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Spring Studio Mini Sessions are Happening!
 

Join me for a luxury pet portrait experience in a country barn to capture fun and beautiful images of your pets and create one-of-a-kind artwork and gifts.

Saturday, June 1, 2024 & Sunday, June 2, 2024

KILLINGWORTH, CT

*Limited sessions available! Book now to secure your spot.*

Join me for a luxury pet portrait experience in a country barn to capture fun and beautiful images of your pets and create one-of-a-kind artwork and gifts. Limited spaces available. Only happens one weekend a year! Featuring two beautiful sets, tons of props and YOUR PET as the center of it all!


LIMITED EDITION SPRING 2024 SETS:

FLOWER CROWNS

Choose from simple red or red with snowflakes. Add any variety of adorable props, blankets or even a funny sign!

HOT AIR BALLOON

Simple and classic with a twinkly tree, blanket ladder and cozy floor coverings. Add props and blankets to make it your own!

Use one or both sets during your session!

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the studio space

Join me at my beautiful studio space in a gorgeous barn in the country. You’ll have the space reserved just for you during our session.

Location:
Connecticut Photography Studio
294 Route 81
Killingworth CT


THE DETAILS:

SESSION FEE | $350

What’s Included:

  • 20 Minute Photo Session (for 1-2 dogs or cats per family)

  • 20 Minute Viewing Session (immediately after)

  • 5x7 Acrylic Block ($130 Value)

  • 3 digital files for social media sharing ($180 Value)

  • Posing help from a professional dog trainer

PLUS:

  • 2 Beautiful Sets

  • Flower crown props

  • A fun, private studio session with my undivided attention

  • Delicious, healthy treats

  • Lifetime memories!

Additional add-on products:

Immediately following your pet’s photo session, we’ll view your images and choose your favorites. A beautiful 5x7 acrylic block and 3 digitals are included, plus add on more of my awesome product options to turn YOUR PET INTO ART. Perfect for home decor and gifts for family!

  • 5x7 Mounted Print | $40

  • 8x10 Mounted Print | $50

  • Additional digital files | $50 each (Save $10)

  • Canvas & Metal Wall Art | 15% off regular pricing


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

When will I get to see my images?
Right away! After your professional photo session, you can take a break for a few minutes with your pet and I’ll get your images loaded onto my computer. Then we’ll look through them together and choose your favorites!

What can I do with my images?
I’ll guide you through choosing your favorite images right away and choosing your selection for your 5x7 acrylic block art (included). You can also choose from other awesome product options like mounted prints, small albums, gallery wrapped canvases or metal wall art. These products make awesome home decor and gifts for family members! I’ll design everything for you and handle the ordering and shipping. You’ll be able to see and touch samples of everything right in the studio during your ordering session.

When will my products be delivered?
Expect product deliveries between 1-3 weeks after our session, depending on your order.

What if my pet won’t cooperate?
I will have a professional dog trainer on hand to assist with posing your pet, plus I have lots of tricks up my sleeve for working with animals and we’ll be able to get some fun images that show their unique personality.

To ensure the best possible outcome, try to exercise your pet before arriving at the studio. We don’t want them exhausted, but calm is always helpful when we have a short window. Brush up on commands prior to the session, especially “sit,” “stay,” and “lay down.” Make sure they go to the bathroom before coming into the studio so they’re not restless. But don’t stress! These sessions are relaxing, fun and I have lots of help!

Can I be in some photos with my pet?
Of course! We can include 1-2 human family members in the images due to the size of the sets.

I have more than 2 pets. Can I still participate?
Yes! Each additional pet is $30 extra. Due to timing restraints (because these are quick sessions), if you’d like an image with all the pets together or several of each pet, please speak with me about booking a full, longer session so we will have time to really capture all of your pets and create a beautiful group image.

What should I bring?
I will have props for you to choose from, including flower crowns and bow ties. However, if you have something specific you’d like your pet to wear, or a special toy you’d like included, please bring it along! Make sure your pet is dressed how you’d like (aka remove dog tags if desired, no harnesses, etc). Since I’ll be editing images and ordering products very quickly for you, I will not be removing collars, harnesses and tags in these images.

My dog gets nervous around other dogs.
No problem! Your reserved time is all yours with me in the studio and there will not be any other pets besides yours during that window.

How early should I be?
Please arrive a few minutes early to let your pet go to the bathroom outside and please clean up after your pet. Dogs should ALWAYS be leashed or cats crated until you arrive inside the studio space. You can come into the studio at your reserved time and we’ll get started right away!

