love Never Leaves
Created for aging, seriously ill or end-of-life pets, this gentle experience preserves the bond you share while time matters most. We move entirely at their pace and make room for the people who have loved them through every chapter.
- Up to 60 flexible minutes
- Quiet, comfort-led studio experience
- Family members are encouraged to participate
- Compassionate priority scheduling whenever possible
The Best Friend Year
Three portrait experiences during one year: a classic portrait experience, an outdoor or seasonal experience, and a birthday, Gotcha Day or holiday experience.
$150 is credited toward the collection selected after each experience. Portrait collections are purchased separately at each ordering appointment.
Ask About the Best Friend YearPortraits made to live in your home, not disappear into a camera roll.
Your Reservation Fee covers the planning and secures your selected experience date. Finished photographs and artwork are purchased after you see your portraits.
Portrait Collections
Choose only what you love during your private ordering appointment. Collections may include professionally printed portraits, digital photographs, wall artwork, albums and keepsake boxes.
Your final investment depends on the photographs and artwork you choose. Payment options may be available for qualifying artwork and collections.
Because their portrait deserves somewhere better than the cloud.
We help turn your favorite photographs into finished artwork designed for your home: statement wall portraits, handcrafted albums and custom image boxes built to be seen, held and remembered.
For families who choose our Love Never Leaves experience, heirloom artwork becomes more than beautiful decor. It becomes a deeply meaningful way to honor a long-time best friend and keep their presence close in the rooms where life happened together.
Signature Wall Portraits
Custom wall art designed around your home, your favorite room and the portrait that deserves to be seen every single day.
Especially meaningful for our Love Never Leaves experience, a signature wall portrait becomes a beautiful keepsake to honor a long-time best friend.
Storybook Albums
A handcrafted album that preserves more than one favorite image, telling the full story of their expressions, personality and the bond you share.
Perfect when you want the complete personality and connection of the session preserved together, not reduced to only one favorite portrait.
Custom Image Boxes with Keepsake Prints
A luxurious box filled with finished portraits you can hold, frame, rotate through your home or share with the people who loved them too.
A flexible heirloom for families who want individual keepsake prints they can display, rotate, hold and pass between generations.
Every personality deserves its own portrait.
Big personalities. Quiet souls. Brand-new puppies. Faithful old friends. We love them all, and every image keeps its natural shape here.
Questions before we play?
Your pet does not need special training, perfect behavior or an impressive résumé. They only need to be themselves.
Does my pet need to be trained or know how to stay?
Not at all. We use patience, safe handling, treats, sounds and careful timing. Leashes can remain on whenever needed and may be removed from selected finished portraits when appropriate.
Can people be included in the photographs?
Absolutely. Choose Pets & Their People or The Whole Pack Experience when you want the relationship between your pet and family to be an important part of the story.
Can you photograph shy, anxious or reactive pets?
Tell us about your pet before booking so we can recommend the safest setting and plan. We never force interaction and always work at the pet's comfort level.
What should we bring?
Bring a secure collar or harness, leash, favorite treats, water, grooming supplies and one or two meaningful toys. We will help you decide what photographs beautifully.
Are digital photographs included with the Reservation Fee?
No. The Reservation Fee secures your date and is credited toward your portrait purchase. Finished photographs and products are selected separately at your private ordering appointment. Collections begin at $400.
What if my pet becomes tired or needs a break?
Breaks are part of the process. We build flexibility into every experience and never value a schedule more than your pet's comfort and safety.
Do you offer priority scheduling for end-of-life pet portraits?
Yes. Love Never Leaves is our Legacy Pet Portrait Experience for aging, seriously ill or end-of-life pets. When time is limited, we make every reasonable effort to offer compassionate priority scheduling.
What does award-winning pet photographer mean?
Matthew Wolcott's pet portrait, Purrrfect Portrait, was selected for the Professional Photographers of America Merit Collection at the 131st Annual Exhibition in 2023. The award image is displayed above on this page.
Give yourself something beautiful to remember every chapter.
Reserve a Pet Portrait Experience and let us create artwork worthy of the place they hold in your family.
Still have questions?
Tell us about your pet and we will help you choose the right experience.
Reservation Fees are non-refundable and remove your selected time from our calendar. The complete Reservation Fee is applied as a credit toward the portrait collection or artwork purchased at the ordering appointment. No photographs, digital files or products are included until purchased.