Who are you, Jeanne?
Number one question I am asked: "How long have you been doing this?" It's hard to say! I have always loved animals and some of my best friends have been dogs (sorry, peeps!). They are, to me, the most amazing creatures and they completely inspire me in so many areas of my life. Animals star in every core memory I have, I think! Fast forward to adulthood, and one of my Addie's images was my first magazine publishing in 1996 and soon after, one of her photos was chosen for use by a major pet food brand. This started me down the pet photography path - but I didn't know it at the time.
Then in 2003 I met a dog named Twister, who set me on a course of volunteering with rescues and shelters that was truly life-changing for me. I felt I had found my calling and I owe it all to him. I have now been working with shelters and rescues for over 21 years now.
Self-taught, I have read and studied volumes of technical textbooks and inspirational works, practiced and experimented, and in 2003, added pet photography to my creative freelance business, and by 2007, I had adjusted to an exclusive pet-focus. I am proud of the publishings, awards and recognition I have received over the years.
I have always enjoyed writing too, and since moving to SC in 2016, have developed relationships with local pet publications, giving me some FUNtastic opportunites for photo assignments, as well as authoring articles. I now have a digital portfolio available for publication representatives interested in discussing assignments. Please inquire.
Self-employed for well over two decades now, I am confident in my practices, my approach, and my workflow. Before I promoted myself, before I "hung my shingle", I met with an awarded pet photographer whose work I admired. She critiqued my then-fledgling portfolio and we discussed the business of pet photography (because, believe me, it isn't all just taking photos!). I communicated with an internationally recognized pet photographer about style. I picked the brain of a lifelong friend who is a highly recognized, now Pulitzer-prize winning photographer, among a multitude of other accolades. And then I really started working at it as a business. None of this happened by accident or on a whim. As far as pets go, it's about pets for me. Pets aren't an add-on service, and they aren't supplemental. They are my priority, my specialty and my niche. Although my work has given me great opportunities to meet and photo some celebrities, I don't fan-girl over humans -- but goodness, present me with a tail-wagging dog and you'll get a whole different reaction!
Lastly, my end-products show time and attention to details of moments you may have seen as they happened during our session - or missed because they happened just that quickly. The care I will take with your photos will be evident in every proof, every product. You will not see every image I take – but those I put forth for you are the ones I deem the best and I am proud to have stand with my name on them.
I am, perhaps most importantly, a dog-mom to Roux and Gracie, two now-senior but VERY active Catahoula Leopard dogs! I could go on with more personal history, but I think this will give you a glimpse as to who I am and whether you think we are a good fit. If this looks like a potential match for you and your pet(s), do get in touch!
"For the pictures see what we do not see, if only because we are too busy to see them."
~ Lorenzo Dominguez
Recent Awards
2025 Voted Best Pet Photographer in Mount Pleasant Magazine's annual "Best Of" competition for the EIGHTH year in a row!
2025, Featured in Mount Pleasant Magazine for volunteer and client work.
2024, awarded Platinum (1st) for Pet Portraits in the Community Votes program, also for the Mount Pleasant area.
2024, Honored as Volunteer of the Year, National Philanthropy Day, AFP, Lowcountry Chapter.
2023, Voted Best Animal Photographer, Dorchester Pawss.
2023, Featured in South Magazine.
2022, Nominated as Animal Advocate of the Year, Lowcountry Dog Magazine.
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