I want to do this with my pet! How do I book my session?
Yay! I’m so excited to work with you! All you have to do to get started is click the green button below to contact me. Once you contact me I’ll send you a quote with a questionnaire, contract and payment screen and we’ll discuss the available times you can choose from on that day. Completion of the questionnaire, contract, and payment will secure your time slot. Sessions will be booked on a first come, first serve basis, so don’t wait!


I can’t wait to work with you and your sweet pets to bring you these fun springtime images. I’m thrilled to be offering these unique studio sets to my clients for the first time ever this year, and I hope you’ll join us! If you have any questions please click the green button and simply add your question into the message section, or feel free to email me at jennifer@withloveandoats.com. I hope to see you in the studio!


 
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Bindi at Hammonasset Beach | Madison CT Dog Portraits
 

Today I’m sharing a beautiful beach session I did at Hammonasset Beach in Madison this past fall. Bindi’s mom reached out about capturing some images of Bindi playing on the beach, as well as photos of them together and a few family photos with her parents. We had so much fun watching Bindi run around and play, never far from her family. She has such a sweet and gentle personality, but is also super playful and loved running around in the sand and water. It was such a joy working with this family and I’m thrilled with how their images turned out!

Beach sessions at Hammonasset and most Connecticut beaches are only possible in the months of October through March each year, so if you’re interested in a dog portrait beach session, reach out today to book for March or the fall.

Chocolate lab dog photography, beach dog photography, chocolate lab standing in water at beach, fine art dog photography.

My sessions typically start by just letting dogs just run around, play and get some energy out. In Bindi’s case, that involved immediately running into the water, getting soaked and chasing her ball! She had so much fun and I just let her play for a while before doing any family photos so I could capture these awesome action images.

Chocolate lab dog photography, Hammonasset beach dog photography, chocolate lab running through the water and playing with a pink tennis ball at Hammonasset beach.
Chocolate lab jumping in air to catch tennis ball on beach, Hammonasset Beach Madison Connecticut dog photography, action series photography.
Chocolate lab dog photography, Hammonasset beach dog photography, chocolate lab running through the water and playing with a pink tennis ball at Hammonasset beach, dog playing with owner at beach.

Water shaking series’ are one of my favorite things to capture during beach or swimming sessions and this series came out amazing!

Chocolate lab dog photography, Hammonasset beach dog photography, chocolate lab shaking off water at Hammonasset beach.

Bindi posed on the driftwood log like an absolute champ, for about 10 seconds. Then she lept off and continued her awesome day of running around the beach!

Chocolate lab dog photography, Hammonasset beach dog photography, chocolate lab standing on a large driftwood log posing for photos and jumping off the log.

We took a few photos with the beautiful sun and clouds that we were fortunate enough to have for the second half of our session. The clouds really make the sky colors pop in the evening. I actually took these images prior to actual sunset (see how high the sun is in the sky?) but used specific camera settings to make the subjects a bit darker and showcase the colors in the sky. I love doing these types of photos during beach sessions!

Chocolate lab dog photography, Hammonasset beach dog photography, owner and dog on beach with sun setting behind, dog playing in water with sun setting behind water.

Some more beautiful Bindi portraits as the sun started to go down by the water.

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Chocolate lab dog photography, Hammonasset beach dog photography, dog on rocky beach at dusk with ocean behind.
Chocolate lab dog photography, Hammonasset beach dog photography,dog running around in sand at beach and rolling in sand.

Bindi’s family wanted to capture a few images of her with her favorite toy, a stuffed Eeyore - how cute! So we did a few of her playing and posing with him! I always ask my clients if their dog has a favorite toy they’d like to bring to the session, because if there’s something really special that they love it can be fun to have photos of them with their special toy.

Chocolate lab dog photography, Hammonasset beach dog photography, dog playing on beach with favorite stuffed toy and shaking it in sand.

A few last gorgeous images of Jenna and Bindi with that lovely dusk light on the beach. Aren’t they so beautiful?

Dog and owner photography, Hammonasset Beach dog photography, chocolate lab and owner walking off beach at dusk.

Thank you to the Bindi’s family for trusting me to capture these memories of your family and your very special pup. You were all a joy to work with and Bindi is such a sweet and fun loving dog. I cannot wait to see you all again!


Heirlooms

Bindi’s family chose a stunning album with a beautiful linen cover and lots of large mounted prints of Bindi for their home. An album is the perfect way to remember all the sweet memories of their family. Check out the video to see me flip through their album!

