Your dog picked up at home, out for 1 1/2 to 3 hours with friends on the beaches and in the parks, and returned Happy and Exhausted. And when you want them on your wall: custom tailored portraits for those who adore their dogs.
BFA / Photography · School of Visual Arts · NYC
Robert agrees. Together, we collaborate to craft stunning portraits featuring your dog, on location around the Bay Area or in the Napa dog photo studio, tailored to your dog's personality and your vision. Capturing memories that will last forever.
On locationAustralian shepherd at the waterline. Photograph by Robert Jaeger, signed.
“I realized early in life that I was happiest when there was a dog nearby.”
Two ways to spend a day with Robert
Robert Jaeger runs both: the pack walks across San Francisco, and the portraits, on location around the Bay Area or in his Napa dog photo studio.
Pickup · 1 1/2 to 3 hours · home again
Your dog is picked up at home to join their pack in a safe, ventilated, air conditioned vehicle, runs with friends at San Francisco beaches and parks, and comes home Happy and Exhausted.
Join the pack
On location · Napa studio · framed prints
Custom tailored portraits made on beaches, parks, trails and vineyards around the Bay Area, or against seamless grounds in the Napa studio, then printed and framed for your walls.
I want to meet your dog
A pack walk, start to finish
Waiting for you to return is a long day for a dog. Boredom and a lack of social interaction can lead to behavior issues, so the answer here is company, space and a proper run.
At your door
Your dog is picked up at home to join their pack.
On the road
A safe, ventilated, air conditioned vehicle carries the pack to the beach or park.
Out with friends
1 1/2 to 3 hours of fun out with friends at San Francisco beaches and parks.
Home again
Your dog is returned home. Happy and Exhausted!
From the contact sheets
On location means San Francisco beaches, parks, trails and vineyards, with the Golden Gate Bridge when it suits. In the studio it is seamless grey, black or white, and nothing between you and your dog's face.
On location
See the on location work
In the Napa studio
See the studio workWhat their people say
Every review on Robert's own site names a dog. So does this wall. Walk clients and portrait clients, in their own words.
“Robert is absolutely the best dog walker we could possibly have found. Our Golden Retriever, Izzie, is absolutely nuts about him (more so than for any other human), and has a great time on her dog walks.”
“Not only do I fully trust Robert and his team with our fur-girl, but also trust them implicitly with access to our home. As a total bonus, Robert is an amazing photographer, and posts incredible pics of the pups online.”
“Born To Run is amazing! Our dog, Bea, has been running with them for years. Bea is 9 years old now and in great shape! I'm convinced a lot of her good heath has to do with all the activity and socializing she gets when she's with her pack.”
“Robert really fit the bill. He's conscientious, smart, consistent, and safe, in addition (of course) to being fun, energetic and loving to our sweet Lucy, as well as all his other dogs.”
“Robert is a dog whisperer with a camera. Mattie loved him! The barnwood frame he helped us pick out is the perfect fit for our lakehouse.”
“His talent, patience, and eye for capturing their personalities shine through in every shot. We are beyond grateful for the stunning images. These are the kinds of photos we'll cherish forever.”
“Robert is so great to work with! He is super responsive, flexible and truly loves working with dogs. He is a very talented photographer.”
“Robert has a great eye and has taken our favorite photos of both our dogs over the years. I highly recommend.”
Gina C., Henry & Charlie's mom
Before you call
Walk rates are published in full. Portrait sessions are tailored, so they start with a conversation about your dog.
Where you will find us
A spot in the pack, a portrait session, or both. Call Robert at 415.516.9541 or write to robert@borntorunsf.com.