LOS ANGELES PET PORTRAITS

At my Los Angeles photo studio, I take a patient, creative approach to pet photography, especially for senior dogs and cats, who I understand and adore. Our pets are family, and I create portraits that celebrate the bond you share: unique, loving, quirky and full of personality. No detail is too small; I specialize in capturing the playful, the sweet, the tender, and the delightfully strange moments that make pets and their people unforgettable. All types of pets welcome!

*All sessions are for personal use only. For commercial projects, email me.

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

  • 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 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.

  • $325

    *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.

  • $325

    *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.

  • 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.

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."

    $620

    •This combo saves $50, usually a $670 value

    •LIMIT1-2 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.

ADD-ONS

  • $175

    Add on extra double exposure portraits onto any package! Click the ‘Double Exposure Add-on’ at checkout ($225 value!)

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

    •LIMIT1-2 PEOPLE + 1-2 PETS

  • $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.

  • 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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FAQ‍ ‍TERMS & 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

GALLERY
Collage of five pug portraits dressed in different outfits, including a pink beret, pink sweater, royal attire with a crown, and fashionable hats, set against blue backgrounds.
Two people and a cat sitting on a couch with a tropical floral wallpaper background, near a potted plant on a green shag carpet.
Man in a black vest and white t-shirt sitting on green carpet with a tan dog, set against a gold curtain background, wearing a white hat and cowboy boots.
Two people posing with a dog in front of an orange retro wallpaper
Woman in dark dress sitting on white carpet with a cat, tropical patterned wallpaper in background.
Smiling woman in blue beret with cat, retro orange and brown wave wallpaper.
Person in colorful 80s-style jacket sitting on carpet with a dog
Woman in pink jumpsuit kneeling beside a dog wearing a colorful scarf. The background is black, and there is a large, faded profile of the dog above them.
Five portraits of a pug wearing various costumes, including a royal outfit with a crown, a cowboy hat, and a red coat with a hat, against a blue background.
Five round images of a cat with orange and white fur, each wearing different hats: a crown, red cap, cowboy hat, a plain head, and a striped shirt.
Woman in a pink dress sitting on a chair with a cat on her lap against a blue background.
Person in a silver costume poses with a dog wearing a party hat, both sitting on a wooden floor with a disco ball in front and blue draped fabric as the background.
Collage of five pug dog portraits; one pug is dressed in a red apple costume, others are in blue circles.
Woman in green top sitting on lime green carpet with a pug, colorful floral patterned wallpaper background.
Woman in yellow dress holding small white dog sitting on ornate chair against floral wallpaper.
A man and a woman sitting on ornate chairs with floral wallpaper background. The man is holding a black and white cat. The woman is wearing a red velvet dress.
A man and woman sitting on ornate chairs with two small dogs, against a floral and pineapple patterned background.
Woman sitting on a chair with a leafy pattern background, wearing a green dress and holding a bearded dragon. Her arms have colorful tattoos.
A man with a beard and blue shirt holding a cat, sitting against a red and black hexagonal patterned background, next to a small table with stacked books.
Woman in pink dress petting black and white cat on shag carpet with vintage typewriter, stack of books, and floral wallpaper background.
Person sitting on a fluffy white rug, holding a black and white cat. The person is wearing a pink shirt with a tropical print and has tattoos on their arm. The background is a wallpaper with a dense green leaf pattern.
A man and woman wearing cowboy hats and western attire sitting on a white rug, with the man holding a guitar and the woman holding an orange cat. The background features a colorful floral and cactus wallpaper.
Woman sitting on a purple rug with a small black dog, both wearing colorful clothing, in front of a wavy blue background.
Woman seated holding a cat, with a dog sitting beside her, in front of a colorful retro patterned backdrop.
A man and woman posing with two dogs in front of a colorful floral wallpaper. The woman is seated holding a black and brown corgi, while the man stands holding a small fluffy white dog.
Woman in white dress sitting on white carpet with a black dog against tropical wallpaper.
Man and black dog sitting on vintage chairs with floral wallpaper background
A man sitting next to a dog with a large portrait of the dog in the background.