To learn more about heirloom artwork and how to turn your dog into art, click here.


Interested in booking your own outdoor session? We can go on a hiking adventure, to a park, to your home, to the beach…the possibilities are endless! Contact me today and let’s chat about your dogs and how I can help you capture them in photographs that you can cherish forever. Don’t wait if you’re considering a beach session as they are only available on most Connecticut beaches (due to state law) for certain months of the year. I can’t wait to work with you!


 
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Get a 2020 Oatsy Holiday Card!
 

Hi friends! It’s that time of year again! Oats and I have decided to continue our fun holiday card tradition which will hopefully bring an extra smile to your face this holiday season. We will send a (very cute) Oatsy holiday card to anyone who would love one this year! All you have to do is tell us where to send it. This year’s card has lots of Oatsy photos because we all need as much cheer as we can get this year!

Simply email me at jennifer@withloveandoats.com with your name and address (and your pet’s names if you have pets!) by this Thursday, December 10, 2020, and we will get some Oatsy goodness coming your way. You can also check us out on Instagram or Facebook and send me a message in either of those places.

In return, we ask that you do one random act of kindness for someone this holiday season. Let’s keep spreading love!

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Now Booking! 2020 Limited Edition Holiday Sessions!
 

Join me for a luxury holiday pet portrait experience in a beautiful barn!
Together we'll make fun memories and gifts of your pets to cherish for many holiday seasons.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2020
& SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2020

KILLINGWORTH, CT

Limited sessions available! Book now to secure your spot.

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Join me in the country in a beautiful barn studio for a fun, private, classic and professional holiday photo session for your pets. Featuring two beautiful sets, tons of props and YOUR PET as the center of it all!


LIMITED EDITION HOLIDAY 2020 SETS:

CLASSIC RED

Choose from simple red or red with snowflakes. Add any variety of adorable props, blankets or even a funny sign!

COZY CHRISTMAS

Simple and classic with a twinkly tree, blanket ladder and cozy floor coverings. Add props and blankets to make it your own!

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Use one or both sets during your session!

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the studio space

Join me at my beautiful studio space in a gorgeous barn in the country. You’ll have the space reserved just for you during our session. Please note that for 2020 extra time will be allotted between clients for disinfecting of surfaces.

Location:
Connecticut Photography Studio
294 Route 81
Killingworth CT


THE DETAILS:

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SESSION FEE | $300

What’s Included:

  • 20 Minute Photo Session (for 1-2 dogs or cats per family)

  • 20 Minute Viewing Session (immediately after)

  • Set of 25 holiday cards ($70 Value)

  • 3 digital files for social media sharing ($150 Value)

PLUS:

  • 2 Beautiful Sets - Classic Red and Cozy Christmas

  • Tons of awesome props (hats, scarves, blankets, headbands)

  • A fun, private studio session with my undivided attention

  • Delicious, healthy treats to get your pet’s attention!

  • A fun holiday gift for each family

  • Lifetime memories!

  • Disinfecting between each family, required masks for your safety and hand sanitizer available

Additional add-on products:

Immediately following your pet’s photo session, we’ll view your images and choose your favorites. 25 holiday cards are included, plus add on more of my awesome product options to turn YOUR PET INTO ART. Perfect for holiday decor and gifts for family!

  • Extra sets of Holiday Cards (Set of 25) | $70

  • 5x7 mounted prints | $29 each

  • 8x10 mounted prints | $39 each

  • Metal Holiday ornaments (double sided) | $35 each

  • 8x8 Image Block (perfect for holiday decorating) | $90

  • Additional digital files | $40 each

  • 16x24 canvas or metal wall art | $299


I’ll help you design a beautiful holiday card for friends and family, and I’ll take care of ordering it and shipping it to you. I can even have the return addresses added to save you time. Here’s a couple examples of designs we can create:

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

When will I get to see my images?
Right away! After your professional photo session, you can take a break for a few minutes with your pet and I’ll get your images loaded onto my computer. Then we’ll look through them together and choose your favorites!

What can I do with my images?
I’ll guide you through designing and choosing your holiday cards (25 included!) right away, and then you can choose from other awesome product options like mounted prints, metal ornaments, a beautiful 8x8 wooden image block and a gallery wrapped canvas or metal wall art. These products make awesome holiday decor and gifts for family members! I’ll design everything for you and handle the ordering and shipping. You’ll be able to see and touch samples of everything right in the studio during your ordering session.

