Traverse City & Northern Michigan Dog Photographer
This experience should be too.
The soulful, the silly, and the wonderfully weird. These are the moments that deserve to be remembered.
Dear Creature Co. creates relaxed pet photography and handcrafted artwork in Traverse City and across Northern Michigan, so nothing about your creature is ever forgotten. Think of it as a love letter to your dog, one you'll get to live with every day.
Hi, I’m Amanda
I'm an award-winning pet photographer and certified pet loss grief specialist based in Traverse City, Michigan. I also wanted to be a dog when I grew up… and while that career path didn't pan out, this one feels pretty close.
My sessions are dog-led, which means we go at your dog's pace and follow their lead, and they're so much fun that most dogs are passed out on the drive home. No forced poses, no pressure, no such thing as a dog that's "too much."
Dogs are my specialty, but every creature is welcome here. I can't wait to meet yours.
Photography for businesses where pets are part of the picture, with images as warm as the work they do.
For Pet Businesses
it's all about your dog.
The Dear Creature Experience
Time feeling precious with an older or ailing pet? Those sessions get priority in my schedule.
from first hello to finished artwork,
Step 3: Your Artwork
We'll talk about who your dog is — their personality, their favorite places, the things that make them light up — and plan a session built entirely around them.
Step 1: Let's Connect
A laid-back evening where your dog sets the tone. Natural, candid moments with a few classic portraits woven in. We're done when your dog says we're done.
Step 2: Your Session
I'll guide you to the pieces that feel right for your home, your style, and your life. Everything arrives finished and ready to treasure.
"Amanda was awesome to work with! My big goofy Lab is hard to get pictures of and avoids the camera when sitting let alone running around. Amanda worked with him so well and took beautiful photos and really captured his heart, soul, and silly nature.”
"really captured his heart, soul, and silly nature."
Bailey
“Amanda is absolutely amazing… She was incredibly patient with our little old lady… I am so grateful for Amanda and the amazing pictures that captured the joy my dog has brought into my life.”
"She was incredibly patient with our little old lady."
katie
“It was so much fun getting my dogs’ photoshoot done! I adore the album we created and will treasure the memories forever. Amanda does an amazing job!”
"I adore the album we created and will treasure the memories forever."
Heather
You know how your dog greets you like it’s the best moment of their life?
That's how you'll feel every time you look at their artwork
Stunning, meaningful artwork that feels like your dog. Their energy, their personality, their whole wonderful self.
On the good days it'll make you laugh. On the harder ones it'll bring you comfort. Either way, they're always there.
