Trigger Warning: Images of a sick pet

As a pet photographer, I have a lot of fun and see a lot of joy.

But because I'm in this business, I also do a lot of end-of-life photo sessions and see a lot of heartache.

Hiring a professional photographer for the last days/weeks/months of your animal is something you will never regret doing. 

While I do suggest getting photos BEFORE they get sick as well, having images that show the heart of your relationship is so beautiful.

I hate the situation, but I actually LOVE end-of-life photo shoots because you can feel them so deeply. The interaction between a family and their best friend is honestly something you can't say in words. 

I've cried with and for clients losing their pets. And Jaxon is one of them.

I worked with Jaxon (and his two chocolate lab brothers) about a year ago. His mom booked another session recently, saying it would be his last.  They found out he had cancer and wasn't doing well, so I was able to get her in the next day.

It was a beautiful session. He couldn't walk very well and was very tired, so we did the session at their home, under the beautiful willow tree in the front yard. 

We wanted to do a sunset session, so scheduled during golden hour.

If you have the option to book a session for your pet while they're in good health, please do so. But if an emergency comes up, please let me know....I may be able to get you in sooner than what's available on my online calendar.

If you're in the Tulsa area and you're looking for a dog, you have a lot of options.

The shelters here are ALWAYS full and we do not have no-kill shelters here, so some of these dogs are on a literal countdown for their lives. Very undeservedly. 

There are also a ton of great local rescues who do all they can to temporarily place these shelter dogs into homes as to give others more time.

Another one we don't think of too often - check with your local vets. There are quite a few who have dogs and cats in boarding who need homes as well. This is often an overlooked space for pets - they are also looking for fosters and forever homes.

I got a call from River Trail saying they were overflowing with pets who need to get out of boarding. So I said I would gladly come take photos of them to see if we could find them families. 

As of today (July 30, 2026) all of these pets need homes. You can contact the vet's office and inquire. These are all currently at their Riverside location.

I'm sorry, I do not have their names or much info. Please contact them to get more details. Feel free to screenshot the photos from this page to show them who you're inquiring about.

They also have a few cats in boarding. They are all friendly and playful. 

Please contact River Trail if you know someone looking for a kitteh.

If you're anything like me, you have about a bazillioty out-of-focus photos of your dogs on your phone. Sure, there are some cute ones too, but be honest - when you're looking for a picture to show someone you just met, how long does it take you to scroll to find one that's worthy of that first impression?

Yeah. I know, girl.

Say hello to Snoots Pet Photography. I'll help not only get you a whole gallery of perfect photos, but will also get you works of art for your home, whether that's beautiful wall art or a flip-through printed album.

Snoots Pet Photography is a boutique portrait studio specializing in people and their pets, with a personality-forward focus and a colorful, dynamic photography style.

I want to meet you where you are and show your little family (or just your pets) in a real, fun, heartfelt way.  I don't want you to stand in a line and hold the pet by the leash. I want you to roll around with them, squish their faces, hold them up like Simba, throw hot dogs at them and try to snap the perfect awkward face.

Take the photos with your phone. I'll even show you how to get better ones if you want! 

But considering hiring that pet photographer so you have the perfectly preserved memories. I've been photographing dogs professionally for over ten years (and humans for nearly 20 years!) and have learned a lot of patience and a lot of tricks that can help get the best photos possible.

And if your phone crashes, you'll still have your artwork and I'll always have your files backed up in my system. 

(As a matter of fact, last week someone reached out to me about photos I'd taken 14 years ago. I still had every single one of them. I GOT YOU!)

I absolutely love a good mom and pup session. There's just something about the bond that they share that's just magical.

As a single, childfree mom of two dogs, I understand. They are my only children and my every waking moment involves them. Whether I want it to or not. lol

I did a photo shoot with my dog a few years ago and it was one of the most fun things I've ever done. And I still look at the photos and fall in love. I highly recommend it...and not just because I do it for a job. 

This is Harley and his momma. We had such a great time playing at Veteran's Park in Tulsa together. 

Ya know, you are probably right. Not many dogs do just sit for a photo. Even the well-trained ones are in an unfamiliar location and situation and typically don't just sit and stay while I do the photos.

But how boring would that be?? I WANT them to misbehave a little, move around a little, show their personality a little. It's what makes the session magic!

I have hot dogs that will typically get them to look in my direction when I need them to. Other than that, I let them be dogs. I let them be bad. :)  If you don't have the perfectly trained dog or if they have a little anxiety or doggy ADHD, that's ok! I have my ways around all that.

With a Snoots photo session, I can help plan the whole thing. If you want photos but have no clue other than that, leave it up to me.

When you should take your photos

You can see my calendar HERE and we'll start with when best works for you. I shoot year round, though summer and fall are typically the most popular seasons for dog photography. My favorite time of day to take photos is in the evenings, but I'm open late morning through sunset. So it's really up to you and your schedule.

Where we should do the session

If you're doing a full session (the longer, more variety one) we can go to multiple locations. The simple session is just one location. A lot of people do in studio or at their home, and then for a full, venture outdoors to a park or pretty location like that. I also take photos downtown Tulsa a lot as well.

We will talk about your style, what you're looking for, and any restrictions we may have, and that will help me decide on the perfect location.

What to wear

I'll help with that too! Depending on where we shoot, what time of year it is, and what your general vibe is, I'll help you pick the best clothing for you and your family. I always suggest sending me photos of options and I can help design the look. I can also create mood boards of what we're going for if you're a more visual person.

Either way, I got you!

Let me know if you have questions and get ready for the cutest photos of your dog (and yourself) ever!

Listen, I know your dog is your favorite child. (Don't worry, I won't tell your kids.)

Of course, I think it's important to do a photoshoot with your dogs. But what I also think is important is getting several photoshoots of your dogs throughout the years so you can keep images of them throughout their life.

From the wild puppy stage to the mature adult stage to the graying senior stage. All times are worth commemorating in photos. They mean something different to us at each stage, and celebrating all of the times together is important. And just so fun to look back on!

At Snoots Pet Photography, I would love to help you get images that are not only full of personality, but artistic and worthy of wall art. I think they're worth that. And girl, you should see my walls....full of canvases of my dogs. lol

This little guy is Walter.

I took his first portrait around 2 years old. We missed the puppy stage because....I hadn't really started Snoots officially yet! lol

Walter is now ten years old. I've taken his portrait several times over the years and his mom and dad have some wonderful memories from their time at Snoots. They will be able to display their images and look back on his life for the rest of theirs. 

I absolutely love that I've been able to walk through Walter's life with them. My heart is full in this job, and it's pups like this that make it so.