Allison's work with our pets is wonderful. I'm delighted with her attention to detail, ability to…read morewander through the jungle of my living room or backyard on all fours or belly, humor when the tide of kittens overwhelms the observer. She loves our critters and finds their sweet spots. Hollywood says "never make a movie with kids or animals", Allison gets into the thick of their world and brings them to life in her compositions. Highly recommend.

I love Allison's pet photography! She is especially good with extreme closeups and action shots…read more She is very patient with the pets (and the owners!) I also really like the print options she provides, including printing on wood.

Paws and Play Studio captures still moments of my dogs that says everything about them!…read more I had two dogs to join Andrea and her assistant for two separate photo shoots since I wanted two separate locations. What's pawsitively pawesome +'s: + Skill. I have a one year old pup and a senior dog. She commanded their attention in both still and active shots. They responded to her very well. The 1-1/2 year old is especially easily distracted but Andrea managed to have my pup's attention in all our action shots. + Memorable moments. The pictures are priceless--I wanted them all. Even my friends who know my two dogs very well were impressed and said the essence of my dogs were captured in the photos. + Timely. Andrea and her assistant showed up on time and made time for the right shot. Andrea didn't mind getting down on the ground to get a dog eyes' view! And during the pandemic, she and her assistant wore masks. + Action shots. I was worried that my younger dog would run off and not pay attention. My worries were unfounded as I saw my dog run to her over and over again. Not once did my dog run off to chase a bird or sniff something on the grounds. Every single time she ran to Andrea to give her the perfect action shot! + No pressure. During our viewing session, Andrea patiently allowed me to view the proofs and select my favorites. Not once did she try to push any of the images or packages onto me. We also scheduled a follow up call to allow me to narrow my final options. + Dogs don't lie. Both of my dogs responded favorably to her. In fact my younger pup tried to follow her home. That tells me everything. I had a very positive experience with Paws and Play Studio from our initial consultation to our end product. Everything was delivered as expected with no surprises. Andrea did not disappoint. She captured the character and essence of my dogs on digital and print. Those images are priceless and to have the right person to take care of your dog and your memories is an investment. My dogs and I are happy to have found Andrea at Paws and Play Studio!

Andrea has been a joy to work with - we are lucky enough to have had two sessions with her. We won…read morethe first session through a fundraiser with Copper's Dream Rescue where our handsome pup Kuma got photographed for their 2021 calendar. Andrea immediately made us all feel at ease and Kuma fell in love with her and her treats. We left our shoot feeling like we'd made a new friend! When we met with Andrea to view the photos she took, I immediately started tearing up watching the slideshow. At the time, our pup Kuma had been on steroids and various other medications for many months and hadn't been his true, energetic self. Seeing him running and smiling in the photos made my heart swell and eyes fill with happy tears. We were so pleased with our time with Andrea that we booked a second session so we could include our other pup, Cali (she had been at puppy training for the first photo shoot). Our second photo shoot was just as much fun as the first - we wanted Andrea to capture some family portraits of us as well as candid shots of both Kuma and Cali. She couldn't have done a more spectacular job. The photos we have bring us so much joy and happiness. Andrea is professional, sweet, and funny. She does a beautiful job capturing both candid and posed moments. We could not recommend her more highly. She is one of the best in the Bay Area and we hope to work with her again in the future!

Love how this studio is next door to Unity Bulldogs grooming! When my pups are there for their…read moregrooming, they ask if I would like their photos taken and each time I say yes because PawStar does an amazing job at getting beautiful pics of my pups. They typically don't like my phone camera so I appreciate the pics from PawStar.

