End of Life & Memorial Pet Photography
Dogs die. But before they do, they live. They live brave, beautiful lives. They protect their families with unwavering loyalty. They love us with a fierceness that knows no bounds. They fill our days with joy, our homes with warmth, and our hearts with light. So yes, dogs die. But before they do, they give us everything they have. And that’s why their love stays with us long after they’re gone. ~Author Unknown
With great care and honor, we offer end-of-life pet portraits for those who want to celebrate their beloved pets. We understand firsthand that losing a pet can be more painful even than losing a human, and we're here to help you create a beautiful and lasting tribute to your best friend before they cross the Rainbow Bridge. Haute Dog Pet Photography was born from the need to make my heart dog live forever, and his memory inspires me to create a meaningful photo session that creates a legacy and celebrates the life and love that you shared with your pet. Contact us for priority scheduling.
Looking for unique pet memorial artwork? Be sure to check out our collaboration with EverAfter Art.
Sophie: end of life Pet Portrait Session
When Sophie’s mom reached out, she had one wish: to see her sweet girl surrounded by wildflowers. But February in Texas doesn’t bloom the way we wish it would, and with Sophie in kidney failure time was of the essence.
So, we did what we do best—we made it happen.
In the warmth of our studio, with a sky full of soft light and a garden of giant flowers, we created a moment just for them. A moment where Sophie could rest her paws in a field that didn’t need seasons to exist—only love.
Because when you love a dog the way Sophie is loved, you move mountains (or plant entire fields) to hold onto every last moment.
Vicky: A Memorial Pet Portrait Session
Linda contacted me late last year to schedule a pet photography session for her three Schnauzers. Sadly, Vicky passed away unexpectedly before we were able to meet her. We took a few months to let Linda grieve, then met to photograph Emmi and Lola. It was important to us that Vicky was still a part of the session, so I asked Linda to bring her collar and a special photo. As the sun began to set, Vicky made it known she was there in spirit visiting from the Rainbow Bridge, casting rainbow orbs across the portrait of her family standing by our vintage truck.
Remi: End of Life Dog Bucket List Photo Session
We proudly partner with Live Like Roo to offer end of life portraits to pets facing a cancer diagnosis. Remi the pit bull was the recipient of a Live Like Roo bucket list photo session. Professional photo editing isn’t just about removing leashes, sometimes it’s about remembering your pet’s best self, the way you want them to stay in your heart. Remi was battling intranasal cancer, probably not dissimilar to the one that took our Mastiff's eyes, and eventually her from us. It was important to Remi’s parents that his face looked as perfect as they knew it, and I felt that in my core not having been able to look Kimber in the eyes when we said goodbye. We edited Remi’s portrait to the best version of himself…the one that will grace his mom and dad’s wall in his memory.
If your pet has shaved fur or visible wounds, we will discuss posing and editing options to ensure their photos look exactly how you want them remembered.
Midas: An End of Life Horse Portrait Session
When Midas no longer had quality of life, Jackie made the difficult decision to lead her horse to the Rainbow Bridge. The morning of his euthanasia we paused to celebrate their bond with a brief end of life photography session. While maintaining the sanctitude of their last moments together, we created a series of farewell portraits so that a piece of him would live forever.
Roxy and Riddle: A Memorial Pet Portrait Session
We began photographing Roxy, Riddle, and Roux in 2020. When their pack grew in 2021, we celebrated the addition of Raider with a second pet photography session. Sadly Riddle passed away in 2022. His mom had one of the portraits created in her first session turned into a tattoo in his memory. In 2023 she requested a pet photography session with her special girl and wanted to incorporate Riddle's legacy. We took these portraits to remember he is always with his mom, and when the time comes, Roxy's portrait will be commissioned as a complementary tattoo on her mom's arm.
Whether you seek to commemorate your dog or horse in their last hours before they cross the Rainbow Bridge, celebrate their life as they grow old, or create portraits in memory of pets lost, we are honored to be a part of your grieving process.
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