Category: Cats

MCPL Spring Pet Portrait Program on 5.31.25

5/27/2025

I have another pet portrait program coming up at the Middle Country Public Library on May 31st from 10:30am - 12:30pm. This was originally going to be held at the Centereach building in their Nature Explorium, but due to the iffy weather forecast, it has moved to the Selden building so that we have the option to do either indoor or outdoor photos!

Middle Country patrons can sign up here.

I never got around to posting these photos from last summer's program, so I'm going to share them now! We had another really fun pet portrait program out in the Nature Explorium! Our first day got rained out so we reconvened the week after. We had lots of pups join us. We also had a cat, a bearded dragon, a turtle, and even three chickens come by for a photo! The chickens had a very cool clear backpack they came in so they could be safe while they traveled and still look out on the world. I’ve actually photographed chickens before but it was just one at a time. This was my first time photographing three at once so I thought it would be a little chaotic, but that wasn’t the case at all. These were three very well-behaved chickens! The bearded dragon was also impeccably dressed. We had a lot of very impressive subjects!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the program and to the library for having me back again! Here are some of the shots we got that day!

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Best of Long Island Nomination 2025!

10/1/2024

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I'm so excited to announce I've been nominated for the fifth year in a row for Best Pet Photographer on Long Island! It's such an honor to be included. Thank you to everyone who nominated me! If you'd like to vote for me, you can do so once a day until December 15th by clicking this link!

Thank you also to Bethpage Federal Credit Union who runs the awards. I certainly feel like the luckiest pet photographer on Long Island because I work with some of the most wonderful clients ever.
Thank you for your support!

Get in touch to book your session today! Email me at [email protected]
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Gallery Openings!

5/17/2024

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I have some exciting studio news to share! I have three pieces that are on display at the Islip Arts Council gallery's Art for Paws show. There will be work from over 40 pet artists there in many forms: photography, painting, sculpture, textile, etc. The show was the brainchild of Nancy Hassel of American Pet Professionals, a professional group I'm a part of. They have an opening reception on May 17th from 6-8pm if you'd like to go, but you can also show up to the gallery any time between now and May 30th when the works will be on display.

Another one of my pet photographs is also going to be included in an art show of members of the Long Island Film Club at Flux Coffee in Farmingdale. That opens on May 25th! Stop in for a cup of coffee and see some wonderful local art from a ton of talented photographers.

I haven't submitted my art work much for display since I left college, but I've been trying to get out there more when it comes to showing my work, so I'm really excited for these opportunities. All of my works at both shows are for sale, so if you're interested in owning a piece by Laura Pea Photography, head on down to pick up some art!

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Pet Portrait Program at Comsewogue Public Library 5.11.24

5/7/2024

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Color photo collage of many photos of pets: dogs, a cat and its family, a ferret, a guinea pig, a hamster and a bearded dragon. All photos were taken by Laura Pea Photography, a Long Island pet photographer.

I'm going to be at the Comsewogue Public Library for a pet portrait program this Saturday from 11am-2pm! This is a new one I'm adding to my ever-growing list of libraries putting on this program and I'm so excited! The weather looks like it'll be beautiful so we're planning on doing the program out on their lawn. If the weather takes a sudden turn, we also have access to one of their indoor community rooms. Participants will get a free 8x10 photo and a digital file. If you're a patron of Comsewogue, sign up for the program to receive a free photo of your pet!

Pets should be clean, well-behaved around other animals, and in a cage or on a leash to attend. All pets are welcome, not just dogs! In the past, I've had people bring cats, turtles, ferrets, guinea pigs, lizards, bunnies, hamsters, even rats to my library programs! Feel free to get in the shot with your pet too! There are a few spots left.

Sign up here!

Hope to see you there!

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Photos from the MCPL Pet Portrait Program 2023

9/12/2023

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I was back at the Middle Country Public Library for another pet portrait program this year! We held our event in their beautiful outdoor Nature Explorium again. This space is so great for this program because there are lots of different spots all over the explorium for patrons to choose from. Also, it's completely fenced in, so pets are free to shed their crates, leashes and harnesses and roam the area! Many of the families who come to this program have been back year after year and it's always so great to see that. I was also happy to see a lot of new faces this year too!

