CALLING ALL ST LOUIS PET LOVERS
MAKE UNCONDITIONAL LOVE TIMELESS
With a Pets and People Portrait Session
Are you blessed with the unconditional love of a pet?
A Love so big and so pure that you often wonder how did you get so lucky!
Then this portrait experience is for you!
For those whose lives have been blessed by the unconditional love of a pet, we understand exactly what that feels like. At Empowering Portraits, we share that joy — and we’re here to help you make that love timeless.
We specialize in professional pet photography that captures the beautiful bond between pets and their people — the laughter, loyalty, and love that make life richer every day. Whether it’s a dog, cat, or any beloved companion, our Pets & People Portrait Sessions are designed to tell your story through stunning, emotional imagery.
When you open your heart and home to a pet, your world fills with joy, comfort, and purpose. These portraits celebrate that extraordinary connection — preserving it in artful images you’ll treasure for a lifetime.
At Empowering Portraits Studio in St. Louis, we create more than just pictures; we create heartfelt portraits that embody your pet’s spirit and your love for them. Each image becomes a cherished keepsake, a reminder of the warmth, laughter, and companionship that make your life beautifully complete.
🐶 Because the love you share deserves to be remembered — beautifully, forever.
Join us for an exciting, fun, and emotional experience, where we create timeless, meaningful portraits that celebrate the unconditional love you share with your pet.
An Unforgettable, Fun, And
Loving Experience
The Investment?
The retainer fee for Pets and People Session is $350.
WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE?
SESSION PLANNING AND WARDROBE FITTING APPOINTMENT
We want you to feel confident with your wardrobe choices and look forward to a stress-free portrait experience with your pet(s). A studio wardrobe is available in various sizes. ($100+ Value)
HAIR & MAKEUP
Our stylist will get your hair & makeup done for the photoshoot. A custom-tailored hair & makeup look as per your vision & inspiration. ($190 Value)
PHOTOSHOOT
A fully guided photoshoot at our St. Louis Studio Loft. A two-three hour, fun experience to help you feel confident, radiant, and beautiful. ($250 Value)
PORTRAIT REVEAL
A follow-up, exciting experience where you will be able to view all your images. The presentation includes 30+ portraits to choose from
Portraits are offered separately
What you select is completely up to you. And you will love your images. Schedule your Pets & People Session before December 30 and receive 🎁 20+ complimentary holiday cards with your collection — a beautiful way to share your love and joy this holiday season.
When you look into the eyes of an animal you’ve rescued, you can’t help but fall in love.
— Paul Shaffer
testimonials
Cat and Mr. Carrot
“Pets for People did an amazing job with me and my fur baby. I would recommend capturing moments with professional photographers. Mr. Carrot 
and I approve this message! 
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Cat
testimonials
Jen, Oscar and Mackenzie
“The photos of my dogs are GORGEOUS! My dogs can be a little rambunctious but Dani and Yagil were so patient and were able to capture some amazing pictures that really show their personalities. I definitely recommend Pets and People Portraits to any pet parent. I made it a priority to get pictures taken of my ten-year-old dog because she won’t be around forever and I know I’ll cherish these photos for the rest of my life.“
Jen
Janet, Carl, Zeke and Oliver
“From the moment we arrived at the photo studio, we were welcomed and treated like family. Dani and Yagil were so excited to see our two cats – Zeke and Oliver. They gave Zeke and Oliver time to get comfortable while calmly talking/playing with them. You can definitely tell that they love animals! The photo reveal was a fantastic experience. They captured the personalities and playfulness, not only Zeke and Oliver but of hubby and I, too. To top it off, our order was personally delivered to our home! Dani and Yagil do not disappoint! We definitely plan to book again so we can get a portrait of all our 7 fur babies.”
Janet and Carl
Cat and Mr. Carrot
“Pets for People did an amazing job with me and my fur baby. I would recommend capturing moments with professional photographers. Mr. Carrot and I approve this message! “
Cat
Rose, Marta, and Joey
“There are no better photographers than “pets and people.” They have the art down and better yet, they know how to calm pets and people down to achieve greatness in their work. Highly recommended!”
Lauren, Daisy, and Lily
“Pets and People Portraits did an Amazing job capturing my two shih tzus in their glam shots! From getting there, hair and make up, to the last shot, this business took their time and had so much patience with my puppies to help us create beautiful memories! When we did the reveal a week later the shots were perfect! I would highly recommend! A very pleasant experience! “
Lauren
Wendy and Evie
“Danijela was so incredibly gentle with my dog, Evie and she immediately made us feel at ease. We BOTH loved our photo shoot experience. A day that I will never forget!“
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Why pets and people? And, why us?
Through our photography business, Yagil and I have photographed hundreds of adoptable animals. And our own home was growing with more and more rescued pets, having two dogs and two cats. Just when we thought our family is complete, we were introduced to Lulu, an already senior Chihuahua Min-Pin mix, who had countless health issues and was not doing well in the shelter. We decided to offer Lulu a loving home for whatever life she had remaining.
Little did we know, that this loving little dog would share our lives and boss our household, two and four-legged, for six more years. She provided us with an endless inventory of funny stories, a zillion photographs on our phones, and with so much love.
We’ve said goodbye to three of our beloved dogs — and we’re still healing from each loss. But every beautiful, heartfelt photo we have of them (and with them) lives on in our hearts forever. ❤️ While our phone snapshots and silly selfies always make us smile, nothing compares to the deeply emotional, joy-filled portraits we created with them — images that capture their spirit, their love, and the bond we’ll cherish for a lifetime.
My most precious possession and memory in life is the portraits session with Lulu and my Mom we did a few years back. They are both in Heaven now and I miss them endlessly every day. However, I will always have those beautiful, fun, and timeless portrait memories we created on that day. Those images are displayed in our home and bring me smiles and fill my heart with love every time I see them.
Celebrate those you love!
– Danijela and Yagil, your portrait photographers
Why do we celebrate pets and people portraits?
Through our photography business, Yagil and I have photographed hundreds of adoptable animals. And our own home was growing with more and more rescued pets, having two dogs and two cats. Just when we thought our family is complete, we were introduced to Lulu, an already senior Chihuahua Min-Pin mix, who had countless health issues and was not doing well in the shelter. We decided to offer Lulu a loving home for whatever life she had remaining.
Little did we know, that this loving little dog would share our lives and boss our household, two and four-legged, for six more years. She provided us with an endless inventory of funny stories, a zillion photographs on our phones, and with so much love.
We’ve said goodbye to three of our beloved dogs — and we’re still healing from each loss. But every beautiful, heartfelt photo we have of them (and with them) lives on in our hearts forever. ❤️ While our phone snapshots and silly selfies always make us smile, nothing compares to the deeply emotional, joy-filled portraits we created with them — images that capture their spirit, their love, and the bond we’ll cherish for a lifetime.
My most precious possession and memory in life is the portraits session with Lulu and my Mom we did a few years back. They are both in Heaven now and I miss them endlessly every day. However, I will always have those beautiful, fun, and timeless portrait memories we created on that day. Those images are displayed in our home and bring me smiles and fill my heart with love every time I see them.
Celebrate those you love!
– Danijela and Yagil, your portrait photographer