St. Louis Pet Photographer
Photography for Dogs —
Done Thoughtfully
Custom photography is more than a session — it’s a way to preserve the spirit of the animals we love. Our companions are with us for a lifetime far shorter than we wish, but their joy, personality, and the memories they create with our families are timeless. Creating custom portraits is a way to keep those moments alive forever.
At Lynn Terry Photography, you’re not just booking a session — you’re investing in over two decades of experience photographing and handling dogs, plus expertise in turning your favorite images into heirloom-quality prints, albums, and canvases. From booking to session day to finished artwork, every detail is handled with care, ensuring images that will delight for generations.
Vibrant. Playful. All About Your Pets
My style keeps the focus on your pet, capturing their unique personality through bold, eye-catching images. Your dog’s only job is to be a dog—my priority is making sure they feel comfortable and at ease. While the spotlight is on them, I always encourage you to step in for a few shots too—those shared moments are just as meaningful..
Personalized Sessions
Each session begins with a quick consultation call where we’ll talk through your goals, inspirations, and how you’d most enjoy the images we create together. We’ll get to know you and your pet, answer any questions, choose the perfect location, and plan wardrobe. We’ll also incorporate thoughtful details—like backdrop colors, meaningful props, or anything else that makes your session feel personal and uniquely you.
Multiple Locations To Choose From
From my studio to your home or a golden hour stroll around town, we’ll choose the perfect location together. Your pet’s personality will help guide us to the spot where they’ll feel most comfortable and relaxed.
Investment That Honors Your Dog’s Personality & Time Together
From playful puppies to senior companions, every session is approached with patience, intention, and respect for the dog in front of the camera. Collections are simple, digitally focused, and designed to meet a variety of needs without sacrificing quality or experience. My pricing reflects years of expertise, careful handling, and a relaxed, expressive approach tailored to your pet.
All sessions include fully finished digital images — no in-person sales, no pushy upsells — just images you’ll love, delivered with ease.
How do I know which session is right for me?
It depends on your household and goals:
Short
Quick, fun, one pet or small family moments.
Classic
Balanced experience for families, multiple pets, or anyone who wants flexibility without rushing.
Signature
Households with multiple pets, dogs that require extra patience, or anyone who wants a larger selection of curated images.
Tribute
Gentle, compassionate sessions for senior or end-of-life pets.
SIGNATURE SESSION
* Custom Date & Time
* 60-minute session
* Custom location:
In-studio, location/ outdoor, or In-home
* Pre-session consultation
* Loved ones & multiple pets can be included
* Preview gallery (avg. 60–80 images)
* 18 edited digital images, client’s selection
Optional Add-Ons
After viewing your gallery, you may choose to:
* Add additional digital images or image bundles
* Upgrade to the full gallery
Professional prints and keepsakes are also available for those who want something tangible — always optional.
$595
CLASSIC SESSION
* 30 minute session time
* One Location: Studio or Outdoor
* Custom Date & Time
* Pre-Shoot consultation
* Loved ones + up to 2 pets
* Preview gallery: (avg. 40–60 images)
* 10 edited digital images, client’s selection
Optional Add-Ons
After viewing your gallery, you may choose to:
* Add additional digital images or image bundles
* Upgrade to the full gallery
Professional prints and keepsakes are also available for those who want something tangible — always optional.
$475
SHORT SESSION
* 20–30 minute studio session
* Weekdays only
* One Pet (per each 30 minute session)
* One backdrop or location (studio or within city)
* Preview gallery (average of 25–40 images)
* 5 edited digital images, client’s selection
Optional Add-Ons
After viewing your gallery, you may choose to:
* Add additional digital images or image bundles
* Upgrade to the full gallery
Professional prints and keepsakes are also available for those who want something tangible — always optional.
$345
END OF LIFE TRIBUTE SESSION
* Priority scheduling + editing
* 60 minute session
* Studio, outdoor, or in-home
* Pre-shoot consultation
* Loved ones & other pets included
* Gentle, dog-led pacing
* 20 edited digital images, client’s selection
* Complete online gallery for viewing
* Includes a $50 Art Upgrade toward any keepsake
Optional Add-Ons
After viewing your gallery, you may choose to:
* Add additional digital images or image bundles
* Upgrade to the full gallery
Professional prints and keepsakes are also available for those who want something tangible — always optional.
$499
Looking for Inspiration?
Why wait for fall? Beautiful portraits happen all year long. From sunflowers in summer to cityscapes in spring and cozy in-studio sessions during the winter months, there’s always a meaningful way to capture your dog.
If you’re feeling inspired by a season, a milestone, or something a little different, visit the Creative Calendar to see what’s coming up. New ideas, themed sessions, and limited dates are added throughout the year — and many favorites are available anytime.
Next steps
How to proceed + What to expect
01
GET IN TOUCH
Have specific ideas for your session? I’d love to hear them!
You’ll find a reply shortly after with all the details, including pricing and a scheduler to book a date.
02
Sign a contract, now i'm yours!
I'll email a questionnaire, contract and invoice. Your session date will be confirmed with a deposit and signed contract.
