Creating Timeless Portraits for Pets and the People Who Love Them!
Hamilton pet and family photographer serving clients across Ontario.
Because you know these years are precious, you...
- choose a night in because your pet is already settled beside you
- plan your weekends around fresh air and paw prints
- you’re always ready to turn an ordinary day into an adventure
- stop to notice the way they look at you when they feel safe
- and you want tangible memories you can hang, hold, and keep close
Then you are definitely in the right place!
Your phone may be full of snapshots, but a beautifully created portrait deserves to be seen, held, and lived with. I create artwork so the love you share with your pet has a place in your home every day.
The Experience
You’re not just booking a family-and-pet photoshoot. You’re preserving your family story and the connection you share with your pet.
From our first chat to your final reveal, I keep everything easy and relaxed. I’ll guide you through planning, choosing a location, and feeling comfortable in front of the camera, so your family and pet portraits feel true to you.
Then we turn those images into wall art and photo albums made to be enjoyed every day, not left in a folder and forgotten.
How does the family and pet photography session work?
From planning to artwork, your Canovas Photography pet and family photography experience is easy and relaxed, with a session that feels like an adventure with your pet.
Let's Begin
Choose the time that feels right to book your complimentary consultation.
The Consultation
This is where we design your session together. We’ll answer your questions and focus on getting to know your pet, your family, and what matters most to you.
The Session
This is where the magic happens. Sessions feel easy, with a balance of candid moments and posed portraits. The heart of it all is capturing the connection between you and your pet.
Tangible Memories
During your image reveal, I’ll guide you in choosing the portraits you love and selecting the right album and wall art for your home.
But My Pet Can't Be Off Leash...
This is where careful editing comes in. Your pet’s safety always comes first during your session, which means leashes and other distractions may still be part of the moment while we photograph. Afterward, I professionally edit your images in Photoshop to remove leashes and visual distractions, so your final pet and family portraits look clean, natural, and ready to be displayed as wall art in your home.
Meet Your Family & Pet Photographer!
I’m Sharon, a dog mom to Cisco and Tito, and the photographer behind Canovas Photography.
I offer outdoor pet and family photography and studio pet photography, creating portraits that celebrate the connection you share with your pet. My goal is to create images that feel natural, meaningful, and worthy of becoming artwork in your home.
I’m also a certified pet loss grief specialist, offering end of life pet photography sessions with care and compassion. These sessions are deeply meaningful, and I know how much comfort tangible memories can bring.
This work is about preserving your family story with your pet through portraits, wall art, and photo albums you can return to for years to come.
What Clients Are Saying...
"My gosh, where do I start? I don’t have enough good things to say about Sharon and the experience we had with her photographing us and our dogs. She was so patient, understanding and accommodating. She knew exactly what she was doing and knew how to capture moments perfectly. Thank you so much Sharon!! "
Nicole
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