Many times when I do this program at libraries, people assume you can only bring dogs, but all pets are welcome! This year we got mostly dogs, but also a cat and a turtle who showed up (the turtle is fiercely private and didn't sign a model release, so you won't find him in the slideshow, sorry)! Our biggest this year was a huge Great Dane and our smallest a tiny Chihuahua. It's always such a great time when I'm able to do these programs because I get to be surrounded by adorable animals all day.

All families who came to the program got a free 8x10 and an email with the digital files of the photos we got. Thank you to all the families who brought their pets, thank you to the Middle Country Public Library for having me and especially to librarian Sara Fade who was the one who first asked me all those years ago to do this program! Ever since then, I've added more libraries to my list every year and it's become one of my favorite things I do in my business. If you'd like to see a program like this at your local library, send them this link and tell them to get in touch!

Here are some of the awesome shots we got at the pet portrait program this year!

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Emi's Pack

3/31/2023

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This session was so much fun. My client Emi’s pack is made up of three dogs (Peter, Pixie and Tiger Lily) and two cats (Wendy and Nibs). I love a good theme when it comes to animal names, and that one in particular made me smile a lot. Needless to say, with five pets, there was a lot of excitement at our shoot. We set up on her back deck and photographed each one individually before we attempted any kind of group shots. Her yard is super secure and her animals are so well behaved that they all hung out there together while we shot, taking turns playing with her partner Cody and getting their time in the spotlight. They all did such an amazing job at their individual portraits.

First up was gorgeous grey Nibs, a Russian Blue cat. I love his bright yellow-green eyes!

A color photo of a gray Russian blue breed cat against a champagne colored sequin backdrop. He sits on a white wooden floor. The photo is by Laura Pea Photography, a Long Island pet photographer.

A color photo of a gray Russian blue breed cat against a champagne colored sequin backdrop. He sits on a white wooden floor and is looking off to the side. The photo is by Laura Pea Photography, a Long Island pet photographer.

A color photo of a gray Russian blue breed cat against a champagne colored sequin backdrop. He stands on a white wooden floor and is looking at the camera. The photo is by Laura Pea Photography, a Long Island pet photographer.

A color photo of a gray Russian blue breed cat against a champagne colored sequin backdrop. He stands on a white wooden floor and is looking to the side. The photo is by Laura Pea Photography, a Long Island pet photographer.

A color photo of a gray Russian blue breed cat against a champagne colored sequin backdrop. He stands on a white wooden floor and is looking up. The photo is by Laura Pea Photography, a Long Island pet photographer.

A color photo of a gray Russian blue breed cat against a champagne colored sequin backdrop. He stands on a white wooden floor and is looking slightly off camera. The photo is by Laura Pea Photography, a Long Island pet photographer.

Next up was Pixie, a chihuahua mix with such a beautiful copper colored coat and the softest little ears!

A color photo of a copper red colored long haired chihuahua mix dog against a champagne colored sequin backdrop. She is laying down on a white wooden floor. The photo is by Laura Pea Photography, a Long Island pet photographer.

A color photo of a copper red colored long haired chihuahua mix dog against a champagne colored sequin backdrop. She is sitting down on a white wooden floor. The photo is by Laura Pea Photography, a Long Island pet photographer.

A color photo of a copper red colored long haired chihuahua mix dog against a champagne colored sequin backdrop. She is standing on a white wooden floor. The photo is by Laura Pea Photography, a Long Island pet photographer.

Then Wendy, the Sphynx cat got her turn in the spotlight. Luckily we got a pretty warm day, so Wendy was able to stay nice and comfortable outside, because she's not rocking a fur coat like the rest of her siblings! This adorable hairless girl is obviously so unique looking, it's hard to take your eyes off her!

A color photo of a bald hairless Sphynx cat with black spots against a champagne colored sequin backdrop. She is laying down on a cream furry rug on a white wooden floor. The photo is by Laura Pea Photography, a Long Island pet photographer.

A color photo of a bald hairless Sphynx cat with black spots against a champagne colored sequin backdrop. She is standing on a white wooden floor. The photo is by Laura Pea Photography, a Long Island pet photographer.

A color photo of a bald hairless Sphynx cat with black spots against a champagne colored sequin backdrop. She is sitting down on a cream furry rug on a white wooden floor. The photo is by Laura Pea Photography, a Long Island pet photographer.

Next up was the biggest of the bunch, Tiger Lily, the sweetest hound mix. I love her black and white coat and her little spots everywhere. She's too cute!

