"I remember as a little girl I could tell you the name of the dog next door but I couldn't tell you the names of the kids"
— Olivia Newton-John
Creative Pet Photography
Professional Pet Portraits for parents and their fur babies across Wellington and New Zealand
Your best friend deserves better than a snapshot
We offer 2 types of Professional Pet Portrait Sessions
All sessions include a pre-shoot consultation, basic image editing / post processing, a post-shoot print consultation and of course, a portrait session with your pet.
Classic Indoor Pet Portrait Session
Watch as they steal the spotlight with charm and poise, striking adorable poses amidst flashing lights and vibrant backdrops. Each click captures a masterpiece reflecting the joy and love they bring to your life. We’ll create a stunning wall art gallery to hang at home, guaranteed to bring smiles and warm memories flooding back with every glance.
Outdoor Adventure Portrait Session
Picture your pet in nature's beauty, where we capture their essence in every shot. From playful romps in the park to a serene stroll on the beach, we’ll capture their personality and moments of joy. We can then create amazing pieces of art or a gallery of prints for you to hang in your home
Sessions do not include any prints. Session fees are $399 which includes a $250 credit towards your wall art purchase
About your Pet Portrait Session
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with David Roberts Portraits with your best friend. Pets mean so much to their people and we want to celebrate that. That’s the feeling you treasure and what we want capture and hang on your wall for everyone to see and fall in love with.
Location is no problem. Whether you dream of climbing the local hills, wandering through native bush, playing in local parks, perhaps in a studio or a session at home. Let’s make your professional pet portrait happen!
Photographs don’t come alive until they are printed. The aim of our session to capture your pet in all their glory so we can then create bespoke large wall art for your home or a beautifully hand crafted album.
No matter the service you receive a complimentary, no obligation consultation to find out more about my working process and the work I can create for you. If you can’t make it in person, no worries, I can do it over the phone or via Zoom / WhatsApp / Messenger.
Session prices start at $399 which includes a pet portrait session in the Greater Wellington area. This includes a $250 credit towards your wall art purchase. If you are elsewhere in Aotearoa, your price will reflect travel to and from the location.
What People Are Saying
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We’ve had two sessions with David so far and we recommend him as he’s got a lovely, kind, and professional demeanour, and is focused on detail and making sure you’re getting what you want from the shoot. His photos have always turned out beautifully and were always really happy with them.
— Elizabeth
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ David is a welcoming, thoughtful, and skilled photographer who went above and beyond to provide us with outstanding service. We are absolutely thrilled with the photos he has given us and cannot recommend David enough to anyone else looking to capture beautiful portraits of themselves and their pets. David's down-to-earth personality made us feel relaxed and at ease the entire time.
— Richie
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome photographer, I had a lot of fun working with David, and we ended up getting one of my favorite shots ever. Would 100% recommend bringing reference photos for inspiration, since they really give you something to work off of!
— Leo
How it all works
A simple 3 step process
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1. Let's chat
The key to having great photographs is having a vision for your end result. It starts with a quick chat on the phone. Once you know we are the right fit. we will work together to make sure the experience and the artwork we create is custom to you. We want to get to know all about you so we can create a great experience resulting in artwork that blends seamlessly with your home.
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2. Your session
This is the easy part of the process, plus it’s enjoyable as it is designed just for you. This is where the planning pays off. Relax, let me take control and make this a painless and fun portrait experience. You will play, laugh and be yourselves in front of the camera.
Don’t be worried you won’t know what to do! I am a professional, it’s my job to relax and ensure you are guided throughout your session. I make sure I photograph you authentically. With years of experience, I will ensure you will look and feel great.
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3. Ordering appointment
This is the exciting part and the moment you have been waiting for. Sit back and relax as I take you through you images. We hold your hand through this process, from choosing your images to selecting wall art that will compliment your home. We want you to leave with portraits that you will love for generations.