46 Funny And Sweet Dog Photos That Show Why Greg Murray Is The King Of Pet Portraits

If this photo of Harper, the rescue Samoyed, doesn’t make you smile, I don’t know what will. Sometimes during shoots, we get lucky and capture one of those unforgettable photos like this.

Sherman’s smile (and ears!) says it all! From rescue to cherished family member, this handsome pittie stole the show during his studio session with his favorite human. Nothing beats the bond between a dog and the person who gave them a second chance.

Cooper the puppy coonhound and his majestic ears!

Dalmatians are so much fun to photograph in color! They go great with just about everything. Thanks, Yumi, for adding a pop of color to my feed!

Meet my new friend Juju! Border Collies are without a doubt one of the smartest breeds of dog. It's always so amazing to work with them in the studio.

Here’s a smiling rescue pittie who wants you to smile in return.

I love when the background matches the eyes! Meet Luna the rescue dog!

“Live long and prosper. - Spock” - Boba the rescue dog

I love making new friends, especially when they're little pitties! Meet Myles, named after the one and only.

I don't care what the experts say; dogs really smile!

This might be the most epic tongue I've ever worked with in the studio.

There are many reasons why a dog would make a great president. My favorite reason is Compassion and Empathy.

Penny took my directions seriously at our recent session. Look at that smile! I first photographed Penny and her sister Fiona 10 years ago then again in 2016 for my first book, Peanut Butter Dogs. So great to see them again!

Meet Frank and his majestic flowing fur! There are so many photos I love from our session together. But there's something special about seeing all that fur move!

Meet Cash, the strikingly handsome and lovable rescued blocky-headed pibble, rescued by and adopted by some awesome humans.

Hey from Dutton! — part-time smiler, full-time heart-melter. Whether he’s beaming at the camera or mid-yawn, this puppy knows how to steal the spotlight. Studio sessions are hard work when you’re this handsome!

Bocce and ZsaZsa, works of art... One of the best parts of the process is hanging the art from our session!

Duncan is here to make you swoon!

I haven’t photographed a wedding in many years, and I don’t plan on doing more. However, this one involved some unique circumstance,s and I couldn’t say no.

Believe it or not, puppies are often the easiest age to photograph. They are so curious and playful and rarely nervous or concerned with all the equipment. So bring me your puppies! Kittens too!

Meet my friends S’more and Oreo! They came to visit Cleveland all the way from Rhode Island for the solar eclipse and had a photo shoot while they were in town. I’m going to pretend they came to see me first and foremost and it just so happened we were in the path of totality.

Names that make me smile: WAFFLES

Those eyes and that face—Yumi was so much fun to work with the other day. You may have seen her jumping photos at the lake. We also spent time in the studio, and she was nothing short of amazing behind the camera. I can't wait to share more!

Henry the Weimaraner brought his smile, good looks and favorite frisbee to his recent shoot!

Hey Thor, give me a smile... or the look you give when you're disappointed in someone. Either will do.

When the eye matches the background. Sebastian

Is it me, or does Beatrix look like a plush toy? She took a bit to warm up during our session, but once she did, we got some amazing shots like this! As much as I love getting the smiles and tongues out, I love a straight-on, no facial expression photo, too. The eyes say so much.

Who wants to spoil Macy for the rest of her life? Dogs Unlimited Rescue Found roaming the streets of Cleveland in terrible shape, Macy had her ears removed and canals closed off, which makes her deaf.

It's hard to get a dog to hold things in front of the camera. But it's not much of an issue when you're working with a pro like Story from the animal agency, All Creatures Great and Small."

1. Schedule photo session 2. Go to the session and have a great time 3. Get amazing photos of your pet delivered to your inbox 4. Turn photos into art for your home 5. Hang art 6. Smile

In my opinion, all homes should have photos of their pets on the walls:) One of the best parts of the photography shoot process is delivery premium art to put up on walls!

Chip wants to know how close we are to the football season starting. He’s got his game face on and is more than ready to support his Browns. Just over 100 days to go! Let’s go, Browns!

See Dutton from a whole new angle. This scruffy stunner brought the paws, the personality, and the perfect toe beans to the “under dog” portion of his studio shoot. How is it done? Dog on glass about 4 ft off of the ground, camera right below and lights coming from the left and right. And some glass cleaner!

Meet 12 yr old sisters, Mabel and Buttercup! Thanks for stopping by our studio recently!

Smiling Ghost or Serious Ghost? Which one is your favorite? Ghost, who lives in Lakewood, Ohio, was rescued and adopted from the Cleveland APL in 2019, a year after the ban on pit-bull type dogs was ended in the city. It's always so fun and meaningful to photograph a dog who lives in my hometown of Lakewood, where they wouldn't have been welcome between 2008-2018.

Once in a while, I'll be out and about and I'll run into a dog or other animal who I immediately want to photograph. That happened a few weeks ago at Edgewater Dog Beach when I ran into Arlo while on a walk with my daughter. Such a handsome pup! Thanks for stopping by with one of the best smiles ever!

FACT: Wall art of your pet makes your home a happier place.

From studio to statement piece. Meet Piper the Rottweiler, flashing her signature smile against a bold yellow backdrop. Now she’s not just a good girl—she’s wall art. Want custom art of your pet that makes your heart happy every time you walk by? Let’s make it happen. Book your session today!

Good morning from Georgie the rescued retriever! So photogenic, happy and playful! Her private session made for a great time in the studio.

Same dog! 6 years apart! From puppy zoomies to wise whiskers. Hammy came to my studio as a tiny rescue pup 6 years ago, and today he returned as the distinguished gentleman he is now—same sweet face, just a little more silver. Seeing animals in my studio that I photographed years ago is such a gift.

Zelda is one of the most photogenic dogs I've photographed in the past year.

Ground control to major Leo.

Have I mentioned how I’ve really enjoyed capturing dogs in the air lately? So fun!

Meet Norm the rescued Shiba Inu mix! Norm came to the studio with his human the other day for his private session and showed off one of the greatest smiles that exists! It’s going to be hard to pick through all the photos we took. Enjoy some sneak peeks and come back for more of Norm soon!

Bella, the rescue dog!

Another out-of-town visitor! Say hi to French Montana. Thanks for coming up from Dayton!

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