Last Chapter Photos

Trigger warning - pet loss story ahead

I lost two dogs in six months this last year. The first was my heart dog, Mu, who was 14 years old. I have a million photos of Mu and I because I knew that every day I got with her after she was diagnosed with IVDD was a gift. Her passing was not unexpected but it was extremely hard and I was only just starting to recover when I received the devastating news that my cattle dog, Jabberwocky Gingersnap, had an inoperable brain tumor that was causing his behavioral issues. We could pursue further diagnostics but none of it would change the fact that he was unsafe to live with and would get worse, not better. He was only ten years old. I have a ton of photos from his last days (and I treasure them) but they are largely phone photos. I wish that I'd had a safe space to take him and my partner out and get photos of us together. Among the many regrets I have about my best worst boy, that is a big one.

Last Chapter Photos are my way to make up for that. To give people the gift of a photo documenting their best friend's last years or days. They are not intended only for dogs with terminal illnesses, if you simply want to document the joy of your dog's senior years please reach out to me. I'm happy to do these photos outside or in the studio, wherever you and your dog will be the most comfortable. I understand, truly, how hard these photos can be and it is my goal not to rush any step of the process. If you need to stop and cry mid sessions that's ok, if you want your tears documented or undocumented that is entirely up to you. If your dog needs a rest and a treat, no problem. If you need time after the photos are taken to pick out your favorites that's more than ok, they will wait until you are ready. My only suggestion is not to wait on actually scheduling the photos. Scheduling sooner while your pup is still active and feeling good will make the whole experience better.