Create Beautiful Art of Your Dog with a Personalized Session

unframed metal dog portrait hanging in a living room. Featuring an Aussie on a hike in the mountains.

Imagine walking into your home and seeing your dog’s portrait on the wall, captured just as they are. Or curling up with an album filled with the moments that make you smile every time you open it.

This is about creating artwork that shows who your dog is and the love you share. Pieces you’ll live with, enjoy every day, and maybe even brag about a little.

We’ll take our time, have some fun, and capture your dog’s personality in images you’ll treasure forever.


Your Session

Three Simple Steps to Artwork You’ll Treasure

framed dog portrait of a hound mix
barn wood framed beagle photographed in the fall grasses in Lexington, MA
Black lab fall portrait on the wall at home

Step 1: The Pre-Session Consultation

We begin with a complimentary consultation via phone. This is where you get to share all the details about your dog and what matters most to you.

Every session is customized. That means selecting a quiet location for a sensitive dog or an open space where an energetic dog can explore.

We’ll also plan how you will enjoy your artwork at home. A statement piece, a gallery wall, or an album you can revisit again and again. I’ll guide you through the options to make sure it fits your home and your style.

To reserve your session, a $495 session fee is collected at booking. This includes a $400 artwork credit applied toward your final artwork purchase.

Typical Investment
Clients typically invest between $1,500 and $2,500 in artwork from their session, depending on the pieces they select.

Please note: digital files are not included with the session fee. All images are purchased separately so you can choose the artwork that best fits your home, style, and vision.

Step 2: The Session

This is the fun part.

We’ll meet at a beautiful location and let your dog be themselves. Nothing forced. Nothing rushed. Your dog always comes first, with time for breaks, sniffing and belly rubs.

I’ll capture a mix of natural portraits, candid moments, and action. Most dogs remain on leash during the session, with leashes professionally removed in the final images. This is all about having fun and capturing the joyful, unbreakable bond you share with your best friend.

a happy Mixed breed dog running during a portrait session with Massachusetts dog photographer, Donna Kelliher
a mixed breed dog photographed in Back Bay Boston by Boston dog photographer Donna Kelliher Photography

Step 3: The Ordering Session

About a week after your session, we’ll meet again, in person or via Zoom, to view your images together. You’ll see a curated gallery of your best portraits, typically 25–50 images.

I’ll help you select your favorites and design artwork that fits your home and your style. This is a guided, relaxed process focused on creating pieces you’ll love for years.

All artwork is selected and purchased separately after your session, including any digital files. This ensures you only choose pieces that truly fit your home and your style, and that every image you display is intentional, beautiful, and cherished for years to come.

If you’d like a deeper look at how sessions work, what to expect, and answers to common questions, you can explore the Session Guide below. It’s designed to help you feel comfortable and prepared before we move forward.


Your Artwork Options

Framed photograph of a golden retriever puppy at Minuteman National Historical site in Concord, MA

Wall Art

Wall art is one of the most popular choices among my clients. I offer a carefully curated selection of pieces designed to complement a wide range of homes and styles.

From classic framed prints to canvas, metal, and modern display options, each piece is crafted to showcase your dog beautifully and intentionally.

Wall art begins at $799.

a barnwood  round from Farmhouse Frames of a labrador retriever in a field of tulips during a portrait session in Newburyport, Massachusetts
Husky portrait session in Lexington, Massachusetts with dog photographer Donna Kelliher

Albums

If choosing just a few images feels impossible, an album is a wonderful way to enjoy more of your favorites.

Each album is custom designed with up to 20 thick, archival pages and a range of cover options, from soft linens and leathers to image-wrapped covers. With space for 30 or more portraits, albums tell the full story of your dog in a way that’s meant to be revisited often.

Albums begin at $1799.

Folio Boxes

Folio boxes offer a flexible and elegant way to enjoy multiple portraits, especially for homes with limited wall space.

Each box includes a handcrafted wooden case and holds 10–20 matted prints. They’re easy to display, easy to revisit, and beautifully made.

Folio boxes begin at $1499.

Prints, Desk Displays and Digital Files

Once you’ve selected your wall art or album, additional pieces are available to complete your collection.

These include smaller prints, desk displays, acrylic blocks, and high-resolution digital files.

Collections begin at $599.

Choosing artwork should feel considered, not rushed. The Product and Pricing Guide below walks you through available artwork options and investment details so you can explore what feels right for you.


Next Steps

Have a question? Wondering if this experience is the right fit?
Reach out and we’ll start with a simple conversation. No pressure, no obligation, just a chance to talk about your dog and what you’re hoping to create.


Cockapoo photographed at Smolak Farms, Massachusetts during apple blossom season.

I can’t say enough about what a wonderful photographer Donna is. She instantly made our dog (and the humans!) feel comfortable. We treasure the beautiful artwork that she has created for us. Everyone who sees the photographs we have proudly displayed comments on how special the images are.

Donica M.

Donna’s love and understanding of our canine counterparts enables her to capture the very spirit of the furriest parts of a family. Seeing photos of them, through her lens, on our walls, is a daily joy.

Thomas C.

beagle fall portrait