Forever in a Frame, Forever in Our Hearts

This morning, as I sipped my matcha and reading to the news, I was stopped in my tracks by a mention of Beast, the fluffy, loyal companion of Mark. Beast had passed, and suddenly, I was reminded of how fragile and profound the bond is between humans and their pets.

Just a few days ago, I found myself in conversation with a kind man in the park Alessandro. By his side was Daisy, a tiny four-month-old cockapoo with the softest eyes and the kind of innocence that melts you.

“She’s my girl,” he said, not just as a pet parent, but the way a father might speak about his daughter. “I know she won’t be with me forever… and I’m already afraid of how I’ll ever bear that pain. She gives me so much joy.”

And in that moment, I felt the weight of his words.

We are never truly ready for goodbye.

No matter how much time we have or how prepared we think we are, the loss of a pet, a soul who loved us unconditionally, without judgment, without words,  cuts deeper than many understand.

To some, it's just a dog, or just a cat. But for those of us who have loved and been loved by an animal, we know it’s never just anything. It’s family. It’s companionship. It’s healing. It’s home.

As a photographer, I’ve been blessed and humbled to witness countless stories of love between people and their pets. Some have been long goodbyes, aged dogs in their twilight, frail but still full of heart. Others have come to me at the very last moment, a final chance to capture something eternal before they crossed the rainbow bridge.

These sessions are never easy. There are always tears, but then we talk about all the joy and the love they bring to this world. We whisper. We play. We cuddle. We laugh. And then I capture it, that moment, that look, that essence for you to hold forever.

Because grief this deep deserves remembrance.

Because your pet deserves to be seen, honoured, and remembered as the soul who changed your life.

I’ve heard it all — “You’ll get another one.” But no. Every pet is a world unto themselves. They are not replaceable. Their quirks, their stories, the shared memories — from the first day home to the last breath — are irreplaceable chapters of our lives.

For me, pets are more than companions. They are healers. My own dog, Coco, was my lifeline after a burnout. She taught me patience. She gave me the strength to pick up a camera. She gave me purpose when I had none. She didn’t just inspire my photography… She saved me.

That’s why I talk about... dogs are dogtors. Or the 5 incredible benefits of having a Dog.

They are light in our darkest moments.They are the warmth in the cold.They are the silent comfort we didn’t know we needed.

And when their time comes yes, they know. When I photograph a dog nearing their final days, I can see it in their eyes. They understand. They give in those last moments… one more tail wag, one more nuzzle, one more memory.

That’s why I do this work.That’s why I believe every pet deserves a portrait, and every family deserves to hold on to that bond through time.

Because these are not just photos.They are footprints on your heart.They are proof of a love that changed you.

So let this be a reminder: life is fleeting, and the ones who walk beside us, even on four legs deserve to be remembered. Don’t wait. Capture the joy, the connection, the quiet moments.

In every package I offer, I include a family portrait… always. Because to me, it’s not an option. It’s what makes sense. Because your pet is family.

Let’s create something together that lasts beyond the years… a timeless memory, a celebration of love, a light in the dark.

From a portrait to a Photobook

Because the pawprints they leave?

They never fade.

They stay with us.

Forever.