Natural, playful and adventure filled Pet Photography in Timaru and beyond
Welcome!
Little Paws Photography specialises in creating fun and personality filled Pet Portraits for South Canterbury pets and their families.
About the Little Paws Photography experience
The Little Paw experience is all about celebrating your pet and the special bond you share. Whether in the studio, outdoors or in the comfort of your own home, each session is tailored to highlight your pet's unique personality and the moments you cherish. From playful action shots to heartwarming portraits, my goal is to create a relaxed and fun experience for both pets and their people.
Turn your pet into art
Why print?
Digital images are great for sharing on social media and saving to your phone's wallpaper but one hard drive failure, lost USB or drowned iPhone and your images are gone forever. Print the images that you love and enjoy looking at them every day. No one shows off their flash drive to friends and family, but they will love to see them on the walls of your home or in a stunning personalised album.
Hi, I’m Kirstin, your pet photographer!
I am based in Timaru, where I have a beautiful studio space perfect for pets and their families. I also love to travel around South Canterbury and beyond to capture pets in their happy places, whether that is at the beach, going on a walk to their favourite spot, or in the comfort of your own home.
As a proud pet parent myself, I know the joy and the love that our pets bring us everyday. My goal is to create beautiful images that you will treasure forever - because they are truely family!
FAQs
Where are you located?
The studio is based in the Royal Arcade in central Timaru. I am happy to travel anywhere within South Canterbury though and often further so please ask.
My dog is not very well trained, can we still book a session?
Yes of course! While it helps if you dog has some basic commands such as sit and stay this is not essential. Many of the dogs I photograph aren't well trained and we can still get beautiful images.
Can I be in some of the photos?
Absolutely! Capturing your unique bond with your pet is so important and something I love to do!
Can you photograph pets other than dogs?
Of course! Dogs are the most popular pets to photograph but I am more than happy to photograph any other pets you have, including cats, rabbits, horses, birds and even reptiles - I'm up for anything!
My dog can't be off leash. Can you still capture them?
Yes definitely! I've done many sessions where dogs need to be on leash. Safety is always of utmost importance. And let me tell you a secret - many of the dogs I have photographed both indoors and outdoors are actually on a leash!
How long will the session take?
This will depend on the type of session you want and how many animals and/or people are going to be involved. The different session types have an approximate session time but if you pet needs more time, I will never rush a session and give them the time that they need.
What if my dog is shy, anxious or reactive?
Don't worry, I have lots of patience and will never rush your dog. I always adapt my approach to suit the animal. If in the studio, I can turn lights off, if we are outdoors, I can use a longer lens and keep a bigger distance, but for particularly anxious dogs, often home is their happy place so I will usually suggest a session there.
What if it's raining on the day?
If the weather isn't looking great and we have an outdoor session booked, we can easily reschedule. Or if you prefer to go ahead anyway we can always switch to the studio or at your home.
Do you have payment plans?
Yes I have Zip available as well as an 'in house' laybuy option.
"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole"
—Roger Caras