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Heartfelt photography of horses, dogs, and the people who love them

~ Pet Photographer Serving Pennsylvania and Vermont ~

A Bernese Mountain Dog wags her tail and looks right at the camera, and stands in a field of lavender.
A woman proudly stands with her rescue dog and thoroughbred horse for their pet photography session.
A mom and daughter hold hands and stand next to the family pony - all are silhouetted by the setting sun behind them.
Three great danes, each a different color, look directly at the camera.
A woman crouches to hug a dog wearing a flower garland, outdoors on a sunny day.

Because They’re Not Just a Pet—They’re Family

Do you have a joyful wigglebutt at your feet, or a precious face hanging over the stall door? Let’s celebrate your four-legged family members—the ones who fill your days with love and laughter—with a custom pet photography session.

How it Works

JOYFUL. SIMPLE. FUN.

Step 1 - We have a fun session with your pets, either at your barn or one of our scenic, quiet & dog-friendly locations.

Step 2 - Get ready for happy tears. A few weeks after your session we'll meet on Zoom where you'll see your images and purchase your favorites as wall art, albums, memory boxes, digital package or a combination.

Step 3 - Get ready to decorate your home and office! 6-8 weeks after your session your order arrives at your doorstep, ready to fill your walls and shelves with the beauty we created.

See what's possible. Request my No-Obligation 2026 Product Guide
A framed photo of a brown and white dog hangs on a yellow wall above a bed where a white cat is curled up.
A photo album with a paint horse on the cover sits on a wooden bench with yellow flowers.
A large gilded framed photo of a Golden Labrador Retriever sits on the floor of an art gallery.

Go Behind the Scenes of a Pet Photography Session

Enjoy a 2-minute dive into the controlled chaos of a pet photography session! Here’s what you’ll discover: We laugh—a lot! The pets? They’re totally running the show. You get guidance & tips along the way. Bloopers? Absolutely priceless! Oh, and it's FUN

Trade selfies with your pet for stunning portraits with your horse or dog. Click here to get started with my No-Obligation 2026 Session Guide.

We're blushing. Over 70 5-star reviews on Google.

"There are not enough words in any language to describe how magical and perfect our session and photos with Valerie are! You can see her joy, enthusiasm and love for what she does both at your session and in the photos."- Julie S.

"It is always an exceptional experience working with Valerie! Her photos capture so many feelings and emotions of our cherished furry family members." - Laurie Y.

"Valerie has an amazing gift of being able to capture the emotional connection I share with my pony. Her keen use of natural light create a finished portrait that is gallery quality. The fact that she is so very kind and patient makes the whole portrait experience for both human and animal very special - and fun!" -Joanne M.

I primarily service Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware. Starting in Summer '25 I will also start offering sessions in the Woodstock, VT area.

I've also gone further afield to Scotland, South Carolina and Montana - no distance is too far. For a travel quote contact me at valerie@roughcoatphotography.com.

A woman with blond hair wearing a white shirt and jeans smiles as she leans against a white wall.

A bit about your photographer...

Things I love: horses, dogs (especially rough-coat terriers), travel, adventures, a full tank of gas, The Great British Baking Show, books, zinnias, being outdoors & dangly earrings

Don’t love: mushrooms

What's important to me: Celebrating the joy our horses and dogs bring to our lives.   

I look forward to meeting you and your pets!

- Valerie Buller

My work has been published in:

  Practical Horseman  

Practical Horseman ~ The Chronicle of the Horse  ~ The Plaid Horse

Congratulations -you're in the loop!

Welcome to the Rough Coat Club!

While you're here, feel free to flip through my Session Guide - it's your roadmap for how my sessions run.

Feeling like being social? Find me on Facebook and IG. 

Again, welcome - I'm so happy you're here!


All the best,

Valerie Buller

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Congratulations -you're in the loop!

Welcome to the Rough Coat Club!

While you're here, feel free to flip through my Session Guide - it's your roadmap for how my sessions run.

Feeling like being social? Find me on Facebook and IG. 

Again, welcome - I'm so happy you're here!


All the best,

Valerie Buller

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