7 Best Pet Photographers in Raleigh, NC

Long after our memories have failed us, it’s photographs that will bring to life those we have loved and the precious moments we shared. When you consider the short lives of pets, it’s more important than ever to capture photos that celebrate who they are. Professional pet photography help us realize just how profoundly they have changed our worlds.

Raleigh-based pet owners can take advantage of the city’s many talented photographers who have turned image-making of fur babies into an art form.

Ready to start your search for pet photographers in Raleigh? Check out this list of some of the city's top talent to find the best match for your little furry friends.

Fur-Fetched Photography

Irene Cotter is the woman behind the camera at Fur-Fetched Photography, which specializes in documenting flyball competitions. She has been doing it since 2010 and says that she loves the challenge of capturing dogs running as fast as they can. But Irene also photographs agility events and captures doggy portraits in her studio, with plenty of props that include headwear, chairs, and custom-designed collars.

When she’s not working with clients, Irene is capturing shots for rescue dogs for Saving Grace North Carolina.

Lindsay Aikman Photography

In 2013, Lindsay Aikman moved to Raleigh from New York City (where she attended art school) and says that it was the “best move I ever made personally and professionally.”She draws on her background working with editorial and commercial photographers shooting extravagant events but says that her favorite subject has four paws and a wet nose.

Pet portraits are taken in Lindsay’s home studio in Apex (although she is also happy to travel to your home) and she also shoots weddings in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.

Pawww Snap!

Eric Krouse offers the full studio experience during his pet portrait sessions at Pawww Snap!, which is a leading name in Raleigh’s pet photography industry. Alongside his trusty assistant “Jack the Ripper,” he captures fantastic keepsakes of your furry friends, with a setup that is completely mobile flexible.

By using simple backdrops (you can choose your own color), he will ensure your pet is the star of the show. Eric waives his fees for adoption and rescue agencies and has also covered events for the Raleigh Brewing Company and the North Carolina Museum of Art.

Gott Dog Photography

Gott Dog Photography is a division of Gottschall Photography, which is based out of a small studio near downtown Raleigh. They are happy to capture pet portraits either in their studio, in the comfort of your home, or on location at your favorite park. In addition, they regularly venture beyond Raleigh to shoot at various locations along the east coast.

Gott Dog Photography uses plain backdrops and close crops, which give their pet portraits an intimate feel. With them, the unique characteristics and personality of your pet should shine through the ending gallery result.

Paws Fur Joy

Abby Moreno is the owner of Paws Fur Joy Photography and is a strong believer in celebrating the joy that pets bring to our lives and the connection you have with your fur baby.

Not only does she capture beautiful pet portraits but she collaborates with pet businesses to create impactful images that will attract clients. In addition, she offers pro bono portrait services to local rescue organizations, such as Best Friend Pet Adoption, the SPCA of Wake County, and Love Mutts Rescue.

Diane Lewis Photography

Diane Lewis is an award-winning pet photographer who left her career in finance to become a full-time artist in 1998. She says that doing what she loves is “like a dream come true,” with the opportunity to photograph so many wonderful animals and their humans. Her aim? To capture “something special” about your pet and create a portrait that you will cherish forever.

Many of the lessons Diane learned about animals were from her rescue dog, Bailey, who taught her “to always be kind, to make friends wherever you go and to always follow your passion.”

In Between the Blinks

Tara Lynn is the owner and photographer at In Between the Blinks, which specializes in photographing pets and their people. Originally from Chesapeake, Virginia, she studied at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before settling in Raleigh in 2011 where she worked in the television news industry. Five years later, she left her career to pursue her passion for pet photography and hasn’t looked back since.

Tara says that through her photography, she wants to tell stories that capture the transformative power of love and “create change on behalf of humans and animals.”

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