When will my products be delivered?
Expect product deliveries between 1-3 weeks after our session, depending on your order. Everything will be ordered immediately and you will have all gifts in time for Christmas and holiday cards no later than the second week of December, but most likely sooner!

What if my pet won’t cooperate?
To ensure the best possible outcome, try to exercise your pet before arriving at the studio. We don’t want them exhausted, but calm is always helpful when we have a short window. Brush up on commands prior to the session, especially “sit,” “stay,” and “lay down.” Make sure they go to the bathroom before coming into the studio so they’re not restless. But don’t stress! I have lots of tricks up my sleeve for working with animals and we’ll be able to get some fun images that show their unique personality.

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Can I be in some photos with my pet?
Of course! We can include 1-2 human family members in the images due to the size of the sets.

I have more than 2 pets. Can I still participate?
Yes! Each additional pet is $30 extra. Due to timing restraints (because these are quick sessions), if you’d like an image with all the pets together or several of each pet, please speak with me about booking a full, longer session so we will have time to really capture all of your pets and create a beautiful group image.

What should I bring?
I will have lots of props for you to choose from, including hats, headbands, scarves, blankets and an awesome letterboard sign. However, if you have something specific you’d like your pet to wear, or a special toy you’d like included, please bring it along! Make sure your pet is dressed how you’d like (aka remove dog tags if desired, no harnesses, etc). Since I’ll be editing images and ordering products very quickly for you, I will not be removing collars, harnesses and tags in these images.

My dog gets nervous around other dogs.
No problem! Your reserved time is all yours with me in the studio and there will not be any other pets besides yours during that window.

How early should I be?
Please arrive a few minutes early to let your pet go to the bathroom outside and please clean up after your pet. Dogs should ALWAYS be leashed or cats crated until you arrive inside the studio space. You can come into the studio at your reserved time and we’ll get started right away!

How will we maintain safety during the pandemic?
This year I am allotting an extra 30 minutes between each family to disinfect surfaces that will be touched. Myself and my assistants will be masked, and all clients are required to wear masks unless they are being photographed (and only during the time they are being photographed). Hand sanitizer will also be available. If you are experiencing any Covid symptoms or have been exposed to the virus, please contact me immediately to cancel your session.

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I want to do this with my pet! How do I book my session?
Yay! I’m so excited to work with you! All you have to do to get started is click the green button below to contact me. Once you contact me I’ll send you a quote with a questionnaire, contract and payment screen and we’ll discuss the available times you can choose from on that day. Completion of the questionnaire, contract, and payment will secure your time slot. Sessions will be booked on a first come, first serve basis, so don’t wait!

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I can’t wait to work with you and your sweet pets to bring you these fun and festive images for the holidays. I’m thrilled to be offering these unique studio sets to my clients again this year, and I hope you’ll join us! If you have any questions please click the green button and simply add your question into the message section, or feel free to email me at jennifer@withloveandoats.com. Happy Holidays and I hope to see you in the studio!


 
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Benny the Corgi | Boston MA Dog Portraits
 

Today I’m sharing another one of my favorite fall sessions from last year! Matt and Chris live in the Jamaica Plain section of Boston with their adorable corgi puppy Benny (and they have since added a baby sister corgi named Betsy to their family - ahhh!). They invited me up to meet them at their home, where we walked only minutes to an amazing park that circles Jamaica Pond. Since our original session got rained out and we had to reschedule for mid-November, we weren’t sure we would still have fall foliage. We ended up finding not only beautiful foliage, but also an awesome huge leaf pile for Benny (and his dads!) to play in, and we even got lucky enough to see a few snow flurries. I had the best time with this wonderful family.

Remember that I only book a limited number of sessions each month and autumn is my busiest time of the year, so if you’re interested in scheduling something while the leaves are beautiful, reach out today!

Corgi, fall dog photography, autumn leaves, dog in leaf pile, Boston dog photography.

A corgi in a plaid coat. I mean…what on earth is cuter than this? Name something. I’ll wait.

Corgi, fall dog photography, corgi in a coat playing in leaf pile, Boston dog portrait photography.

We were so excited to find this giant pile of oak leaves when we first got to the park, so I just let Benny run and play with his dads and be his sweet self. I absolutely love how happy he looks in this images.

Corgi playing in fall leaf pile with dad, corgi in a coat, Boston fall dog photography.

I always try to capture a mix of candid/silly and more posed images. Posed photos of dogs come from me being ready for the perfect moment and getting your pup’s attention, not formally posing them. In this image, Benny just simply stopped his playing for a moment and I made a crazy sound to get him to look in my direction. One second later he resumed playing in the leaves, of course.

