dog photography Sessions
with international multi-award-winning Em Boyle.
With Em Boyle Photography, you're not just booking a photoshoot, you're investing in a fine art experience. Find out about the session experience and how it all works below.
The Signature Session
The Signature Session offers an opportunity for those seeking the complete Em Boyle Photography experience.
There are only a limited number of slots available each month, so be sure to reach out early to reserve your spot.
The Signature Session includes:
1-hour photography session of your dog/s and immediate family.
Curated gallery of 15-25 retouched images to select your artwork from.
$100 credit towards wall art purchases (excl. matted prints & keepsakes).
x1 social-media-sized watermarked image.
Wall art and extra digitals are additional and start at $590 with collections starting from $1860. Matted prints and mini keepsakes are also available from $150.
$195
With each session, You can expect:
A relaxed outdoor session in one of Wellington’s stunning woodland locations.
A fully retouched gallery of images to select your artwork from.
The option to purchase bespoke wall art and matted prints, professionally printed by leading labs, from the a la carte or collections menu.
Thoughtful planning tailored to your dog, your home and your vision.
A guided image reveal design consultation to help you select the perfect artwork for your home.
Ethical, intentional, dog-loving values throughout every step.
The Journey
Em is here to make the session process simple and enjoyable, right from your initial enquiry, through to the delivery of your artwork.
Premium wall art
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![Framed canvas of dog and girl tea party in fine art photography style housed in a gold ornate frame by Em Boyle Photography]()
The Artisan Canvas
The Artisan Canvas offers a refined, gallery-quality alternative to traditional stretched canvas. Your image is printed on archival, acid-free canvas, mounted to foamcore, then beautifully framed in an ornate frame.
Crafted from a cotton-polyester canvas for long-term stability, each piece is printed using special pigment-based inks and sealed with a scratch-resistant, anti-fungal matte coating that provides exceptional UV protection.
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![Pet photography framed print of a dog in the forest in Upper Hutt]()
The Fine Art Frame
These framed prints are museum-grade, printed on fine art paper with a luxurious matte finish and protected by UV resistant acrylic-glass. Each piece is custom-framed by hand with your choice of premium Italian hardwood or modern profiles to suit your space. Available in a traditional mat or the popular arch mat.
Popular For: Wall gallery sets or single standouts pieces.
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![Close up of a fine art dog photography print with hand torn edge in an Italian hardwood frame by Em Boyle Photography]()
The Artisan Edge Frame
The most exclusive offering! Each image is printed on 100% cotton rag fine art paper and hand-torn to create a soft, feathered edge, giving it a unique, artistic feel. The image is then mounted to appear as if it’s floating within the frame, surrounded by an acid-free mat with a subtle bevel edge for an elegant finish.
Available in circle, square, or rectangle apertures and a white or black mat.
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![Framed canvas wall art of dog in woods in Wellington]()
The Signature Float Tray
Not all canvases are created equal. These framed canvas trays are produced to a high standard, capturing fine detail with exceptional print quality.
Each image is printed on archival, acid-free cotton-polyester canvas, stretched over quality timber, and finished with pigment-based inks and an archival matte coating for scratch resistance and UV protection. Set within a deep tray-style frame, the piece has a subtle floating effect and a refined, gallery-style finish.
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![Matted print in a wooden box from pet photography session of a dog in Wellington]()
The Reveal Box
Printed on archival fine art paper and professionally matted to 11x14, these prints are ready to frame, gift, or display.
They are available individually or housed within a handcrafted timber ‘reveal’ box.
Each Reveal Box features a clear acrylic lid to subtly reveal the mounts inside, with a soft suede-lined interior and matching ribbon for lifting the prints with ease.
“My dog could never take photos like that…”
One of the most common things clients say before a session is that their dog “can’t take photos like that.” They think their dog can’t do the kinds of poses they see in my images, doesn’t have much training, needs to stay on lead, or won’t sit still long enough for photos. In reality, around 90% of the dogs I photograph are on a lead and have limited obedience – especially in new, distracting environments.
The final artwork often begins with a person holding the lead and helping guide their dog into position. Once the dog is settled, they simply step to the side of the dog and are usually in the image I’m taking. After I have the shot, I’ll ask the owner and dog to leave the scene so I can capture an “empty” frame, which allows me to remove the owner later in editing. It’s a simple process for everyone and ensures the dog is always comfortable.
For posing, with a bit of luring, patience, and a few tricks up my sleeve, many dogs can do things they have never tried before. Even poses like a “paws up” can often happen within minutes once treats are involved. Rest assured, there are no training requirements for your dog to create beautiful fine art imagery.
limited Edition sessions
Em also offers limited edition sessions a few times a year. Sign up to the email newsletter (bottom of this page) to get early access to these!
Josh E. & Bodie
“I am so happy with how my photos turned out! Bodie is a reactive dog and we had never considered doing anything like this. Em listened to our needs, found a secluded location, and had the patience and kindness to wait until Bodie was comfortable. Her interactions with Bodie calmed him down. She clearly has a special knack around dogs. I would recommend Em, not just for the high quality photos, but the overall experience and customer service she provides. I can't wait to have a photoshoot with my other pup!”
Every dog is different. your session will be too.
Let’s plan the perfect portrait experience for you and your dog.