The Art of Canine Portraiture
Dogs on Paper is a boutique Sacramento fine art dog portrait studio. Through intentional minimalism, every portrait celebrates your dog as the work of art they truly are.
Our Minimalist Approach
The beauty of simplicity.
Our seamless paper backdrop is intentional, allowing your dog to be the true focus of every portrait. Through thoughtful composition, we capture each dog's unique form, distinctive features, and natural expressions. Props, when used, are chosen with intention — never to costume, always to complement.
Portrait Sessions
Sessions inspired by your dog.
Every session is built around your dog — their temperament, their energy, their particular kind of beautiful. We work at their pace, not ours, waiting for the moments that are uniquely theirs.
The Monochrome Aesthetic
A return to photography's purest form.
Black & white photography strips away distractions and reveals your dog's heart through light, texture, and form. Our monochrome portraits offer a timeless, sophisticated alternative. Every portrait in your gallery can be transformed into monochrome upon request.
Fine Art Products
A piece of your heart, as art.
When your portrait gallery is ready, so is your product shop. Fine art prints, keepsake albums, framed artwork, and more — all created by the world's finest professional labs, available to browse at your own pace from home. Albums designed by our studio. Orders ship directly to your door. The matching high-resolution image comes with every piece you order. No pressure, no sales meetings, ever.
The Studio
Small by design. Calm by intention.
Minimalist, calm, and designed with dogs in mind. Our intimate studio is an intentional and welcoming space. Just your dog, the paper, and the portraits waiting to be created.
Ready to Book
One session. Your dog. Let's begin.
View our Sessions page for details, or reach out through our Contact page to inquire about availability. All bookings begin with a personal inquiry.
Sessions are available one Saturday and one Sunday per month at 11am, plus select weekdays at 11am and 7pm.
Subscriber-Only Events
Sessions for dogs + their people
Seasonal 30-minute portrait sessions at promotional pricing — events include Be Mine: The Dogs We Love in February, Portraits of Love: Dog Mom’s Day in May, and Holiday Portraits in November.
These events are only open to our subscribers.
Session Gift Vouchers
The gift of photography.
Available digitally from $25. Redeemable for any studio session.
Session gift vouchers do not expire. We recommend scheduling your session within 12 months of purchase to ensure the best availability and current pricing.
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Cancellation Policy
A note on cancellations.
Sessions are non-refundable. Please provide 24 hours notice to reschedule and receive credit toward a future session.
Brand Imagery + Collaborations
Professional canine imagery for your brand.
We create elegant, minimalist canine imagery for pet businesses and brands — from product photography to marketing campaigns. Our paper backgrounds and minimalist approach provide an ideal canvas for showcasing your work. Dogs on Paper is the studio behind the imagery for Barkcuterie by Brynna and select collaborations. Contact us to discuss your project.
Portraits with Purpose
Lights, camera, adoption.
Over the years, Dogs on Paper has donated countless sessions to local rescues, shelters, and foster families, and contributed to animal welfare and community fundraisers across the Sacramento region. Those sessions remain some of our most meaningful work.
The Dogs on Paper studio.