Best Pet Photographers in Nashville

For some, a family portrait isn’t complete without their pets, and having a piece of wall art featuring your furry and feathered friends is an absolute “must”. It celebrates the importance they play in everyday life, from being best friends to calming influences and pep squads.

When it comes to Tennessee pet photographers, Nashville is home to some of the best, each of whom has developed a natural affinity with animals. In this list, we’ll showcase some of the best and what makes their work stand out from the rest.

Mandy Liz Photography

Mandy Liz says that she started her photography business with a camera and a Craigslist ad and has grown to become one of Nashville’s most trusted pet, wedding, and personal brand photographers. She was raised overseas and has visited more than 30 countries, including an elopement to Paris when she married her high school sweetheart. Mandy Liz describes herself as “a bit of an introvert” but believes that this enables her to photograph animals, without disturbing the intimacy of the room.

Devi Sanford

Devi Sanford was 5 years old the first time she picked up a camera and graduated from Fresno State in 1988 with a Bachelor's Degree in Photography. She started her own photography business after working for years with a Bay Area corporate photographer, as well as at the studios of Annie Leibovitz’s and Joel Meyerowitz in New York City. In 1998, Devi made the move to Nashville where she not only captures images of events and professional portraits but beautiful pet photography.

WJ Photography

Wendy Jo is the woman behind WJ Photography, a luxury pet photography company that is based in Hendersonville. She believes that pets are simply part of the family and they deserve their portraits hung on the wall, alongside those of children and grandparents. Whether in the studio or on location, she strives to capture portraits that are highly unique and reflect the personalities of your four-legged friends. Wendy’s work has been published in “Country Weekly” and “W” magazine and she received her Certified Professional Photographer designation in 2018.

Mandy Whitley

With a focus on “pets and their people”, Mandy Whitley is a sought-after pet photographer who works in Nashville and beyond. She says that she loves the way that animals bring out the best in people and has three rescue pets herself - Buzzsaw, Don Draper, and Rollo. When she’s not photographing other people’s pets, Mandy is busy working with local animal organizations and rescue groups or listening to audiobooks in her car. Her work has been featured on Pretty Fluffy, the Daily Dog Tag, and the Nashville Paw.

Amiee Stubbs

Specializing in contemporary pet portraits and entertainment photography, Amiee Stubbs is based in Nashville but happy to travel worldwide. She loves music, animals, and roller skating and is a former professional wrestler! Amiee says that she’s been interested in photography since the age of 10 when she received her first Polaroid camera and now holds a B.S. in Photography from the Middle Tennessee State University. She is the official photographer for the Nashville Zoo and works out of her studio space at the UltraViolet Gallery, which is open each month during Nashville’s First Saturday Art Crawl.

Michelle Conner

Serving the Nashville area and beyond, Michelle Conner believes that every animal has a unique personality that makes them who they are. She strives to capture this through her stunning Whisker Session portraits, which focus on furry friends and their quirky traits. We love the joy that always radiates from her images and effectively illustrates the ability of animals to nurture us, calm us, and make our lives a whole lot better.

Melissa Bonar Photography

Based in Gallatin, Melissa Bonar offers luxury portraits of pets and their families, complete with lots of treats and tail wags! Whether you’re after an urban shoot or a woodland setting, she’s happy to travel to your preferred location or favorite park. Melissa has more than a decade of experience in animal training and has had her work shortlisted in several competitions, including one run by International Pet Photographers. Her gorgeous pet portraits can be transformed into treasured albums or custom wall art for the home.

Pawzitively Purrfect

Sandra is the owner and operator of Pawzitively Purrfect, which has established a reputation as the premier pet photography company in Murfreesboro. She believes that all animals are precious and deserve to be treated with dignity, respect, and love and that there’s a magical relationship between owners and their pets. Sandra has undertaken pet photography training in Florida and Australia, as well as being a member of the Professional Photographers Association. She offers pet portrait sessions either in her studio or at a location of your choice.

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