Portraits of dogs who are family.
Studio photography designed to bring out the very best in your dog.
Based in Fredericksburg, Virginia
Serving Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, and Richmond
Signature Pet Portrait Session — $350
Includes 5 fully edited digital images from a curated set of your dog’s most expressive portraits.
Designed to create meaningful, personality-filled portraits in a calm, guided studio setting built specifically for dogs.
You’ll receive a curated gallery of 10 finished images to choose from—timeless portraits designed to live beautifully in your home.
Shutterpug is a studio dog photography experience designed to create beautifully styled portraits that capture your dog’s personality at their very best.
Sessions are kept intentionally short to match your dog’s attention span, using gentle direction, attention cues, and breaks as needed so they can engage comfortably and shine.
Created for your dog. Designed with intention.
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A Guided Session
Your dog is guided through simple setups using attention cues to create natural, expressive moments. No perfect behavior required.
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A Studio Built for Dogs
A private studio designed for comfort and space to move, with minimal distractions and all equipment kept off the floor.
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Intentional Styling
A curated backdrop and simple accessories enhance your dog’s features—elevated, but still true to them.
A relaxed, dog-centered experience
Sessions are designed for dogs who can engage with a little guidance in a new environment.
Whether your dog is energetic, goofy, or a little unsure at first, we work at their pace to create expressive portraits without overwhelming them.
Sessions are designed for one or two dogs from the same household
You’re welcome to step into a few portraits with your dog
Breaks, support leads, and simple direction are all part of the process
Not sure how your dog will do?
Sessions are paced to allow for breaks, adjustment, and simple direction throughout. I use straightforward techniques to guide your dog’s attention, and leads can be used for support and fully edited out when needed.
Most dogs I photograph are not perfectly trained, and they don’t need to be.
If your dog can stay nearby and engage with a little guidance, we can create something beautiful together.
Step inside the studio
A private, pet-friendly space designed specifically for one-on-one dog portrait sessions.
Meet Elisa, your photographer
Hi there! Welcome to Shutterpug.
Shutterpug was created from the belief that dogs are family and deserve to be photographed with the same care as any loved one.
I’m drawn to the character and personality dogs bring into our lives, and I reflect that in every portrait.
Together, we’ll create portraits that feel true to your dog and at home in your space.
Session details & pricing
Each session includes 5 fully edited digital images for you to keep.
After your session, you’ll receive a curated gallery of 10 images to choose from—your dog’s most expressive portraits, without a large gallery to sort through.
From there, you can choose your 5 favorites or upgrade to the full set of 10, which includes a $100 studio credit toward finished pieces for your home.
Start Planning Your Dog's Session
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