The Art of Canine Portraiture
Welcome to Dogs on Paper, a boutique Sacramento studio specializing in artistic dog portraits. Through intentional minimalism and seamless paper backdrops, we create beautiful portraits that celebrate your dog as the work of art they truly are. Simplicity preserved, beauty unleashed.
Our Minimalist Approach
The beauty of simplicity.
Our seamless paper backdrop eliminates distractions, 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 character. Sessions are shot on white paper, with occasional artistic variations selected by the photographer.
Portrait Collections
Sessions inspired by your dog.
Three portrait sessions designed to celebrate your dog's beauty:
THE NINETY — Our 90-minute signature portrait session that transforms your dog into a fine art subject.
THE THIRTY — A shorter 30-minute session capturing your dog's personality with the same artistic vision as our signature session.
THE MINI — Quick artistic portraits with creative elements offered monthly.
All sessions include a personalized gallery with select high-resolution, retouched images included in your collection, plus the opportunity to view additional curated artwork options. Extra images available individually or as complete sets. Monochrome versions available upon request.
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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 timeless, sophisticated alternatives that will never go out of style. Every portrait can be transformed into stunning monochrome.
Fine Art Products
A piece of your heart, as art.
Transform your dog’s portraits into museum-quality prints, wall art, and handcrafted albums. Browse your personalized gallery at home with our curated fine art products. We're available to help with selections—no pressure sales meetings required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about sessions, pricing, or our process?
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Ready to Book?
It's as easy as a game of fetch.
View our studio calendar to reserve your dog’s session, or fill out our contact form to get in touch and we'll get back to you shortly!
eGift Cards
A gift worth wagging about.
Available digitally from $25, valid for 3 years.
Cancellation Policy
Roll over, reschedule. It's that easy.
Sessions are non-refundable. Provide 24+ hours notice for rescheduling to receive credit for a future session.
Brand Imagery + Collaborations
Professional canine imagery for your brand.
We create clean, professional canine imagery for pet businesses—from product photography to marketing campaigns. Our minimalist approach and seamless backdrop provide the perfect canvas for showcasing your brand. Contact us to discuss your goals.
Portraits with Purpose
Lights, camera, adoption!
Professional photography can make all the difference for shelter dogs seeking homes. We offer pro bono sessions to local rescues, shelters, and foster families, plus donate sessions to animal welfare fundraisers. Contact us to learn more.