Pet Photography in Johannesburg

Portraits of the animals who somehow became family.

You probably already have hundreds of photographs of your pet on your phone. So do I. Some are wonderful, some contain half a tail, and quite a few were taken approximately three seconds after the photograph you actually wanted.

A professional portrait is different. It gives us the time to create something deliberately. Something that captures their expression, their character and all the little things that make them unmistakably yours.

They don’t need to know how to pose.

One of the first things people tell me is, “My dog will never sit still.”

That’s absolutely fine. Your dog doesn’t need to arrive knowing what to do, and your cat certainly hasn’t been informed that this is a collaborative project.

Sessions are relaxed and unhurried. I work around your pet’s personality rather than expecting them to behave like a professionally trained model. Sometimes the best expressions happen precisely because they don’t.

Close-up studio portrait of a young boy with his Belgian Malinois dog named Amber – emotional pet photography in Johannesburg

Sometimes the photograph isn’t really about the dog.
Of course, they’re in it. Usually taking up more room than anticipated and occasionally looking in precisely the opposite direction to the one I had in mind.

But what I’m really photographing is the relationship.
The way they lean against you. The way your child wraps an arm around them without thinking. The look they give the person they’ve decided belongs to them.

Those things feel completely ordinary while they’re happening.
One day, they won’t.

That’s why I’ll often encourage you to step into a few photographs too. You may come to the studio wanting a beautiful portrait of your pet and discover, years from now, that the photograph of the two of you is the one that matters most.

Joyful young woman smiling while hugging her Labrador retriever in a studio portrait with a black background

Every Portrait Has a Story

From playful puppies to growing families, every portrait celebrates a relationship worth remembering.

Studio portrait of a couple with five Labrador dogs on a red velvet couch – luxury pet and family photography in Johannesburg
Studio portrait of a woman with her Weimaraner wearing a colourful flower garland – artistic pet photography in Johannesburg
Smiling woman holding five small dogs including Chihuahuas and a black Pekingese – expressive group pet portrait in Johannesburg studio
Smiling woman holding a fluffy Australian Shepherd puppy with bright blue eyes in a dark studio – emotional pet photography in Johannesburg
One small fluffy white dog looking down beside a playful tan dog with tongue out – studio pet photography with personality in Johannesburg

More Than a Photograph on a Screen

Your photographs shouldn’t spend their lives buried somewhere between a screenshot and a takeaway menu on your phone.

A beautifully printed portrait becomes part of your home. Something you walk past every day, often without thinking about it, until one day you realise just how much that photograph means.

Whether you choose one statement piece or a collection of wall art, your photographs can be created with the space they’ll eventually live in in mind.

And if you’d like to be in the photographs too, please do. Some of the images people treasure most aren’t simply portraits of their pets. They’re photographs of the relationship they had with them.

Studio portrait of a smiling woman in a green top holding her tabby cat against a black background, professional pet and owner photography

Pet Photography Sessions & Prices

Pawtrait Session

A relaxed studio session for one pet and a beautiful collection of portraits to keep.
✓1 pet
✓Up to 30 minutes
✓12 professionally finished images
✓Private studio in Randpark Ridge
✓Professionally guided throughout
Additional pets can be added at R500 each. Additional finished images are also available after your session.
R1,950
including 12 finished images
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Signature Pawtrait Experience

More time, more variety and space for you to step into the photographs too.
✓Up to 3 pets
✓Up to 60 minutes
✓24 professionally finished images
✓Private studio in Randpark Ridge
✓Owner participation included
✓Professionally guided throughout
Includes up to 3 pets and photographs with their owner, giving you more combinations and a more complete collection.
R3,950
including 24 finished images

Heirloom Collection

A fuller portrait experience for the pets and people who make your family yours.
✓Pets and family included
✓Up to 2 hours
✓48 professionally finished images
✓Studio or Johannesburg location*
✓Individual, group and family portraits
✓Professionally guided throughout
Created for larger pet families and for those who want a more complete collection of the animals and people they love.
*Location sessions within the Johannesburg area. Travel outside the area may incur an additional fee.
R6,950
including 48 finished images

Make It Your Own

Every session already includes a collection of professionally finished photographs. If you’d like a little more, you can tailor your experience here.
Additional pet
For pets beyond those already included in your chosen session. Signature includes up to 3 pets, while Heirloom includes unlimited pets.
R500 per pet
Step into the photographs too
Add a person to the Pawtrait Session. Owner participation is already included with Signature, while Heirloom includes people and pets.
R500 per person
Professional makeup (for humans, of course)
Ideal if you’re planning to be part of the photographs alongside your pet.
R1,200 per person
Professional hair styling
Available by arrangement for clients joining their pet in the photographs.
R500 per person
Additional professionally finished images
Your chosen package already includes a collection of professionally edited images. These options are only if you decide you’d like a few more.
1 to 3 additional images
R350 each
4 to 10 additional images
R300 each
10+ additional images
R250 each
Beautiful wall art, bespoke photo books and luxury print products are also available.
Please enquire for tailored options.

Scales, Squeaks, and Snapshots

A celebration of the unexpected.

From slithering charmers to prickly pals, these portraits reveal the personality behind the peculiar.

Fins, Faces, and Flippers

A tribute to the untamed and underwater.

From vibrant reefs to curious creatures, these portraits find their perfect home beneath the waves,

where pets may not dwell, but personality still shines through.

If you love our style and feel a connection to the way we capture moments, why not take the next step and book your photography session today?