This was my first time having a pet portrait done. I wasn't sure what to expect but I'd read glowing reviews of Danielle and was super excited. My experience was even better than I could've imagined -- all that and more! I was blown away by Danielle's expertise and chops with her craft. She had all these tricks up her sleeve to get my sweet but nervous cat to relax and light up in front of the camera. She was also so kind and accommodating with me. The photos she took were the CUTEST! I got the 90's pet montage and am just so obsessed with her playful and creative photography style. She captured my cat's personality and different facial expressions perfectly. I can't wait to print out and hang up these pictures!! She really is the best pet photographer in LA and beyond. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. So worth it and I'm already scheming to come back for a group photography session. Thank you so much Danielle!! read more

Not only did Danielle capture brilliant images of my dog family, she's the reason I met my partner! After several hours of shooting with my three dogs (including one VERY skittish shepherd mix), I got some incredibly cute portraits, and was so happy with them I put them on my dating app profile. Not long after, I matched with a gentleman who had taken portraits with Danielle too! AND he used the same prop (a typewriter- we're both writers). Turns out we had matched previously, he'd seen my photos, and decided to have his own done with his German Shepherd. So now I have four dogs. This week we had took our new family portraits together, and Danielle took the time to comp in one of the dogs to get the perfect shot without having to stress her out. Thank you so much, Danielle. read more

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If you have a pet that you're remotely obsessed with, you need to get their fluffy (or feathery or scaly? ) butt to Danielle Spires Photography. My dog Dudley has had three separate shoots with her- one featuring myself and my beloved son; another family shoot that included Dudley's dad; and most recently, a fun Christmas shoot with Dudley and Black Metal Santa. All of the photos we've gotten from Danielle are GOLD. Several of them are among my partner's and my most prized possessions- the items we would grab first if we were evacuating a house fire (although of course you get digital copies, so no need to be so precious about the prints- this is just me not thinking clearly with all the hypothetical smoke inhalation.) Not only does Danielle create fabulous images, she's an absolute delight to work with. I'm extremely camera-awkward and was very apprehensive the first time I went to be photographed with Dudley, but Danielle's genuine and kind disposition quickly put me at ease. She was also very cool about answering my clueless questions about posing ("What do I do with this arm?" ) and making helpful creative suggestions. These photos have brought my little family so much joy and continue to be one of the first things friends comment on when they visit our house. They made AMAZING holiday cards, and would be a fabulous gift for animal lovers as well. In short, for anyone who's considering getting portraits done with Danielle, I'd HIGHLY recommend you go for it! read more

Danielle is the best in every possible way. Her style is fun and playful, and she does a fantastic job at capturing memories that are both classy and quirky. I first met Danielle for a portrait with my cat, Maddie, who was in her final months. It was incredibly difficult to take pictures knowing that I wouldn't have Maddie much longer, but the pictures are such a treasure and I'm so glad I did it. We've since taken some fun pics of my husband and our one-eyed-guy, Oscar, and they're even more epic. Knowing that Danielle is an animal advocate and super cool person makes the photo shoot experience even better. Ten thumbs up! read more

It was early in the pandemic. I was home with my three dogs -- Googling idly. Yawn. And then I thought of it: pet photos. What a thing to look forward to! I came across Danielle Spires thanks to Yelp. Yessssssssss. I booked a session. We finally just managed to meet in August -- thanks to some masks, hand sanitizer, and disinfectant spray. And I am so beyond utterly thrilled with the results! Danielle is the perfect person for these shoots -- patient -- creative -- professional -- fun. She knows when she's got the shot, can be flexible to get the shot, and is skilled enough to take the shot while squeezing a squeaky hamburger toy. It's been an utter delight just looking at the photos and sharing them with friends. She captured some amazing moments, and I'll cherish these always. read more

