Pet photography for the best-loved dogs of Greater Boston, the North Shore and beyond!

Because YOUR dog isn't "just a dog"

They’re your best friend, your soulmate, your family and you deserve beautiful artwork to celebrate the moments you share!

From your ridiculously cute puppy who chews your shoes and finds every day a great adventure to your sweet white-faced senior dog who may move more slowly but whose love and capacity to snuggle knows no bounds.

 Every season of your dog’s life deserves to be celebrated.   We all know our dogs don’t stay with us nearly long enough. And while, sadly, I can’t change that, I can preserve these moments with gorgeous artwork that you’ll treasure for years to come.

Why I'm honored to do what I do....

"Donna did a portrait session with my old girl shortly before I had to let her go. The pictures are beautiful and I’m so glad I got them before it was too late. Ariel was never a super social dog, and by the time we did the session it was hard for her to get around. Donna was so good with her. My cranky old lady was relaxed and enjoyed herself. Having someone who knows dogs as well as photography made all the difference".
Senior Pointer mix amid the spring apple blossoms at Smolak Farms during a dog photography session with Donna Kelliher Photography
Chris M and Ariel

Hi there,  I’m Donna and I’m a little bit crazy about dogs. Ok, maybe more than a little.  My dogs are my family (possibly my favorite members of the family, but shhh, that’ll be our little secret).  And if you’re here, I know you get it.   You know the happy dance they do when you arrive home, the head tilt that means “you’re going to share that snack you’re eating, right” and the love that shines in their eyes every time they look at you.

Now imagine walking into your home and seeing a big, gorgeous image of your dog’s adorable face gracing your walls.  Or sitting down and paging though an album full of images capturing all the things you love about them.  How can blurry cellphone photos ever compare.  You deserve amazing artwork to cherish the moments you share.  And your dog deserves a super fun portrait session with lots of treats and belly rubs…. so let’s get them on the schedule.

shetland sheepdog running during an action dog photography session

I can hear you saying it now, but my dog can't be off-leash...

 Now maybe you’re thinking,  I would love to do this, but my dog would never sit still for a portrait session.  He’s too  excitable, shy, reactive, afraid, downright crazy.  Trust me, I get it. I’ve owned dogs that fit all of those descriptions.   But you wanna know a secret,  almost all the dogs I photograph are ON LEASH the entire session. That’s right, with the magic of Photoshop I can remove the leash (and even entire people) from your final image. Combine that with endless patience, lots of treats and my repertoire of funny noises and every dog can live forever in your home in big, beautiful artwork!

guarantee it, your dog is ready to step in front of the camera and be a superstar.

Golden photographed in Malden, MA by dog photographer Donna Kelliher Photography

So how do you get your dog on the schedule? Check out the three easy steps to gorgeous artwork of your dog and contact me today!

 
 

1. Planning consultation

During our planning call, you’ll tell me all about your dog, we’ll discuss locations, how you want to display your artwork and I’ll answer all your questions and  schedule your session.

2. Session Day!

Every session is custom designed to be perfect for you and your dog. We will spend a couple of hours in a beautiful location having fun and creating images that you will LOVE

3. Choosing Your Artwork

The moment you’ve been waiting for! About 2 weeks after your session, we’ll get together to view your images, narrow down your favorites and order the perfect artwork for your home