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A fine-art pet portrait framed as gallery wall art in an ornate library room, Michael Anthony Photography
Dogs & Their Humans · Dallas-Fort Worth & Los Angeles

Dog Photography

Fine-art studio portraits of the ones who love us unconditionally, finished as art worthy of your walls.

Named #1 Wedding Photographer in the USA, 2019 & 2021Master of Photography, Professional Photographers of America200+ Awards in International Print CompetitionBest of Nations, Photographic World Cup 2020Gold Medalist, Team USA at the Photographic World Cup 2020 & 2022
Selected Work

A Recent Gallery

Studio dog portrait
The Session

For the Ones Who Love Us Unconditionally

They are not just pets, they are family. Our studio sessions capture the exact way they look at you: the soulful eyes, the goofy grin, the quiet devotion.

Beautifully lit and patiently directed, with you in the frame or just them, the result is gallery-quality art that keeps that love close long after.

The Difference

Studio Craft, Endless Patience


Studio Lighting, Calm Pace

Controlled, beautiful light and a relaxed pace, we work on your dog's clock, not the other way around.


Every Personality Welcome

Shy, bouncy, or dignified, we have photographed them all, and we know how to coax out the real them.


Wall Art Worth Framing

Museum-quality prints and wall pieces, so that look in their eyes lives on long after.


You in the Frame, or Just Them

Portraits of your dog alone, or the two of you together, we plan the groupings around the bond you want to remember.

How It Works

From Hello to Heirloom

01

The Session

It starts in-studio: a styled, beautifully directed session with our gown wardrobe on hand, no pressure, just a relaxed chance to experience the MAP difference firsthand.

02

Plan & Style

We plan wardrobe, looks, and groupings together, drawing on our in-studio gown wardrobe and a decade of styling experience.

03

The Shoot

Confident, encouraging direction in a private studio built for this, you'll never be left guessing how to stand or where to look.

04

The Reveal

Return for an in-person, projected reveal and choose the hand-finished artwork that fits your home and your life.

The experience is built around the art, a styled studio session and a private, in-person reveal, where the investment goes into the hand-finished pieces you choose to live with.

Styled session · Private reveal · Financing available on artwork
In Their Words

What Clients Say

I never thought a dog portrait would make me cry. But somehow, he captured the exact way she looks at us, pure love.
Good to Know

Frequently Asked

What if my dog won't sit still?

That is completely normal, we build in plenty of time, use treats and toys, and stay patient. The relaxed, in-between moments are often the best frames.

Can I be in the photos too?

Absolutely. 'Dogs and their humans' is the whole idea, portraits of just your dog, or the two of you together.

Can I bring more than one pet?

Yes. Let us know in advance so we can plan the lighting and pacing for multiple personalities.

Do you only photograph dogs?

Dogs are our specialty, but we are happy to talk about other pets, reach out and tell us about your companion.

How long does a dog session take?

We keep sessions relaxed and unhurried, typically about an hour, and work entirely on your dog's clock, with plenty of treat-and-play breaks built in.

What should I bring?

Your dog's favorite treats and a toy or two, a brush for last-minute touch-ups, and anything that helps them feel at ease. We handle the rest.

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Give Them the Spotlight

Tell us about your dog and we'll plan a studio session that captures exactly who they are.