Tan dog peeking through lush green ferns in soft forest light.

For the pets who shape your story.

Fine art portraits that celebrate the bond you share.

 

more than a snapshot

Their personality deserves a place on your walls.


The best portraits capture more than a beautiful face. They capture the spark behind it—the curiosity, confidence, mischief, sweetness, or whatever it is that makes your pet completely their own.


That's what I bring into every portrait: their personality, elevated into artwork you'll actually want to hang on your walls.

A matching pair of framed fine art dog portraits featuring an English Springer Spaniel in woodland settings.

More than a portrait. A work of art.

Hi, I’m Melody.



I've always been an animal person. The kind who stops to say hello to every dog and secretly hopes the cat decides I'm worthy.


I've also had a camera in my hand for as long as I can remember, and over the years I’ve photographed a little bit of everything—from landscapes and wildlife to the animals who’ve shared my life.


I’ve lived in California and Colorado, but these days I call the Blue Ridge Mountains home in Asheville, NC. When I’m not behind the camera, I’m happiest somewhere outside—wandering through the forest, hiking a trail, or probably stopping to photograph something along the way.


Pet photography brings together a lot of the things I’ve always loved: animals, nature, photography, and creating something beautiful. Getting to turn all of that into artwork for other people is something I genuinely love doing.

Photographer lying in a grassy field with a camera during an outdoor pet photography session.
a session that fits your pet

Every session is designed around your pet, your story, and the places that matter most.

Minimal line art icon of mountain peaks inside a circle.

outdoors

Whether it's a favorite trail, a mountain overlook, or a quiet park, we'll choose a location that reflects your pet's personality and the story you want to preserve.

Minimal line art icon of a house inside a circle.

at home

 

 

 

 

Home sessions are ideal for cats, senior pets, or any companion who feels most comfortable in familiar surroundings.

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together

 

 

Your relationship is part of the story. Whether you'd like to be in every portrait or just a few, we'll create images that reflect the bond you share.

Happy black and white dog sitting beside a rustic wooden fence on a sunlit outdoor path.

The best portraits don’t just look like them.

They feel like them.

Every head tilt, goofy grin, and curious glance—photographed in a way that feels true to who they are.



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@melodylyman.photography