Wish I could leave 100 stars! Danielle is amazing! She is super accommodating and has a way with animals of all shapes & sizes. I'm obsessed with Danielle's unique style and vision with her photography. Not only do we have these amazing photos forever, but the session itself was so much fun! Photography can be a super anxiety provoking situation for pets but Danielle helped calm my cat down before the session by letting him roam around her studio for 15 or so mins. It helped him get to know the area and feel more at ease before the shoot. She also offers treats. Of course it wasn't my cat's favorite thing to do, but Danielle was very efficient with getting all of the shots we wanted in a short period of time so it wasn't long and torturous for my lil guy. Also, Danielle is very open to client ideas and vision, you can tell her exactly the vibe that you want with the prints as far as clothes, backdrop, positions, etc. And at the end she will send you all of the photos where your animal is looking at the camera, so you get a large gallery to choose from!! Thanks so much for the priceless experience Danielle read more

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We had a photo of our 2 dogs and us captured by Danielle, she was a dream! First, she was so good with our anxious pups and made them super comfortable. Second, our family photo turned out so amazing we had friends asking us for it on a t-shirt! We used our photos for sending to family and friend's. They will be cherished forever. She also gave us great options to choose from. It's such a unique and fun experience that I didn't actually expect to love it as much as I did because I'm not comfortable in front of the camera. Danielle makes it all so easy and fun. I'm looking forward to doing another one! read more

Danielle Spires Photography - I believe we were the very first Pet Portrait family? Can't wait to do it again!! - Pet Photography Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This photoshoot was 1,000,000 out of 10. I couldn't possibly rate it higher!! We wanted something a little different from everything else you see and Danielle's unique eye and style came through beyond belief. She worked around our special circumstances (one of our dogs is VERY sick with terminal cancer) and came on a Sunday morning to make sure we were able to get this done!!!! Not only did we love every second of this experience, but our dogs did too! She was professional, fun, clean, and an absolute joy to work with. We had multiple backgrounds, multiple people, multiple dogs, multiple outfits, multiple poses and it all worked out so well! Words can't describe how happy we are and how lucky we are to have found her. DO NOT MISS OUT!!!!!! read more

Danielle Spires Photography - Santa and Stella - Pet Photography Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Danielle Spires is a consummate professional at the pinnacle of the field of pet photography. Admittedly, she's the only pet photographer I've used. Or met :) Still, I simply cannot fathom finer results. Her passion for her craft is evident in everything she does. She possesses a keen eye for framing and kindly directs her non-professional models and non-human models into the perfect pose. She has an excellent collection of funktastic backdrops to help her achieve the perfect combination of class, camp, kitsch and her own indelible style. Bring your most iconic or extravagant duds and prepare to look good. Most importantly, she was kind and patient with our dumb little fluffball, giving her time and space to wander around the studio and get acclimated to her surroundings before we plopped her in the spotlight. And just look at the results. Witness them. That could be you. read more

Danielle Spires Photography - double exposure package - Pet Photography Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My photo shoot with Danielle couldn't have been more perfect! I brought my cat to her downtown studio for a 45 minute session. Parking was very easy to find on the street. Danielle made Rags (miraculously) feel at ease, and even though she escaped a few times and dashed around the space, Danielle captured some INCREDIBLE pictures. I've recommended her work to a few friends, all of whom had fantastic experiences. Thinking about scheduling a few more sessions just for funsies... read more

Danielle Spires Photography - Pet Photography Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This was the best decision I ever made! Totally worth the investment. The pictures were beautiful and she really know what she is doing! Do yourself a favor book a session. You will not be disappointed. read more

Danielle Spires Photography - Pet Photography Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've had a couple pet portrait sessions with Danielle and the photos are simply AMAZING! She offers an awesome variety of backdrops and themes so I want to keep coming back for more. Danielle offers a fun but professional atmosphere, keeps her appointments on time, and delivers edited photos quickly. My doggies look like models thanks to her! read more

Danielle Spires Photography - My corgi Boba of House Slobberin, at Dogwarts. - Pet Photography Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Man, where do we start! Danielle was simply awesome from start to finish. Her communication with us was on point, and she provided clear details to what she offered before, and the day of, the shoot. We're two photographers AND first timers in front of the camera (aside from personal selfies, etc.), and we felt very at ease with her throughout, as were our two bunnies. And most importantly, the images were out-of-this-world and beautiful...and delivered super fast to boot. In all, she made a couple of very self-conscious folks feel so much better about themselves, and for that, we are eternally grateful. Book a pet portrait with Danielle ASAP! read more

