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.

Family includes dogs and getting their portraits takes work. When those moments are captured--the…read moreportraits turn to art that sparks joy and commands attention. What a stellar show +'s: + Dogs love her. Talented photographers tease something out of their subjects to capture on film. Ellen did just that and wow! My senior dog (10 yrs) and teen dog (2 yrs) had different personalities. Both responded to Ellen. My dogs looked into the camera and forgot all about Mom. It was all about Ellen and her camera! + Mindful. My senior dog had eye issues and Ellen was mindful of the flash. Thankfully we had no issues but I am glad she had remembered. + Professional and clear process. We had a consult before the studio session. During the session she let the dogs run around on set before settling down for the actual shoot. After the shoot we took a break and got to see the proofs. + Patient. Ellen allowed me to ponder on my proofs. The task was challenging since I was on a budget but didn't want to lose special moments. She helped me navigate through all the proofs to find the ones I wanted. We followed up with a zoom call to finalize layouts and choices. + Instinctive. We tried posing with my girls on a sofa. The girls were not comfortable and I perhaps looked stiff. Ellen picked up on it and said let's move on. + Natural artistic vision. I had selected many for print but Ellen helped me select the right sizing and layout for my walls. Also what is key is finding the right photos for the layout. Her art studies came into play and this proved key. + Flexible and a listener. If I had concerns, Ellen heard me out whether through email, text, or phone. She actively resolved anything. Overall I am beyond pleased with the photos for my girls! I am completely thrilled with the final product. The richness of the prints and the quality of the work are worth the memories I now have on my walls. What a pleasure it is to have the work generate warm happy thoughts when either guests or I see them! Essentially I have not only captured priceless moments of my dogs but also showcased some real art in my home! Thanks Ellen!!!

My experience could not have been more perfect. Having never had pet photography done before, I…read moredidn't know what to expect but Ellen made the day one to remember. She clearly adores animals and treated my Emma with the finest, most loving touch. At first, I was unsure about making this kind of investment but something in me said "go for it." I am so glad I did. You see, our shoot was April and three months later my beloved Emma was diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive form of mammary cancer. She likely won't make it to Thanksgiving. That shoot with Ellen was one something that I'll always cherish. The artwork means even more now. Our time with our babies are never long enough. Do all the things, make all the memories. Take all the photos. You won't regret it. Thanks Ellen. Emma and I are so greatdul for your kindness and love.

My wife and I had a family photography session with our elder dog, Sam. I'll admit that we both…read morewent in skeptical! We've been capturing memories with Sam on our phones for years! What went into a professional session that would be any different?! Little did we know, we needed this. Not only to celebrate Sam's long life with us, but his late brother Codie's too! We brought a portrait of Codie along with us, packed up Sam's blankets, and just went in with an open mind. We came out with a new set of memories with Sam being the star at the center of it all. I only wish we'd thought of doing this sooner with both dogs, but I think we honored them as best we could given the circumstances, with Pipi and her team's expert and caring help.

Before you book, know that:…read more 1. This business requires a $100 deposit for booking a session. 2. You only have 3 days WITHIN BOOKING to cancel the appointment in order to receive a refund. 3. It does not matter if you booked an appointment two months away, and you cancel a month in advance - you will NOT get a refund if you do not cancel WITHIN 3 days of booking the appointment. --- I found this studio via Instagram ads, boasting a free session for Bay Area locals. I signed up, we had a phone call, and I was informed that the session was free but the photos were not. So basically, you can book the session and they will take the photos, but if you want to take your photos home, you have to buy a photo package (starting at $750+). What a clever way to hook people in... advertise a free session, then charge people for the photos, since technically they're not charging to take the photos of you - just for you to take them home. Foolishly, I booked the appointment anyway and paid the $100 deposit fee for an appointment set in September. I received a confirmation of the appointment and (doubly foolishly) did not notice the explicit statement that there is only a three day window from the time of booking in order to cancel and receive a refund of the deposit. This was in July. It is August now - well in advance of the appointment - and I realize I have to cancel. Of course I receive an email letting me know that I will not receive a refund. This is upsetting, but in all fairness, the cancellation policy was provided with the confirmation (I checked). So all of this is to say: BE PREPARED AND UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE AGREEING TO before you decide to book with this studio. **Furthermore, you will not find this business listed on the Better Business Bureau's website. If you are filing a complaint, you will need to input their business details manually. Most of what you need is provided in your booking confirmation. For LLC and licensing information, you can find them here: https://bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov/search/business**

Teresa is phenomenal with animals, and she's equally as compassionate and patient with humans too!…read moreShe's been photographing my puppers for over 10+ years and each time the photos bring light and love into my heart. This latest studio sitting I had my two dogs plus their BFF join the shoot. Yes, that's 3 puppers at once. Teresa was a patient and positive photographer with proven techniques to capture their personalities. I'll continue to partner with Teresa for years to come to chronicle my love bugs!

I was able to get a few photos taken with my cavapoo Piper at a doggie event hosted at The Westin…read moreSt. Francis. Despite the chaotic environment with lots of noises and distractions, Teresa was able to capture really good photos. I am definitely considering doing a paid session with her down the road. Highly recommend!

a LONG overdue review of a photo session we had with Lisa!…read more We connected to Lisa by winning a fundraiser auction with the East Bay SPCA. Lisa was great working with us and our senior chihuahua. She scouted a wonderful location that had a variety of outdoor backdrops, brought her own professional lighting, and worked really well with our treat-motivated but sometimes distractable dog, Asahi. The photos came out great - we opted for several digital files. Her post-processing really made the photos pop and I'm very happy with the finals!

From the owner: Pets with a Story produces high end, professional images of your furry loved one. Having earned a…read moredouble bachelors in fine art at a world renowned Photography school you are in good hands to create Furever Memories that will be cherished for years to come.

Doing this photoshoot was so much fun! Aileen made me feel so special, felt like a kid having a…read moregood time with an old friend! I highly recommend her!

Aileen is amazing! I met her through a friend and she took some great shots of me and my guy (plus…read moreour dog). We had such a great time taking photos because of Aileen's bubbling personality and ability to make people feel comfortable being in front of a camera. I liked our couple shots so much that I asked her for a headshot session as well! She got the photos back to me in under 24 hours and they look wonderful! Attaching some photos below. I highly recommend Aileen for any kind of photoshoot.

Such a great day camp! My twins went for a week this year in a group called "Crafty Critters" and…read moreit has been fantastic! They have created some awesome art, interacted with animals, met other children, and have had really fun counselors. This camp is a great bargain for what your children get.

From the owner: Camp ARF's award-winning camps offer a one-of-a-kind experience for young animal lovers at Tony La…read moreRussa's Animal Rescue Foundation. Youth programs for all grade levels are offered throughout the year, including summer, winter break, spring break, after school, birthday parties, education programs and tours for schools, service learning for groups and scouts, and youth volunteering.