Boston corgi dog photography, corgi posing in front of a leaf pile.

Benny had so much fun playing tug and fetch with his dads and is such a playful and fun little pup.

Corgi playing with his dads in fall leaves, dog tug of war, Boston MA corgi dog fall photography.

Some serious Corgi faces…

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And some goofy faces, because we must have both :)

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I love this sweet series of candid family moments, Benny’s derp face and his dads laughing and loving on him.

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Are they not just the cutest family?

Corgi with dads fall dog and family photography, Boston MA dog photography.

This beautiful park is right near their home, so they walk Benny here all the time, making it the perfect spot for our session. I love choosing a location that’s meaningful to my clients because when they look back at their images, they’ll be able to think of all their wonderful memories in that favorite place.

Corgi with dads fall dog and family photography, Boston MA dog photography, corgi walking through Jamaica Plain Pond park with dads.

Benny’s dads couldn’t wait to show me this ridiculously strange bench in the middle of this park. They were really hoping to get a photo of Benny on the bench but they were convinced he wouldn’t pose on it. Lucky for them I have lots of tricks up my sleeve and Benny did perfect! But also seriously, who designed this bench? (I actually researched it and found out, so if you’re interested in learning more about this odd piece of art, click here for its history.) Personally I think it’s perfect for dog photography.

Corgi on a bench, fall dog photography, Boston MA dog photography.

These are inside a cute little building next to the Jamaica Pond Boathouse, where we escaped the snowflakes for a few minutes and got a bunch of adorable family portraits.

Corgi with dads fall dog and family photography, Boston MA dog photography, Jamaica Plain Pond Park.

This image was a family favorite. Matt and Chris loved it so much they ordered a large print and debated turning it into a piece of wall art. It’s such a cute photo and shows how much fun they were all having together and how much they adore their little Benny.

Corgi with dads in front of green door on brick building, fall dog and family photography, Boston MA dog photography, Jamaica Plain Pond Park.

I am in love with this series of photos all together and we made them into an album spread. I love having a variety of expressions with some silly and laughing and some more posed. And this park was just too beautiful.

Corgi with dads in front of green door on brick building, fall dog and family photography, Boston MA dog photography, Jamaica Plain Pond Park.

Little snowflakes started to fall on Benny’s head so naturally he had to showcase his derpiest Corgi face for us, followed by his completely unimpressed-by-the-snow face. I love this doggo.

Corgi in fall leaves with snowflakes, corgi derp face, Boston MA dog photography, Jamaica Plain Pond Park.

The snow continued and Matt and Chris were total troopers even though we were completely frozen at this point in our session. We headed back toward their home and I snapped some cute photos of the family walking arm in arm (and Benny pulling toward me because you know…I had the treats).

Corgi with dads walking in park, fall foliage and snowflakes, dog and family photography, Boston MA dog photography, Jamaica Plain Pond Park.

As we left the park I noticed this GORGEOUS spot with perfect fall foliage, and since our session was in mid-November we were all surprised to still have fall colors. This spot was so incredible that even though we were all freezing, Matt and Chris humored me and did a couple final family photos with Benny. I’m so grateful they did, and I know they are too, because the photo on the right is the one they choose as a stunning large metal wall print for their home.

Corgi with dads on hill in Jamaica Plain Pond Park, fall foliage, fall dog and family photography, Boston MA dog photography.

Thank you Matt and Chris for inviting me up to your home and trusting me to capture these memories of your family and your very special boy. You were all a joy to work with and Benny is the absolute sweetest pup! I cannot wait to meet your latest addition to your family!


Artwork

Fine art dog photography, wall portraits, metal wall art, family dog portraits, corgi.

Benny’s dads chose a beautiful large family photo as a metal art piece for their home. Metal wall art is designed to appear as if its “floating” from the wall because of an inset frame. It’s such an unique piece of art.

They also ordered a stunning signature book with a beautiful blue leather cover to accompany their wall collection. An album is the perfect way to remember all the sweet memories of their family. Check out the video to see me flip through their album!

To learn more about heirloom artwork and how to turn your dog into art, click here.


Interested in booking your own outdoor session? We can go on a hiking adventure, to a park, to your home, to the beach…the possibilities are endless! Contact me today and let’s chat about your dogs and how I can help you capture them in photographs that you can cherish forever. Don’t wait if you’re considering a fall session! I only book a limited number of sessions per month and autumn is the most popular season of the year. I can’t wait to work with you!


 
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