Composure. Lost.
A photography exhibition showcasing the funniest creatures on the planet
I am looking for 20 of the funniest, most hilarious, laugh till you pee your pants cats and dogs!
Our dogs and cats create the laughter, connection, and joy that moves us through our lives.
We are photographing the dogs and cats of California who make us laugh till we pee
Who is this experience for?
Cats who pretend not to care
Dog who take their job very seriously
Dogs who think every day is the best day in the entire world!
Dogs and cats who do not approve of solo bathroom time
The shadow-followers, the room-to-room companions
Cats who love playing jungle
The anxious ones, the sensitive ones, the deeply attuned ones
The dogs who occasionally get you-know-what stuck on their you-know-wheres
The seniors who’ve seen you through a few versions of yourself
The unplanned rescue. The failed foster. The ones who were supposed to be ‘temporary’
The chaotic, slightly unhinged balls of energy
The ones who wake you up at 6 am (and sometimes 2 am)
The dogs who fart with dignity and snore with reckless abandon
The dogs and cats who take excellent care of their genitals
The ones who bring just a little bit of joy to your day
Your Fur Childs Story is Worth Sharing
At the completion of our project, your fur childs story and artwork will be featured in a public gallery exhibition at Shershow Studios. Let’s fill the walls with all the fun, joy, and zany dramahhhhh these creatures bring to the world!
After the event, take your gallery piece home to enjoy!
Why your fur child matters
Some days are terrible, horrible, no good and very bad. The emails, the news, the topsy turvy world. And then there’s your fur child.
Celebrating your very existence.
SERIOUSLY. JUST. LOVING. YOUR. EXISTENCE.
Reframing your horrible, no good, very bad day into some kind of zany rom com.
WHATS INCLUDED
Pre photo shoot Phone Consultation
Fully directed in-studio experience with Ellen Shershow (VALUE: $490)
Option to include additional creatures (Humans allowed!)
Same-day, Post-photoshoot design consultation
Invitations to the Exhibition opening on Sunday, December 13, 2026
…andA custom art work to showcase your furry love! (Value: $1,990)
How much does it cost to be featured?
While exhibition spots remain, we’re offering this fabulously fun photography experience for only $599!
The total value is over $2,000!
“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.