My friends describe me as unwaveringly optimistic, joyful, warm-hearted, driven and relaxed (not gonna lie, the relaxed part makes giggle a bit). Unlike my friends, I would describe myself as a creative, energetic, slightly ADHD people pleaser.

My goal for each and every client is twofold…..First, I strive to create a fun and memorable experience in the studio for you and your pet and second…I want you to fall head over heels in love with the products we create together.


Meet Maura

My name is Maura and I'm obsessed with my dogs....

Full body wags, playing tug of war, morning wake-up alarms, alerts when amazon arrives, cuddles on a rainy day, fetch in the back yard (mostly me running after them once they get the ball, but that's fine)...I can't imagine my life without my sweet pups. I ADORE MY DOGS!! Can you relate?

I love that Buddy (my nine year old golden retriever) greets me at my door like his life is complete now that I have arrived home. I love that my sweet elderly Jack Russell (Spirit) will sit on my lap as I am editing my photos and I love the chaotic, youthful energy  of our sweet 10 month old english cream pups - Goose and Maverick.  Every single morning of my life I am woken up by a sloppy kiss and fierce snuggles from both my pups. I was born into a dog and cat family. There has never been a time in my life that I haven't had a fluffy family member. I understand the love, companionship, and unconditional love of a pet, and I know the importance of cherishing the short time we have them in our lives.

As a certified, internationally award winning pet photographer, I am consumed with capturing contemporary, personality-filled portraits of your fluffy babies.

I invite you into my temperature-controlled home studio where your pet can be themselves. We will play, laugh and capture those expressions that are unique to them and then create some beautiful art to hang on your walls.  

Can't wait to meet you!  - Maura


My Story

80 ounces of water per day

I really love...

my family

activity of choice

kayaking

my fav hobby

reading

Travel to Alaska to see the aurora borealis (Northern Lights)  

On My Bucket List...

hike Brice Canyon 
&
Zion National Park

On My Bucket List...

Support local animals in need by DOnating at least $10,000 to the local chapter of the Richmond spca

On My Bucket List...

For once in my life I would like to be part of a flash mob...yes, i'm serious :-)

On My Bucket List...

You may say – “Wow, Maura, that is pretty unrealistic goals ya got there, lady”.

I say, “nope”. Let me paint this scenario for you…when you come in from a long, exhausting day from work, your dragging the groceries up from the car and preparing yourself to make dinner when all you want to do is go to bed. You search your pocket for your keys to the front door while your grocery bags are cutting off your circulation on your left arm and the bag with the cans is ready to split. You juggle your bags, manage to open the door without dropping anything, and you hear that familiar sound. The sound of enthusiastic fluffy feet running to great you at the door. The joy they feel is tangible. They tap dance, vibrate, bark, meow, rub against your leg, bring you a toy…. They are so freaking excited because their favorite person in the world is finally home. Their loving face makes you forget that your hand is turning blue from the grocery bags and everything is a little bit better in the world.

My goal is to create gorgeous portraits of your sweet pet and design custom portraits that will WOW your friends and bring a giant smile to your face whenever you see them. I have plenty of clients that have beautiful artwork on their walls, but they are the first ones to tell me that it is the images of their pets that gets the most attention.

I am 100% confident that every time you pass a custom wall portrait of your pet – it WILL brighten your day!

Mission Accomplished!

My mission is simple -I want to brighten every single day of your life  

my mission

Starbucks
Passion Tea

DRINK

Movie

Shawshank
Redemption

We make 50+ pounds of fudge each December for our loved ones over the holiday season. We are kinda a big deal - lol

Homemade Fudge

treat

vacation spot

Sedona, Arizona

TV Series:  Toss-up 

Alias &
Breaking Bad

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All Time Favorites

if your fluffy friend was a type of music, they'D Be...

Pop

ROck N ROll

classical

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