Fine Art Dog Portraits
Santa Monica, California
Welcome!
Christian Shenouda is a fine art dog portrait photographer and dedicated shelter volunteer whose work celebrates the extraordinary bond between people and their dogs.
Working on location throughout Southern California, he creates timeless artwork that captures each dog’s unique personality, spirit, and place within the family.
The inspiration behind his work is Ray, the rescue dog who shared his life for twelve unforgettable years. When Ray passed away in 2022, Christian was reminded that our time with our dogs is never long enough. That experience continues to shape his approach to photography today - creating authentic, heartfelt portraits that preserve the love, connection, and memories that make every dog irreplaceable.
“These aren’t just images – they’re moments we share, pieces of my soul she carries with her every day,
& a reminder of how lucky I am to know
a love so pure & unwavering in this life.
Thank you @christianshenouda for capturing our unspoken bond – a connection that's steadfast, rare, & eternal – and for coming full circle with us through her journey from North Central. Every glance, gesture, & paw print shines through in these photos.
I'm so grateful to have these pieces of us frozen in time, to revisit again & again
(and yes, for an ugly cry too). 🐾🧡”
-Nicole & Beatrice
“Christian did an incredible job photographing our 4-year-old Poodle mix.
My partner and I couldn’t be happier with how the photos turned out.
You can truly see how passionate he is about dogs and capturing them in their best light. We’re already planning to book him again for our newly adopted rescue.
If you’re looking for a dog photographer, I highly recommend going to Christian!”
-Julie Nguyen
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Portfolio
View examples of Christian’s photographic work
Gallery
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Sessions
Learn about what happens during a normal portrait session from initial enquiry through to artwork delivery, along with a review of our portrait collections and product options.
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FAQs
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Yes. With your permission, images captured at your portrait session can be entered into photographic awards.
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Usually out in nature at beautiful parks or beaches near by. With each location is a wide variety of shots to ensure a beautiful array of photos by the end of the session.
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The portrait session collections available have a lot of value packed inside them and past clients have never said or suggested what Christian offers is overpriced. In fact, most come back time and time again for more photographs!
Our Portrait Collections, including investment values, can be seen on the Sessions page. Full product guides can be requested prior to booking in and most clients tend to invest between $600 and $3,000 on their photographic session and artwork afterwards.