Welcome to Dappled Plum Photography
Photographing Kent, WA and Surrounding Areas
Family portraits with your pets, not despite them.
Whether it's the candid joy of a laugh, the majestic rolls of a bulldog, or the intimate connection between a bearded dragon and her person, I am here to preserve precious moments with precision and passion.
Explore my portfolio to experience photography that doesn't just capture images—it tells your story.
Why this is different
Pets included, always.
Every session includes your pet. No "pet add-on" fee, no separate package, no upcharge if you bring two animals instead of one. If they live in your house, they're in the portrait.
Designed around your animal
Reactive dog? We'll pick a quieter location and work with a longer lens. Anxious cat? We'll shoot at home. Senior pet? Shorter sessions, parking close to the shot site. The session gets built around your animal — not the other way around.
3. Real moments, not staged ones
Most of the best frames happen 4 minutes after your pet stops caring there's a camera. Sessions run in short, low-pressure bursts with built-in breaks. No barking commands, no "make the dog sit." Just your family being themselves.
What To Expect
Step 1
Tell me about your family.
Send a quick note about who's in the photo: kids' ages, pets' temperaments, anything I should know about reactive behavior, health stuff, or what makes your animal calm. The more I know, the better the session is set up.
Step 2
Pick a date and location.
Sessions run May - July. We'll choose a location together — a local park, your backyard, the beach, somewhere meaningful to your family. I'll suggest options based on your pet and your light preferences.
Step 3
Show up and have fun!
Sessions run 60–90 minutes (45 for senior pets and households with very young kids). I bring treats, you bring snacks, we work in short bursts, and you get to enjoy your family while I do the work.
Step 4
Get your photos.
Your personalized edited gallery will be delivered within 2 weeks. This includes 10+ high-resolution digital images, a print release, and an online gallery you can share with family.