A color photo of a black and white hound mix dog against a champagne colored sequin backdrop. She is sitting on a white wooden floor. The photo is by Laura Pea Photography, a Long Island pet photographer.

A color photo of a black and white hound mix dog against a champagne colored sequin backdrop. The photo is by Laura Pea Photography, a Long Island pet photographer.

Lastly was Peter the Corgi with his striking blue eyes and cutest little black and pink nose. He's a natural at posing and knew exactly when to bust out those adorable head tilts all dog lovers are obsessed with!

A color photo of a black brown and white Corgi dog with blue eyes against a champagne colored sequin backdrop. He is sitting on a white wooden floor. The photo is by Laura Pea Photography, a Long Island pet photographer.

A color photo of a black brown and white Corgi dog with blue eyes against a champagne colored sequin backdrop. He is standing on a white wooden floor looking at the camera. The photo is by Laura Pea Photography, a Long Island pet photographer.

We tried a couple more breakdowns of smaller groups and then attempted a group shot with all five animals together. I admit it took a little Photoshop trickery, because as good as I am at getting animals to look at the camera, getting three dogs and two cats to all look the same way at the same time is a big ask! I love the result though, and I was so happy I was able to give Emi a great shot of her entire pack of pets!

A color photo of pack of five domestic animals, two cats and three dogs. The pets are posing against a champagne colored sequin backdrop and sitting on a white wooden floor. They are all looking at the camera. The photo is by Laura Pea Photography, a Long Island pet photographer.

Spring is here! This is a great time to schedule an outdoor pet photo session before the summer when it can get too hot for pets to be comfortable.
Get in touch to book! Email me at [email protected] or call (631)256-7476.

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Holiday Gift Guide 2022

11/28/2022

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photo of a kids' toy shopping cart loaded with a stuffed bear, stuffed camera and an oversized tennis ball toy on a gray background

Being a newborn and pet photographer, I try out a lot of products for babies, toddlers, dogs and cats. I also get introduced to a lot more products through my clients. I decided to compile a list of the most useful and interesting products I've come across in my travels. This gift guide will help you get ideas for your loved ones who are moms, dog moms, cat moms, or photography lovers! Enjoy!

For the Dedicated Dog Mom

1. Dash Express Dog Treat Maker: My dog Gracey has gotten so many tasty treats out of this thing. My nephew and I love making treats for her with this machine. It comes with a recipe book, it's easy to use, and the treats look adorable when they come out.

2. Bully Grip Bully Stick Holder: This thing comes in very handy if you have a dog who loves to chew on bully sticks. I didn't have this for my last dog Basil and he ended up swallowing the small end of a bully stick. It sat in his stomach all night and then the next morning it found its way onto my bedroom floor. Yuck. This offers dogs a grip to hold onto while they chew the bully stick and keeps them from being able to swallow the end of the stick. This gives me peace of mind when Gracey enjoys her favorite chew.

3. Pooping Pooches Calendar 2023: Great for a gag or White Elephant gift, this quirky calendar will make you laugh each month. My brother in law bought me this last year and each time I turned a page, it made me chuckle. Plus, $1 from each calendar is donated to the Maui Humane Society!

4. Dog Smart Composite Interactive Treat Puzzle Dog Toy: This is a level 1 dog treat puzzle, perfect for beginners to these kinds of interactive toys. I bought this for my dog Gracey and it was fun teaching her how to get to her treats. This can also double as a slow feeder if you put dry kibble in the holes. I feed her her dry portion of food for the day in this for some mental stimulation.

5. Foldable Pet Ramp: This is good if you have a big dog you like to bring on adventures, or if your senior dog is having trouble getting in and out of the car. I bought this for my dog nephew Ash when he was getting older and having issues getting up and down my back porch steps. It folded up nicely when not in use and provided some good traction for him.

6. Do Not Knock Sign: I have a dog who has assigned herself the role of neighborhood watch, and she's identified the following crimes that my neighbors regularly commit: walking past our house, pulling in and out of their driveways, getting their mail, existing on their own property. But the absolute worst offense anyone could commit in her eyes is to knock on our door. I wish I had this sign when my nephew was a baby because every single person who came up to our door would set off a barrage of barks that would wake him up from his naps. This would have come in handy!

