Best Pet Photographers in Portland, OR

There’s nothing quite like the joy that pets bring to our lives, from cuddly cats to boisterous puppies and everything beyond. Pet photography is about capturing the personalities and nature of our furry and feathered friends, who are essential members of the family.

If you’re a Portland-based pet owner, you might be wondering who are the go-to photographers for pet portrait sessions. In this list, we’ll highlight 8 of the best who work both on location and in the studio.

Sit! Stay Pet Photography

Lindsay Baca is the owner and operator at Sit! Stay Pet Photography, which specializes in photos of pets on their own and with their people. She’s skilled in her use of natural light for those wanting an on-location session, whether it’s at your home or in your favorite park. We love that she often gets down low to photograph dogs at their eye level, resulting in stunning environmental portraits in and around the Portland area.

Phido Photography

Teran is the lead photographer at Phido Photography and is assisted by his chocolate labrador, Abby. Teran’s journey with photography began in the mid-90s when he began experimenting with film and he later attended the Brooks Institute of Photography. Since graduating, he has worked as a freelancer, shooting everything from architecture to weddings and fine art photography. He’s established a reputation as one of Portland’s top pet photographers, with images that are most definitely magazine-worthy.

PDX Dog Portraits

PDX Dog Portraits is the business of Portland-based pet photographer Nina Sage who has been taking photos since she was in elementary school. With more than 30 years of experience under her belt, Nina’s portfolio is extensive and includes portraits of not only dogs and cats but also hedgehogs and reptiles. She says that the joy photography brings her has inspired her to give back to the community and she supports the Oregon Humane Society, Project Pooch, and Aussie Rescue NW as a volunteer photographer.

Stella Blue Photography

Stella Blue Photography is named after one of owner Kelly’s beloved dogs, Stella, who (along with her other pup Lucy) inspired her to pursue her profession as a pet photographer. She captures playful and emotional images of dogs at all stages of life, from the rambunctious nature of puppies to quiet moments shared with elderly dogs. Stella Blue Photography’s images can be transformed into beautiful works of art for the home or included in the family album.

Candid Kitten

A confessed cat lover, Josh Fenn transformed his love for an adorable kitten, “Wolfie” into a career. Since meeting and photographing “Wolfie”, he has made it his mission to capture and share the “beauty of feline companions” and also volunteers his time with foster cats at Meow Village. In addition, he’s produced video content for Animal Aid and Rock Cats Rescue. We love how Josh often uses a shallow depth of field, which makes his feline subjects really stand out.

Urban Dog Portraits

Urban Dog Portraits was created as a collaborative project between Liz Obert Photography and Kimberli Ransom Photography, both of whom share a love for furry and four-legged friends. Kimberli is a studio photographer with more than 15 years of experience while Liz Obert taught photography for more than 18 years at Linfield College. Whether on location or at The Apex Studio, they capture gorgeous portraits of pets that deserve to be hung on the wall.

Karie LeFebvre

Karie LeFebvre purchased her first digital camera in 2005 and her passion for photography soon developed into a professional career. She’s now established a reputation for her wildlife, landscape, and adventure photographs taken in British Columbia, Peru, and Africa, as well as working as a pet photographer in the Pacific Northwest. Karie’s work has been featured in “The Atlantic Magazine” and as part of the marketing materials for the Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts, among other publications.

Carli Davidson Pet Photography

Carli Davidson is a talented pet photographer whose work can be described as fine art. She released two “New York Times” best-selling books “Shake” and “Shake Puppies”, which feature studio-based portraits of dogs frozen mid-shake. The results are undeniably funny faces that are entertaining, to say the least. But she also captures stunning portraits of cats and other wildlife, ranging from foxes and owls to elephants and snakes.

In her work, Carli draws on her years of experience working in animal care and training at wildlife centers, which has given her the ability to connect with and capture animals of all kinds.

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