WESTERN NEW YORK'S

MOST TRUSTED PORTRAIT STUDIO

Inspired by your pet's personality, our unique portraits are created with patience, skillful lighting, and a little bit of magic to capture everything you love about your four-legged friend. Forever adored, one-of-a-kind portraits, just like your pet.

"Every child's journey should include a beloved dog."

"My dear old dog, most constant of all friends". - William Croswell Doane

"Our dogs, like our shoes, are comfortable. They might be a bit out of shape and a little worn around the edges, but they fit." - Bonnie Wilcox

"Dogs come when they are called. Cats take a message and get back to you." -Mary Bly

"A puppy is but a dog, plus high spirits, and minus common sense." -Agnes Repplier

"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole."

"I love my cats because I love my home and after a while they become it's visible soul." -Jean Cocteau

"The dog was created specially for children. He is the god of frolic." -Henry Ward

Little girls and their dogs...Unconditional Love, Pure and Sweet

"Money can buy a fine dog, but only love can make it wag it's tail." - Kinky Friedman

"Whoever said you can't buy happiness forgot about little puppies." - Gene Hill

"There is only one smartest dog in the world and every boy has it." - Anonymous

"Acquiring a dog may be the only time a person gets to choose a relative." - Unknown

"A new kitten will turn your house upside down and at the same time make everything seem right."

"There is no secret so close as that between a rider and his horse." -Robert Smith Surtees

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It is natural to worry you pet will not behave.

No worries... whether in our pet friendly studio, natural garden setting or a special location of your choice, we have patience and will take the time to create a portrait that you will adore.

Not sure where to start?

We will guide you every step of the way in choosing the right background and mood. Many of our families display their pet’s portrait as wall art. We offer a complimentary pre-session consultation to customize a design plan specifically for your home.

...cherished reminders for families and their children...

For many, the pet portraits that hang on their walls or captured in their albums remain cherished reminders for families and their children for decades. We can’t wait to meet the furry member of your family!

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BELOVED FURRY FRIENDS

OLD DOGS, LIKE OLD SHOES, ARE COMFORTABLE.

They might be a bit out of shape and a little worn around the edges, but they fit.

PETS & THEIR PEOPLE

THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND WORDS

we are honored

". . . people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." -Maya Angelou

"the pictures you have captured, mean so much to me."

Joan and Gary,

I am so glad the two of you are in our lives. Joan, your work is so meaningful to me, and you are so talented. If you had told me that we would work together many, many times at that first photo shoot with Eisenheim and Sansa, I probably wouldn't have believed it. But the pictures you have captured, mean so much to me.

- Marlene

IN MEMORIAM

...I find comfort knowing I have such amazing photos that I will have forever.

Dear Joan and Gary,

A few months ago, I called to ask if you could take some portraits of me and my dog, Steamer. At the time, I didn't know how much time he had left. The next day, I find myself at your studio, taking photos of Steamer and me. Your compassion for the urgency of my situation was amazing. I remember leaving the studio after many photos were taken and thinking, "Oh, that didn't go very well." On the drive home, I said to myself that she wouldn't have stopped taking photos if she didn't think she had gotten some good ones.

A week later, I went back to view all the photos, not knowing what to expect. The emotions that came out in me the moment I saw them were deep, raw emotions of the love that I had for Steamer. These emotions, I can't deny, caught me off guard. Never did I think it would stir the tears. I thought, "I'm viewing photos." It went much deeper than that. Joan, the way you captured Steamer and I made me speechless. Your empathy at the time of viewing my photos is to be commended. You have an AMAZING talent, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I've had photos done in the past of Olan Mills and places like that, but never by someone with so much talent. I only wish I knew you when my kids were babies.

Well, back to the viewing. So I picked out my favorites with your excellent help and left. When I got to my car, I called my husband and couldn't stop talking about how amazing the photos turned out. I couldn't wait until I could go back and pick them up. You would have thought I was 5 again, waiting for Santa to come. When I picked up the photos again, I was just in awe over the quality and joy they would bring me. The next few days I showed everyone, I mean people I hardly even knew (I know people think I'm crazy for spending that kind of money on photos of my dog and me), but those people don’t love their dog like I do. I then repeated this whole process with "The Boys," which I look back on and laugh at (what a nightmare that was), but I was again pleasantly surprised when I viewed those photos. I again showed everyone.

Then things died down for awhile, and the books sat left unopened UNTIL I no longer had Steamer, and thats when it truly hit me how much these photos mean to me. Right now, they are very hard to look at. The pain I have is so intense, but I find comfort knowing I have such amazing photos that I will have forever. That sums up the 13 years with my four-legged little boy. Thanks, Joan and Gary, for providing that for me. Please keep in touch.

Love, Tammy

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MARCH STUDIO SESSION SAVINGS

This fun pet session fee is only $99 and is a great opportunity to capture the perfect portrait of your beloved furry family member. Three days only the first week in March. Due to limited availability, please reserve in advance. To reserve, call (716)633-5900

JUNE GARDEN SESSION SAVINGS

Schedule your Pet’s session in the first week in June for only $99. To take advantage of this limited edition session, the session must be on a Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, and all appointments must be completed during the month of June. Call (716)633-5900

JULY - PATRIOTIC PET SPECIAL

First week in July - $99 session fee This fabulous Patriotic Pet session is wonderful! The Stars & Stripes are your background. Appointments are limited, so we suggest you call and reserve well in advance. To reserve, call (716)633-5900

OCTOBER GARDEN SESSION SAVINGS

Schedule your Limited Edition Pet Session in the first week of October and save! ONLY $99! The session must be on a Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, and all appointments must be completed in the month of October. Call (716)633-5900

NOVEMBER SPARKLE AND SHINE SESSION SPECIAL

This fabulous Limited Edition Winter Scene is so popular! Session fee is only $99 the first week in November. Because appointments are limited, we suggest you call and reserve well in advance. To reserve, call (716)633-5900.