If you’re like most pet owners, your phone is absolutely full of photos of your furry friend. Whether they’re sleeping, playing, or just sitting around, you can’t help snapping a picture of their cute little face!

Smartphones take amazing photos, and their cameras keep getting better. But professional images still can’t be replaced. If you want to capture memories to cherish or photos to decorate the walls of your home, professional photos are the way to go.

It’s fun to see your family together

You may have hundreds of photos of your pet stored on your phone, but how many of them are you in? When you’re the one behind the camera, you miss the chance to capture the moments that really matter: the ones when you’re with your pet or your whole family, enjoying life together. Booking a professional photo session means you get more than quality images of your dog—you also get images of your whole family and your relationship frozen in time.

You’ll get different types of images

Chances are most of the photos you’ve taken of your pet are at your favorite park or at home. A lot of the images may look really similar. But in a professional session, your photographer will have plenty of tricks (and probably some treats) to encourage your pet to play, get moving, and show off that unique personality that you love so much. A pro will do their best to get a variety of shots, providing you with plenty of images of your pet.

You can capture special moments

A pet photo session isn’t the only way to get professional photos of your furry friend. Your pet is a part of your family, so why not include them in other milestone photos? From engagement photos to in-home newborn sessions, pets add something special to any professional photo session you have. And when you look back on those moments in the years to come, your beloved pet will be there too!

Your pet won’t always be around

It can be difficult to think about, but your pet won’t be a part of your life forever. One day, when they’re gone, you’ll be grateful to have professional photos to look back on and remind you of the relationship they had with you and with the rest of your family. Photos are one of the best ways to hold on to memories, and beautifully captured images can remind you of the special moments in your life for years to come.