A Pet and Family Photography Experience,
That Honours Your Connection In Beautiful Artwork
Pet and Family Experience, Guided by Your Pet’s Pace
Canovas Photography offers a relaxed, guided pet and family photography experience led by your pet’s pace, creating portraits that feel personal, meaningful, and made to last.
Because the time we have with our pets never feels long enough, this is a beautiful way to preserve the connection you share and bring it into your home as artwork.
Nothing is forced.
Your session unfolds gently, with space for breaks, play, and the moments that feel most like you.
What Clients Are Saying...
"I had such a great experience working with Sharon for a photo session with my pup, Franklin. She was incredibly professional, polite, and kind from start to finish. Sharon came fully prepared with toys, treats, and all the little tricks: making sounds, engaging Franklin, and keeping the session fun and stress-free."
Jenna
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.
Artwork Designed To Last
$950–$2,000
Most clients invest in custom artwork created to be lived with and loved every day. A $250 artwork credit from your session fee is included, so all you need to do is choose what you love.
Curious what your portraits can become? View the artwork collection and videos here.
The Investment
- Session Fee: $295 + tax
- $250 off towards the artwork you choose
- One location for your session
- A pre-consultation to discuss your vision
- No family member or friends left out—everyone included.
- No time constraint to your session
- A guided online purchase appointment to select your favourite images and artwork
But my pet will never sit still...
This is one of the most common concerns pet parents have before a pet photography session. The good news is that your pet does not need to sit perfectly still to create beautiful portraits.
For safety, your pet remains on leash throughout the session, including action images. The leash is then professionally removed afterward, so your final photographs look clean, natural, and polished.
Your session is guided with patience and your pet’s pace in mind, allowing space for movement, breaks, and real moments to unfold. This is what makes pet photography feel relaxed, natural, and beautifully personal.
Before colour correction, lighting adjustments and editing
After colour correction, lighting adjustments and editing
Why Families Choose Canovas Photography
Sessions guided with care
From playful puppies to senior dogs, every session is led with patience, compassion, and respect for your pet’s needs.
A calm and experienced approach
Sharon’s gentle, intuitive way with animals helps pets feel comfortable, making space for natural and meaningful portraits.
Artwork created to last
Your images are designed to become beautiful, one-of-a-kind artwork for your home, made to be enjoyed for years to come.
A full-service experience
From your consultation to the delivery of your finished artwork, every step is thoughtfully guided for a seamless experience.
A joyful experience with your pet
Your session feels less like a formal photoshoot and more like quality time with your pet, relaxed, fun, and full of connection.
faq
After you book your pet and family photography session, you will receive a prep guide with simple tips to help everyone get ready. It includes what to bring, how to prepare your pet, and how to keep the session calm and easy for your family.
Canovas Photography offers pet and family photography across Ontario, including the GTA, Hamilton, Niagara and Norfolk County. Sessions in other locations are also available, and travel fees, mileage, and accommodations may apply depending on the destination.
If the weather is too hot, too cold, rainy, or unsafe, your pet and family photoshoot will be rescheduled. This helps keep everyone comfortable and makes sure your final images look their best.
No. Canovas Photography photographs dogs, horses, cats, and other pets that are part of your family. If you have a different type of pet, feel free to ask before booking.
No. Your dog can stay on a leash during the session for safety. The leash is removed during editing, so your final photos still look clean and natural.
Nervous and reactive dogs are welcome. A quiet location can be chosen, extra space can be given, and a long lens can be used to photograph your dog from a comfortable distance. Safety always comes first, and strangers are not allowed to approach your pet during the session.
Every session moves at your pet’s pace, so there is no strict time limit. This allows enough time for breaks, comfort, and natural moments without rushing your pet or your family.
Stay in the Canovas Circle
A short email now and then with pet nutrition tips, local events, and fun things to do with your pet, plus first access to sessions and special dates.
Bonus: Cisco & Tito sometimes take over the newsletter.
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