Category: Long Island - LONG ISLAND NEWBORN AND PET PHOTOGRAPHER - LAURA PEA PHOTOGRAPHY

Nova and Halzie’s Sagamore Hill Session

2/3/2023

These beautiful girls are Nova and Halzie! Their birthdays are close together, so their mom Jasmine got in touch with me to take some photographs to commemorate their special days, and to take some great family shots. We met at the Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. I'd never been there and it was a really cool place to visit. Sagamore Hill was Theodore Roosevelt's residence on Long Island, and known as his "Summer White House". Since we visited during a rough time in the pandemic, we couldn't go inside without reserving a tour, but I had a great time exploring the grounds with the pups and their mom and dad!

We hiked through the woods, stopping here and there to get a few portraits and candid shots. We ended up at this really adorable bridge and beach area. Nova and Halzie were happy to wear any outfit their mom packed for them, and they looked absolutely adorable in every one!

Here are some of my favorite shots from our session!

Get in touch to book your pet session today! Email me at laurapeaphotography@gmail.com or call (631)256-7476.

Shannon, Brendan and Gracie's Woodsy Session

12/23/2022

I love when people give the gift of photography. I don’t know one mom who thinks she has enough professional photos of her kids, so it's almost a sure bet that this a gift they'll love and appreciate. Shannon is a mom and a dog walker, and one of her clients got in touch with me this fall to purchase a gift card for her as an early Christmas gift. We arranged to meet at a local park with her son Brendan and their dog Gracie for some holiday photos. Since my dog is also named Gracey, just spelled a different way, we got to talking about dog names. It turns out, in addition to naming our dogs the same thing, we also both had Winnie on the short list of dog names!

Their Gracie is an adorable Yorkshire Terrier and she did amazing for her photos. We did some of the whole family, some of Gracie on her own, and some of Brendan and Gracie, to commemorate the very special bond they share. We had a great time talking while we walked and shot photos along the beautiful trails in the park. It was so nice to get to know this sweet family. Shannon told me she hadn't gotten professional photos done in so many years, so I was very happy to be able to capture some for them!

I love the way that Gracie was tilting her head in so many of these photos. I have an arsenal of silly noises I can make to catch a dog's attention. Usually once they hear a noise a few times, they get used to it and it doesn't get them to look anymore. That's why I've developed so many, and Gracie was interested in every one of them. If you're ever at a Long Island beach or park, and you hear a woman squeaking, whistling, humming, and generally sounding like an absolute weirdo, there's a good chance it's me trying to get a dog to look my way. It's all worth it for those adorable head tilts that all dog owners know and love!

Here are some of my favorite photos from our session!

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Email me at laurapeaphotography@gmail.com or call (631)256-7476. Happy Holidays!

Daisy's Creekside Session

12/21/2022

Daisy is one lucky dog. Her back yard looks out on a beautiful creek on the East End of Long Island. She has a dock behind her house with a gorgeous view and lots of smells for her to explore. She also has two doting parents who love her so much! Her mom Nancy was gifted a session with me by some friends. It was great to get to know her and her husband Steve a little while we did some holiday photos at their house.

We did this session in mid-October before it got too cold. It’s much easier to feel comfortable outside in your Christmas sweaters when it’s in the 60s as opposed to the 30s! We also wanted to take advantage of the beautiful fall foliage before it was gone.

Daisy is so unbelievably cute. I love her coloring. She did such a great job during our shoot. She was more than happy to keep posing for photos as long as the biscuits kept coming! We started out in their yard first for some solo shots of Daisy and some cozy family shots on a picnic blanket. Then we headed down to the dock for some more family photos and some candids of the trio walking to and from the water. We headed inside to end out our session in front of the family fire place. When we were through, Daisy had a full belly and a big smile (and probably a nap in front of the fire place. I told you she was lucky!)

Here are some of my favorite photos from Daisy’s session!

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Email me at laurapeaphotography@gmail.com or call (631)256-7476. Happy Holidays!

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

11/22/2022

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

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!

