Best Pet Photographers in Madison, WI

There’s nothing quite like the bond you share with your pet, whether it’s a playful puppy, a curious cat, or something completely outside the norm. But pets don’t live forever, which is why capturing their personalities during a pet portrait session has become so popular. It’s a way of preserving your beloved pet’s memory and creating a work of art that can be displayed in the home.

Pet owners living in Madison have several talented photographers to choose from, whether you’re after a studio or on-location shoot. In this guide, we’ll introduce some of the city's best talent who receive rave reviews from clients throughout Wisconsin.

Dog Grin Photography

Dog Grin Photography is owned and operated by Steve Dahlgren, who has been a professional photographer for more than 40 years. He began his career in the newspaper and television industry and established Dog Grin Photography 12 years ago (while working as a full-time firefighter). Rather than shooting in a studio, Steve, along with his wife Rose, prefer to photograph dogs in an environment they are most comfortable in, such as a local park or your own backyard. In addition to dogs, he’s also happy to photograph cats, horses, lizards, fish, and birds!

Dulcy Dog Photography

Melanie is the owner and lead photographer of Dulcy Dog Photography, which was born out of her deep love for animals and the connection they share with humans. Through her business, she strives to create timeless portraits of your pets and images that tell the story of your family enjoying everyday moments. Melanie’s business is dedicated to a special pup named “Dulcy” who came into her life when she most needed her and taught Melanie how to be a dog mom. Aside from offering pet portraits, Melanie also works as a wedding and editorial photographer in Madison.

All Ears Photography

Rob Prohaska is a self-confessed “photography obsessed animal lover” who discovered his passion after the adoption of his first dog, “Chloe”. Capturing beautiful images of her that could be transformed into works of art was the inspiration for his business, All Ears Photography. Rob prides himself on providing his clients with archival, fine art quality prints that are designed to last for many years to come. While based in Milwaukee, he’s available for travel to Madison to create artworks of your dog or cat.

Shadow Dog Photography

Jan Bezzo is the owner of Shadow Dog Photography, which is 100% dedicated to documenting pets. She describes her work as “timeless photos that capture your pet’s true personality”, whether it’s an individual portrait or accompanied by the animal’s human. Her goal is to create artworks that reflect what your pet means to you and the unique connection you share. When she’s not working, Jan volunteers with rescue organizations by taking photos of homeless dogs and cats to help them find their forever homes.

T Hawke Photography

Tonya of T Hawke Photography has been documenting every aspect of life for more than 12 years, ranging from weddings to newborns and family pets. Recently, she decided to focus her work solely on pet portraits, as well as families and senior year milestones. As a self-taught artist, Tonya spent years studying various styles of photography and editing at home and is also talented at digital painting. She’s a mom to three cats and two dogs (that she describes as the naughtiest in the world), all of which are much-loved rescue animals.

Stephanie Lynne Photography

Based in Waukesha, Stephanie Lynne says that she got her start as a professional photographer at a herding trial and her business grew rapidly after that. Aside from documenting dog events, she also started capturing pet portraits, both on location and in the studio. She’s highly attuned to the personalities of pets and has a background in force-free, positive dog training, something that she puts into play during her pet portrait sessions. Her goal? To capture the unique bond between pets and their people while creating artworks that will last a lifetime.

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