Tampa Pet Photographer Captures Dog’s Personality Before Surgery

June 9, 2025

When your dog is your entire world, capturing your bond in a photograph becomes more than just a session—it becomes a memory you treasure forever. That’s exactly what Daniella, one of our Tampa clients felt, when she reached out to us about her loving, happy, and playful pup, Koda.

Koda, a fluffy, always-smiling companion, was preparing for an upcoming surgery that would require shaving her entire neck. Her mom had originally planned for a summer session but realized that waiting might mean missing the chance to photograph Koda before her signature fluff was gone for a while.

Koda wasn’t just any dog—she had been there through every life chapter, from school to long work shifts in anesthesia.

When her mom walks through the door after a long day, Koda would run to the couch, flip herself over into position, and lock eyes as if to say, “I’ve been waiting just for you.” She’d put her paw on her mom’s arm and sit at her level—always close, always connected.

The session was also a celebration of a major milestone: Koda’s 10th birthday. Reaching double digits is something truly special, and her mom wanted to mark the occasion with portraits that captured all the joy, love, and playfulness that Koda brought into her life over the years. It was more than a photo shoot—it was a birthday celebration full of love, smiles, and tail wags.

Daniella had never had a professional photo with her mom before, and this was their moment.

During our session, we captured her signature smile and her joyful spirit as she soaked in every moment.

Koda’s story reminded us that our pets don’t just live with us—they live for us. They’re by our side through life’s hardest days and biggest milestones. And sometimes, they deserve to be the star of the show.

If you’ve been putting off a photo session with your pet, now might be the time. Don’t wait until after the surgery or the senior years. Celebrate them now—fluff, joy, birthdays, and all.