PAWS & PORTRAITS BLOG

Not all Memphis pet photographers are the same. Your choice matters because the difference between fast digital sessions and true fine art portraiture is significant. When you want artwork that captures your pet’s personality and presence, specialization makes all the difference. Excerpt Option 3 Not all Memphis pet photographers are the same, which is why your choice matters. Fine art pet portraiture requires experience, patience, and a dedicated understanding of animals

Sandra Ferguson Photography, Memphis’s premier pet photographer, is evolving into heirloom fine art. Each portrait is designed not just as a photograph for your screen, but as timeless artwork—crafted to honor your pet’s legacy and enrich your home. Commission a fine art portrait session today and bring home heirloom pieces that will be treasured for generations.

When it comes to your pet’s portrait, experience matters. Just like you’d hire a plumber for their skill or a newborn photographer for their gentle expertise, your pet deserves the same thoughtful care. I’m a full-time professional pet photographer in Memphis, creating soulful portraits that feel like your pet, not just look like them. This isn’t a side hustle. It’s a luxury investment in love, fur, and legacy.

Thinking about booking a private pet session but finding reasons to hold back? You’re not alone. I hear the same worries from pet parents all the time—and I promise, they’re more common (and more solvable!) than you think. Let’s bust a few myths together so you can see how every wiggle, bark, and goofy grin can still become a portrait you’ll treasure.

Photography is a dance of trust. Your pet leads, I follow & watch.   In a single glance, a wag, a flick of the ears—the story moves, and the choreography reveals itself.

When I have photographed humans, it amazes me you can say sit up straight, tilt your head, give me a smile and we get the shots!!! I am...

Hope you all can come out to see us at Muddy Paws Pet Emporium in Collierville. Paws with Claus!!! Photographing your pets with Santa....

All photographers have a routine when they plan for photo sessions. I have a charging station in my office. It charges batteries for 3...

Sitting pretty and begging. That's what me and Stormi are doing here. (Well Stormi is sitting pretty ... me not so much - haha) When you...

Christmas in July has ended! Thank you to everyone that booked early & took me up on the specials for the month!! We are going to have a...

What have yall been doing?? Well, I have been quite busy myself. I thought I would update you all. I have been questioned and...

I created this series- Giving Back, One Dog At A Time, to get rescued and homeless dogs noticed. I want to take one dog and highlight...

If you have followed me over the years, you know we have a multidog home. Designer dogs, Recue mutt dog, and a Rare Breed - Pure Bred. ...

People that work, work for a paycheck. If you work in retail, you earn your paycheck. If you work in an office, you earn your paycheck. ...

I am often bragging about the fastest session ever. It had nothing to do with me and everything to do with the dog! Jager a Doberman...

It is here!! Christmas in July. Now is the time to book your Pets Christmas Session to be held in November. I have very limited spots....

I read this quote recently, " The amazing thing about having a dog is even though neither of you speak the same language, you develop...

Mastiff - Meet Tulip. Let me tell you ... you have not had shuuggggahhh unless you have had Mastiff kisses!! She is a lovebug. Tulip...

Oh goodness.... does this look familiar. Yes it does to every client I have photographed. Some clients believe when they come to me...