Dog photography Melbourne dogs actually enjoy
Zoomies, side-eyes, head tilts and all. At our cozy Deanside home studio we photograph dogs of every age, breed and temperament, at their pace, never ours. You leave with gallery-worthy portraits of the personality you love, not a stiff dog on a white sheet.
Built for dogs, run by dog people
Park photos are lovely, until the off-lead labrador arrives. Our home studio removes the distractions: controlled lighting that flatters every coat colour, backdrops chosen for your dog, and two patient humans (that's us, Josh and Steph) who let your dog set the tempo.
Sniff and settle
Your dog explores the studio first. Nervous or reactive dogs get all the time they need. There are no other pets or walk-ins around.
Play and pose
Treats, squeaks and play get the ears up and the eyes bright. Action shots, soulful close-ups and everything between.
Pick your favourites
Your edited, high-resolution images land in a private online gallery within 10-14 business days. You choose the keepers.
First studio visit? Read our guide on preparing your dog for a photoshoot. A good walk and their favourite treats are half the battle. Photographing a puppy? There's a right window for those tiny-paw shots: see the best age to photograph your puppy.
Simple packages, no surprises
Every package includes the full studio session and your edited digital images. Multi-dog households welcome. We've wrangled trios before and lived to tell the story.
Single Paw Prints Shoot
- 1 dog
- 10 edited digital images
- Private online gallery
Double Paw Prints Shoot
- 2 dogs
- 13 edited digital images
- Private online gallery
Triple Paw Prints Shoot
- 3 dogs
- 16 edited digital images
- Private online gallery
Want to be in the frame too? Our family + pet photography packages start from A$475, with up to four family members in the shot. Full details on the pricing page.
Dogs we've had in the studio
From the dog owners
"Couldn't recommend more highly, was such a fun afternoon doing the shoot and even cooler getting the photos sent through after! The guys did such a good job getting our extremely ADHD GSP to stay still long enough to get some awesome and unique shots!"
Mosby's family"Loved our time at Paw Prints Melbourne. Steph and Josh were so patient and worked with Eddy as he settled in during the photos. Highly recommend and will definitely be back for more photos."
Eddy's familyDog photoshoot questions
My dog is nervous or reactive. Can you still photograph them?
How much does a dog photoshoot cost in Melbourne?
How should I prepare my dog for the photoshoot?
When and how do I get my photos?
Can the whole family join the dog's photoshoot?
Ready for portraits worthy of the goodest dog?
Sessions run seven days a week at our Deanside studio, minutes from Caroline Springs and Taylors Hill, and an easy drive from anywhere in Melbourne's western suburbs.