I HAVE A BIRTHDAY WISH
It involves your dog. Obviously.
Every year people ask what I want for my birthday. This year, I have an answer:
More dogs in front of my camera.
More dogs getting the homes they deserve.
I’m turning my birthday into an excuse to do both.
YOU BRING THE DOG
I’LL BRING $200
Book a portrait experience by my birthday, August 30, and I’ll donate $200 to Rocket Dog Rescue in honor of your dog
Because for 25 years, Rocket Dog Rescue has been doing the decidedly unglamorous work of saving dogs.
The scared ones. The overlooked ones. The ones sitting in overcrowded shelters waiting for somebody to show up for them.
They show up.
Again and again and AGAIN.
And while I can't bring every one of those dogs home, believe me, I have considered it, I can help the people who are doing exactly that.
Plus its my birthday and I get to do what I want so this is what we are doing
The Full Shershow Studios Experience
The ridiculous expressions, the soulful stares, the unexpectedly glamorous moments, and photographs that make your dog look exactly as magnificent as you already know they are.
Your dog’s moment in the spotlight helps another dog get closer to theirs.
Not Bad for a Birthday Present!
Now, About Your Dog..
You know the face.
The one you see every single day and somehow never get tired of looking at.
The ears. The eyebrows. The crooked little sit. The expression that means I have absolutely no idea who ate that.
That's what I photograph.
Not just what your dog looks like.
Who your dog is.
And if you've been thinking about doing this someday, I'm giving you a particularly good reason to make someday now
BUT…WHAT IS THIS FULL SHERSHOW EXPERIENCE YOU SPEAK OF?
Pre photo shoot Phone Consultation
Fully directed in-studio experience with Ellen Shershow (VALUE: $490)
Option to include additional creatures (Humans, Cats, Birds, Lizards, Children, you name it!)
Same-day, Post-photoshoot design consultation
YOUR DOG WAS ALWAYS WORTH PHOTOGRAPHING. NOW THEY ARE WORTH $200 TO ROCKET DOG TOO!
HERE’S THE DEAL:
Reserve your portrait session by August 30.
Your actual session can happen later — you simply need to book by my birthday (August 30)
I'll donate $200 from every session booked to Rocket Dog Rescue.
No special mini-session.
No stripped-down birthday package.
The Shershow Studios experience, your spectacular dog, and $200 going somewhere very, very good.
“Ellen. Is. AMAZING!!! Seriously, even my crazy 60 pound Staffie, who has severe fear-aggression issues towards strangers LOVED her from the beginning! She will take all the time needed to get “the” right shot! She’s also very creative and did what she needed to get it perfect... I’m so glad I met her and got to experience her work, you will NOT be disappointed.”
“If you are looking for a photographer who is literally a dog-whisperer...who instinctively knows how to bring out your dog’s unique personality in each photo taken. Who not just “takes photos,” but inspires and creates. Who is professional, caring, compassionate, fun-loving, and dares to be creative and think outside the box...hands down, work with Ellen Shershow. You will be beyond amazed!”
“Ellen is a pure joy to work with. Ellen has some sort of innate talent to establish a friendly rapport with your dog & put him/her at ease almost immediately. Ellen has a lot of tricks up her sleeve to bring out the playful, the regal, the goofy, the whatever personality of your dog in a portrait, & we were simply amazed at how gorgeous her final photos were.”
The Photographer: Ellen Shershow
I believe that dogs are the world's greatest creatures. They are slobbery and kooky and soulful and precious. When I create a portrait of your dog, I’m not just taking a picture; I’m creating an art piece that brings out the personality of your fur child. You will walk away with several pieces of fine art that will last a lifetime.
Ellen Shershow is an award-winning pet photographed based in Oakland California. She donates over 30 hours every month to photographing dogs at Muttville senior dog rescue and works with the Pet Food Express My Mutt program, providing valuable funds to Bay Area pet shelters and rescues.