Family photos Melbourne, with the whole furry family
Most family photographers treat the dog as an afterthought. Here, your pet is the point. At our cozy Deanside home studio we photograph your whole family together (the two-legged and the four-legged members) in a relaxed session that actually feels fun.
Everyone in the frame, pet included
A studio session takes the stress out of a family shoot with a pet. No wind, no distractions, no chasing a dog across a park. Just controlled light, a comfortable space, and two people who know how to get a family and a wriggly pet looking at the same camera at the same time.
Settle in together
Everyone arrives and gets comfortable, pets included. The relaxed start makes a real difference to how the photos feel.
Gentle direction
Not a fan of the camera? You are in the majority. Josh and Steph guide you into natural groupings so nobody has to "pose".
A mix of shots
Whole-family portraits and some of just the pet, all in one session. Edited images arrive in your gallery within 10-14 business days.
Prefer portraits of just your dog or cat? See our dog photography and cat photography pages. New arrival in the family? Puppy sessions are a lovely way to mark it.
Family packages, clearly priced
Family packages include your whole crew plus your pets. The number of family members per shot depends on how many pets are in the session. Full details below.
Family + Single Paw Prints Shoot
- Up to 4 family members per shot
- 1 pet
- 10 edited digital images
- Private online gallery
Family + Double Paw Prints Shoot
- Up to 3 family members per shot
- 2 pets
- 13 edited digital images
- Private online gallery
Family + Triple Paw Prints Shoot
- Up to 2 family members per shot
- 3 pets
- 16 edited digital images
- Private online gallery
Just want the pets in the picture? Our pet-only packages start from A$375.
From the studio
From the families
"Steph and Josh were amazing and both my dogs loved them. For the family portrait, I'm not comfortable in front of the camera normally but they were really good at directing me and the pups to capture some beautiful pictures. They were able to get all the requested photos I was after and I am so in love with all the results."
Hannibal & Frank's family"Our Paw Prints photoshoot was so much fun! Josh and Steph have the perfect mix of professionalism and good vibes, and it's clear they both have a genuine love for animals. From the moment we arrived, I knew my two fur babies were in great hands. Jersey and Taffy absolutely adored all the attention, playtime, pats, and cheeky treats! The whole experience was relaxed and enjoyable, and the photos turned out to be precious memories we'll cherish forever."
Jersey & Taffy's familyFamily session questions
How many family members can be in the shot?
We hate being in front of the camera, can you help?
How much does a family and pet photoshoot cost in Melbourne?
Can we get some pet-only shots too?
How and when do we get our photos?
Get everyone in the picture, pet included
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.