35mm pet portraits · Southern California
Your pet, on real film.
A relaxed 45-minute session at our favorite Southern California dog spots. Every frame scanned, printed, and mailed to you, negatives included.
Full refund if your shoot doesn't happen. Free weather reschedules.
- 10 yrs shooting pro
- 36 frames
- Negatives included
The Roll · $300
What shows up at your door.
- 01
36 frames on Kodak Portra
One full roll, shot over a relaxed 45-minute session.
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A 4×6 print of every shot
A real stack of photos for the fridge, the frame, and the grandparents.
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Digital scans of every frame
High-quality scans to post, share, and back up forever.
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Your original negatives
Yours to keep. Reprint any frame, at any size, any time.
That's 36 printed photos for $300, about $8 a print, with the scans and negatives thrown in.
Straight off the roll
Real film, real light, and dogs being dogs.
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Why film?
Film slows things down.
No staring at a screen, no endless retakes. Just your pet being themselves in warm, timeless color. And you get a box of real prints you can hold, not just a download link that gets buried in your camera roll.
Colors that feel like a memory
Kodak Portra's warm tones flatter every coat.
Nothing to sort through
No 400-photo gallery to cull. One roll, every frame printed.
Made to last
Negatives and prints outlive phones, clouds, and passwords.
A calmer session
No flash bursts or screen checks. Less stress for your pet.
How booking works
Three steps to a box of prints.
- 1
Pick a date and spot
Choose a time and one of our included spots, or tell us where to meet you.
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Pay $300 to lock it in
Your date is reserved. If the shoot doesn't happen, you get a full refund.
- 3
Show up with treats
Bring your pet, their favorite toy, and snacks. We'll handle the rest.
Then 1 to 2 weeks later, your prints arrive.
Where we shoot
Included, and our favorites.
We picked these three for the space and the light. Irvine and Newport are included.
- Luna Park on Google Maps
Irvine
Open lawns and big shade trees. Plenty of room to wander.
Winding paths, native plants, and soft open light.
- Laguna Canyon Dog Park on Google Maps
Laguna Canyon
Room to run, with the canyon hills as a backdrop.
Want us somewhere else?
We'll come to you anywhere else in Southern California for a $100 travel fee.
Pricing
The Roll
$300per session
- A relaxed 45-minute session (we recommend one pet per roll)
- One full roll of Kodak Portra film (36 frames)
- High-quality digital scans of every frame
- A 4×6 print of every shot, shipped to you
- Your original negatives to keep
- Scans and prints arrive in about 1 to 2 weeks
Full refund if your shoot doesn't happen.
Pay today, and if the session doesn't go ahead, we send your money back. Bad weather? We'll reschedule for free.
Not ready to book? Grab a free 10-minute call and we'll answer anything.
One roll, one stack of 36 prints.
Build your session
Extra roll
+$85 each: 36 more frames and 30 more minutes. We recommend one roll per pet.
Location
45 minutes, 36 frames and prints, every negative
Full refund if your shoot doesn't happen.
Book The Roll
Pick your date.
Choose a time, tell us which spot, and pay $300 to lock it in. Full refund if your shoot doesn't happen.
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Behind the camera
Hi, we're JP & Rachel.
We've been professional photographers for 10 years. Our favorite subject these days is Charlie, our 1.5-year-old goldendoodle, and shooting him on film is what made us fall in love with pet portraits.
We know how to work with wiggly, distracted, overexcited dogs, because we live with one. Bring yours, and we'll get the frames you'll want on your wall.
JP, Rachel & Charlie
A few honest notes
Not every frame is perfect.
Film means no retakes, and some frames will catch a blink, a yawn, or a tongue mid-lick. That's part of the charm, and you get a print of every single one.
Frame 23: nap time. We printed it anyway.
Questions
My dog won't sit still. Is that a problem?+
Not at all. We're not after stiff, posed portraits. We follow your pet's lead and shoot them being themselves: running, sniffing, flopping in the grass. That's where the best frames come from.
When do I get my photos?+
Film has to be developed, scanned, and printed, so your scans and prints arrive in about 1 to 2 weeks. Your negatives come in the same package.
How does payment work?+
You pay $300 when you book. An extra roll, or travel outside Irvine and Newport, is billed separately. The three parks we list are included.
What if the shoot doesn't happen?+
You get a full refund. If something comes up or we can't find a date that works, we'll send your money back.
What if the weather is bad?+
Rain or extreme heat? We'll reschedule for free, or refund you in full if a new date doesn't work.
Can I bring more than one pet?+
Of course. We recommend one pet per roll, but it's not a rule. We just don't like to rush our furry friends. An extra roll adds 36 more frames and 30 more minutes for +$85, so everyone gets their moment.
Can you shoot somewhere other than your parks?+
Irvine and Newport are included, and so are the three parks we love. Anywhere else in Southern California is a $100 travel fee. Your backyard, the beach, your favorite trail.
What should I bring?+
Your pet on a leash, their favorite treats, and a toy that gets their attention. A brush for a quick fluff never hurts.
Still wondering about something? Book a free 10-minute call.
They grow up fast
Put this year on film.
36 frames, a print of every one, and the negatives, for $300. Full refund if your shoot doesn't happen.