03
PRE-SESSION
Personalizing your session is important to me. We’ll schedule a consultation call to get to know each other and plan all the details, including outfits and any special touches you'd like to include.
04
Let the FUN BEGIN!
The Best Part: Creating Together! All you have to do is show up and have fun with your crew. I’ll handle the rest.
05
POST SESSION
I’ll curate a gallery of the best images for you to review—delivered within 2–3 weeks. Select your favorites, and always optional- choose additional digitals, prints and wall art.
LET"S DO THIS!
Digital images included in your session are intended for personal use and social sharing. For large wall art or specialty products, ordering through the studio ensures correct sizing, color, and print quality.
Wall art is the finishing touch in any home.
Sure you can head to your local home store for common prints, but imagine decorating with unique custom artwork featuring an animal near to your heart.
As an artist, it is important to me that my clients enjoy the full benefit of working with a professional photographer, and that means not only creating professional quality fine art imagery to hang and enjoy daily, but also my expertise in helping you make decisions on where and what to showcase.
THE PRODUCTS
WALL ART
Choose between the timeless look of traditional frames, beautiful canvas, or contemporary metal. This is a fantastic way to preserve memories and create a statement piece in your home. Each product is specially designed and comes ready to hang. I offer a variety of styles and finishes, starting at $399.
THE PRODUCTS
WALL GROUPINGS
Wanting to create a statement in your home? Wall groupings are the perfect creative and elegant solution to displaying your favorite images. Choose from any of our pre-designed options or we can create a custom design for your space. Price starts at $1299.
THE PRODUCTS
ALBUMS
An album is a timeless way to display your favorite images. This modern style album is how many clients display the majority of their images from the session. It has thick linen pages with no seam and the cover is made of a canvas photo image. It comes in variety of styles and finishes, starting at $999.
THE PRODUCTS
IMAGE BOXES
This stunning 8x10 box made from eco-friendly sustainable natural bamboo includes either 10 or 20 matted prints. Each box has a beautiful ribbon lift out so you can easily remove the mats. The highlight of this piece is the lid featuring a “floating”fine art print with a gorgeous hand-torn edge. Starting at $845
THE PRODUCTS
KEEPSAKES
Archival prints, miniature desktop display, wood mounted prints, custom slideshows. there are so many unique and gorgeous ways to enjoy your images. I can’t wait to share them all with you!
Don't let memories slip through your fingers
WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF PHOTOGRAPHING NOW?
In 2014, I adopted a dog by the name of Tink. Sadly, my time with Tink was very limited. She was diagnosed with bone cancer (extremely invasive cancer for dogs) shortly thereafter. After doing everything we could to try to save her, including amputating one of her legs, we knew the inevitable was upon us. Knowing I had such a short amount of time with Tink, I wanted photos that I could see daily and be reminded of the impact Tink made in my life in such a short time along with the memories she left behind. Tink’s remembrance session was within the same week she passed. Prior to the shoot, Tink was very sick and struggled to move. I was a little worried as to how the session would go and if she would do anything other than lay on the ground. However, as soon as Tink got in front of the camera, she completely came out of her shell. It was like she knew what was going on and she just really wanted to enjoy it.
At first, it was really hard to look at the photos since she passed before I had a chance to review them. However, as the pain slowly eased and I started to focus on the good times, I became more and more grateful for the photos of Tink. Although some days it still can be emotional to see the photos on my wall, it is worth the days I stop and admire them while I think back to the joy and happiness that dog brought to me and my family.
In 2017, my dog of 14 years died of bladder cancer. The end was swift and even though we had many years together, it was still not easy. The only thing that helped me through the grieving was to spend hours pouring over the hundreds of photos that I had taken of him. The photos immortalized him in a way that I could still feel him. Taking the time to cherish these moments and celebrate how much he meant to me, validating that he had a good life, was the most powerful healing process.
Our time is limited with our furry friends. In a blink of an eye they go from puppies to seniors. All too often clients come to me at the end of their pet's life or sadly, not at all because it's too late. The most heartbreaking feeling is to wish you would have had these stages memorialized after their time has come to a close. It's time to commemorate these happy moments in time and hold on to them forever. Knowing I was able to pay homage to your pet and what they mean to you, well, it is such an honor for me to provide this service.
Are you ready to create priceless memories?
I'm excited to help capture your story!
Frequently Asked Questions
MY DOG ISN'T A FAN OF OTHER DOGS.
There will be no other dogs on set. Even if I have multiple shoots in a day, I book sessions far enough apart to avoid any problems.Just to be safe, please always let me know so I make sure to address this.
WHAT IF MY PET ISN'T WELL-TRAINED?
Training can be helpful but it is not required. The more they are trained the more quickly we get the shots. However, the majority of the dogs I work with are not well-trained and many are on-leash their entire session - it's perfectly normal. Never fear! That's why I have the reputation as a dog whisperer. A big part of getting the photos is the patience involved. Your pet may not get it the first ten times, but it's normal. Relax, don't sweat it. They rarely act the way you expect. Plus, part of the uniqueness of your shoot will come with the unique spirit and character of your dog. The unknown is part of the magic. Just sit back and enjoy the silliness and the fun. Let them be dogs. Let them explore. I'll be there along the way to capture the excitement, happiness, and goofiness as well as the softer, sweeter moments.