Danielle Spires Photography - us and our space bunnies! - Pet Photography Near Me - Los Angeles, California

What a wonderful experience Josh and I had with Danielle! She has a very warm, open disposition. Josh isn't known for being the most pleasant cat, but Danielle had a way with him. She was patient and kind, and most importantly, the pictures look awesome! They arrived earlier than expected. I think we'll have to go back for Christmas! read more

Danielle Spires Photography - Me and Josh on Magical Creatures Day! - Pet Photography Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Fabulous experience. Danielle was lovely, professional, and patient with our little anxious chihuahua. She has an amazing doggie hat and tie collection to use! The photos came out really nice and everyone loves them. Highly recommend!!! read more

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Danielle is an amazing Photographer! She's got a great style, sense of humor, and she definitely knows her stuff. On top of that she is so patient and kind. Not everything went according to plan during our session and Danielle was very welcoming and flexible to help us out! Definitely coming back with more pets! read more

Had an amazing experience with Danielle! My dog Isabelle loved getting her photo taken and the day couldn't have gone better. Super fun studio and Danielle is an absolute delight. Very enthusiastic and great with getting the most out of a fidgety dog like mine. Calmed her down when she was getting distracted and got a ton of great shots. Will definitely return! read more

Danielle Spires Photography - Isabelle! - Pet Photography Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Danielle is an absolute pleasure to work with and the photos she took of us (me, my fiance, and our 2 kittens) are simply delightful! She was very easy to communicate with and responsive from start (initial inquiry) to finish (delivery of photos). She was kind and understanding when my kitten got sick the night before the appointment and we had to reschedule. At the session, she captured the most beautiful images of our crazy kittens! We were amazed at how our kittens were perfectly lit and looking straight at the camera with their cute little faces. Danielle is super talented! We will treasure these photos forever, and in fact, we plan to return regularly for family photos. read more

I have visited Danielle twice for pet portraits at her downtown LA studio and I have to say that I can't imagine anyone else doing a better job of combining professional skills, style, and adeptness at handling animals. She was creative in getting my shy kitties to pose and getting the shots quickly to minimize their discomfort. If you want a truly unique, fun, and good-looking keepsake of your relationship with your pet I can't imagine finding anyone better at pet portraits than Danielle! Also, follow her Instagram for the best mood-boosting content. read more

Danielle was a joy to work with! Like most cats, ours do not like leaving their home so it's wonderful that Danielle offers in-home photo session options. She came fully equipped and made our living room feel as if we were in her studio. Danielle took extra precautions for us all to remain safe during the pandemic. The entire process from booking to final photos was so smooth. She has great communication, was incredibly patient with our cats, and is a wonderful human-being. We couldn't be happier with the end result! These family photos will be treasured for our lifetime. We highly recommend getting your photos taken! Thank you, Danielle. read more

I can't say enough fantastic things about Danielle Spires Photography and my experience there. Danielle was warm and welcoming and made me, my husband, and most importantly my dog feel welcome and at ease. Danielle provided easy to follow instructions before the appointment on how to find her studio which was much appreciated as I am not an LA resident. My portrait came out fantastic and I definitely plan on returning to her in the future for additional pet portraits! read more

10/10 would recommend!!! Been going to Danielle for years with all my different pets and it's nothing, but a great time and am always more then surprised with the outcome of the photos. So good!! read more

The photos that Danielle produced for us are absolutely priceless. Our family and friends were in absolute awe of them when we sent out our holiday cards and many of them had the pictures framed! I'm afraid we'll never be able to top them! read more

Danielle Spires Photography - Double exposure portrait by Danielle Spires - Pet Photography Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The best! So much fun. So funny. And I can't tell you how much joy it brings me to see this framed print hanging in my living room. I wish I did a Christmas themed one for Christmas cards. Next year!! read more

