artistic outdoor PET photography in the natural beauty of Southern alberta, Canada

four season dog photography for nature-lovers

in the mountains, foothills and prairies of the Calgary Area

dog photography that invites you back into the moment

The incredible bond between a family and their dog often lives on in a collection of phone photos. Ask any dog lover what their dog is like and you’ll see a phone with hundreds of insta-photos. Is that the only place you have photo memories of your dog, too? Are all of these mobile photos underwhelming and don’t quite show how awesome your dog is? Do you find that you just don’t “feel” what you felt when taking them? That’s because phone photo reality never matches the moment’s potential.

Professional photography of your dog is timeless. It’s quality outdoor imagery that makes you feel who your dog is when you’re together in nature. The BARK TO NATURE session images are so vivid that they invite you into that moment, every single time you see them.


photo session memories are the canvas

A Bark to Nature Session is not like any other dog photography experience, anywhere. You’re not just booking a session. You’re part of something rare that is a wonderful memory, built in to each outdoor image. The photo session experience provides the canvas and your dog is the soul.

Dog standing in water, wet fur, with rocks around, looking at the camera.

Press pause on a scene you never want to forget.

Portraits or captured action, these are the images that you’ll want to look at every day and display proudly, because your session memories are instilled into every vibrant, detailed photo, showing off your dog and Alberta like nothing else.

A fluffy, small, tan Pomeranian dog with a dark nose and expressive eyes, sitting on gnarled, weathered tree bark.

photo sessions for every size and life stage

Tiny or tall, shy or bold, your dog is welcome here. Each session is shaped around their pace, personality, comfort and abilities.

Each BARK TO NATURE Photography Session is carefully personalized for any dog that is:

  • toy, small, medium and large breeds

  • puppies to seniors

  • purebreds

  • rescued

  • energetic to lazy

  • sensitive and gentle

  • introverted

  • eager but inexperienced

  • new to training

  • health challenged

  • special needs

  • service dogs

A German Shepherd dog with a brindle coat looking to the right near water with a blurred green background.

“Joy is the Annie Liebovitz of the animal world.”

—Tatiana Alexanian, Director/Vice President of Ned’s Wish: A SOCIETY FOR RETIRED POLICE AND MILITARY SERVICE DOGS

think professional photos of your dog is mission impossible? I don’t.

Close-up of a person wearing a red beanie with a white logo, a navy blue winter coat with a faux fur hood, and a gray knitted scarf, in a snowy outdoor setting.

I’m Joy - whimsical by nature, artist at heart, and deeply devoted to capturing beautiful, emotional images of your dog. I totally understand what makes dog owners reluctant to get professional photos. I would be hedging too. However, I know a few things…

A golden retriever dog drinking water from a creek at the edge of a forest.

A Luxury, or a loving investment?

Professional photography feels like a luxury. It’s one of those “some day” things that we put off. But to create the images of your dog that you’re dreaming of, it’s worth every single penny. It’s an opportunity to have the closest thing to them being right with you.

Woman sitting on a rocky shoreline by a river with a dog in her lap, overcast sky, yellow and green trees in the background.

can we stop time?

Although we don’t like to think about it, our pets are not eternal. What’s the first thing you think of having when you think of their lives? Photo memories, right? Invest in photography that helps you feel that your dog is with you, always. A Bark to Nature Photography Session is more than valuable. It’s irreplaceable.

A pet photographer you can trust.

As a trained zoologist and professional dog photographer, I read your dog’s body language and behaviour, adapting each session with patience, compassion, and insight. We keep things light, calm and responsive to how your dog feels while you both enjoy the natural setting. Enjoyment and positivity always comes first.

reviews from happy families

Close-up of a brown and white dog with a black collar, outdoors in grassy area, looking at the camera.

Canada’s finest

PRINT Products

Do you invest in quality items and services for your canine buddies? My philosophy is that the products I offer are the best of the best. Processed by the most reputable photo finishing companies in Canada, you’ll have the finest quality Canadian wall art available and it’s personally guaranteed.

Let’s show off your best friend so you’ll feel the way you love them.

Digital image packages available for personal enjoyment and social media sharing.

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