At Smile & Wag Pet Photography, we know pets aren't just our best friends - they're family. Our aim is to capture your pet as you know and love them, creating artwork that will make you smile, just like they do.

 

Celebrating and capturing Brisbane dogs and their people.

What to expect: the process

  • Book and plan your session!

    Contact me via email or through my website to book your session and arrange an over the phone planning consultation. You will also get a questionnaire to fill out that will help me to plan out your session to make sure it's a fun, stress-free experience that you and your pet get the most out of.

  • Enjoy your session!

    All that you and your dog have to do is show up and have fun! Leave all of the posing and directions to me - I have plenty of tricks up my sleeve to get your dog's attention and capture the perfect photo.

  • View your photos and choose your products at your purchasing appointment

    3-4 weeks after your session, you will receive a selection of photos in an online gallery for you to choose your favourites from, as well as the way you want to display them.

  • Your artwork and digitals are here!

    Within 2-4 weeks I deliver your artwork and digitals (in your special Smile & Wag USB with keep box) right to you for you to enjoy.


Sessions, Artwork and Pricing

Choose between a session outdoors in nature at a park, beach or urban location around Brisbane, or come to us for a session in our home studio.

Whichever you choose, you will then purchase your artwork and digital images separately after your session in an online ordering appointment.

Artwork options starts at $285.

Our clients typically spend anywhere from $500 to $2000 depending on finishes, sizes, and number of pieces and images.

For seniors (9+ years old) and dogs that are terminally ill, there is NO session fee. Book in and capture those special memories with no payment up front.

Flexible payment plans available - just ask!

 

$199 Signature Session

Perfect for natural, sunlit photos taken in a beautiful park, beach or urban location of your choosing
1.5 hour photo session at a location within 35km of Brisbane CBD (extra travel fees apply for locations outside this area)
Up to 3 dogs (additional can be added for a small fee)
Online gallery of 25-35 images to choose from

$199 in product credit to spend on your beautiful products to display your photos

$399 Digitals Only Session

Just want an online gallery of digitals with no extra fuss? This simple digital package is for you.
30 minute photo session at a location from the list of available locations
Up to 3 dogs (additional can be added for a small fee)
10 images edited and sent directly to you

Note: with this package, you only receive 10 images and there is no option to view or purchase more from the session.

 

We offer flexible, interest free payment plans through Latitude Pay and Payright. Click on the logos below to find out more.

 
  • β€˜Kate was able to book my old dogs in last minute when one suddenly became sick. She was very patient and loving with my treat obsessed and uncooperative β€œmodels”. The whole shoot experience was very relaxed and Kate definitely tailored it to meet my dogs ability and activity level. It was absolutely tough choosing which pictures to have framed because Kate had captured so many great pics which displayed our pups personalities perfectly... Kate was also very patient with us humans as we clicked through all of the photos a million times trying to decide. Kate then personally delivered the most beautiful and high quality framed pictures, which I am completely obsessed with. I am so grateful that we booked with Smile & Wag because now we have the most beautiful memories of our darling girl before she passed. I highly highly recommend booking in with Smile & Wag - honestly, if you’re looking for someone to capture your beautiful and unique fur babies, this is it, you’ve found her!’

    -Janice, Mishka & Occi’s mum

  • β€˜I have just received my digital images and a framed print and it takes my breath away. Kate really managed to capture my special girl and the beautiful surrounds perfectly. It was very hard to pick a favourite to be framed as there were so many stunning photos to choose from!

    The whole experience was fun and easy, Kate is super friendly and flexible, and good communication at every stage of the process. Thank you so much for giving us these beautiful memories’

    -Andrea, Pebbles’ mum

  • β€˜Kate was so amazing and professional. Our beautiful girl Fleur was only given a few more weeks to live and we didn’t have many photos of us as a family. Kate helped us capture all the aspects of our relationship and has helped us with the grieving process. I was originally so scared of losing her but Kate has helped us come to terms with this and helped provide us with memories that we can look back on after our girl has gone.’

    - Ashleigh, Fleur’s mum

  • β€˜Kate was so wonderful with my puppy Ivy. She picked a beautiful location for the shoot, and kept

    In mind how distracted a Dalmatian puppy can get around other people and dogs so made sure to scout the best spots and time for the shoot. We have so many beautiful pictures from our session she really captured Ivy’s personality. I would absolutely recommend Kate!’

    - Hannah, Ivy’s mum

Your Photographer

Hi there, I’m Kate - your local pet photographer here in Brisbane.

I have been an animal lover since I was born, having grown up with cats, horses, dogs, guinea pigs, birds, mice and even frogs!

Now I live with my partner and our 3 dogs - Nala (doberman), Ruby (border collie) and Indi (sharpei x). They’re a strange bunch of dogs and people often ask how we ended up with such different breeds (and how they get along so well!), but I honestly wouldn’t have it any other way.

In the rare moments when I’m not behind the camera, you can find me taking my dogs to explore new places, going out to eat or catching up with friends and family. But mostly the first one, because taking the dogs out is my absolute favourite thing to do!

Smile & Wag Pet Photography has worked with many charities and businesses, including

 
 

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The perfect gift for dog mums & dads!