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Having a portrait done by Danielle was some of the best money I've ever spent. She answered all my questions patiently and quickly (and I asked a lot of them), she was easy to talk to and she's incredibly talented. She wrangled all of us (two humans and two cats) and got all of our best angles. Her studio was great, easy to find, clean and professional. I am VERY particular about photos of myself (aren't we all) so I had some worry that I wouldn't like the results but when we got them back (super quickly) I LOVED them and immediately sent them to everyone I knew. Thank you Danielle for capturing our little family and giving us something to treasure. read more

Danielle does great work - we were so thrilled with the way the photos turned out that we got a few of them printed on totes and gave them as gifts to family for Christmas. She's super professional and you can tell she loves doing it. It's a really fun process and her rates can't be beat. We can't wait for our next session - I would highly, highly recommend to anyone. read more

Danielle Spires Photography - Pet Photography Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My photo session with Danelle was really fun. She made me feel at ease, and I loved the images she took of me and my cat. My husband was super jealous. read more

I'm absolutely obsessed with my family/pet portraits I had done by Danielle Spires! She has so many fun backdrops and costumes/props for the pets. It was a really fun experience and at the end we have the cutest portraits to have forever!! Thank you Danielle! read more

Such a blast! I can't recommend Danielle enough... she is a true artist turning out quality portraits to memorialize you and your pet.

I brought in my baby (Sabrina) for a photoshoot and had a wonderful experience with Danielle! My cat is super skiddish so I was a little worried but she was very good with calming her down. She gave great direction and had so many fun backgrounds to choose from, I would highly recommend her :) read more

Danielle is so kind and has a caring vibe that makes you want to relax and take photo's. We just rescued a pup less than a week before a shoot and she made her feel so comfortable that she did amazing for her first time photographs. If you want photo's with a cool vibe than Danielle is your photographer. If you want to ensure your pup or pet has a positive experience for their photographs then choose Danielle. read more

If you are in the market for amazing portraits of you and your non human companions, then Danielle Spires is the one for you. We absolutely adore the family pet portraits we had done a few months ago. It's nearly impossible for me to choose a favorite from our shoot because they all turned out so perfect. Danielle is incredibly sweet and patient. She made us and our high energy pup feel very comfortable and confident. I am eternally grateful for Danielle and the beautiful photos that I will truly cherish forever. read more

I so love our photos!! We got the gold package and added the double exposure. Danielle was super awesome, fun and professional! We had such a fun photo shoot session! If you have the chance to book a shoot with her, do it! You'll be very pleased. read more

Danielle is great and my photos came out purrrfect. She creates a very friendly, very inviting atmosphere for you and your pets. Her portraits are amazing and you are guaranteed to get a unique keepsake that is worth the expense. I've been twice, it's been great to chronicle my Wolfie's progress throughout the years. She's super communicative and understanding, and I would definitely recommend her to anyone who wants a fun memory with their pet! read more

Amazing! Attentive, patient, and great with the animals! Very quick, and very fairly priced. Highly recommend, would 100% do again for another occasion. read more

What an incredible experience w Danielle! So easy and fun to get a picture w my animals. They turned out incredible and such a fast turnaround. Highly recommended! What a talent! read more

Danielle was a dream to work with. My fiancé and I wanted to do an engagement photo shoot including our cats and she was on board from the beginning! She was incredibly patient with our fussy cats on the day and did beautiful work on the final photos. We couldn't be happier! read more

We had a blast at our shoot with our kitty. Danielle was a pro. We'll cherish our photos forever, and they'll make great xmas cards this holiday season =D read more

My dog Badger and myself took a 8 day road trip to LA from Denver and one of our goals was to get portraits done with Danielle. We had a such a great time doing the shoot. Danielle was fun and professional and has such great back drops and shot ideas. thank you so much for making our first road trip together a memorable one. read more

I cannot thank Danielle enough for capturing the most amazing moments with my cat Cheeto and me! She is a true animal whisperer, getting even the most difficult of animals to land hilarious and sweet poses. My experience was also super professional which was nice. The studio was amazing and the experience as a whole was just really fun and pro. I cannot recommend her enough. read more