LOS ANGELES PET PORTRAITS

A pug dog wearing a small orange cowboy hat with a white band, standing against a blue background.

Pets are hard to photograph, but easy to love and spoil. I've built my Los Angeles studio around those truths by having endless patience and focus on details that make your pet so unique, weird, cute or very cool. Any and all pets are gladly welcome in the studio, and I also specialize in senior and hospice pets.

*All sessions are for personal use only. For commercial projects, see my commercial website.

For gift certificates, email me to purchase!

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STANDARD PET PORTRAITS

  • Woman sitting on a white rug with a dog in front of a pink and green leafy wallpaper. She wears a white top and blue jeans, while the dog is dark with blue eyes and a collar.

    $275

    * LIMIT 1 PERSON + 1 PET MAX

    30 minute studio session for 1 person, with 1 custom backdrop in a professional photo studio, plus a couple hours of professional retouching + post-processing.

    5-8+ professionally retouched photos.

  • A man and a woman in pastel matching outfits pose with two small dogs, each also in pastel clothing, against a blue backdrop. The text "CLASSIC" is at the bottom.

    $450

    LIMIT 1-2 PEOPLE + 1-2 PETS

    60 minute studio session with 1 custom backdrop, in a professional photo studio, plus several hours of professional retouching and post-processing.

    •$25 per extra pet over 2 pets - add-on available at checkout

    8-15+ professionally edited & retouched photos.

  • A family portrait with five people in colorful clothing and a cat sitting in the lap of one of the seated individuals. The background features floral and pineapple patterns. Text at the bottom reads 'CLASSIC PLUS.'

    $595

    Full family (3-5 people) and up to 3 pets (depending on size, please email me!)

    60 minute studio session with custom backdrop in a professional photo studio, plus several hours of professional retouching.

    •$25 per extra pet over 3 pets - add-on available at checkout

    10-20+ professionally edited & retouched photos.

SPECIALITY PET PORTRAITS

  • Montage of five bichon frise dog photos arranged in a circular pattern with text "90's Montage" at the bottom.

    $175

    FOR DOGS ONLY! (UNLESS YOU HAVE THE MOST CHILL CAT EVER). LIMIT 1 DOG.

    25 minute studio session for a 90’s style montage portrait of your dog in a professional photo studio, plus professional retouching and post-processing.

    You will receive 1-2 (depending on how many angles we can shoot) montage photographs with this option, for personal use only.

  • A person with purple hair in a colorful jacket holding a fluffy white dog, with a double exposure effect showing an enlarged image of the dog's face in the background. The text "DOUBLE EXPOSURE" is at the bottom.

    $220

    * LIMIT 1-2 PEOPLE + 1 -2 PET MAX

    30 minute double exposure photo session in a professional photo studio, plus several hours of professional retouching and post-processing.

    •$25 for 1 extra pet- add-on available at checkout

    1 professionally designed and retouched double exposure photograph.

  • $220

    *LIMIT 1 -2 PEOPLE, 1-2 PETS

    30 minute portrait photo session in a professional photo studio, plus several hours of professional retouching and post-processing.

    •$25 for 1 extra person add-on available at checkout.

    1 professionally designed and retouched portrait.

  • $275

    *LIMIT 1 PET , 1 PERSON.

    45 minute portrait photo session in a professional photo studio, plus several hours of professional retouching and post-processing.

    1 professionally designed and retouched portrait.

  • Three characters from The Manningtons perched on a giant white fluffy cat, holding pink glasses, celebrating New Year's Eve with text wishing a happy new year and mentioning 'The Mannington's.'

    $275

    *LIMIT 1 PET , 1-3 PEOPLE.

    45 minute portrait photo session in a professional photo studio, plus several hours of professional retouching and post-processing.

    •$25 for 1 extra person add-on available at checkout.

    1 professionally designed and retouched portrait.

PORTRAIT BUNDLES

  • Comparative portraits of two women holding cats, with double exposure effect and retro floral background on the left. Text: 'The Nice Price Save $50' and 'Mini with Double Exposure.'

    $445

    •This combo saves $50, a $495 value!

    * LIMIT 1 PERSON + 1 PET MAX

    50 minute studio session for 1 person, with 1 custom backdrop and double exposure portrait in a professional photo studio, plus a couple hours of professional retouching + post-processing.

    5-8+ professionally retouched photos plus 1 professionally designed and retouched double exposure photograph for personal use only.

  • A promotional image showcases a "Most Popular Package" with two photos side by side. The left image features two people with a cat, standing in front of a floral-patterned wallpaper. The right image has the same two people holding a cat against a dark background, with a large cat's head in double exposure. The promotional text highlights a $50 savings offer and labels the style as "Classic with Double Exposure."

    $570

    •This combo saves $100, usually a $670 value

    •LIMIT 1-2 PEOPLE + 1-2 PETS

    80 minute studio session with 1 custom backdrop & 1 double exposure in a professional photo studio, plus several hours of professional retouching and post-processing.