Beyond the dog whispering, I have an arsenal of treats and noisemakers at the ready if needed. I have owners bring their own treats if they have dogs with specific diets. Otherwise, I have found a few choice treats no dog can resist. I have squeakers, duck calls, and even my own voice if we need get their attention. I have a plethora of tricks I've picked up over the years of working with many, many dogs (and cats).
MY DOG CAN'T BE TRUSTED OFF-LEASH
A lot of the dogs you see in my portfolio were not always off leash if we are shooting outdoors. Instead, leashes and lines are removed in post on the images you order. I do not necessarily remove harnesses from any images. If we are doing an outdoor photoshoot, the areas I take clients are safe, yet not always fenced or not always free from other distractions. I provide a long lead because your pet's safety and well being are of the utmost importance.
MY DOG IS SHY/AFRAID OF THE CAMERA.
Not a problem. I make sure even the most hyper or apprehensive dog will have a good time at our photo session. I've been photographing for over a decade and have many hours of experience in these situations. Some dogs require a short conditioning period to build confidence around the cameras and to accustom to the sound of the camera’s shutter. With a genuinely frightened dog, I definitely don’t start shooting right away. It’s important not to rush these shoots. We just hang out and give belly rubs. If we are in studio, once on set, I start rewarding them right away to keep everything positive. Treats aren’t usually of interest to a nervous dog, so most of the time I keep it quiet on set, keeping the energy really calm and continually reassuring the dog. If the dog gets anxious, we give the dog a break. I never want to make the experience miserable for you or your pet and I never want to force your pet to do anything he is not comfortable doing. So if I am finding a dog stressed, we'll change the plan. Perhaps take an indoor shoot outside, or an outdoor shoot back home in the comfort of their normal surroundings. During our creative consultation, we can determine what will work best based on your pets personality, in order to avoid any conflict. No matter what, I can guarantee I'll get the shot.
MY DOG IS ILL AND HAS LITTLE TIME LEFT. CAN YOU FIT HIM INTO YOUR SHOOTING SCHEDULE?
Seniors and cases of failing-health always fit into the schedule. These are what I refer to as a Remembrance Session. I will do whatever I can to fit you onto the schedule and take whatever time is needed to capture images in which honor your dog’s life and his bond with you.
During the photoshoot, the energy is fun and happy. It is not meant to be sad; it is meant to be a celebration with your pet and the love and joy your pet provided to your family. If your pet has limited or no mobility, we will work with this. Prior to each remembrance session, I schedule a creative consultation. During this consultation, we will discuss the best location in interest to the comfort level of your pet. Most often I prefer to plan the shoot at your home to create the least stress.
"We just finished our photo shoot with Lynn for our 11 year wedding anniversary and the first time with family photos with our dog. It was wonderful. Lynn was so patient and kind with us, and made everything seem so easy and fun. We can't wait to see the final pictures!"
- Consuela and Brian
"Lynn is great!! I had photo session of my senior dog and the photos are beautiful to say the least. The session alone was a great experience; Lynn had so much patience and worked with us to find the right shots. My dog, Eboni, is 15 and has always had her sassy moments but really was having a moment the day of the photo session. Despite Eboni's sassiness, Lynn was able to capture Eboni perfectly and it was such a great experience. I would highly recommend Lynn to anyone interested in getting professional photos of their pets. The photos and memories are something I will cherish forever."
- Danielle
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Lynn has done an amazing job photographing our growing family. It can be a bit crazy trying to get a toddler and dog to cooperate at the same time, but somehow the pictures always come back perfect! She’s great at listening to our vision for the photo shoot while making suggestions and adjustments as needed during the session to get the best shot. We would recommend Lynn to anybody and plan to keep going back for more!"
- Ashley & Adam
"Lynn is absolutely great to work with! We were looking for a photographer that specialized in pet photography and that's exactly what we got. Lynn knows all the right noises to make to get your pets attention, takes great in studio and on-site photos and is always down for trying new things. Our pups first birthday photoshoot is our favorite to date!"
- Melanie and Mike
"I recently had a first birthday photo session with Lynn for my dog Kevin. Lynn was so amazing with Kevin, and patient with me and all of my questions. Thanks Lynn for giving me some amazing memories of my baby and his first birthday!"
- Brenda
"Lynn did an amazing job during our remembrance session. She was professional, empathetic, and very talented. During such an emotional time, it meant so much to have someone capturing these moments who actually cared. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone."
-Lisa
"If your looking for family photos or priceless pictures of your beloved pets, Lynn's your girl! She is so amazing with dogs and cats and has such an eye for creativity. I've been wanting the perfect pictures of my four legged children and Lynn captured it perfectly! Everyone's been asking "where did you go get those done?!" - We'll definitely be back"
-Kelly
"Lynn is an incredible photographer! I️ am absolutely in love with our photos! She is THE pet photographer is St. Louis and donates so much of her time to the rescue community. I cannot wait until our next photo shoot!"
-Jill