Woman in a yellow jacket holding a black and white cat, with a larger image of the cat's face in the background.
A man and woman posing with a cat against a black background, with a large portrait of the cat in the background.
A family portrait featuring two adults, a child, and two cats. The adults are seated on chairs with a leafy pattern backdrop. The woman is wearing a leopard print top and a gold skirt, and the man is dressed in a light suit with a bow tie. The child
Portrait of a person holding two cats, with large, ghostly images of the cats superimposed in the background.
Woman sitting with a dog against a colorful floral background.
Woman in floral dress sitting on a stool next to an Afghan Hound in front of a colorful, psychedelic floral wallpaper.
Person in a black sweater and jeans posing with a cat dressed similarly, both wearing gold accessories, on a blue mottled background.
Two people posing in a playful manner with hands together, resembling a yoga or meditation gesture, one person standing with the other on their back, along with a brown and a husky dog on a white carpet in front of a blue backdrop.
A woman in a white dress sits holding a cat wearing a striped sweater, with a larger portrait of the cat in the background, against a black backdrop.
A man and woman posing on white fur with a small white dog, in front of a red and black geometric patterned backdrop. The woman wears a bronze dress and the man wears a plaid blazer.
A man and woman sitting on ornate chairs, each holding a small black dog, in front of a tropical leaf patterned wallpaper.
Two people posing with a small brown dog and a Siberian Husky; one person is doing a plank while the dog sits on their back.
Collage of a dog wearing various hats and a tie, each in separate circular frames.
A man and a pregnant woman sitting on ornate chairs. The man is holding a black and white cat. The wall behind them is decorated with a floral pattern featuring pineapples and flowers. The woman is wearing a red velvet dress, and the man is dressed i
Woman in pink dress sitting on white rug with small dog, tropical leaf wallpaper background.
Woman in green leaf-patterned dress sitting on green carpet with a small dog wearing a matching hat, in front of a leafy wallpaper backdrop.
Person sitting on a fluffy rug with a small white dog, against a floral and pineapple-patterned wallpaper background.
Woman in floral dress sitting on white faux fur rug with black and white cat, against a tropical floral and pineapple patterned wallpaper.
Two people and a pug sitting in front of a forest-themed backdrop, wearing black tops and jeans.
A man sitting on a chair holding a cat, with a woman standing next to him holding another cat, against a pink leaf-patterned wallpaper background.
A woman crouches on a white fluffy rug, holding a large, fluffy black dog with a bow on its head. The background features a pink wall with a leafy pattern.
A person with blonde hair, wearing a red and black outfit, holding a small dog on their lap. The dog is wearing a red and yellow hat. In the background, there's an enlarged portrait of the same dog against a black backdrop.
Woman in a white dress sitting on the floor next to a brown dog in front of a red curtain.
A woman sitting on a yellow carpet with a black and white cat, against a background of a colorful forest mural.
A woman in a colorful floral jumpsuit and white fur jacket kneeling on a green carpet, with a black and white dog beside her. The background features a vibrant, retro-style floral pattern.
A person sitting on a chair with a small dog on their lap in front of a yellow curtain backdrop.
A woman sitting on a chair in front of a leaf-patterned wallpaper, holding a black cat. She is wearing a dress with puffy sleeves and floral designs. The chair is ornate and the carpet is green.
Two women in red dresses holding cats in a formal setting with a draped backdrop.
Two people sitting on vintage chairs with a small dog, in front of a gold curtain.
A woman and a man sitting with a happy dog on the man's lap, against a bold geometric red and black background. The woman is wearing a leopard print dress, and the man is dressed casually with rolled-up jeans. They are seated on white chairs, and the
Person sitting on a white carpet holding a cat in front of a black curtain.
Woman in a colorful floral dress lying on the floor with a gray cat, set against a backdrop featuring dark drapes and red flowers.
Person in a denim outfit and cowboy hat sitting on a chair with a small dog wearing a brown hat and red bandana, against a colorful floral and cactus wallpaper background.
Woman in a white and blue floral dress sitting on a vintage gold chair with a cat on her lap, one leg extended casually, against a dark draped fabric background.
A woman in a light blue dress sitting with poodles against a black backdrop. One poodle is beside her, and there are two larger portrait-style images of poodles above them. The poodles have fluffy white fur and colorful accents.
A brown dog with a black snout sitting on a wooden box, with a close-up of its head in the background, against a black backdrop.
Woman with a blonde bob hairstyle, red lipstick, and a red scarf sitting and holding a tabby cat on her lap. Larger image of a cat's face is in the background.