    •$25 per extra pet over 2 pets - add-on available at checkout

    8-15+ professionally edited & retouched photos plus professionally designed and retouched double exposure photograph for personal use only.

  • 90s-style dog portrait montage featuring a pug in various poses and outfits, including a pink sweater and cowboy hat, with a woman holding the pug against a dark background. Text: "Double Exposure with 90’s Dog Montage. The Nice Price Save $25."

    $350

    FOR DOGS ONLY! (UNLESS YOU HAVE THE MOST CHILL CAT EVER). LIMIT 1 DOG.

    •This combo saves $45, usually a $395 value

    50 minute photo session in a professional photo studio, plus several hours of professional retouching and post-processing.

    1 professionally designed and retouched double exposure photograph plus 1-3 professionally designed and retouched 90’s style montage portraits for personal use only.

  • $325

    *LIMIT 1-2 PEOPLE, 1-2 PETS

    •This combo saves $115, usually a $440 value.

    50 minute portrait photo session in a professional photo studio, plus several hours of professional retouching and post-processing.

    •$25 for 1 extra person add-on available at checkout.

    1 professionally designed and retouched portrait.

  • $445

    *LIMIT 1-2 PEOPLE, 1-2 PETS

    •This combo saves $105, usually a $550 value.

    60 minute portrait photo session in a professional photo studio, plus several hours of professional retouching and post-processing.

    2 professionally designed and retouched portraits

ADD-ONS

  • A man with two dogs, one large and one small, posing against a black background, with white text that reads 'Extra Double Exposure Add-On.'

    $175

    Add on extra double exposure portraits onto any package! Click the ‘Double Exposure Add-on’ at checkout ($220 value!)

    You will receive 1 double exposure photograph with this option, for personal use only.

    LIMIT 1-2 PEOPLE + 1-2 PETS

  • Collection of five portrait photos of a beagle dog with a beige background and blue circles, wearing a black shirt and gold chain, showing different expressions, with text "90's Montage Add-On" at the bottom.

    $150

    FOR DOGS ONLY! (UNLESS YOU HAVE THE MOST CHILL CAT EVER). LIMIT 1 DOG. ($175 value!)

    Add on the 90’s Dog Montage portrait to any session for an extra $150.

    You will receive 1-3 (depending on how many angles we can shoot) montage photographs with this option, for personal use only.

  • A woman in a white embroidered dress sitting next to a golden retriever with a green collar, against a colorful, retro floral background on the left, and a woman in a matching dress with the same dog sitting on her lap against a blue backdrop on the right. The text 'Extra Backdrop' is at the bottom.

    MINI SESSION + EXTRA BACKDROP: $450 Extra backdrop choice, and a full 2nd shoot with run-through of poses, plus several hours of professional retouching!

    CLASSIC SESSION + EXTRA BACKDROP: $750 Extra backdrop choice, and a full 2nd shoot with run-through of poses, plus several hours of professional retouching!

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FAQ‍TERMS & CONDITIONS

All bookings are at my East Hollywood, Los Angeles (2nd story walkup) studio! I update my schedule 1-2 months ahead of time, but email me if you need a specific date!

  • If you have a last minute hospice pet shoot, or need me to accommodate a specific date/time, please email me & we can find a quicker time for you.

  • Looking for gift certificates? Email me at danielle@daniellespires.com to purchase a gift certificate!

GALLERY

PRESS

“Despite the chaos our squirmy cat provided, she was able to get absolutely fantastic photos. The final portraits were downright amazing and completely made my day.”

DeDee, -Google Review

A photo collage featuring two people holding two cats, with large images of the cats' faces in the background. The people are wearing floral print shirts and the cats are fluffy with distinct markings.

“Danielle Spires is a consummate professional at the pinnacle of the field of pet photography.”

Nicole, Yelp Review

A man and a woman sitting on chairs in a retro-style room, each holding a cat. The man wears a patterned yellow shirt and brown pants, and the woman wears a white outfit. A vintage clock and potted plant are in the background.

REVIEWS

Two women sitting in front of floral wallpaper, one holding a cat.

“I'm obsessed with Danielle's unique style and vision with her photography. She is very open to client ideas and vision, you can tell her exactly the vibe that you want ”

Shelby, Yelp Review

“Danielle was absolutely perfect. Getting photos taken, especially with an animal involved, can be so anxiety inducing and Danielle's energy was so calming and her patience with our sweet cat was so appreciated. ”

Caroline A., Google Review

A person sitting in a vintage-style chair holding a black and white cat in their lap, and another person standing beside them. The sitting person is wearing a floral shirt and glasses, while the standing person is in a colorful dress with a beret and glasses. They are posed in front of a blue backdrop.
A man in a yellow shirt holding a Boston Terrier dog and a calico cat against a green leaf-patterned background.

“Her photographic style and sense of humor shine through in my portraits and I am can't stop smiling and giggling when I look at them. She is not just a photographer, she is a purveyor of joy. ”

Stanko Z., Google Review