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Tonya guides pet owners through made-to-order portrait experiences that give you permission to pause, play, reconnect with and relish the unique bonds you’ve formed with the animals who’ve befriended you.

In her classy and carefree style, Tonya pops over during one of your most ordinary days and whips up a photographic memoir that celebrates the life you live with the pets you love in the places that mean the most to you.

1. Book your Complimentary Consult.

Just hop on Tonya’s calendar, and she’ll take it from there!

During your brief call, you’ll share what you’re hoping to get from your portrait experience. Tonya will answer any questions you have, and you’ll decide if it’s a go!

2. Enjoy treating yourself to a Private Portrait Experience!

After your Complimentary Consult, Tonya will send you a link to book your session. Leading up to your session, you and Tonya will collaborate and plan through a couple emails and texts.

Does your cat have a favorite perch? Do you and your dog frequent a favorite trail or snuggle up every night in a favorite chair?

Are you wondering what to wear or what you’ll do with your photos? Tonya will provide you with a detailed Product Guide, Location Guide, and Style Guide.

Your portrait experience will be customized to result in an unforgettable photo collection that portrays the lived connection you have with your pet.

3. Be wowed during your Photo Reveal!

Together, you and Tonya will meet at your place or a nearby cafe to peruse your Photography Collection! You’ll touch and feel album and frame samples as you decide how you’ll enjoy your photos for years to come.

4. Open your front door to exceptional, timeless artwork hand-delivered to your home.

Tonya ensures your satisfaction with award-winning products and makes sure they’re safely delivered straight to your front door.

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Pet Photographer in Kansas City

Creating artwork for your home

Tonya’s work magically bottles up the joyful bond between you and your pet, prioritizing earth-friendly and even hand-crafted albums by local artists and eco-conscious photo labs,

Your investment will live throughout your home for years to come, calling you again and again to celebrate the extraordinary connection you have with your pets.

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Unique. Community-Inspired. Earth-Friendly.

We know if an animal has captured your heart then you also care about taking care of the rest of our planet. That’s why we prioritize products like eco-friendly albums and locally crafted framing.

We’re also committed to making sure your investment not only impacts you for a long time, but that it also impacts our earth for future generations. That’s why 5% of every client’s investment will always be donated to ongoing conservation efforts.

Direct 5% of your investment to a nonprofit we support—

Center for Biological Diversity

Saving Life on Earth

Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center

Conserve. Educate. Preserve.

Kansas City Pet Project Feline Rescue

Building a more compassionate community for pets and people

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Your Investment

Digital packages start at $400, with 50% due as a Booking Retainer.

Collections start at $1299 and include:

  • a full wall gallery

  • a handcrafted album

  • a digital file package

Products are also available for purchase a la carte.

As a bonus, your $200 Booking Retainer can be credited toward your purchase of any Collection.

“Tonya Dean is a fantastic photographer and simply a joyful, kindhearted person to know. She captured such beautiful, heartwarming shots of my pup and family, making the experience so fun and laid-back. She is also super professional from the beginning of the process to the end with the photo reveal. Tonya got in touch with me immediately, kept up excellent communication, and delivered the most gorgeous, high-quality framed prints.”

Kat Stano

Freelance Artist, Hallmark Card Creator

and Mom to Cossette

Let’s Work Together.

You’ll be guided through a made-to-order portrait experience that gives you permission to pause, play, reconnect with, and relish the unique bonds you’ve formed with the animals who’ve befriended you.