12 Merry Christmas Photoshoot Ideas With Dogs

Looking for unique and merry Christmas photoshoot ideas with dogs? Then you’ve come to the right place! Since the advent of the photographic Christmas card, more and more people are including their beloved canine fur babies in the group shot. Dogs are family members, after all, akin to a loving, loyal toddler that never really matures. And truth be told, most card recipients enjoy seeing your pooch as much as they love to see your kids’ growth and envy your aging process.

Here are 12 Peerspaces that we found where you could have your canine Christmas photoshoot – and there are thousands more for you to peruse.

1. At a Miami tropical home

If you happen to live in a geographic area that doesn’t see snow, it can be hard to really feel the Christmas spirit. That’s a perfect example of an occasion when renting a Peerspace will come in handy. You can decorate the interior as if it were a blustery late December at the North Pole, and your dog’s paws won’t even have to get cold! And honestly, your friends and family in the northern latitudes will drool like a bulldog over your fair-weather status.

For example, if you are looking to rent a Peerspace in Miami for your photoshoot, you might select this tropically-themed family home full of sparkling natural light. You’ll be the envy of all your cold winter-weather Christmas card recipients.

2. At a San Diego mansion

With its ideal year-round climate, if you are lucky enough to find yourself in San Diego when it’s time to take your canine Christmas photos, you could rent this stunning 1895 Spanish-style mansion and its grounds and barn. Use the indoor and outdoor space to flaunt your frolicking pup in action among the bougainvillea, or pose whimsically near the vintage barn.

3. At an Oahu bungalow

For novelty’s sake, you could even do your dog’s Christmas photoshoot beachside at these oceanfront bungalows near Waianae, on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. Just put a Santa hat and a lei on your pup and there you have it – a holly, jolly Christmas on a tropical island.

4. At a Phoenix home

When you think of the Arizona desert, they probably don’t think “Christmas!” but if you are doing a winter-themed dog-centric photoshoot in Phoenix, you might consider renting this gorgeous Southwestern-style home in the Valley of the Sun. Decorate it to the brim with festive accouterments and it will make a splendid backdrop for your cards.

If, on the other hand, you live somewhere that almost always enjoys a white Christmas, securing a Peerspace for your Christmas photoshoot with your dog is an excellent idea. It will keep you and your fur baby toasty warm. As an alternative, take the pictures outdoors in the snow for a supremely Christmassy aesthetic.

5. At a Burlington farmhouse

You might rent this cozy and historic Burlington, New Jersey farmhouse. Fewer than 20 miles from Philadelphia, the intimate, relaxing living room features a working fireplace. Imagine posing your pup near the hearth, decorated with Christmas cheer and good tidings.

6. At an Islington cafe + studio

There are Peerspaces in several countries outside the United States, and more are added all the time. Take, for example, this warm yoga studio and café in Islington, London. It could most certainly be adapted for your Christmas photoshoot with your dog.

7. At a Woodstock estate

If your pup loves cold weather, take your doggy photoshoot on the snowy secluded grounds of this Woodstock, Vermont estate. Take the photos during a winter month to ensure a Christmas feel or mix it up and pose your dog among those gorgeous turning leaves.

Regardless of the local weather, snowy or sunny, or something that’s in between, there’s likely to be a Peerspace venue nearby that’s perfect for you and your doggo to capture that Christmas feeling.

8. At a Houston production space

Most cities have at least one Peerspace that’s a professional working photography studio by day and publicly rentable when it is not in use. This fully-equipped pro studio in Houston is so versatile that you can decorate it however you want and use their lights and backdrops to take your Christmas photoshoot ideas with dogs to the next level.

9. At a Cleveland studio

Similarly, if you’re in the Cleveland area for the holidays, consider this downtown Superior Arts District photography studio with a cyc wall. It’s a nice space that comes complete with beautiful light and blackout curtains to block that light out. The cyc wall is the main draw, though – with some technique, you can make the background disappear and edit in some reindeer and elf friends for your dog.   

10. At a Portland flex space

This flexible space in Portland, Oregon is spacious enough to bring in a snow machine if your Christmas-loving heart wanted to – and if your dog could handle the stimulation. It comes equipped with furniture and audiovisual technology that you could use to play carols to get Fido in the Christmas spirit.

11. At a Chicago loft

If you’re in the greater Chicagoland area, consider checking out this versatile urban loft for your Christmas doggie photoshoot. It’s an upscale space with lots of different luxurious textures, each of which would make an excellent setting for the pictures.

12. At a New Orleans home

Take a Cajun canine Christmas photoshoot at this beautifully decorated New Orleans residence. You can use the wraparound porch and act like you’re in a Tennessee Williams play or decorate the 5,000-square-foot backyard space if you prefer. Of course, the interior is also an option for your Christmas photoshoot ideas with dogs.

Peerspace brings your Christmas photoshoot ideas with dogs to life

Pro tip: portrait photographers who specialize in Christmas photoshoots with dogs are often booked out through the holidays, so next year be sure to make your appointment as early as October, or even September to be extra cautious. This means that unless your photographer has holiday-themed props on hand, you will have to dig yours out of storage months in advance. The question arises, though – where should you stage these photos, if your abode isn’t 100 percent conducive? This is where Peerspace comes to the rescue.

Peerspace is the largest online marketplace for meeting and event spaces. There are thousands of unique Peerspaces in hundreds of cities, and more are being added all the time. Peerspaces run the gamut from concert halls to tiny houses, from courtyard gardens to pro photography studios. Just click the link, type in event you want to plan and your city. In the case of an event like doing a Christmas photoshoot with your dog, you might search for “family photoshoot” or “portrait photoshoot” but let your imagination run wild. You’ll generate tons of bookings options, all with high-quality photos to help you visualize the space. You will also be communicating directly with the venue’s host, so you can ask them if it’s ok to bring a pup.

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