PAWS & PORTRAITS BLOG

Editing is where intention becomes art. It’s where I take raw images, moments caught in chaos, and shape them into something meaningful. Through my lens, see the leashes and people. My computer sees what the image can be.

I always want my photos of rescue dogs to stand out, to be different. Their photos should speak and tell their story. So their forever family see's them and stops scrolling.

All of this is happening in a quiet mental rhythm, so the session feels effortless to those watching.

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.

Mane, dis Memphis weather got a bark. Cloudy skies? Dreamy. Rain and mud? Nope. "Sniff, pivot, still get the shot".

The puppy mayhem. Wild zoomies.  Morning snuggles. The chaos that makes you laugh. We teach them obedience, they teach us to laugh & have fun.

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.

I never considered myself tech-savvy, but as a professional pet photographer, I’ve learned a few things the hard way.

Treasure, my dedicated studio employee of the month, is putting in paw-some hours and it’s clear that this summer is shaping up to be...

August is Back to School month! I have been listening to all the animals I photograph and its unanimous, they did not get their Back to...

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...

What does that mean for a pet photo session & Dog Photography? When dogs come to the studio or we meet at a park, I watch. I want to know...

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

Every animal that I photograph is unique. In each photo I love to capture the pets personality. Sometimes the photos are serious, goofy...

Happy 14th Birthday Harry!!! Harry came to my studio in Memphis for his birthday bash!!! Harry is a social media influencer and has won...

If walls could talk! Look at the items hanging on your walls. You may have a clock, candle holders, metal art and all that word art. ...

Ok...lets get gross. The eye boogies and eye gunk. It CAN be a ton of photoshop involved in this. I never ever ever ever guarantee I can...

I mentioned to you all that I began photography over 15 years ago. Its more like 20 years ago. Well.... okay... a lifetime ago. Every...

Ever wonder what other photo sessions look like? Look at this one !! Oh goodness ... I can tell you each one is unique!! It depends on...

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