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Our Pet & People Portrait Experience is designed to honor the unique relationship you share with your dog(s).

During a relaxed morning or afternoon at a one of our favorite outdoor locations, we’ll create natural, connection-focused portraits that reflect your dog’s personality and your bond together. You and your dog will be guided throughout the session, allowing the experience to feel calm, unrushed, and enjoyable for everyone involved!

Before, during, and following the session, we’ll work together to curate your images into refined, custom artwork—pieces created to live beautifully in your home and be treasured for years to come.

A $250 retainer secures your session and is applied toward artwork you’d like to order from your session.

Most clients invest $1,600+ in multiple finished pieces with artwork options beginning at $799.

 
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Eames

I am so happy that I drove 2 1/2 hours for Five Freedoms Photography! We have photos done annually. I've never had someone who specializes in dog photography photograph us because I don't live near a dog photographer. However, after last years portraits left me sad because of the lack of focus on my dogs (they were the last ones with my heart dog before he passed). I said I would never leave it up to just any family photographer. Having someone understand dog behavior and body language makes a huge difference. Plus, she came equipped with all the noises and all the yummy treats. The session moved smoothly. Joanne was professional, thorough and thoughtful. From start to finish. We even did a zoom call to go over all our goals for the session as well as fact and personality traits about my dog. It wasn't just a portrait session, it was an experience. My heart is bursting with happiness at my gallery and I can't wait for printed products! Especially an album, swoon! I think I might just cry; tears of joy, of course!

-Jennifer W
Swansboro, NC

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The Session

 
 

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • We take a limited number of clients per month to give you the most exceptional experience possible.

  • To help you make the most of your session and get to learn more about you and your pups!

  • To help you be the most prepared possible and have a stress-free, joyful experience.

  • Afternoons are most popular for clients for that ooey gooey sunshine, but during warmer months, sunrises are offered, too!

  • Most sessions are around two people and three pups, but we don’t charge extra for additional humans or pets as being part of the session!

  • You can select from our suggested, preferred locations or for an added fee, pick a location of your choice!

  • We take our time and shoot until your pup(s) are all tuckered out! And likely our cheeks hurt from laughing, but typically, you can expect for our session to last about an hour and a half depending on how many pups and people.

  • From our signature portraits to action shots to photos together—yes, with the humans, too—we take our time capturing a myriad of different, unique imagery you’ll be absolutely smitten with!

  • Plenty of image options to choose from to curate custom artwork with.

  • After your session, we will coordinate a convenient time for a virtual session reveal / ordering appointment where you’ll preview the best from the session and talk artwork selections and design; we can also offer in person image reveal / ordering appointments as well.

  • We will guide you along the way to choosing finished art pieces that are the best fit for you and your family. From wall art galleries to albums to table top art, we’ve got you covered!

  • I’ve spent countless hours studying pet photography, editing, business, along with finishing a Force Free Dog Training Certification, and a great understanding of dog body language and behavior to help make our session together the best experience possible for you and your pups!

 

$249 Reservation Retainer*

*Your retainer can be applied as a product credit to any one of our amazing collections or products! Prints and digital files are priced separately and not included with the initial reservation retainer.

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Ash

Joanne has photographed my dog Ash several times and the pictures always turn out amazing! Don’t hesitate, it’s worth it.

-Jessie L
Raleigh, NC

 
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 Pricing & Products

All of our digital collections, artwork, and albums are priced separately.

The reservation fee of $250 will be applied directly as a product credit towards any physical or digital products if purchased by your initial ordering appointment.

Our products vary in price, but clients who book a session can expect to spend an average of $1600+ for finished artwork for their home, office, or for gifts.

A la carte wall art, albums, prints, and digital collections start at $799.

The payment options we offer are via credit card, Paypal, and we do offer flexible payment plans as well.

No artwork-digital or physical-will be delivered until your collection is paid in full. Prices subject to change.

 
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 Harper, Jaxon, & Bailey

This past year, I was finally able to get my own dedicated session for my family. Joanne made a conscious effort to learn about her subjects and what makes them special. Joanne took the time to get to know them prior to jumping into a session and it really made all the difference. After choosing the perfect location based off my dogs’ needs and getting some extra special treats, we were ready for our session. The session was so much fun and Joanne really made sure to come prepared. Her assistant was great at helping me manage the crew all the while my shy, anxious rescue was having a ball while getting her glamour shots. For the image reveal, I was stunned at how beautiful our portraits were! It was so incredibly hard to narrow down my selection when literally every image in the gallery was magazine-worthy. I have never been able to get a family photo with all my pups and my husband and she did. She also got a photo of all three in my pack together - which was so incredibly important for me. Joanne delivered more than I could’ve ever asked for with our session and now I have images of my family to cherish for the rest of our lives.

-Erica B
Garner, NC

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100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

We want you to be 100% in love with your images and your experience.

IF FOR SOME REASON YOU ARE NOT, WE WILL EITHER RESHOOT YOUR SESSION OR REFUND YOUR SESSION FEE. IT’S THAT SIMPLE.

Happy customers are our number one priority.

 
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Sage

There are many dog photographers out there, but my favorite thing about working with Joanne is that she doesn't just take beautiful dog photos— she takes incredible photos of YOUR dog. She puts in the time and energy to find the perfect shots to capture exactly who your dog is and to show them at their most joyful.

—Aubrey L
Durham, NC

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