Bonus Stocking Stuffer idea:
Dog Shaped Cookie Cutter
Personalized Dog Paw Ornament

For the Crazy Cat Mom

1. Pioneer Pet Stainless Steel Dog & Cat Fountain Raindrop Design: Dogs will love this too, but cats especially prefer their water to be flowing over still. This one is stainless steel, so most of its parts are machine washable and it's very easy to use. My pets love this fountain. My cat Charlie prefers to drink from the top bubbling part of the fountain, and my dog Gracey likes to drink from the bottom part of the basin.

2. Flopping Fish Cat Toy: At first, my cat Charlie was totally freaked out by this flopping cat toy, but quickly he learned to love it. It looks realistic, is activated by touch so it won't run all day and bother you, and it's rechargeable by a USB.

3. On2Pets 2 ft Mixed Maple Cat Tree: This cat tree and scratching post is fun for kitties and adorable to look at. A lot of cat trees are very basic, but this one is so nice looking it can be a part of your decor!

4. Custom Pet Phone Ring: Another one you could get for dog or cat lovers, this is for the pet obsessed owner. The inside of their phones are filled to the brim with pet photos, so why shouldn't the outside of their phones reflect that too? I get a lot of compliments on this phone ring whenever I'm around other animal lovers.

5. Kitty Face Magnetic Bookmark Set: If you know someone who likes to curl up with their cat and a good book, they'll love this magnetic bookmark set with assorted adorable little kitty faces.

6. Kitty Cape: This cape is just too cute. I know a lot of cats don’t appreciate clothes, but this one is pretty loose and may not bother them too much. If you can get them to wear it for 5 minutes for a photo, I consider that a win!

Bonus Stocking Stuffer Idea:
Cat Shaped Cookie Cutter
Catnip Infused Felted Balls

For New Moms and their Beautiful Babies
1. Camera Teether: I often put a camera teether in my newborn clients' packaged orders as a gift. The one I typically buy is no longer available, but this one is very similar. Made of soft food grade silicone, this is a machine washable, nontoxic and absolutely necessary when those poor babes are cutting their first teeth!

2. Baby Shusher: Listen, the voice is creepy at first, but I'm telling you, this thing works. My sister gave me this when my nephew grew out of the need to use it and it's become a staple in my studio. I used to constantly shush the babies to quiet and calm them, and I don't have to utter a peep anymore. The baby shusher does it all for me!

3. Electric Baby Nasal Aspirator: AKA "The Boogie Sucker". This thing is very helpful for stuffed little noses. Machine washable tips make this a sanitary option and very easy to clean. A must for cold and flu season.

4. Flappy the Elephant: This Gund classic is both musical and plays an interactive game of peek-a-boo with babies. My nephew loved this toy!

5. Bath Color Tabs: In my experience, kids never want to get in the bath and once they’re in, they never want to get out. These color tabs will help you convince them to get in, and I usually tell my nephew once we’ve added so many that the bathwater looks like mud, it’s time to get out!

6. Fisher-Price Magical Lights Fishbowl: This was another favorite of my nephews when he was a baby. So much so, that I can still sing the songs to this day. And honestly, not bad tunes!

For your Shutterbug Friend
1. Capturing Couture Camera Straps: I like scarf straps for my camera because it's a little softer and easier on the neck when my camera starts to feel like it's 100 pounds toward the end of a session!

2. Backdrop Clamps: These are great to keep fabric backdrops wrinkle free and in place. They attach to the side of your backdrop holder and clip to your backdrop and can be adjusted to the desired tautness you need.

3. Hot Shoe Level: This sits in the hot shoe of the camera and helps you stay level for horizontal shooting. This is especially helpful for landscape photography. It also serves to protect your hot shoe contacts and keep them in tiptop condition.

4. Photo Prism: This prism can be shot through, held in front of the lens and used to create interesting colors and reflections in your composition.

5. Flex Tilt Tripod Attachment: This gives you more flexibility with the angles you can shoot from when your camera is attached to a tripod!

6. Dust Blower: This blows air to gently clean the camera's very sensitive components. A special valve keeps dust from being redeposited onto your camera.

I hope that helps you check off a little bit more of your holiday shopping list this year. Thanks for reading and happy holidays!