PRESS

  • A woman holding a cat against a dark background. The cat is wearing a small hat. There is a large, transparent image of the same cat's face in the background. The text describes her as one of the best pet photographers in Los Angeles.

    ‘8 BEST PET PHOTOGRAPHERS IN LA’ - Peerspace

    “Danielle Spires has an offbeat, kitschy photo studio in Downtown Los Angeles, but she also shoots in her clients’ homes or other locations. But frankly, we’re in love with her studio work. Regardless of where she is, she has a great eye for creating unique images that radiate creativity and fun, and she keeps things pleasantly light. There’s a very self-aware quality to it all, and many of her photos are pushed into ridiculous territory, from regal shots of cats on opulent thrones to her signature double exposure. It’s hard to imagine these images not winning Instagram every time they hit social media.”

  • Woman in orange floral outfit posing with a dog in front of vibrant flower-patterned background, seated on green carpet.

    NPR: Meet the single women sending out holiday cards

    “Hitomi Demers, 37, Los Angeles: Matching sweaters in some sort of Christmas tree farm was not really my style, so I reached out to an Instagram account I had been following for years (@catpartypetportraits) to schedule a photo shoot that was camp and amazing. I'm a video producer by trade, so ideating on themes and making DIY props and outfits is really up my alley." Read more of the NPR article here!

  • A woman in a purple floral dress sitting with a Siamese cat against a pink leaf-patterned background.

    MODCLOTH INTERVIEW

    “I always wanted to be a portrait painter. Ever since I was young, I wanted to paint extravagant portraits, something like a Pre-Raphaelite artist would create. I fell into photography, and learned I could create that same feel through photographs. I love stoic and structured poses, patterned backgrounds, highly stylized sets, dramatic lighting, and cheeky subject matter. I’ve always thought the way I create my photos says so much about me as a person: stoic and structured, with a dark sense of humor.”

    Read More about Danielle Spires Modcloth Interview Here….

  • A retro-style portrait with a woman and man holding a cat, and a large close-up of the cat's face in the background, mimicking an 1980s photo style.

    PETA PIXEL INTERVIEW

    “I found a way to fill that void that Noguchi left in my heart by giving people what I always gave myself: humorous and fun pet portraits that straddle the line between Victorian paintings and awkward 80’s studio portraiture,” Spires says.

    “The most important part of creating pet portraits for me is making the clients super comfortable in the studio,” the photographer says. “Most people really dislike their photo being taken, so I try to make it as fun and pleasant as possible. After the shoot, I spend some time editing and retouching to get that vintage feel.”

    Read more about Danielle Spires' Peta Pixel Interview Here

  • Woman sitting holding a cat, with a large cat portrait in the background.

    BORED PANDA INTERVIEW

    Los Angeles pet photographer Danielle Spires has developed her unique style by using stylized backdrops full of kitsch in her photo studio that result in oddly hilarious and quirky portraits of owners with their beloved pets—creative pics that our furry and not-so-furry friends deserve. But her signature photos definitely are 1980‘s-inspired double exposure portraits of pets with their owners.

    “I started offering stylized sets, one-of-a-kind backdrops, and the iconic double exposure to clients and their pets. I’ve photographed everything from lizards to rats to hedgehogs and snakes (and once a tarantula!), but usually, my clients are cats and dogs. After my pet portrait business took off, I have exhibited art shows of pet portraiture, worked with movie studios, and shot at pet events all over Los Angeles.”

    Read Bored Panda's Interview with Danielle Spires here!

  • A woman with dark hair and a teal dress sits on a vintage chair, holding a small brown and white dog. The background is a floral wallpaper with pineapples and tropical leaves.

