dog sits

Making Dogs Part of Family Photos

Jun 23, 2025

Brittany & Charles’ family photos to celebrate their dog, Dolly

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Why Family Pawtraits?

When Brittany and Charles were planning their wedding, they knew that the logistics were too complicated to invite their dog, Dolly. Shhhhh don’t tell her she didn’t get the invite!! So we said we could book some family photos, and of course they were down for making dogs part of family photos.

dog smiles for photos
dog runs
dog looks back

Photos That Celebrate Your Dog Because They’re Family Too


They decided that after things slowed down after their wedding, they wanted to plan a photoshoot the celebrates their love for Dolly!

dog walks
dog runs
couple walks with dog
couple smiles with dog

Fur-Ever Family Photos

We were so excited about this idea to enjoy a wedding day without the dress and logistics of bringing your pup! It can be a lot for them and this allowed them a relaxing wedding day with a bonus photoshoot featuring Dolly! Of course, she did not need any convincing to run around the Chesapeake Bay.

dog licks lips
dog with mom
dog walks next to owners
dog with dad

Pets are family too!

The time we have with our pets is never long enough. This is exactly why we encourage you to include them in your family portraits.

couple smiling on beach with doodle
dog poses in front of couple kissing

When bringing your dogs to family photos, we always recommend having an extra person with you to help out! Always bring a leash if in a public space and you can never bring enough treats!

dog lays down on beach
dog licks lips
dog looks at owners

How cute is our girl, Dolly, looking at her paw-rents?!

Dog sits on beach
couple smiling on beach with doodle

If you love how Brittany and Charles made their dog a part of family photos, then you will love Amanda & Kent’s Scotts Addition Richmond Engagement Session including their chocolate lab!

Photographer: Cat