Fine Art Dog Portraits 

Santa Monica, California

 
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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.

More about Christian

“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

A young woman with long, wavy blonde hair sitting on grass outdoors, smiling, with her arm around a brown and white pit bull type dog wearing a pink collar, in a park-like setting with trees in the background.
A woman kneeling on sandy ground, facing a pit bull type dog, in a sunset or sunrise setting with a cloudy sky.
A woman with long red hair in a white shirt and jeans is bending down, holding the face of a brown pit bull type dog with a purple collar in an outdoor park with trees and a pathway.

“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

Silhouette of a man and poodle mix dog on a beach at sunset.
A small, fluffy poodle mix dog with tan and white fur running and jumping on a grassy field, with a blurred background.
A fluffy, tan and white poodle mi dog sitting on a sandy surface under a cloudy sky.

  • Portfolio

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  • Sessions

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FAQs

 

  • Portrait Session investment values can be seen on the Sessions page. Full product guides can be requested prior to booking.

  • 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.

  • Yes. With your permission, images captured at your portrait session can be entered into photographic awards.