Pups are always welcome...


I have two lovely, crazy, energetic dogs and I am a big believer that your pets are an important part of your family. I am a super dog friendly photographer and always welcome your pets at your shoot (*unless the location of your photos has an animal restriction, which is rare). As such, I always encourage you to include your pets in your family photos! You are documenting your family at a moment in time, you should include those furry friends! I realize adding pets into your photos can complicate getting those perfect shots so I am always happy to do some photos with and some without your pups. Bringing a friend or family member to hold your dog out of frame for some photos is a great way to make your shoot more relaxing for you, if you are worried about your pet joining the full session. Family photo sessions, high school senior, maternity and newborn photos are always great for including your family members with four paws.


Remember, some of the best photos aren't the perfectly posed shots but those of your family interacting and playing together. Your kids chasing your dog, giggling as they lick your faces or snuggling them are moments you will never want to forget. Take a look below at some of the amazing ways these families included their dogs in their photo sessions. I think it's easy to see what a special addition they make to the photos. The photos sessions included in the gallery below were taken in Sudbury, Lincoln, Concord and Stow MA. I have many options for you for locations that will accept your animals for photos.


I am always happy to chat if you are looking for a great location to include your dogs in photos or if you have any questions. You can also few my availability or book your photo session direct by clicking HERE! I hope to capture you and your furry friends soon!


xo- Lisa

Siblings & their fluffy black and white dog pose together on stone pillar h in a sunlit outdoor setting during family photography session.
A family walking together laughing through a lush green meadow during high school senior yearbook photo session in Concord, MA.
Black & white photo shows high school senior in a white dress sitting with a Bernese Mountain Dog against a stone wall at Bancroft Castle.
Family and their black dog pose together on grass in a lush green garden setting during a Spring family photo session in Sudbury, MA.
A family poses casually outdoors against a white barn & stone foundation on a sunny autumn day during a family photo session in Sudbury.
High school senior in a blue shirt kneels beside a happy dog on a path surrounded by autumn foliage during senior yearbook photo session.
A happy family poses outdoors in a wooded area with their brown and white dog on a sunny day during family photography session in Stow, MA.
A small black and white dog with shaggy fur wearing a pink collar in close-up profile shot during family photography session.
A family poses in front of a decorated staircase during an at home holiday family photo session in Metrowest of MA by Lisa West Photography.
A family and their dog sit in tall grass during a casual outdoor family photography session in autumn at Wolbach Farm Sudbury, MA.
A family stands together at a white fence in a scenic autumn field with their black French Bulldog for family photo session in Sudbury, MA
A family and pet dog gaze lovingly at a yawning newborn in a blue onesie during their newborn portrait session in Boston, MA.
A family in coordinated blue outfits poses outdoors with their two dogs in front of a white garden shed on a summer day.
High school senior holds a brown and white dog while standing in a lush green garden setting along the Concord River for yearbook portraits.
A family sits together on stone steps with their white and gray puppy during an autumn photo session.