Portfolio, the dark room
In Studio
A plain ground, one dog, and nothing else to look at.
Robert's dog photo studio is in Napa, with grey, black and white grounds and no horizon line to compete with a face. It also works the other way round: “The studio is in Napa and can also be mobile.” Black coats get a black room so the eyes carry the frame. Pale coats get grey and the whole outline shows.
Prefer weather, sand and sky? That is the on location room.
Black on black
Studio, dark ground. The light finds the muzzle and the eyes, and stops there.
Grey muzzle on black. Doodle on grey. Black Lab on black. Three dogs, three grounds, one photographer who waits for the look.
Charcoal ground
Tan boxer mix, studio. A warm coat on a cool ground.
What happens in the room.
Robert meets your dog first. With years of experience, he knows how to make your dog feel comfortable, and that is what makes natural, beautiful photographs possible. Every session is tailored to your dog's personality and your vision.
A dog who will not stay put? His answer is cheerful: “With patience, persistence and Photoshop, anything is achievable.” And yes, you can be in the photos too.
Henry
Brown Aussie, blue eyes, close in.
“Robert has a great eye and has taken our favorite photos of both our dogs over the years. I highly recommend.”
Prints for the walls
The portrait is not finished until it is hung.
Studio sessions end as images for your walls. Robert helps you pick out the frame: Mattie's dad chose barnwood, for a lakehouse wall.
“The barnwood frame he helped us pick out is the perfect fit for our lakehouse.”
Pricing, products and procedure start with a conversation, not a price list. Read how a Bay Area dog photography session works, or step outside to the on location work.
Framed, pale wood
A vineyard portrait as wall art.
Come to Napa, or Robert comes to you.
“For more info on pricing, products and procedure feel free to contact me.” Tell Robert about your dog, the coat, the quirks, the wall you have in mind.