    LADYCULT INTERVIEW

    “I quickly realized people loved my style, and I felt good
    knowing I was able to give them a beautiful lifelong keepsake of their best friend. I’ve always been influenced by so many things; renaissance paintings, baroque art, cabinet cards, midcentury modern, 80’s movies, etc. and have pulled from that inspiration in my portraiture. I think clients really enjoy the stiff Victorian feel to my portraits or the 80’s horror throwbacks. It puts a little dark humor in a serious portrait.”

    Read Ladycult's Pet Portrait Interview Here!

  • Person holding a cat in front of a leafy background.

    SHOUTOUT LA INTERVIEW

    “What I learned is that life is not fair, and I can’t be angry about it, I just need to find a way to make it work for me, and to find some happiness along the way. So I did. It was hard, and continues to be hard work, but I found a way to carve a path for myself as an artist against all odds.

    What I’m most proud of, is that people want to hire me for my distinct style. I’ve been dreaming of that my whole life! How cool to have people come into my studio and tell me they want my specific look. It makes me excited every time I’m working in the studio.”

  • French bulldog wearing a plaid bow tie and harness in front of a tropical floral wallpaper.

    PBS NATURE INTERVIEW

    “We spoke to Danielle Spires of @CatPartyPetPortraits – a professional photographer based in Los Angeles – who has built a business specializing in photographing pets with their owners. With 20 years of photography experience, Danielle has worked in everything from fine art to commercial photography but turned to pets after she lost her beloved cat to lymphoma. Her images seek to capture the special bond owners have with their pets in a fun, quirky style. Read on for her pro tips and tricks for photographing pets.”

    Read Danielle Spires PBS Interview Here!

  • Woman with bob haircut wearing vintage clothing holds a cat wearing a small red hat, both posing for a portrait; larger image of the cat's face in the background.

    “If Your Pet Portraits Don’t Look Like This, You’re Doing Them Wrong” -TENDERLY MAGAZINE INTERVIEW

    “There are plenty of innovations since the ’80s that we can be grateful for, but that doesn’t change the fact that there are certain things we got right the first time and never needed a whole lot of meddling. The sacred, lost art of double exposure photography is a perfect example of this truth, and these glorious examples by L.A. photographer Danielle Spires prove the point.”

  • Retro-style portrait featuring a person with blonde hair holding a cat dressed in a fez hat, set against a black background with an oversized cat head in the background.

    “Best Pet Photographers” -GIGGSTER

    “No pet is left behind––a mindset that Danielle Spires Photography keeps with each pet photo taken. From modest house cats to slippery reptiles, Danielle Spires focuses on highlighting the special connection that each of us has to our beloved animals.

    With each unique photoshoot, clients are given an eccentric experience that you wouldn’t normally find at a regular photography studio. Not only has her work been published in PBS Nature and VoyageLA, she also has a number of five-star reviews that have knocked many kitten’s mittens off.”

  • Woman in red patterned coat sitting on green carpet with a Siamese cat next to a picnic basket against a forest backdrop.

    ‘CANVAS REBEL’ INTERVIEW

    “My studio is focused on highly stylized, retro and vintage style portraiture, with an emphasis on pets. While I also work in commercial, product and headshot photography, I’m usually photographing pets.

    I love dark humor, I love unique and stylized ideas. And I’m very lucky that I attract the type of clientele that also wants that.

    Recently I’ve been working on commercial shoots, which include pet furniture brands, pet food products, a research project for a university and corporate style headshots. It’s been fun diving into these genres of photography and marketing, and I plan on working with a lot of big brands and companies in the future!”

  • A person with a blonde bob haircut and a striped suit sits on a green sofa with a cat wearing a crown. The background is pink with a framed picture on the wall. The text describes Danielle Spires as a prominent pet portrait photographer in Los Angeles.

    ‘THE MEDIA GUY’ INTERVIEW

    She shoots her darkly creative, kitschy and oddly historical painting-esque pet portraits in her Downtown Los Angeles studio. She has a unique self-awareness that makes each portrait one-of-a-kind. Working with custom Victorian and 60’s wallpaper-style backdrops, as well as 1980’s double exposures, her finished products seem to span centuries. She shoots for movie studios, big brands, movie stars, and your neighbor next door, all with a distinctive eye for high style.

    Read What the Media Guy Has to Say about Danielle Spires Here!

“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