Custom Pet Portraiture
Sessions are a fun way to ensure that you have visible memories of your beloved pet forever. You will cherish the photos from your session for years to come. We’ll work together to produce amazing photos of your pet. Sessions are intended to capture your pet’s unique personality, as well as the unique bond you share.
Signature Session
A session dedicated entirely to your pet — their personality, their spirit, their story. Relaxed and pressure-free, we capture authentic expressions and beautiful portraits that celebrate them as the heart of your home. Because they’re never “just a pet.”
Together Session
These sessions are all about connection — the love, the loyalty, the quiet in-between moments. We’ll create natural, heartfelt images that document your bond in a way that feels real, effortless, and deeply meaningful.
Celebration Session
Created for pets facing illness or advanced age, these sessions are gentle, patient, and centered on comfort. They are a way to honor your pet’s life and preserve the details you never want to forget. Available last-minute for families who need them.
Happy Clients
My baby boy Titan received a terminal diagnosis. I found Kirsten on Google and left a voicemail to see if we could schedule a session because I didn’t know how long I would have with him. Kirsten responded promptly, was able to get us scheduled and we did a Celebration Session of Titan’s life. She is so caring, compassionate, and the pictures came out absolutely gorgeous. A short few days after our session, my sweet boy was laid to rest. I cannot say thank you enough for our session together, this is how I want to remember him.
Natascha L.
Kirsten was such a pleasure to work with! She was super flexible about scheduling a session. When she arrived she took time to get to know my puppy and to make sure he was comfortable with her and getting his picture taken. The pictures came out absolutely adorable!
Felipe B.
Kirsten is awesome! I reached out to Kirsten after my dog was diagnosed with lymphoma. I really wanted someone who was a dog lover that could capture her unique personality. Kirsten 100% delivered! Her communication, her blog and website, her flexibility around scheduling – it was all perfect. I couldn’t be happier with the photos and I’m grateful I’ll have the memories forever. Book her!
Katy S.
Kirsten did an amazing job with the photos taken of my Shih Tzu puppy. She was so patient and understanding with my puppy! She is incredibly talented and I cannot recommend her enough.
Kiley B.
I just can’t say enough, she does great work and my dogs loved her. My pictures were fantastic! I would definitely recommend her to anyone!
Regina T.
Shutter Hound is not only an extremely talented pet photographer, she’s a great person who supports local organizations. She photographs Running With The Dogs 5K put on by Paws Giving Independence and we couldn’t be happier to have her at our event. We love the shots she captures!
Jill A.
Incredibly professional, great with my dogs and took amazing photos! Highly recommend!
Amy D.
Kirsten was very patient with both our dogs that had two very different energy levels (2 year old lab and 9 year old lab) and did a great job making them (and us!) look fantastic. We lost our Summer to cancer last month and we are so grateful to have these nice photos of us all. Kirsten was also very responsive & accommodating with timing and location being that we could not take Summer far from home near her end. We would highly recommend Kirsten to anyone wishing to capture some truly nice photos themselves with their pup(s)!
Molly F.
You are so great at getting photos showing their true personalities. You can see their serious side and the silly ones too. Both of our Dobermans have passed that you photographed. We cherish your photo shoot. Thank you for what you do.
Shawna K.
Kirsten was amazing to work with from start to finish! I chose her because I loved the examples of her work I saw on Instagram. Our young dog was so excited during the shoot, and I was shocked that Kirsten was able to take such amazing photos despite not having much to work with. Highly recommend!
Erin H.
We loved shooting with Shutter Hound! We did a family session (2 humans, 2 dogs) and it was super easy to schedule and communicate, everyone felt comfortable, and Kirsten adapted to our dogs’ needs to get some really wonderful pictures (so many!). Highly, highly recommend!
Lindsey H.
Simple pricing designed to make the process easy.
A session dedicated entirely to your pet — their personality, their spirit, their story. Relaxed and pressure-free, we capture authentic expressions and beautiful portraits that celebrate them as the heart of your home. Because they’re never “just a pet.”