Our Boxer baby Zoë's groomer, Mario (the incredible owner of Pawstar Studios), recently found out…read moreabout her cancer diagnosis. Knowing our time with her is limited, he arranged a private after-hours pet photography session for our family. This thoughtful act meant more to us than words can express. From the minute we arrived, Ramon, our photographer was kind, patient, and so creative. He captured beautiful family photos, sweet moments with our dogs Kobe and Zoë, precious shots with the grandparents, and special memories of our daughter with both pups. Most importantly, he created quiet, emotional moments with our Zoë that brought tears to our eyes, moments we will treasure forever. Thank you, Ramon, for capturing these memories in real time. We can't wait to see them through your lens. And thank you, Mario, for being such an exceptional human and understanding how deeply we love our furry babies. You and your team went above and beyond anything we could have imagined. If you're looking for the best pet photographer in the Silicon Valley area or a studio that truly cares, I cannot recommend Pawstar Studios enough. Whether you want professional dog portraits, family photos with pets, or a once-in-a-lifetime experience, this is the place. They are so much more than a photo studio, they create memories that last FOREVER!

Patience is a virtue....so true in capturing the perfect photo. More so when the subject is a 2…read moreyear old hormone crazed French Bulldog who is fully intact (still has his "balls" :-D) in an environment where dogs roamed freely. If you happen to come across a dog park or a group of dogs and see the one that can't sit still because he wants to hump or play....well that would best describe my little guy Christophe's patience, diligence and his experience with pets captured Taz's fun loving, kind hearted and funny expressions. Christophe was also able to photograph his "blue steel" look. Very difficult as Taz is normally out of breath and his tongue hangs out. Great job Christophe!!

My fiance Mark and I had an engagement photo shoot with Christophe this past Sunday. This was our…read morefirst time working with a photographer, so we were understandably a little nervous. Christophe put us at ease right away and we ended up having a great time! We let him choose the location, and we ended up in an abundantly green and shady park that was ideal for the casual, outdoors-themed pictures we requested. His excellent photography skills were obvious during our session, as well as in the results. All of our pictures were beautiful and well-composed. Christophe really captured Mark and I as a couple and the images all look completely natural. Christophe is truly a professional and will definitely deliver the results you're hoping for!

Angie is extremely professional, while also being very personable and very easy to work with. She…read morecommunicates clearly throughout the whole process, making it all seamless and stress-free. Angie is a natural with pets; during the photo shoot, she had even the shyest of our three cats at ease and having fun. And her photos are absolutely fabulous. Angie did incredible wall portraits which captured the individual personalities of our cats. And the album Angie prepared not only had beautiful photos, but also was beautifully laid out, capturing our cats' actions and stories. Everything Angie did was way beyond expectations and we cannot recommend her highly enough.

Your doggie photos are in good hands with Angie…read more Angie is incredibly thoughtful and prepared. She also knows how to get your pup's attention after a long photo session. She will listen to what matters to you and what you aim to capture on photos.

Bill was awesome! He showed up a little early to get a feel of the location etc. he was quite…read more involved throughout the whole event and took some excellent pics of my my daughter , the decor and venue, as well as beautiful pics pf our guests. His professional demeanor and warmth charmed us all. Thank you Bill!

Bill is a pro! We had a session for my LinkedIn profile picture. He had all the time in the world…read moreto make sure I'm happy with the results. As a bonus, at the end of the session he even took some pictures with my wife (who came with me to the session). Picture is now on my LinkedIn profile and I'm a happy customer. Thank you Bill!

I take my dog for daycare here. Friendly staff and really nice that they have cameras so you can…read morecheck in!

Dogtopia is split into 2 different rooms, 1 for large dogs and 1 for smaller ones. We have 2…read morehuskies so they always go into the larger one. There is a waitlist - which makes sense because their staff is all wonderful! We hadn't brought our pups in ~9 months & their staff still remembered their names!! In fact when we walked in, our shyer pup started wagging his tail super hard and went up to one of the managers to give her a hug. You can tell their staff really does care about the pups & I think it wonderful that they even provide "house kibble" (Kirkland brand) in case you forget to pack your pups food. When we first went to dogtopia, sometimes I'd forget to pack their lunch during daycare but the staff would still feed them.