Not sure where to take photos with your dog in the Pacific Northwest? You don't have to. From fern-lined trails to splashy lakeside spots, I match every dog and their person to a location that actually fits them.

As an award-winning pet photographer serving Seattle, Tacoma, and the surrounding area, I create candid, personality-filled portraits that capture more than what your pet looks like. My goal is to create photographs that feel like your pet: expressive, authentic, beautifully composed, and full of the little quirks you love most.

Let me tell you about my FAVORITE thing…high-energy sport dogs! I especially love doing action pet photography for high-energy dogs, whether they are racing across the beach, splashing in a local lake or river, or flying across a meadow.

Even though I’m based in Washington, the Oregon coast has my HEART. I would be honored to be your Oregon coast pet photographer and capture your memories, whether you’re visiting with your pup, an Oregon local, or a Washington resident like me looking to visit the most perfect place in the US.

If the thought of being in front of a camera makes you want to hide behind your dog, you are in good company. Most of my clients feel exactly the same way before their session and end the day saying it was way more fun than they expected. Here's why that shift happens.

Pets are family, and they are also, heartbreakingly, not with us forever. The time you have with your dog right now—at whatever age, whatever chapter—is worth preserving. Not because something is wrong, not because you are bracing for loss, but because this season of your life is beautiful and it is happening right now.

The perfect place for Oregon Coast pet photography: Bandon, Oregon is home to pristine sandy beaches with breathtaking sea stacks (giant rocks on the beach and in the water). The wide open beach is PERFECT for dog photos, with soft sand and lots of space to run full speed, or cuddle up and watch the waves together.

Your dog is your family. Tails & Trails Pet Photography celebrates pet-focused families in the PNW with joyful, outdoor portrait sessions. No kids needed: just you, your dog, and the adventure you share.

What is outdoor adventure pet photography? You get to do your favorite activity with your dog (hiking, paddling, snowshoeing, the possibilities are endless!) and I’ll tag along capturing all the moments that make those memories so perfect. You get to have the perfect adventure and the perfect photos to memorialize it forever!

Pets aren’t allowed on any of the trails in Mt. Rainier National Park but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a fun adventure nearby! Mt. Rainier National Park is surrounded by the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, which is filled with dog-friendly trails perfect for professional pet portraits!

Artist Point is the most beautiful place in the state of Washington for pet portraits and family portraits. Looking for pet portraits at Artist Point? Hire a professional pet photographer to have the mountain pet portrait experience of your dreams.

Rattlesnake Lake is the perfect location for a professional photoshoot with your dog. Hike the trail, swim in the lake, get nice and muddy with your pup, and let me capture all the tiny moments in between for you to remember forever.

Point Defiance Park is a hidden gem for pet portraits. Owen Beach is the real stunner when the mountain is out, but the miles upon miles of trails in the park are perfect for forest photos, fern portraits, and an on-trail pet photography experience without having to leave the city.

Looking for snowy dog-friendly hikes near Tacoma or want snowy pet portraits of your best friend? Look no further than this blog post with top snowy hikes for dogs and tips for enjoying your very own adventure pet photoshoot.

One of the most popular trails for winter hiking with dogs is Gold Creek Pond near Snoqualmie Pass. This 2.8 mile loop trail has low elevation gain, a stunning pay off (just look at that mountain view above!!), and is snow-covered in the winter, making for the perfect dreamy pet portraits.

One of my favorite things about being a Tacoma-based pet photographer is just how many amazing trails we have available to us! I love sharing hikes with fellow outdoor enthusiasts, so here are some of my favorite river hikes near Tacoma, in no special order.

Your dog doesn’t need to be a perfect poser (or stay still longer than 3 seconds…) The weather doesn’t need to be sunny and still.
You sure don't need to wait for something hard to happen to give yourself permission to celebrate the bond you already have. Let go of perfect. Lean into now.

Not all photography is created equal, and that’s especially true when dogs are involved. With so many professional pet photographers popping up, how do you know which one will truly get you? The one who doesn’t just photograph dogs but understands how to photograph your dog?