1-2 pets and no people, additional pets are $50 each
Up to 30-45 minutes of shooting on location
Online Gallery of your photos to order prints and products
10 high-resolution digital downloads + print release to print as you please
$250
These sessions are all about connection — the love, the loyalty, the quiet in-between moments. We’ll create natural, heartfelt images that document your bond in a way that feels real, effortless, and deeply meaningful.
1-2 pets and 1-2 people, additional pets and people are $50 each
Up to 30-45 minutes of shooting on location
Online Gallery of your photos to order prints and products
10 high-resolution digital downloads + print release to print as you please
$350
Created for pets facing illness or advanced age, these sessions are gentle, patient, and centered on comfort. They are a way to honor your pet’s life and preserve the details you never want to forget. Available last-minute for families who need them.
Up to 2 people and 1 pet, additional pets & people are $50 each
Approximately 45 minutes of shooting on location
Online Gallery active for 4 weeks
25 high-resolution digital downloads + print release to print as you please
$450
THE FINE PRINT
- The session fee is due prior to your session and may be paid by cash, check, Venmo, or online invoice.
- Pets and people participating in the session must be members of the same household.
- Sessions include up to three pets. Households with four or more pets will require multiple back-to-back sessions.
- Availability varies throughout the year, but most clients book 3–4 weeks in advance. Sessions are scheduled on weekday evenings and weekends.
- A travel fee applies for locations more than 20 minutes from ZIP code 78729.
- Prints and products are not included with the session fee unless otherwise stated in the session description. Click here for product pricing or contact me for a detailed price list.
- Pricing is subject to change without notice. The only way to guarantee current pricing is by signing a contract and paying the session fee.
- An 8.25% sales tax will be added to all session fees and products.
- Payments made by online invoice or Venmo include the applicable payment processing fee (online invoice: 2.9% + $0.30; Venmo: 1.9% + $0.10). Processing fees are non-refundable.
During a Pet Session
Your Pet is the Star: Your pet is the one in charge during this session! I’ll adapt to what they tolerate and how they react best, ensuring the experience is comfortable and enjoyable for them.
Location: Whether we stay at home or head to one of my regular shooting spots, we’ll tailor the session to your pet’s personality. If your pet is more relaxed at home or loves a particular park, that’s where we’ll go! Please note, however, that dog parks are too distracting and I will not do any sessions at one.
You’ll be Hands-On: You know your pet best, so we’ll work together and I’ll ask you to help by bringing along treats, their favorite toy, or anything that gets their attention. I’ll work with you to ensure we capture their best moments, but your assistance is invaluable in keeping them focused.
Patience is Key: Above all, patience is the most important thing to keep in mind during a session. Your session might not go exactly as you imagined it in your head. In fact, I can almost guarantee that it won’t! That is totally normal and expected. Every pet has their own pace, and by respecting their limits, we’ll get natural, beautiful shots that reflect their true personality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I consider custom pet portraiture?
Your pet is part of your family and deserves to be immortalized in professional portraits that show off their beauty and personality. Another unfortunate fact is that we will outlive our beloved pets. Your pet portrait session with your pet may be one of few professional photos taken of them. A professional pet portrait session will ensure that your pet will be remembered for years and years to come.
Do you only photograph dogs?
No, I welcome all pets and would love more variety in my portfolio. It just so happens that most people who get in touch to do a session with me are dog owners. I have photographed cats, horses, mice, and guinea pigs before, though! I truly welcome all pets with fur, feathers, or scales!
How far will you travel for sessions?
I’m based in Austin – 78729 and will travel up to 20 minutes one way at no extra charge. If you’re further than 20 minutes away, please contact me for exact travel costs.
How much does it cost?
Sessions for just pets start at $250. All sessions include digital files and a print release. You may also order prints and products directly from me. Most clients spend between $500 – $1,000 on their custom pet portraiture experience between session fees and product selections.
