Joni, a speckled cattle dog relaxing inside a stylish SF Bay Area apartment during a Lifestyle dog portrait session.”

Feral & Fab

modern Dog Photography

A tan and white shiba inu laying down in front of a church door. She is looking to the side and smiling. She's wearing a yellow bandana.

Feral & Fab

Modern, Moody Portraits

A dachshund sitting on a bench, she is wearing a red harness.

Feral & Fab

Fine-Art Dog Portraits

No such thing as a “bad” dog here

 

I care about personality, not behavior

 

I’m not here to edit your dog’s quirks. I’m here to show who they actually are.. all of it.


Every dog is different, some are shy, some are confident, and some have very strong opinions about absolutely everything. Sessions are built around your dog’s personality. Nothing is rushed or forced, we just take things as they come. I set the direction, your dog decides what to do with it.


The goal is simple: I want you to recognize your dog in the photos, not an overly styled version of them. So when you look at them in 15 years, it feels like they’re right there with you again.

more about me
A shiba inu is hanging out with his mom in front of a coffee shop. They're sitting on white metal seats and the umbrella is pink and white.
A small Shiba Inu is looking through the window of a coffee shop. You see the reflection of trees.
Before a session / After a session

Before a session i hear things like:

 

"My dog doesn't really listen."


"Mochi is a little weird."


"My puppy has approximately three seconds of attention span."


"If there's a squirrel, we're done for."



"I'm honestly not sure how this is going to go."


"We're just going to see what happens."

A smiling woman cuddles her large dark German Shepherd dog on a cozy grey couch surrounded by houseplants.

After a session i hear things like:

 

"That is SO him."


"We had such a fun morning."


"How did you get that expression?"


"That's exactly how she looks at me."


“You made us feel so comfortable.”


"I can't stop looking at these."


Dogs of the Bay Area

Fluffy Borzoi dog with mouth open at Chrissy field Beach with Golden Gate Bridge behind.
Smiling couple holding a small dog in front of the iconic Painted Ladies in San Francisco.
Smiling blonde woman on a couch holding a tabby kitten while a black dog nuzzles close beside her.
A speckled cattle dog mix, perched on a chair in her living room, she is looking out the window.
A tan bully mix is laying on the couch looking up at the camera. She has a very goofy expression.
An man and a purple haired women with a small black dog between them outdoors at a San Francisco Park.
Small white Jack Russell Terrier standing on couch arm in front of brick fireplace.
A black dog sitting on the beach in San Francisco, in front of her owners and a wall with graffiti.
Shiba Inu dog wearing pink bow harness sitting on tiled floor with tongue out.
A tan bully mix looking up at the camera while sitting with her human. They are sitting in a park in Oakland California.
A black dog sitting on the beach in San Francisco, in with her owners. They are all looking at each other lovingly.
A small shiba uni is looking up at the camera, he is drinking coffee and hanging out with his mom.
Couple embracing near Golden Gate Bridge surrounded by colorful wildflowers on an overcast day.
Portfolio

Testimonials

"Can’t say enough good things about Silke , the photographer. She’s great with animals AND people. She clearly really cares about your pets and will capture excellent memories for you. I’m so glad we found her."

jason & Kate

Dumpie, Buckwheat & Frankie 🐾

"We had an incredible experience with Silke! We wanted to take some engagement photos with our dog so we decided to seek out a dog photographer in order to best capture Twila with us. Silke is an experienced dog photographer who truly understands how to make dogs feel comfortable, which was especially important for us since Twila is very shy around strangers...

Jessica & Kevin

Twila 🐾

" Silke took photos of my dog Katsu and I absolutely love them! She was very patient and gentle with my dog who is typically nervous around new people so I really appreciated that. I love the photos and would definitely recommend hiring her for pet portraits!"

Soon Tani

Katsu 🐾

Testimonials

I am not someone who enjoys being photographed, and my dogs are certified gremlins. Silke made us all feel so comfortable and had tons of great ideas about where to meet up to get beautiful scenery, when to meet up to get the best light, and how to pose myself and the dogs to get great photos. I highly recommend!

Char

Zoe & Washburn 🐾

" Silke is not just an amazing photographer but just the sweetest person. After I mentioned to her that Shadow’s condition changes on a day to day basis as her cancer was progressing and she just recovered from surgery, Silke was nothing but accommodating and thoughtful."

Aditi

Shadow 🐾

" Silke is awesome, she photographed Ghim beautifully and even made me the human not look awkward. Still one of my favorite photoshoots and sad she moved to CA 😭highly recommend if you’re looking for pet photography!!!"

Jackie

Ghim 🐾

 

Blog


Tails, trails, and adoptable pups

Follow along for behind-the-scenes stories from my dog photography sessions, meet adoptable dogs I encounter through volunteering, and grab tips for capturing your pup’s personality, all across the San Francisco Bay Area.

 

A man interacts with his white dog on a rocky San Francisco beach with the Golden Gate Bridge behind them.

August 4th, 2026

My Dog Is Scared of the Camera (Shy & Reactive Dog Photography Tips)

Behind the Scenes, Tips & Tricks, Dog Photography, San Francisco, East Bay
Two people holding a wet dog's paw together on a snowy beach with snowflake overlay.

November 15th, 2025

Holiday Gifts for People Who Love Dogs (More Than People): Bay Area Edition

Photoshoot, Tips & Tricks, Behind the Scenes, Rescue Dog, Celebration of Life
Adoptable dog Monterey posing for a portrait at Rocket Dog Rescue in Oakland, photographed by Feral & Fab, Bay Area dog photographer.

November 5th, 2025

Capturing Monterey: Shelter Dog Portraits and Photography Tips from a Bay Area Dog Photographer

Tips & Tricks, Rocket Dog Rescue, Rescue Dog, Photoshoot, Dog Photography
A small black dog is sitting in between her two owners. Her owners are holding hands and showing off that engagement ring.

 

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Relaxed sessions that bring out your dog’s personality in portraits you’ll actually want on your walls.

 

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