Photos you’ll love forever.
Your pet isn’t just a dog or a cat. They’re the reason you choose pet-friendly restaurants, how you make your weekend plans, the face you come home to, and the one who makes your house feel like home. You deserve photos that actually show that — not a quick snapshot, but portraits you’ll hang on your wall and love for the rest of your life.
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE ELLEN ZANGLA PHOTOGRAPHY
Photographing pets & their people since 2009
I’ve photographed more than 1,000 pets since 2009.
Master Photographer · Master of Animal Imagery
Certified by PPA and Animal Image Makers.
Award-winning
Multiple industry awards, including pet photographer of the year.
Private 7-acre property
Western Loudoun County — specially designed for pet photography.
A setting designed for this.
A few photos taken on my Hamilton property—this is what your session could look like. Most of the photos you’ve seen above were also taken here.
Clients come to me, and that makes a real difference. Your pet arrives somewhere calm, distraction-free, and built for great photos. (Yes, I have squirrels in my yard too, but I know how to work around them.)
Prefer to shoot somewhere meaningful to you? I’m happy to come to your home or meet at a favorite park. And for cats, lizards, or other pets who are most comfortable indoors, I always come to you.
Beautiful pet photos don’t happen by accident. They come from understanding animal behavior, working with different personalities, and adapting each session to the pet in front of the camera.
Untrained dogs welcome
Most dogs in my photos were on leash the entire time. I edit it out. You don’t need a perfectly trained pet to get beautiful photos.
Black dogs and cats, too
I know how to light black pets so you can actually see their eyes and the detail in their fur. It’s harder than it looks — and I’ve had a lot of practice.
Personality and portraits
The head tilt, the goofy grin, the perfect posed portrait — I do all of it. What I’m after is a photo that’s unmistakably yours.
Guided start to finish
I’ll tell you what to wear, how to prepare your pet, and exactly what to expect. Nothing to figure out on your own.
Action photography
High-speed shots of your dog mid-leap, full sprint, chasing a ball. If they love to move, I can capture it.
Artwork for your walls
I’ll show you exactly how your photos look on your own walls before you order anything. No guessing, no surprises.
Whether you just brought home a puppy, want updated portraits of your dog or cat, or need to capture the time you have left — there’s a session for that.
MOST POPULAR
Signature Sessions
A fully personalized shoot for your pet and your family. Action shots, classic portraits, family photos with pets — we build it around what matters most to you. Most sessions happen on my private Loudoun County property.
PUPPIES AND KITTENS
Puppy and Kitten Sessions
Single session or the full first year — your choice. If you want photos right now, we’ll do one session and capture exactly where they are today. If you want to document every stage, the Watch Me Grow plan includes three sessions across your puppy’s or kitten’s first year, a framed three-photo collage, and a $500 print credit.
WHEN TIME IS SHORT
End-of-Life Sessions
For pets nearing the end. Unhurried, gentle, and completely tailored to your pet. I’ll schedule you as quickly as I possibly can — often within days.
STEP 1
Free consultation
We talk about your pet, your goals, and the kinds of photos you’re hoping for. Casual, no pressure, no obligation.
STEP 2
The session
I guide everything. You show up, enjoy it, and let me handle the rest — including the uncooperative moments.
STEP 3
Ordering Session
About a week later, we meet in person or over Zoom to go through your images and choose your favorites.
STEP 4
Artwork on your walls
Finished pieces arrive 4 to 6 weeks after ordering. I’ll even help you hang them.
Wondering what a session is actually like? Here’s a quick look behind the scenes.
Start with a free, no-obligation consultation. We’ll talk about your pet, your goals, and what a session would look like for you.
Based in Hamilton, Virginia. Serving Loudoun County, Northern Virginia, and the DC Metro area.