Austin Pet Photographer Specializing in Studio Portraits

Two brown dogs posing together against a black background, one fluffy and one short-haired, both looking alert at fetching fido fotography.
Two dogs pose against a black background, a fluffy terrier with tongue out and a sleek Chihuahua looking sideways.

Have you been looking for a professional pet photographer in Austin, Texas?

Jane Fidanza, photographer and owner of Fetching Fido Fotography in Austin, Texas, is pictured with her dog, Giovanni.

Maybe it's me!  I've been photographing pets since 2007, so I might know a thing or two about working with animals.


:-) Jane

Q: Why should I bring my pet to your studio when I can take pictures outside?

  1. This is a distraction-free zone. No squirrels, strangers or other dogs.
  2. No weather drama. No rain, no wind, and no heat. No one has a bad hair day in the studio.
  3. No muddy paws . . . or faces or tails.
  4. The shy guys feel safer here.
  5. You have a cat, or a rabbit, or a bird, or a reptile.

I know that pets can be: grumpy, happy, sleepy, bashful, sneezy and dopey.

Get the reference? ;-)

A red and white Siberian husky with striking blue eyes displays an irritated expression against a brown studio backdrop.
A fluffy white American Eskimo dog portrait smiles for the photographer against a black background.
A sleeping white terrier dog photographed in black and white lying on a couch cushion with soft lighting.
Close-up portrait of a cream-colored large wire-haired dog looking up with alert eyes against a black background.
A ferret sneezes and sticks its tongue out sitting among pink and white feathers against a soft pink background.
A large bulldog sits on his hind end and refuses to look at the camera.

So, you're thinking about having your pet photographed? What's YOUR style?


That's right, I said YOUR style. I'm creating photographs for YOU, so the images that you see in my galleries are not all shot on black or on white, or using only certain colors.


These are YOUR photographs of YOUR very much loved pet. They should reflect you and your style.


Since I've been at this for so long, I've found that dogs and cats photograph well against certain colors. Those colors often evoke a certain feeling or mood. What are you looking for to adorn your walls?

dark and dramatic

Portrait of a brown Spinone Italiano dog with shaggy fur and a beard against a black background.
A wall portrait of a brown dog hangs in a modern penthouse bar area with dark walls, brass pendant lights, and curved black leather chairs.

light and bright

A brown dachshund puppy pokes its head out from a cozy white blanket in a woven basket.
A large wall portrait of a long-haired dachshund in a basket hangs in a modern living room above a white sectional sofa.

bold pops of color

Tricolored dachshund with large perky ears looks up against a vibrant blue background.
Modern living room with white furry chair, black and white patterned settee and a large blue art piece of a dachshund on a white wall.

monochromatic

A photograph of a chocolate Labrador mixed breed dog against a warm brown studio background.
A large wall portrait of a brown dog on a mahogany colored background is displayed in a minimalist luxury apartment in Austin.

black and white

Italian grehound on its hind legs appearing to be dancing against a charcoal colored background.
Portrait of an Italian greyhound on its hind legs hanging above a fireplace in minimalist living room with white sofa.

jewel tones

A dogue de bordeaux puppy lies stretched out on a burgundy velvet blanket.
A sleepy dog resting on a red blanket art print hangs above an emerald green velvet sofa in a modern living room.

earth tones

Side profile portrait of an orange ginger cat with long whiskers against a brown studio background.
portrait of an orange cat hanging above a gray sofa against a gray wall.

neutral

A close-up montage of two Scottish fold cats showing their distinctive round eyes and flat features.
A wall portrait of two Scottish fold cats hangs in a modern living room in Austin with neutral tones.
Ready? Book your session here!

What can you expect during a session?


Barking . . . not from the dog, but from me. Does it sound authentic? Just ask the dogs who've been here.

Also, I can pspspsps like nobody's business -- not that the cats care . . . because . . . cats.


Q: But Jane, my dog won't sit and stay.

Jane says: Very few of the dogs I have worked with do! We're working with strobes, so I only need a split second to get the shot. It's perfectly normal for a dog to leave the set 15-20 times during a session. We just bring them back to task and eventually they understand. It's possible there is bribery involved too. ;-)


Q: But Jane, I have a cat.

Jane says: Here's what I do with cats. I let them be . . . cats. They'll let us know when they're ready.


Q: But Jane, my pet is black and looks like a black blob when I take its picture.

Jane says: Black dogs and cats benefit from lots of light, especially rim light. Not sure what that is? Bring your pet to my studio. :-)


Have more questions?

Please see my FAQs here.

Two black and tan Dachshunds with long fur standing side by side against a white background.
We had the best experience with Jane! Our dachshunds are adorable but very vocal and not the easiest to photograph—but Jane was incredibly patient, calm, and so understanding the entire time. She knew just how to work with them, giving them space when needed and still managing to capture the most beautiful, expressive photos. You can really tell she has a gift for working with pets (especially the loud, sassy ones!). Highly recommend to any pet parent looking for a friendly, professional photographer who truly cares. 🐶📸 -- Jen

1 / 1

I believe every pet is a work of art - whether they'e innocently looking up at you after doing something naughty, resting peacefully on the couch, sitting by your side or having zoomies in the backyard.

Well, maybe then they're more like pieces of work. ;-)

Map showing location of Fetching Fido Fotography pet photography studio in the Austin area.

Wondering where the studio is?


My home studio is outside of Austin, near Lakeway, Texas. I happily serve residents of Austin, Bee Cave, Steiner Ranch, Lake Travis, Leander, Spicewood, West Lake, Tarrytown, Rollingwood,

Bee Creek, Zilker, Dripping Springs, Cedar Park, Georgetown, and Round Rock and anyone else who would like to visit :-)