Family Portraits with Pets
Timeless Family Portraits You’ll Treasure
Your pet is family—and your story deserves more than a quick selfie. Our Pets & Their People portrait sessions blend fine art pet photography with heartfelt, human connection, creating heirloom images where your bond takes center stage. Whether you imagine an elegant studio look or an outdoor portrait session with some natural light and movement, we’ll design a stress-free, luxury experience that celebrates the love you share.
We serve families across Lillington, Raleigh, Fayetteville, Sanford, and Southern Pines, NC—and yes, we absolutely welcome multi-pet households and camera-shy humans. Bring the giggles, the snuggles, the nose boops, and that signature head tilt. We’ll handle the rest.
Why Choose a Family Portrait Session with Your Pet?
Our pets aren’t just animals—they’re cherished family members. Including them in your portraits celebrates that unique, unconditional love. Many of our clients tell us these are the images they hold closest to their hearts.
📸 Real connection, beautifully styled – Elegant posing, flattering light, and thoughtful direction without stiff, awkward moments. We capture authentic bonds that will warm your heart for years to come.
🐾 Luxury pet + family portraits – Both together and solo, so your wall art tells a complete story of your love, laughter, and life with your pet.
🖼 Heirloom-quality artwork – From framed fine art to The Luxe Metal prints and custom albums, each piece is made to last generations and become part of your family legacy.
💛 Calm, compassionate handling – We treat every pet like our own, with patience, humor, and plenty of treats to keep tails wagging and ears perked.
⏳ Preserve priceless moments – Whether your children are small, your pet is a playful puppy, or you’re honoring a senior companion, now is the time to capture memories before they change.
❤️ Celebrate your bond – Show the world (and yourself) just how much your furry family member means to you through portraits that combine artistry with emotion.
What’s Included in Your Family Portrait Session with Pets
Your session fee of $150 reserves your date and includes:
- Planning Call & Design Consult
- Wardrobe & Styling Guidance (for people + pets)
- Studio or Outdoor Session (60–90 minutes)
- Professional retouching of all ordered images
- Purchase Appointment to select your artwork
Prints, products, and digital files purchased separately. Clients typically invest around $1,500 on artwork. Matching social media files included with all tangible art orders.
The Step-by-Step Portrait Experience
The Planning Call – Design Your Dream Session
We’ll chat about your pet’s personality, your style (minimalist, playful, chic), color preferences, and where you’ll display your art. You’ll also get our Prep Guide with grooming tips, what to bring, and how to help both pets & people feel relaxed.
Style & Wardrobe – Easy, Flattering, Cohesive
👗 For People: Two to three coordinated outfits, soft textures, timeless colors.
🐶 For Pets: Fresh grooming 24–48 hours before, simple collars (or none).
🎨 Color Story: Designed to complement your home so your wall art feels intentional.
Session Day – Studio Polish or Outdoor Glow
Studio (Lillington, NC): Controlled lighting, clean backgrounds, fine art style.
Outdoor / On-Location: Golden hour magic, gentle walks, joyful play.
💡 We keep things relaxed — posing guidance for you, short bursts for pets, and plenty of breaks so tails keep wagging.
The Purchase Appointment – Curate & Celebrate
About 7–10 days later, we’ll meet in person or via Zoom to:
- View your images
- Design your wall art collections
- Choose from albums, framed prints, luxe metals, or keepsakes
Delivery & Installation – From File to Finished Art
Your artwork arrives handcrafted and ready to display. Need help hanging? 🛠 We can arrange installation so you just… smile every time you pass by.
Family Portraits with Pet Sessions are Perfect For…
- Empty nesters & devoted pet parents 💕
- Families with new rescues or seniors 🐾
- Stylish homeowners curating a gallery wall 🖼
- Special occasions: anniversaries, birthdays, “gotcha days” 🎉
FAQs Family Portrait Session with Pets
- What if my dog is wiggly? We plan for wiggles — treats, toys, breaks.
- I’m camera-shy… We guide you with easy prompts so it feels natural.
- Can family join? Absolutely! Parents, kids, grandparents welcome.
- Multiple pets? Yes, we’ll make sure everyone shines.
- Bad weather? We reschedule or pivot to studio.
🐾 Ready to update that Family Portrait?
This is your sign to create the portraits you’ve been putting off — luxury pet portraits that show your bond in the most beautiful way.
Let’s Book Your Family Portrait Session with your Pet!