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Photos from the Fall Pet Portrait Program at West Babylon Public Library

11/22/2022

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I was so happy to work with the West Babylon Public Library for a fall pet portrait program this year. This was my first time doing the program at this library but we had so much interest that the library had to open up more spots several times! They had a beautiful fall display set up for patrons and their pets! It looked fantastic.

We got a ton of dogs, some cats, a ferret, a family of 5 Guinea pigs, and even a bunny rabbit! If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you’ve probably heard me saying I’ve been wanting to photograph a bunny for so long and I’m so happy I finally got to! Her name was Honey Bunny and she was adorable and so fluffy, I couldn’t stop petting her. Thank you SO much to the library for putting together a fantastic day, and to all the patrons who came with their pets. We talked about doing a summer program next year, so stay tuned for that! Here are some of the adorable photos we got that day!

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Pet Holiday Photo Event at Barkfield Road 11.13.22

10/30/2022

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We had so much fun at our Fall/ Halloween photo event that we’re doing it again for the coming holidays! Come down to Barkfield Road in East Northport, NY on Sunday, 11/13 for holiday pet photos. Winter, Christmas and Hanukkah sets and props will be available. A portion of the profits will be donated to the Dotty Fund, which provides financial assistance to families who need help paying for their pets’ medical care.

Half hour mini sessions are a $25 sitting fee, which will be waived if you order over $25 of photo products. 4x6 prints will be $10, 5x7s will be $15 and 8x10s will be $20. I’ll also be offering holiday, Christmas and Hanukkah cards in packs of 25 for $40. Metal ornaments will be $35 and image cubes will be $50.

The event will be from 11am-4:30pm. We’ll only be offering 9 appointments that day so book your slot soon! Please call Barkfield Road at (631)651-9292 to book your appointment!

Barkfield Road holiday pet photo session event flier

Reserve your spot by calling Barkfield Road at (631)651-9292!

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I've Been Nominated a Third Time!

10/1/2022

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It's such an honor to be nominated for Best Pet Photographer on Long Island. This is the third year in a row I've been nominated, and each time it happens, I get such a shock. My business is very high touch but pretty low volume. I work very closely with just a small number of clients a year to create a really custom experience for those who choose to invest with me. So the fact that enough people took the time to nominate me to get me on the ballot really means so much to me. Thank you so much to everyone who nominated me!

If you'd like to vote for me, you can do so once a day per email address at this link!

VOTE HERE!

Scroll down in the pets category to get to the subcategory of pet photographer! For now, my business name is spelled incorrectly as "Laura Pea Photograghy" but you know who I am haha!
You can vote once a day until December 15th. Thank you so much!

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MCPL Spring Pet Portrait Program on 5.31.25

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Best of Long Island Nomination 2025!

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Gallery Openings!

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Pet Portrait Program at Comsewogue Public Library 5.11.24

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Photos from the MCPL Pet Portrait Program 2023

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Emi's Pack

Spring is here! This is a great time to schedule an outdoor pet photo session before the summer when it can get too hot for pets to be comfortable.
Get in touch to book! Email me at [email protected] or call (631)256-7476.

Holiday Gift Guide 2022

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Photos from the Fall Pet Portrait Program at West Babylon Public Library

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Pet Holiday Photo Event at Barkfield Road 11.13.22

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I've Been Nominated a Third Time!

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​Get in touch to book your session today! Email me at [email protected]​ or call (631)256-7476.

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​To be notified of all the events I’m participating in,​ join my email list or follow along with me on Instagram!

Spring is here! This is a great time to schedule an outdoor pet photo session before the summer when it can get too hot for pets to be comfortable. ​Get in touch to book! Email me at [email protected] or call (631)256-7476.

If you’d like more blog posts like this hitting your inbox, sign up for my email list here! Happy Shopping!

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​​Reserve your spot by calling Barkfield Road at (631)651-9292!

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Get in touch to book your session today! Email me at [email protected]
or call (631)256-7476.

To be notified of all the events I’m participating in,
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To be notified of all the events I’m participating in,
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To be notified of all the events I’m participating in,
join my email list or follow along with me on Instagram!

Spring is here! This is a great time to schedule an outdoor pet photo session before the summer when it can get too hot for pets to be comfortable.
Get in touch to book! Email me at [email protected] or call (631)256-7476.

If you’d like more blog posts like this hitting your inbox, sign up for my email list here!
Happy Shopping!

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Reserve your spot by calling Barkfield Road at (631)651-9292!