A Labor of Love

Brooklyn-born, San Francisco-seasoned, and now creating artistic, minimalist dog portraits in Sacramento.

I've been photographing dogs since 2000, when a promotional mailer featuring a pug by renowned dog photographer Amanda Jones ignited my passion for canine portraiture. She became both my mentor and inspiration.

After building a successful photography career in San Francisco—where I photographed both dogs and weddings, and was recognized as one of American Photo magazine's Top 10 Wedding Photographers—I relocated to Sacramento to raise my family. In 2022, I came full circle and created Dogs on Paper to focus exclusively on my first love: dog portraiture.

My minimalist style highlights what you love most about your dog—their endearing expressions, joyful demeanor, and that distinctive look that's purely them. This is truly a labor of love for me.

As a lifelong dog lover and devoted pug mom (Buddy is my fifth), I bring a genuine connection to every portrait. My second pug, Bogie, was my greatest muse.

If my work resonates with you, I'd love to photograph your dog. I also photograph children in the same minimalist aesthetic — inquire for availability.

— Ann Burgermyer, Dogs on Paper