ELEVATED PET PORTRAITS

FOR THOSE WHO LOVE THEIR PETS LIKE FAMILY

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Photo of a black schnauzer dog against a teal background in a Los Angeles pet photography studio

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

PERSONAL. EASY. BEYOND EXPECTATIONS.

Your pet is your world. We get it. And you’ve always said you want “a nice photo” of them. We get that too. But why not blow “nice” out of the water?

Whether you have a dog, cat, reptile, or bird, Shuttermutt Photo captures who your pet is, not just how they look. Since your pet is unique, their portraits and private portrait session will be too. We only host one family per day, ensuring your entire experience in our cozy Los Angeles studio is easygoing, personalized, and fun from start to finish.

Have three crazy dogs or a scaredy cat? We got you. Don’t know jack about designing artwork? No problem! We’ll hold your hand through it all, ending with timeless, soulful works of art that help your beloved pet’s spirit live on forever.

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This Wasn’t Just Photography

It was artistry paired with compassion…If you’re looking for a pet photographer who will go above and beyond to capture your pet’s unique spirit, look no further. I’ll cherish these photos forever.

KRISTEN, MOM TO TWO DOGS
Pet photographer Adam Claus smiling in a blue button-up shirt with wife Laura Claus smiling in a white sleeveless shirt against a plain blue background in their Los Angeles studio.

ADAM & LAURA

THE ARTISTS BEHIND THE LENS

Hi! We’re Adam and Laura Claus— the husband-wife team behind Shuttermutt Photo. LA is a town of crazy dreamers, and we consider ourselves just that. We went from being a dog-obsessed voice actor and middle school teacher to creating an award-winning pet portrait studio.

We thrive on laughter, making art, and hosting parties. So come on! Let’s have a party with your pet in the studio. One with refined results, but zero stuffy vibes. Wine, snacks, and bad jokes included.

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  • Black and white photo of a fluffy white Persian cat standing against a black background
  • Half-face portrait of a Great Dane dog with black and white spots against a teal background in Los Angeles pet portrait studio Shuttermutt Photo.
  • A black-and-white portrait of a curly-haired, poodle mix dog with floppy ears against a dark background.
  • Striking Shuttermutt Photo portrait of a black mini schnauzer dog with brown eyes and a scruffy beard, against a solid green background.
  • Artistic black and white photo of a chihuahua-terrier dog with a spiky hairstyle, looking to the left against a dark background.
  • Close-up photo of a grey African parrot with detailed feather textures against a teal background in a Los Anglees studio.

SO, HOW DOES THIS WORK?

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Adam & Laura are the best at what they do.

The photos turned out beautifully—more than we could’ve hoped for—and now we have these timeless images of Griff that we’ll treasure forever. Can’t recommend them highly enough.

TAYLOR, DAD TO SENIOR DOG
Artistic, framed wall art of a brown and black pug dog with its tongue out, hanging over a gray dining room table in Los Angeles
A black leather photo album with a small square photo of a smiling pug dog in the center of the cover, held in a woman's hands

NEVER LEAVE YOUR PHONE?

DID YOU KNOW THAT 98% OF PHOTOS

It requires time, creativity, and energy to do something with your pet’s photos, and most of us simply don’t have much of those.

That’s why we created Shuttermutt Photo— so you have physical memories to celebrate your pet now and honor them after they’re gone. Maybe it’s custom wall art that starts “Remember when…” conversations about your dog over dinner. Or a handcrafted photo album, ready for gliding a finger over every funny face and whisker of your cats.

Whatever it is, leave the work to us. We’ll design pieces that perfectly fit both your home and lifestyle, all with timeless portraits of your best friend.

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Modern living room with wall art featuring Shuttermutt Photo portraits of an orange cat above a white loveseat.

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