Louie’s Nature Hike Session

10/25/2022

This session was a gift from Janelle's husband Richard, to showcase her strong bond with her sweet pup Louie! I love when people give the gift of photography. It always ends up being such a special gift because it's both an experience and the end result of getting beautiful photos with the ones you love most. Janelle is so close with her boy Louie, she described him to me as the love of her life. I totally understand that feeling! They've been through so much together and it was amazing to hear a little bit about their story. Louie is not only her companion and pet, he's her hero.

We met at a local park to take a little hike in the woods. The whole family came along for the ride, but this day was just about the special bond between Janelle and Louie. I love the way his beautiful cream coat looks against the dark background of the trees and plants. Louie was such a good sport, jogging when we asked him so we could get action shots, sitting and laying when we wanted portraits. He also posed really well with Janelle for some sweet shots together. I was so glad to be able to capture some beautiful shots of this special pup for his biggest fan to cherish.

Here are some of my favorite photos of Louie from our session!

Get in touch to book your pet session today! Email me at laurapeaphotography@gmail.com or call (631)256-7476.

Fall Pet Photos at Barkfield Road 10.16.22

10/5/2022

I’m so excited to be coming back to Barkfield Road in East Northport for the first time since the pandemic started! I’ve missed doing photo events there so much. It’s such an amazing pet store! You need to visit if you're a Long Island dog lover! They’re putting on a Fall puppy parade around the square they're located in and a costume contest. The winner will receive a gift basket with goodies from the store and a gift certificate for a free half hour session and a $50 print credit from me. The event will be on Sunday, October 16th from 10am-1pm and will be sponsored by Primal Pet Foods! Look out for PSLs for the pups made with their pumpkin spice goat milk!

After the costume contest, I’ll be taking photos of pets inside the store! Fall or Halloween props and a backdrop will be available. Photo appointments will start at 10:30am!

These will be quick 10 minute sessions where we take a few photos and pet parents can choose their favorite ones and order 4x6s, 5x7s and 8x10s. There won’t be any sitting fee and product prices will be as follows:
4x6s: $10
5x7s: $15
8x10s: $20

You can be in the photo with your pet or it can be their time to shine on their own. Spots may go quickly so call Barkfield Road at (631)651-9292 to sign up!

Here are some Fall pet photos I've shot in the past!

Call (631)651-9292 to reserve your spot today!

I've Been Nominated a Third Time!

10/1/2022

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!

Sadie’s Beautiful Backyard Session

6/23/2022

Sadie's dad Daniel got in touch with me because he received a gift card from a friend for this session. I love when people give the gift of photography, so I was excited to meet him and his pup! He and I discussed a few options for where we wanted this shoot to take place, and he kept going back to how much he loved the view in his backyard! That worked perfectly, because dogs are usually the most relaxed and at ease on their own turf!

Sadie is a beautiful Vizsla with a gorgeous deep red coat and such a sweet personality. She had fun running around the pool, playing ball in the yard and exploring the dock behind their house. She's a young dog so she had a ton of energy! We got plenty of action shots, but she also posed beautifully alone and with Daniel. You can tell from their photos that they have a very strong bond! Sadie looks at him like he hung the moon, it's so sweet to see!

Here are some of my favorite photos from their session!

Get in touch to book your pet session today! Email me at laurapeaphotography@gmail.com or call (631)256-7476.

Ollie's Beach Session

6/14/2022

As a Long Islander, it’s pretty much a requirement to love the beach so this was a really fun session to do. I’d never been to this particular beach in Greenport and it was so beautiful! I met Kelsey and Michael there with their dog Ollie for some pet portrait and family shots. Ollie is a super cute golden doodle pup who was only around 8 months old when we had our session. For such a young pup, he did such a great job sitting still for our photos.

He loved posing on the sand, rocks, driftwood and even let us put a bandana on announcing that his parents were getting married! You could tell he wanted to jump in the water the entire time but he waited so patiently so we could get plenty of dry shots before he plunged in the water for some fun! He had a blast in there, so much so that he went just a little too far and his dad had to wade in a little to get him to come back to shore!

I love the shots of all of them cuddled up together as the sun set over the giant rocks. It was such a beautiful session and that golden sun was the perfect end to it. Here are some of my favorite shots from the session!

Get in touch to book your pet session today! Email me at laurapeaphotography@gmail.com or call (631)256-7476.