Capturing your furry friend's personality, one paw print at a time.

Studio Dog Photographer

WHO WE ARE

Based in Ottawa, Ontario, Camille West Photography offers professional studio dog photography. We create magical moments by capturing your pet’s characteristics in a unique style that reflects their personality. We emphasize the importance of letting dogs be dogs! Whether they’re full of energy or enjoying their later stages in life, we will create lasting memories!

ABOUT CAMILLE

Camille is an international award-winning dog photographer and owner of Camille West Photography. She specializes in studio pet photography and is always looking for new ways to capture your pet’s inner model!

She has grown up with dogs and finds working with animals to be incredibly rewarding. It brings her immense joy to know that her work creates lasting memories that will be treasured for a lifetime. Whether it's playful antics, gentle expressions, or the undeniable love that radiates from their eyes, she captures the unique personalities and spirit of every dog she photographs.

Camille has also created a unique way of taking high-resolution images of dog’s paws…PAWtographs! A wonderful keepsake and memory that you’ll have forever.

THE EXPERIENCE

We are dedicated to crafting exceptional photoshoot experiences and capturing unforgettable memories.

We tailor and design each package to perfectly suit your needs.

BEYOND JUST PHOTOGRAPHS

Invest in more than just photographs; invest in the memories, emotions, and love you share with your pet. We transform your furry family members' cherished moments into stunning wall art that truly makes your house feel like a home.

Don’t let memories live on your devices.

Let the experience continue with art that lasts a lifetime and brings joy every single day.

CLIENT EXPERIENCES

IN THE MEDIA

  • Local Paws Magazine

    Local Paws Magazine

    Cover of Local Paws Magazine January/February 2024

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  • Bored Panda

    14 Pics of Playful Dogs Chasing Soap Bubbles

    Featured article on Bored Panda

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  • Faces Magazine 2023

    Ottawa photographer Camille West is one of few studio dog photographers in the city, and her unique style of photography that captures all the excitement, movement, and personality of each pet has caught the eyes of almost 4,000 followers on Instagram….

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  • Ottawa CityNews: The Sam Laprade Show

    Radio interview with Sam Laprade

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • In order to confirm your appointment we require your session fee payment within 24 hours. You will then be sent a contract and questionnaire to help us get to know you and your pup a little more! The questionnaire is also where you’ll have the opportunity to select your background colours.

  • Not a problem! We emphasize the importance of letting dogs be dogs and simply take some shots along the way. Action shots are often the best moment to capture as they really show off your pet’s personality and spirit!

  • We take our time at the beginning for your pup to sniff around, get used to the space and slowly introduce them to the equipment. We always make sure both you and your dog are comfortable at all times!

  • Our studio is in a safe, private, and enclosed space. We leave enough time between clients to make sure no other dogs are present at the site. Safety and comfort is our number one priority.

  • If you get your dog groomed, I suggest timing the shoot at your favourite part of their fluffiness stage. Not freshly groomed, but we also want to see their beautiful eyes and faces!

    For highly energetic dogs, I suggest a long walk or play session beforehand if possible. This usually helps them focus during our shoot.

    Since food motivation is our primary method for capturing and rewarding your dog’s attention, I suggest feeding them a little less the day of the session. Your dog will get plenty of treats during our shoot!!

  • We have a variety of different colours to choose from. Colour options are included in the Questionnaire that is sent out after booking. You may choose up to two background colours.

  • We have plenty of treats and toys at the studio. We use mainly freeze-dried, pure beef liver treats and peanut butter. Please feel free to bring your own if your dog has a favourite or digestive issues.

    Bring along any of their favourite toys, balls or any props (hats, glasses, bandanas etc.) you’d like included! We also have a great selection at our studio.

    Or naked is always a good option!

  • Safety, comfort and enjoyment are our priorities! We always let your dog sniff around to get comfortable with their environment and our team. We slowly introduce them to the equipment before the fun starts! We always make sure your dog is comfortable and having fun!

  • Absolutely! Feel free to jump in at the end of the session.

  • Within 14 days of your photo session we conduct an online purchase appointment, and you select any prints and products you may like. There are many print and product combinations available, so plenty to choose from. We provide products of exceptional quality, at highly competitive prices.

    Payment is required in full at the end of your purchase appointment.

  • Absolutely! We turn cherished moments in stunning wall art that makes your house a home. Don't let your memories live on your devices. Wall-art allows you to personalize your space with custom-designed pieces.

    Some of the print products we offer are: fine-art prints, canvas wraps, and acrylic.

    We take pride in managing every aspect of our fine-art printing in-house, ensuring a faster turnaround time but, more importantly, it gives us complete control over every detail. We believe in delivering nothing less than the best quality, and this hands-on approach allows us to maintain the highest standards in every print we produce.

    We create custom designed mockups to help you choose the perfect products to display in your home.We create custom designed mockups to help you choose the perfect products to display in your home.

Are you ready to get some awesome photos?