A Dog’s Guide to San Francisco

Bay Area’s Most Adorable Travel Guide is Coming Soon…Will Your Dog be a Part of It?

We’re creating a travel guide that features dog-friendly spots in the Bay Area and we need your dog to fill us in on their favorite places in and around the San Francisco Bay Area!

It can be their favorite hiking trail or the perfect beach to romp off-leash. Perhaps it’s a quiet, but charming neighborhood park or the perfect stroll with a view! For our urban dwellers, what about a favorite café, doggie bakery, or pet boutique that carries the yummiest treats and pawsome gear? And let’s not forget day trips: hello, wine country!

We’re up for any adventure–if it comes highly recommended by your doggo, we’d love to feature it in our guide along with your pup!

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Besides All the Fun, We’re Giving Back

You’ve surely heard–or said–the phrase, “You’re so cute, I just want to eat you up!”

Of course, it’s meant metaphorically. But here’s the heartbreaking truth: Every year, countless dogs–pups no different from yours or mine, except by circumstance of birth–are at great risk of being captured, sold, and killed in slaughterhouses.

Featured Charity:

They work to end the dog meat trade and to create a better world for man’s best friend.

Duo Duo Project’s mission is simple–the humane and cruelty-free treatment of dogs, cats, and all living things. They fight to eventually end the dog and cat meat trade in China and across the world with three core programs that educate and impact communities where the dog meat trade remains a problem:

Education and outreach
Shelter support and dog rescue
Spay and neuter programs

(Learn more about Duo Duo's initiatives and their impact on the community.)

When you register, we’ll donate 50% of your registration fee to Duo Duo Project, so you can support the life-changing work they do while enjoying a memorable experience with your dog.

The Details

A Dog’s Guide to San Francisco is a fundraising project from Paws and Play Studio. It celebrates “local canine experts” in their favorite dog-friendly locations in and around the San Francisco Bay Area. It’s filled with delightful doggy photographs and fun tidbits about each dog and location. This collector’s edition coffee table book also raises funds and awareness for Duo Duo Project.
All Bay Area dogs welcome!
Your $150 registration fee includes your Paws and Play Studio photo session and a double-page spread in A Dog’s Guide to San Francisco
50% of your registration fee is donated straight back to Duo Duo Project.
Photo sessions are for one dog and last for 20-30 minutes. Sessions will take place from April through December at your dog’s favorite place!
This collector’s edition book will be lovingly designed and professionally printed in the USA. The price is $85 plus shipping.

How It Works

1. Register Your Dog

After registration, you’ll fill out your local canine expert questionnaire and schedule our planning consultation where we’ll connect by phone. We’ll get to know each other and plan out your photo session details, including location and date.

2. No-Stress Photo Session

Aka puppy playdate! We’ll laugh, play and love on your dog at your dog’s absolute favorite location! I’ll use my dog-trainer tricks to set up some shots, but don’t worry — there's no pressure for your dog to "perform." It’s time to just paws and play!

3. Order Your Artwork

We’ll view the best images from our session and you can purchase wall art, prints for the desk, or digital files if you wish. No purchase required.

Frequently Asked Questions

+Is this only for San Francisco?

No, it’s for the entire Bay Area! We welcome recommendations from all nine counties, including Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma.

+What if my dog cannot be trusted off-leash?

Believe it or not, most of our dogs are photographed on leash and we remove the leash when we retouch your final images! Safety is our number one concern and we’d never put your dog in harm’s way. Training is not required for a successful photo session, we welcome dogs of all training levels.

+I just want to be in the book. Do I have to buy anything?

Not at all! If you're only here to be in the book, that's absolutely fine and welcomed! A Dog's Guide to San Francisco will be available for purchase for $85 plus shipping.

+Can I have a longer session?

You can upgrade your session to a 90-minute session for $50. This is perfect if you want additional images to select from during our ordering appointment.

+Can I include all the dogs in my house?

You have the option to add up to two additional dogs from the same household at $25/dog.

+Do you photograph people with their dogs?

Absolutely! I love capturing the bond and connection between dogs and their owners. Although the majority of the session will be focused on your pup, I’m always happy to set aside time to photograph dogs with their families! Note: only photographs of dogs will be featured in the book.

+What products do you offer?

We offer matted prints, wall art (framed print, canvas, metal, and acrylic), tabletop display, as well as digital negatives. All items are of exceptional quality and come with a 100-year archival guarantee.

A single digital negative starts at $250, wall art starts from $400, matted print bundles start from $450, and wall art collections start from $1,350.

+What about COVID-19?

We wear masks and maintain a safe social distance of 6’ during our photo sessions. We ask you to also wear a face covering when you show up to our session. Ordering appointments will take place virtually via Zoom.

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What Clients are Saying

“The photo shoot was really fun. Andrea made both of us feel relaxed and engaged the entire time. The photos are beautiful and really captured my sweet girl's personality. Thank you, Andrea, for a wonderful experience!”

–Finley’s mom, Stephanie

“Andrea is professional, sweet, and funny. She does a beautiful job capturing both candid and posed moments. We could not recommend her more highly. She is one of the best in the Bay Area and we hope to work with her again in the future!”

–Kuma and Cali's mom, Suzy

Otto: You Want to be a Cover Dog?

Well, I can’t guarantee it, but you will have a chance if you register!

Registration closes Wednesday, March 31, unless our limited spaces fill sooner!

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A Dog’s Guide to San Francisco

Bay Area’s Most Adorable Travel Guide is Coming Soon…Will Your Dog be a Part of It?